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GCBK - I posted a reply on the message board roll call for the cruise - we are on the trip as well.   You can reply there if you have any questions about what I posted.   Cya on the Sea!

Wow this is pretty big news that I had not heard about and we are leaving soon. Glad that I read these boards always before we cruise. Also surprised given magnitude of this that there has not been much more discussion about this topic. So....

We will be on Legend July 13. Group of 9 including four adults and five kids aged 8 to 17. We're set for a big table with all of us at the 5:45 seating to accomodate the younger ones in our group. I think our inclination at this point is to keep the 5:45 seating and not move to open seating - that way we know we have a table for all of us and if we decide to skip the 5:45 a time or two, we can always stand in line for a table at open seating or go to buffet.

Has anyone switched and signed up for open seating who will be on Legend after this new policy is implemented at end of June? Or is everyone waiting to hear how it goes?? Following up on that....

Anyone who is cruising on Legend after the new policy is implemented, PLEASE post a note about your impressions on the new dining policy as soon as you can so those of us who will be following in your pioneering footsteps can obtain the value of your wisdom!

T-minus 1 month, 2 days!

sle

Anytime dining as per Carnivals website is between 5:30 - 9:30pm.. It hasn't been implemented on the Legend yet.. so it is hard to say if other ship experiences will be the same.. I have read reviews from ships that do this and .. some had to wait up to 45 mins.. others just walked right in;)

 

ETA: this is part of an email a fellow CCer received from their PVP..

 

Starting on June 29th the Carnival Legend will now allow for more dining options with open seating in the main dining room in addition to the traditional 6 pm and 8:15 pm seating. Guests will be able to either visit the dining room anytime between 5:30 and 9:30 pm to enjoy our dinner menu or request one of two assigned seating times. Reservations are not required for open seating, however, you may call ahead each day from your stateroom to request specific times for that night.

 

Should you be interested in changing your request for assigned dining to open seating please call 1-800-CARNIVAL anytime up to two weeks prior to your sailing. Additionally, guests will be able to switch from assigned to open seating once onboard by contacting the Maitre'd the day of sailing. If you do not wish to switch to open seating and would like to keep your current dining time no action is necessary.