OCSC Mike

@c-leg5 Got a link or general directions for it? Will be there next week and just going to walk around the port for a bit then get back on the ship. TIA!

Ah, OK. I think it might have been the same deal as BF, 40% off (that's when I booked our Mason Jar brunches). I was on a cruise for one of those random national whatever day deals in October, so it was possibly that one. A woman was trying to book it onboard at Giovanni's while I was behind her waiting to change our reservation and it was a mess. I get why you cancelled Chops (and also why you grabbed it of course). I'm already in the minority for enjoying WJ if you get there early on embarkation day. I know lots of people enjoy specialty lunch after boarding but even on ships I've been on before I still enjoy wandering a little and then making the rounds to WJ and other included venues, randomly grabbing a drink, and doing whatever until 1:00 when rooms are ready. I'd rather be settled in before having a huge special meal. You know we don't do a ton of specialty either (and Playmakers counts in my book, lol, I have to pay extra, that's special) so I look forward to those meals! We're having our anniversary dinner this Sunday at Giovanni's Kitchen (with our first ever D+ BOGO, woohoo) so I have to reel it in when we board and not go nuts in WJ and ELF and wherever before dinner like I normally do (as my wife keeps reminding me).

I could say it's a Philly thing but who doesn't like steak and I'm sure people would order a wide range of Italian dishes. FWIW, my wife always got the risotto with her filet and it was good too but I love carbonara. I'm sure you'll enjoy it and can't beat those lunch deals from Black Friday (pretty sure that's when you purchased it).

Yeah, Symphony's current standard itinerary has her docking here on Sundays. It's the only Oasis class ship missing from my bingo card but at least I'll get to see her. Someone at the other site will be on Symphony next week and we joked about an excursion to visit the ship next door.

Have heard that many times. Never tried Chops b/c we liked GT from the start and wife is picky. I also like getting a pasta dish with my steak rather then the usual potatoes, mac n cheese, whatever (nothing against those sides of course, I just like variety and lots of food). We're trying Giovanni's Kitchen for the 1st time a week from today. Menu works for both of us, actually even more things my wife will eat, and I want to try a pizza (probably to-go b/c I don't know how you're supposed to eat pizza in the middle of a full Italian dinner with bread, apps, entree, pasta, dessert, etc.) I can eat but there's a limit, lol.

Our long time favorite specialty restaurant although have only done dinner there. My usual order is the meat & cheese plank, carbonara, and filet. Enjoy!

Hopefully the casino department doesn't ever learn to do math... that upgrade price is absurd, lol.

If you enjoy gambling and would likely gamble anyway, I don't blame you!

The 2nd formal night should be "Royal Night" which has lobster. You can find menus in the app.

Yep, could be. My pre-booked specialty dining is listed under the reservation section so pretty sure you're correct about that part.

Yeah, that's my default explanation. I'll be constantly checking for stuff to populate since we sail a week from today so maybe dining will randomly pop up... maybe not.

@BillOh Happy Cruise Day! Looking forward to reading your thoughts while I’m onboard the following week!

Thanks. No dining section for me.🤷‍♂️

Mine isn’t. You’ve seen me post enough at both sites. I’m pretty well-versed in the app. Here are the sections I have under that icon below my C&A point total… Your Sailing Stateroom Check-In Upcoming (reservations) Internet packages Onboard account @smokeybandit Where is dining listed for you? Again, I’m just curious, not remotely concerned about having a table.

Absolutely.

Prices seem to be coming down. I see the same $89 price right now for both my upcoming cruises in June and July. Lots of PDCC stuff is pretty low compared to the high point... Beach Club, Water Park, cabanas, etc. Everything still varies by cruise, of course, but I've seen enough people from different ships/sailing mention it that it's not a one-off.

And of course I believe you as well but it's not there for my Wonder in 8 days.

My experience as well... I'd have noticed but thanks for mentioning the change. I'll add stuff if I can. Now I just need my June 2nd cruise to actually populate activities sometime between now and next Sunday. I know it's gotten really late, just not sure why.

I believe that comment was about what do when visiting PDCC... spend money on something like the Beach Club or Hideaway Beach or just enjoy the included stuff (freebie). Not sure what sailing in a suite (which is also your choice) has to do with it.

I believe you. Who knows with Royal IT? I use a TA as well. My invoice shows 5:00pm (that's the early traditional time on Wonder) and I don't need to see it in the app, not worried or anything, just sharing my experience.

Mine always have a time (which can change by the time I sail but it's there).

Never seen traditional dining listed and it's not there for my sailing in 8 days. Maybe MTD shows up there b/c those are actually reservations (never had MTD)?

Agreed. This.

We don't buy anything there but there were good prices on several PDCC items for my June/July cruises... Beach Club, Hideaway, Water Park, etc.

Traditional dining does not show up in the app. It should be listed on the RC invoice. If you only got the TA's invoice, not the actual RCL invoice, they can send it to you if you ask. I had one TA who only sent his own invoice (until I asked for both) and my current TA sends both by default. Hope that helps.