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    Toyman55 got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Drone shots Allure from Sat 4-29   
    Where'd all the lifeboats go?  Only three on the davits and two in the water.
    In 9730 on the Allure on Sept 2.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from whitsmom in Unlimited alcohol package: Convenience or value?   
    On my first cruises, I was seeing people with four hundred plus tabs for three day cruises.  Then the coke packages came out and it was great for the kids.  Now  I use the drink package as a chance to sample as many different spirits as I can to try those that I don't normally drink.  Celebrity had two levels of adult beverage packages and one had no limit.  It was a great tasting opportunity. 
    But I guess mostly it's to avoid being nickeled and dimed for every beverage and checking the account..
     
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Sweety in Does anyone else diet before the cruise   
    Definitely yes!!!.  I plan on losing 20lbs before my cruise in September on the Allure.  As this is a multi celebration event, we are treating ourselves to Star class and I plan to hit every specialty restaurant and indulge.  I am bringing my stretchable waist pants.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Allure of the Seas must have meal   
    Thanks.  Adding it to my Word doc.  'Request menus from Genie.'
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Allure of the Seas must have meal   
    I believe it is included.  From what I understand, except for the candy store, Starbuck's pastry, Chefs Table wine, and maybe the ice cream and cupcake shop, all the specialty restaurants are included.  I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.
     
    I'm not a big fan of teppenyaki style cooking.  That is the flattop show.  Hibachi is usually a charcoal grill which can be very good but can't be done in mass.
     
    I was told the genie could get you in just anywhere without too much difficulty.
     
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from JohnK6404 in Kummelweck sandwich on the Allure   
    I figure I'd have to lose twenty pounds for a 7 day cruise.  I'd have to lose forty for an 11 or 12 night cruise.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Kummelweck sandwich on the Allure   
    Here is a video from the chef who developed it.
     
    https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/304/a-sensational-sandwich-royal-caribbeans-kummelweck-tantalizes-guests/
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from coneyraven in Things I used to know but have forgotten about cruise ship dining.   
    If I had a sense of humor,  I would send them someplace else on the ship to look for them.  But you can't escape on a ship too easily.  
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from mom2mybugs in Sorrento's Pizza   
    But you make it inside out.  The cheese is supposed to be on top of the sauce.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Does anyone else diet before the cruise   
    Definitely yes!!!.  I plan on losing 20lbs before my cruise in September on the Allure.  As this is a multi celebration event, we are treating ourselves to Star class and I plan to hit every specialty restaurant and indulge.  I am bringing my stretchable waist pants.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in breakfast available on disembark day?   
    Thank you.  First RCCL cruise in 20 years.  Trying to get everything figured out so I can hit the ground running.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from ellcee in Does anyone else diet before the cruise   
    Definitely yes!!!.  I plan on losing 20lbs before my cruise in September on the Allure.  As this is a multi celebration event, we are treating ourselves to Star class and I plan to hit every specialty restaurant and indulge.  I am bringing my stretchable waist pants.
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    Toyman55 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Travel agent or not?   
    Lately I've had better luck with deals with TA's than personally booking.  They have the resources and time to get the best prices and perks.  We tell them what we want and they are constantly scanning.  They can place a hold on a reservation without payment far longer than I could as an individual.  On our most recent booking on the Allure of the Seas, our suite was less than we could have gotten it because there was a one day dip in prices which she snagged.  They allowed her to hold it for several days before we made a deposit.  She thinks it may have been a cancellation.  I also found there are some cabins that you cannot book through the website.  You either have to call or use a TA.  I hate being on the phone.
    On our previous vacation on Maui, we got a free car rental for a week and breakfasts at the hotel included.  I couldn't even find that deal.  There is one agent who does YouTube video tours of ships and guarantees he can beat any price.
    While not true of some local TA's, some TA are parts of larger organizations or associations that due to the number of bookings they provide, get a preferred price or can offer additional perks or credits.
    if you book through a TA and find a better deal, contact the TA and see what they can do to meet or beat it.  And it doesn't cost anymore.
    That has just been my experience and I can't guarantee your results.
     
     
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