Matt

At the bottom of the page on most pages in the Cruise Planner, it will say what the cut-off is for purchases via Cruise Planner. It's right around 4 days, if memory serves me correctly.

No, across my sailings, I have seen plenty of folks wearing all sorts of clothing to the MDR for dinner. Interesting. My father in law was turned away from breakfast in MDR for wearing a tank top once.

Extended for another 24 hours. Ends tonight at midnight

RC has said no impact to any itineraries

I agree. If you are considering it, make the decision before the cruise to save money.

I have not seen anything announced yet

What's interesting is I never thought much of the fact the merch does have the "old" design.

If you have more than 2 people, a rental car makes a lot of financial sense. Lyft/Uber are also reasonable, especially since they charge per car and not per person. @klaconqueso what was the ride share van service you liked?

Dress codes, in general, are rarely enforced these days.

I've spent a lot of money on in-flight wifi for just checking the boards!

Geez, what's the point if I can't shower there!

Did you check other room categories? Sometimes inside room is not the cheapest.

We use that strategy every cruise.

I think your feedback about the Freestyle Coke machines is right on. All too often they overwhelmed, and more importantly, run out of stock too quickly. Seems this ought to be a very easy problem to fix with proper supply ordering (it's no surprise how many people are on the ship from week to week). Re: the FlowRiders, outside of lessons, your best bet is to be there early in the morning, during port stops or during dinner time for less of a line.

Ugh, just as I was going to go there

If you have back pain/problems, might not be a good idea. No need to risk your cruise for it

Having been to the Hilton Rose Hall, it is a great choice. There is a beach there, but their pool area is quite lovely.

Since you have MTD, you have the option to book day/times in advance or show up and wait for a table. Here's a good overview of MTD: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/06/04/what-you-need-know-about-royal-caribbeans-my-time-dining

...when you start having dreams of being on a cruise ship and then wake up depressed.

Here's a walkthrough of an interior room on Freedom of the Seas

Great photos!

Anthem has the Solarium (adults only pool area) AND an indoor general public pool.

No problems, but you need everyone present for check-in. As an example, your kids needs to check-in with your parents. Nope #1 issue will be price change. I'll bet it will cost you more, but doesnt hurt to check.

You'll be fine arriving at 9:15. You won't even be the only person there.

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