Matt

Welcome to the boards @NS8VN! So glad you decided to say hello

I've been to Magens and always enjoyed it. Heard good things about Lindquist, but never been.

According to RC's press release, "Guests booked on the Total Eclipse Cruise can visit Royal Caribbean’s website and reserve their complimentary seats for the concert by logging on to their reservation."

What ship? I see this pricing for Harmony

Not impossible. The issue is if you roll in at 1pm, you may struggle to find one. But in the morning hours, I've had good luck finding them. They may not be dead center, but chairs open up here and there. Absolutely not. MDR food is great, enjoy it! The very back and front of the ship on the pool decks is last to get filled up. Also, indoor pool area (not the Solarium, the general public indoor pool) often has more seating. I enjoyed it quite a bit. They have a great selection and it's a bit different variety of food than in the Windjammer. Yes you can, but timing that activity can be tough. You'd best call Adventure Ocean and inquire about what time it will occur. Voila: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/04/05/top-10-royal-caribbean-anthem-of-the-seas-hidden-secrets

Interesting analysis, thanks Mark.

Thanks for listening!

I can't check because it's not offered on any of my upcoming cruises.

Your SeaPass card will have a sticker already on it to indicate you have the drink package. The cup(s) will be waiting in your stateroom

You're boarded by C&A status first, but regardless of which level you're at (or not at all), the people that arrived first will board first.

Sorry about that, should be fixed now

When is your sailing? Sometimes certain bookable options online take a while to show up.

Yes, $109 per person, $199 for a couple

Mariner is getting an "extensive" refurb, so it's entirely possible.

Employ a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Bring it in your carry on luggage and don't say or ask about it.

Yes, that is essentially what has replaced it

If you arrive to the port in the 10am hour, you will be among the first to board.

I did, but the source of data was no longer supported and replacement sources are cost-prohibitive

I just posted a new Cruise Compass from Allure. Past Cruise Compass' will give you a ballpark idea of what to expect in terms of activities, entertainment, etc https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compasses/allure-of-the-seas/sat-2017-07-01-0000

8x10 photos are $19.99 each

No problem. I'm under no delusions that there are other web sites out there on the internet. I think the power of the internet is having all these resources, so I don't have rules about not mentioning SiteX or SiteY. It's silly.

Same for our Harmony cruise in September. It was $168. I paid $168 on Harmony for my July cruise.

I think the "YOLO Book It" mentality ends when I can spend the same amount of money for a new car.

Other than perhaps a joke from another guest, I doubt you'll hear anything negative towards you about it. In fact, you may find other Disney fans seeking refuge in the friendly confines of RC!

I think I generally agree with this. It's a big part of why I advocate just to book early. Pricing has become relative, rather than a constant.