Roscoe

Thanks, Matt, I didn't wish to make too much of an issue of cost to RCCL, However, I've noticed that some nights, a number of people do not come for dinner for a variety of reasons. Therefore, wait staff in traditional dining have a rather less busy work day. Regardless, we have made some wonderful friends among those who served us. There are advantages to getting to know those waiters, and others who work in the dining room. The larger issue was typified last year on the Allure. My daughter and I spend many trips to the desk, head waiter and lots of emails trying to get adjacent tables. after 3 days we did get them.

I try to take my family (17 people) on a cruise each year and several years ago we settled on RCCL as best for the grandchildren. We have one requirement of everyone, we attend the evening meal and sit at adjacent tables. The rest of the time is open. At first, traditional dining was routine. We did not have to do any worrying about when space would be available. About 3 years ago, we were suddenly asked about My time dining and when we refused we were told that traditional dining was full (1 year out) My question is; if that many people still want traditional dining why is RCCL trying to force us into anything else? Is this a cost cutting issue?