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I normally can't eat that much but with walking the stairs and ports and everything I get SOOOO hungry on a cruise I can normally eat at least 2 entrees 

For cruises in North America Royal is a family oriented cruise line.  Revealing swimwear will likely be called out and frowned upon.  Cruises in Europe may follow different trends.
I'm over the Speedo limit.  As Johnny Carson said, "If you look down and can't see your Speedo, you're over the Speedo limit".
That being said I did see some younger guys wearing a Speedo on Empress.  Some things can't be unseen.
 

I have never seen anyone playing a game be asked to move. AaMoF, when we first started cruising, we used to play gin rummy in the Viking Crown room (back when there was actually a Viking Crown statue there !).  We didn’t know about the Special Diamond event (we’d never even heard of a “Diamond” back then) and when they started setting up for the event, they told us just to stay put if we wanted to.  We attended our first ever Diamond event that night without even knowing what it was.  They were very kind.  We just kept playing cards and were astonished when the server came by and asked if we wanted a drink !  Heck yeah !  That was waaay back.

I have seen people playing card games and stuff like that during things like music shows in the lounges. I personally plan on bringing the card version of monopoly and clue (has an app add-on you can get for ios) when my wife and I go next. Long as you don't mind the sound and aren't loud you'll be fine. And if you have a few drinks while you are there then they will be very happy lol.

A port will happen eventually not sure it will be as shown now because people are upset because the government fired there environmental person because they didn't like what they were saying and they haven't proven they have done their research fully. I myself do not agree with the current proposal as it will damage some of towns best reefs (attractions people come here to see). I have seen other locations with better solutions to be honest. I do believe its more about the money then anything (some works are not paid as well as you would think especially in the construction field). It will happen just not sure when or if this will be how it will look. I do fear we will lose some of the brands that come here that aren't part of this deal and I honestly don't know if the port is worth it (ports are nice but at that price I don't know).
*Rant over lol*

i never reserved any time. (to me that defeats the idea of MTD but that's just me) But I have never felt rushed to finish quickly. I tend to leave desert choice till last because I may change my mind. Sometime I also still feel hungry so order another order and never had stuff upset with me. (If they were they didn't show it) 

Its so weird with paper straws some have no flavor and others have an odd taste some last forever and some disintegrate in like 2 minutes. I wish they would use something like bamboo or give me some licorice (like Twizzlers hole in the middle ones) ? 

The Mystery Dinner was really fun when we did so I think you'll have a good time. There's eve a prize at the end (names of the people that figure it out go into a draw).

We are booked for the mystery dinner the night of our 10th wedding anniversary on Serenade of the Seas (October 20th sailing). First cruise so I am hoping it will be fun!

@Lovetocruise2002 Didn't think so but one could always hope lol

Its so weird with paper straws some have no flavor and others have an odd taste some last forever and some disintegrate in like 2 minutes. I wish they would use something like bamboo or give me some licorice (like Twizzlers hole in the middle ones) ? 

I have ordered the Bon Voyage decorations for one cruise and the Birthday decorations/cake on another cruise.  The description said they would be in the cabin on Day 1.  That didn't happen either time.  I had to go to guest services, explain things, show them my email confirmation, wait while they made numerous phone calls to other departments, etc.  Both times they did finally deliver decorations to the room, but both times they were still incorrect.  In one case they delivered the wrong decoration package, even after detailed discussion with Guest Services.  The other time they failed to deliver all of the amenities.
Royal usually makes things right, but these were frustrating experiences, especially when I was trying to surprise my spouse.  Both times Royal ruined the surprise aspect and I ended up paying for stuff that I didn't get.  That's just my experience but I'm done with ordering any more decorations through Royal.  I'd suggest doing it yourself, as others suggested above.

Excellent. I'll now spend a year trying to think of one. ?

Watch out...Matt will be adding gratuity for us members shortly if we keep asking for benefits.?

Pretty sure at least 2 of the vision class ships are for sale. 
 
$250,000,000-300,000,000 so if we all chip in....lol

I'll ask my MEI ta. Thank you. 

I was hoping because it was on the same ship last time it would be again, we are doing a 7 nighter. 
On Freedom it was in Giovanni's for the dinner and began in the theater for the start. It was really fun when we did it before.

It would depend on the direction of the storm. They would look at the models and make a decision there. Sometimes it ends up being a sea day so they can go around the weather.

Gorgeous dog, I love the Malamutes and Siberians (we used to have a Siberian when we lived in Canada) 
I have another question though. The legal requirements by the landing countries. What happens when there is some restriction, for example here in Cayman Islands we have VERY strict laws especially for rabies as we are a rabies free zone. How would some countries handle this if they knew about it?

@doubleJ its not always bad but it can be. I've heard horror stories when there's an accident that makes many cut it close or miss it. So I always try to go early and just get lunch on board. Better safe then sorry.

Muster drill will most likely be after 4pm if there is a 3pm check in, I think they have to wait an hour from that time but others can confirm. Going to Port Canaveral can have delays so I would give yourselves plenty of time if your not staying close by.

@doubleJ its not always bad but it can be. I've heard horror stories when there's an accident that makes many cut it close or miss it. So I always try to go early and just get lunch on board. Better safe then sorry.

Muster drill will most likely be after 4pm if there is a 3pm check in, I think they have to wait an hour from that time but others can confirm. Going to Port Canaveral can have delays so I would give yourselves plenty of time if your not staying close by.

SAME! So glad I found this site and that others are as preoccupied with their future sail dates as I am ? I am considering changing my mindset from  "BUY/BOOK <upgrade room/extra excursion/over the top decorations/etc>, you only live once" to "hmmm if I scale back the unnecessary costs on this cruise I can justify booking another while on board"  That may be the way I go!

Not all products are available on all ships. Exclusions should be listed in the notes in the description so be sure to check that too.