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Funny that you mention the trick of someone standing on the side. Back in the day, I figured that out with the claw machines that had all the stuffed toys, etc. Until you look at it from the side, you don't realize how much you are off. Curious as to how long or how many people it seemed like it took before you played the machine and won? Did you have to sit there for long?

I did that several years ago. It was a huge piece and it took me a few days to finish it.

I had some menus downloaded, but they were before May. However, I don't see a lot of difference. We are on an 8 day cruise and wonder if the 8th day has changed. I checked the menus I had and the 8th day is not the same as the 1st or any other night. We have specialty dining booked that we used the menus I have to decide and I want to make sure we aren't missing something we like in the MDR. Thanks!

It's my understanding that it has to do with ceramic ones. Search for ceramic curling irons and I think you'll find the answer. I was going to just buy a cheap one to take.

You can check in at the desk instead of using the app. Many people don't carry their phones around or use the app, yet they are able to go to YTD and check in and make a request for specific staff. Not sure why you were told you had to use the app as I know many who don't use their phones on a cruise, so don't use the app.

This! I did an interior with my adult daughter and it was just fine. I love having a balcony when my hubby and I cruise. I wake up a lot earlier than he does and I love to sit outside and watch the ocean and the sunrise or read.

Agree! If you don't like the edible ones, then bring stainless or silicone. If you bring your own plastic ones, then you shouldn't be throwing them in the trash with everything else because that is the real issue.

I actually used to work with someone who always drank their beer thru a straw. Strangest thing I had ever seen, but she always did it.

That makes much more sense. I am guessing like the lingerie bags. Thanks!

While I agree that they are all being washing in hot water, they are NOT in vats with other people's clothing. How would anyone in the crew be able to sort out which undies go to which guest if they washed everything together. Separate, but only in hot water.

Fans smaller than 12" are allowed.

No - hair dryers & curling irons aren't listed on the prohibited list. You can absolutely take them. Just be careful as I have heard many of the ceramic curling irons don't work.

Don't take it. Someone just posted on John Heald's FB page that they took a blender because it wasn't SPECIFICALLY mentioned on the prohibited list. It got confiscated. As John said, they can't list everything. Do not try and take any household kitchen appliance!

They can add it to your account when you check in at the port too. One time I had several of those gift cards (all sorts of discounts & such) and they added all of them when we check in at the port. Then there was no need to go to GS. Just like adding cash to your S&S account before you board.

The OBC was all ours. It was to be their first cruise, so we wanted to pay for a couple of things as we had $1200 of OBC (yep, Covid cancelled cruise). They just cancelled yesterday. I did send an email to my PVP to ask, but probably won't hear back from her until later today or tomorrow. I wasn't sure how long it might take to process back to us. But, you did give me hope that it should all process back to us. I wasn't sure how long it would take. Cruise isn't until end of October, but it isn't something I want to forget about!

I will admit I am a big straw person. So, I bought myself the stainless straws with the silicone tips. I bought ones that were straight and bent (because everyone needs a bendy straw). I also bought myself silicone milkshake straws. I make frozen dinks at home and they work great and I can toss them in the dishwasher. I plan to take all my straws with me. Not an issue and better for the environment.

So, our cruising companions have decided to back out. We had already prepaid for the steakhouse & Cucina using both some of our OBC & a CC. Since they cancelled before telling us, I couldn't cancel the bookings myself. However, I see that both eateries have changed to reservations for 2 and her massage has dropped off. Anyone have any experience with this? Any idea how long until I see the OBC come back to us or is it gone? I figure even if they cancelled, then the CC should get credited. I am hoping someone can answer my questions. Thanks!

Fun! Our first Halloween cruise! We have a FB page if you aren't already a member.

If you are going to pour you wine in your room, don't forget to bring the corkscrew!

Thanks! That helps. I am hoping to get the earliest. I have missed cruising and want to get on as soon as we can. LOL

Reading responses would have kept you from making the comment about the Chef's Table. The Visa issue has gotten better, but still not where it was before. I guess you have some inside information to make your comment, or you just make your statement like it is an absolute fact. Not sure how still serving the FREE lunch, but not the PAY dinner is cutting costs. Doesn't even make sense. The only person insulting on this thread is you acting like anyone who doesn't agree (or believe) your statements is weak minded.

It's not a cutback. The visa issues are real. Considering they make money from those places, calling it a cutback doesn't even make sense. The staff are slowly going back up. Chef's Table is back, but Cucina is still on hold until end of July. The Diamond/Platinum party is starting again too since more staff are coming aboard.

We are sailing on the Horizon in October and this is our first time out of Miami. It looks like we will be at terminal D. We sail on Saturday & return Sunday, will we be charged for Sunday (9 days)? Are taxes charged on parking? We prefer to pay cash, so want to make sure we have enough. For anyone who has gone out of this terminal, I've looked and it looks like we come in and go around our parking garage to drop off luggage and then circle into the lot & get a ticket. Does that sound about right? We haven't sailed since Covid and we always had FTTF so we would get to the terminal pretty early (10:30). Anyone know what the first check in times are now? We will have my BIL & SIL with us and he will have a wheelchair/scooter. What time would you suggest we get to port? Thanks in advance for any answers. I am a big planner and like to know as much as I can before we leave.

There is no separate cart. There is one cart until it is full, then another. Joseph was right. They have are just one cog in the wheel of several. All the porters do is get the bags in the big bins then they are loaded onto the ship. From there it is the ship crew that sort & deliver the luggage.

I feel like I should know this, but we have reservations the first night in the steakhouse on the Horizon and my BIL will be using either a scooter or wheelchair. Will they already know that in the steakhouse if he is in an accessible room or do we need to notify them? Thinking ahead in case he has to stay in the chair/scooter. Thanks.