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I hope this doesn't make me sound like a jerk and I'm not jinxing my cruise next week, but I sort of breathe a sigh of relief when I hear about problems on another ship. I feel like it cuts down on the possibility something will go wrong on mine too, statistically speaking. ?

I'm on this sailing too, and I remember when the Dreamworks phase out was announced, I realized that our sailing will be the last one the characters will be on for Allure. They're staying on for any cruises that start before April 1st, and will be there for the entire cruise even though it goes past April 1st. I was worried the characters (as in the people inside the costumes) might be bummed about losing their jobs, or it would be awkward knowing it was their last few parades and appearances, but then another poster made a good point that those people probably have full time jobs elsewhere on the ship and might be happy not to wear the costumes anymore. Maybe they'll be extra celebratory!! 11 more days!!!!!!!!

Or "Don't Touch This" with a picture of MC Hammer dancing ?

Yep, I bought a set of these but only enough for our check in luggage. Then I started thinking about putting them on the carry on bags too (even more so now reading all these replies). Might need to buy some more so they dangle nicely and don't crowd the handle all folded up. Thanks!!

I have "regular" luggage tags on all my luggage, and also put the special Royal Caribbean ones on our check-in luggage. Do I need these on the carry-on bags too? I'm assuming not but wasn't sure.

Mainly you just don't want to have your maiden name on your passport and married name on your reservation, that type of discrepancy. If you do, you'll need to show your marriage license as well for a paper trail on the change.

I can see all of my in-law's reservations in my calendar on the app, but none of mine. It shows my own cruise confirmation number in my profile so I don't know why it's grabbing my in-law's shore excursions and dinner times instead of mine. Anyone else having that issue with linked cruises in the app? I reinstalled, logged in fresh, etc. We're also less than a month out.

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I seem to remember seeing spending limits and card assignments for each person in the online check in area where right now everything is pointed to my credit card. I'll check that out again and see what I can set up there or handle it on the ship.

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Western Caribbean cruise coming up for our family including two kids, age 11 & 16. I know purchases on board are normally charged to our sea pass account, but could they also shop with prepaid Visa cards on board? I'd like to give them something like this so they have a spending limit on souvenirs.

I just read on a Cruise Critic article today that the Purser's desk often has all the MDR menus for the week at the start of the cruise. I'm sorry I can't link that, it came in an email that I deleted off my phone already.

Similar here. One of mine is full length but not too formal. The other is a shorter cocktail dress. Not sure which one to wear first.

Try finding a matching or similar past Cruise Compass posted on the blog site. It'll show the dress code for each evening.

Anyone (ladies) bring more than one formal night dress when you have two or more on the trip? We've got two formal nights on our 7 night cruise and my daughter and I are bringing two dresses each so our pics look different. The guys will be dressed the same at each except for different ties. Just wonder if this makes me a freak or not. Lol

She's my TA too!!! But I didn't talk to her at all yesterday so only you guys are bad, not me. Lol

Only if it's the only thing in the glass!

You could try guzzling water all week to shed some water weight and bloating. Might not make a big difference but it's something!

Good suggestions! This will help prevent me from spending too much as well if I keep it all within $800. ?

Do onboard purchases have to be included in your declared value of imports (the $800 you're allowed) when you go thru customs at disembarkation? Or no, hence the concept of duty free?

I haven't seen any height restrictions for Terminal A, but I know if your vehicle is over 20' long, your parking rate is double what it normally is.

I finally got back in!!!!! It must be because I posted about it here. LOL Hope you can get in soon too.

I know we've all had issues with the Royal Caribbean online system & Cruise Planner where you have to access it from incognito mode, or wait 15 minutes after getting locked out to log in again, etc, etc, etc. For several days now, I've been able to log into my account, but can't access the Cruise Planner or Online Check In. It just sits at a screen showing the RC crown logo spinning or a blank screen. If I back out and try again, it tells me Check In has been paused or takes me to that page where it asks for all your info and then tells you your account can't be accessed then. Anyone else dealing with this? This has reached a new level of $@&(% for the online system.

I've looked at some past Cruise Compasses for similar itineraries on Allure, and the one that's throwing me is Vitality Spa Café. It shows the $ sign for that venue on the Cruise Compass, but I've seen other references to Vitality Café online (not posted by Royal Caribbean) that it's complimentary except for smoothies and other specialty drinks costing extra.

Yep, we are. We'll be on Allure of the Seas, which is in the Oasis class. Thanks for pointing that out for anyone else who might be reading this and not on an Oasis class.

Please double check my list of complementary vs. "costs extra" dining locations on Allure. I know that alcoholic beverages, premium coffee, soda, fresh juices, and smoothies cost extra no matter where you go unless you have some type of drink package - it's the pricing structure for food I'm getting confused about in a few locations. Do I have anything mixed up on my list below? Anything missing? Complementary food: MDR Café Promenade Sorrento's Boardwalk Dog House & Donut Shop Johnny Rockets (for breakfast) Vitality Spa Café Park Café Solarium Bistro Wipeout Café DIY Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream stations Windjammer Coastal Kitchen (suite guests only) Room Service (continental orders), plus tip for the attendant who brings it Costs Extra food: Izumi / Izumi Hibachi Sabor Chops Grille Giovanni's Table 150 Central Park Chef's Table Samba Grille Starbucks Johnny Rockets (lunch & dinner) Vintages tapas bar Cups and Scoops Rood Service (anything beyond continental) Also, what about other bars & clubs besides Vintages - do they serve food either complimentary or for a fee? thank you!!!!