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Copied the picture above, to add a little detail.  Hopefully they give you the option to park in the lot between the terminals.  There is a gate at the upper corner (NE) that will a allow you quick access to terminal 18 on boarding day if you can park where I circled below in red.  That would also allow quick access from the terminal 19/garage area (original red pin) from the other side.  We were required to use that lot on one occasion and it really seems like it would be ideal for your situation.  

Knowing where the Chef's Table is on your ship may also help you decide what to where.  We have only done Chef's Table on Quantum and Oasis Class ships and they seem somewhat special.  Some of the ships have it in a different locations and it can be more casual.  
On Allure we booked Chef's Table on formal night so it was a suit for me.  It was a smaller group that night and in the other two parties the gentlemen wore sports coats.  The Allure has a pretty unique Chef's Table location, upper deck of the Diamond lounge overlooking the Boardwalk area, which adds to the felling of a special night/dining experience.      

Freedom.
El Loco, Playmakers, Giovanni’s Kitchen, no brainer 🙂 😋

No, we are doing Harmony early Feb.

Had to chime in, our son got the notification and we did not!  Our next cruise is not until Feb 2024. 😄

Having a Junior suite make you a Sea Class guest as part of the royal suites program on the ships that have those designations.  So you can see in your image that you shared the policy that applies to booking Coastal Kitchen.
  
You will be allowed to make reservations on a first come basis if there is space available.  Check after boarding when you can make your first night request and check daily.

I would think so. It will depend on the length of time you play and the amount of your wagers.  If you are gambling with green chips ($25) then I would say almost certainly.  It also depends on what you consider a “free” cruise.  It also helps to “buy in” at the table with a big buy-in.  That doesn’t mean you have spend it all….just slap $1000 down each time you buy in.  Then cash it out and start over again the next time you sit down at a table.  Only 800 points will get you an offer but they will be very limited in choice and duration.  The more points you accumulate, the better your offer will be.  I suspect you are asking about the complimentary cruise that is awarded after earning 2500 points.  With moderate wagering and a couple of hours every night, you shouldn’t have a problem.
Bottom line, check frequently with the casino host to find out how the points accumulation is going. You will be able to gauge your pace.
Good luck !

The Coastal Kitchen is available to JS guests on a space-available basis.  You will not be able to make dining reservations at CK in advance.  A lot will depend on how many Pinnacles are on your sailing as they will have priority over JS but not over suite guests.  You will have to wait until you board to get an indication of how available reservations at the CK will be.  Typically, you will have to make CK reservations one day at a time but not always.  It just depends…

Having a Junior suite make you a Sea Class guest as part of the royal suites program on the ships that have those designations.  So you can see in your image that you shared the policy that applies to booking Coastal Kitchen.
  
You will be allowed to make reservations on a first come basis if there is space available.  Check after boarding when you can make your first night request and check daily.

The only time that pre-boarding reservations are usually necessary are Chef’s Table and Izumi Hibachi.  The rest can be made any time by the Genie.  He/she can almost always wrangle a table for SC.  Large parties are more problematic, of course…. I have found that the Genie usually creates a preliminary dining schedule based on your pre -arrival discussions (remember…you will be in comm with your Genie for a month prior to boarding !  Lots of decisions and options are made during that pre-boarding time) when the Genie learns your preferences but inevitably, changes will need to be made and the Genie is your golden ticket for making changes happen.  Less stress is the goal !

We did our last Star Class cruise, and first since the COVID shutdown, this fall and I just have to ask about the list @MLH shared.  Things were still evolving and we had some of the first Galley/Bridge tours but the sushi/cupcake were not back.  Still most of what was listed seemed to be active and available from the Genie, if desired.  We did book the Chef's Table ahead of time since we really wanted a specific day and did not want to chance it, though it would have likely not been an issue.  
As for the general theme of this thread, the Genie is a great perk in our experience but there can be variations in what you feel your are getting.  We don't mind planning and can do it but the difference for anyone who plans is that you can make your plan and give that list to the Genie for execution on the reservations, etc.  If there are changes or issues the Genie can really help.  it can be a challenge to see and do it all on the largest ships and for anyone that has limited time or sailing with Royal the Genie can help get to more of the "must do" items.  The Genie is a great help in planning once they reach out via email so have your list ready if you are a planner, once onboard they are great for changes to the plan or spontaneous requests.

@Ducky57 your requests are some of the benefits of the Genie.  Having some added flexibility to the overall time on the ship is a plus of the Genie since you can ask them to make the plans.  They will interact with you daily at minimum and you can adjust your plans requests at that time.  
The one caveat is "last minute", that can be a little tricky even for the Genie.  If you mean adding something the day of that can usually be accommodated.  Very late requests on certain days or places might be tough.  For example asking in the afternoon for Chops dinner on the formal night might not be so easy.  Our Genie on Ovation, in 2019 when our son was 11 got him, and me in some cases, to many of the things we wanted to do, including multiple bumper car rides and we took turns going with him since I didn't need to be bumped around that much.  There are some things we did coordinate with the Genie like the iFly, NorthStar (the glacier day) and the trapeze but most were just spontaneous when the activity was open.  On Allure this fall we did have a dedicated Star class flow rider session.  Didn't coordinate any other activities except shows on that cruise.  Not sure how much this is different post restart. 
Have a great cruise!

We did our last Star Class cruise, and first since the COVID shutdown, this fall and I just have to ask about the list @MLH shared.  Things were still evolving and we had some of the first Galley/Bridge tours but the sushi/cupcake were not back.  Still most of what was listed seemed to be active and available from the Genie, if desired.  We did book the Chef's Table ahead of time since we really wanted a specific day and did not want to chance it, though it would have likely not been an issue.  
As for the general theme of this thread, the Genie is a great perk in our experience but there can be variations in what you feel your are getting.  We don't mind planning and can do it but the difference for anyone who plans is that you can make your plan and give that list to the Genie for execution on the reservations, etc.  If there are changes or issues the Genie can really help.  it can be a challenge to see and do it all on the largest ships and for anyone that has limited time or sailing with Royal the Genie can help get to more of the "must do" items.  The Genie is a great help in planning once they reach out via email so have your list ready if you are a planner, once onboard they are great for changes to the plan or spontaneous requests.

We did our last Star Class cruise, and first since the COVID shutdown, this fall and I just have to ask about the list @MLH shared.  Things were still evolving and we had some of the first Galley/Bridge tours but the sushi/cupcake were not back.  Still most of what was listed seemed to be active and available from the Genie, if desired.  We did book the Chef's Table ahead of time since we really wanted a specific day and did not want to chance it, though it would have likely not been an issue.  
As for the general theme of this thread, the Genie is a great perk in our experience but there can be variations in what you feel your are getting.  We don't mind planning and can do it but the difference for anyone who plans is that you can make your plan and give that list to the Genie for execution on the reservations, etc.  If there are changes or issues the Genie can really help.  it can be a challenge to see and do it all on the largest ships and for anyone that has limited time or sailing with Royal the Genie can help get to more of the "must do" items.  The Genie is a great help in planning once they reach out via email so have your list ready if you are a planner, once onboard they are great for changes to the plan or spontaneous requests.

The point of testing and masking is to try and reduce the transmission and further illness and death.  Yes, most people who get COVID are not dying these days and yes, birth is fatal 100% of the time.  BUT this is a disease that we actually can decrease with some precautions.  Death rates are down but we are still losing thousands of people a week in the US.  

This is like the Radiance leaving port every Saturday with a full cruise and coming back a week later with no living passengers.  If that was actually happening, people would likely be less flippant about precautionary measures.   

Welcome to the boards!
Having no Playmakers is the worst, but OceanAria is the best. But considering you are new to RC, the best and worst from seasoned cruisers won't really matter as you should go into the experience with the most open mind. Something that is the best/worst for someone else might be the opposite for you. I would suggest looking at Matt's blog and post about the Allure. 

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

Only responding since it was mentioned that the BIL is sensitive to noise.  We cruised with some friends that tried a Central Park balcony and they felt it was a little noisy and shared that they probably wouldn't choose that again unless it was just too good of a deal.  They didn't say "never again" but they said they would pick someplace else, and even inside cabins are fine for them.   
A few things to take into consideration about the rooms.  They had a room on deck 9 and it was more central, above the Park Café.  That means there is a little more traffic and action in that area compared to 10251 which is more towards the end and over Chops.  Also being on deck 10, as opposed to 9, might help a little to decrease some of the noise impact.
Good luck planning and have a good cruise.

We boarded SY today and are staying in a Central Park balcony.  I absolutely love it (so far, anyway).  Yes, we can hear the band on the pool deck but only when we’re out on the balcony.  When we come in and close the door you can barely hear anything.  I suspect that once the sail away party is over, things will quiet down considerably.
Insider tip:  The Central Park balcony rooms that end in “29” have double-sized balconies.  Rooms ending in “629” (starboard side) have the bed next to the bathroom.  The rooms ending in “229” (port side) have the bed closest to the balcony.  We are on the starboard side so we have the (less desirable, IMO) bed by the bathroom but the double balcony is really nice.  I am really enjoying this room !

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

If you ever go see the love and marriage show while on the cruise it is pretty easy to extrapolate that about half of the couples partake in this recreational activity.  My math is based on usually one to two couples (or at least one half of the couples) state "on the cruise ship balcony" during the show. 
I only feel bad for those folks that have to deal with the audience not only in the theater but that are out on the balcony in Central Park rooms on the Oasis class ships! 🤣

It seems that the earliest and latest dining times are usually easier to get than peak of 6 - 8 pm.  There are things that may influence the trends but we have found the earlier reservations are not as hard to get.  
Another thing to remember is to check in at a later date.  Sometimes things will open up even if they are fully booked on day one.  We have been on both sides of this, have cancelled or moved reservations (usually only when we have a genie or concierge) and were able to get new or modify reservations mid-cruise.  We lucked into trying  The Mason Jar when Wonder started sailing just by checking back.