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I initially didn't like the Galley concept of ordering the food and having it delivered but I do now. I also like how as a couple at a table or with a small group of friends, instead of you all standing around waiting at the various "restaurants", you get to sit there and socialize and the food is brought to you. Also being able to order from multiple different sections and having it all brought to you is much nicer than walking around from place to place.

At least some level of staff gets to eat in the galley and the themed restaurants as well. I know they are allowed to eat with guests if you invite them space available. I've had great chats with "The Happenings" members in The Galley over lunch and one night in Pink Agave, we spotted two cooks who had been grilling up ribs at the Bimini Beach Club having dinner at the table next to us and we hung out visiting with them for a while. I love the closer interaction staff has with guests on Virgin.

The Dock, which is immediately below it isn't a loud/party space. Sure you might hear some music though. There is a shade awning between 8009 and The Dock below which I'm sure helps with sound buffering not to mention giving you a bit of privacy. There's actually a FB video tour of this exact room where they go out on the balcony as well. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1037673767032773&_rdr