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Echoing @CruisingNewb, congee is indeed a great choice that should fit the bill. Also, sad to say, Royal's mac and cheese is also very soft and bland (although the sodium might be on the higher side!).

If you have the app (and if you don't, you should!), you can go to the safety tab at the bottom. That will bring up your muster station and the ability to see where it is on the map. I can't recall if this shows up before check-in or not, though. If you have a GTY, you won't know your station until your room is assigned of course.

It should still be manned I think. I arrived a little after 9 and they were there. It's United's policy to make every effort to report any lost baggage issues to the same office prior to leaving the airport if at all possible, so I would hope they have someone there as long as flights are arriving. You can also contact the United baggage recovery office at 1-800-335-2247, but that's a national line, not MCO specific.

This happened to me earlier this month at MCO. I had a nonstop, but they put my bags on a nonstop that left an hour sooner than mine for some reason? Anyhow, as @Ampurp85 said, just go down to the baggage claim area, each airline has a counter with an agent that'll ask to see your claim tags, then find it in a roped off area with all of the bags that beat their owners. I was in and out in under 5 minutes.

Royal Up regularly offer the opportunity to bid on categories that aren't currently available so they're ready to cash in on any last minute (up to and including day of) cancelations and no-shows. That's why and how people get RUs accepted the day of their cruise, and sometimes even after they've already boarded! In other words, seeing a category available for bid in Royal Up is in no away indicator that that class cabin is currently available.

Oh, it was on there!

This is why I prefer my Overcast & Unsettled - 1.5 oz. Kraken and 5 oz. Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer, garnished with a lime wedge.

Believe me when I tell you, they won't let you miss your muster check-in! Relax, have a walk about and stop by while you're exploring the ship.

This is the exact set I have as well. Recommend highly.

I know it's not quite you asked, but if you've never done it, I highly suggest doing Stingray City while in Grand Cayman. Is it touristy as all get out? You bet. But it's also incredibly cool to be standing out in the ocean with no land in sight while feeding and snorkeling with stingrays as far as the eye can see. It's been a hot minute, but the last time I went to Grand Cayman there were several excursions that combined a trip out to Stingray City then time at a beach club offered both through RCI and independent vendors. We went out on the boats early then spent the late morning/early afternoon on 7 Mile Beach and were dropped off at the tender dock at the end of the day. Loved every minute of it.

+1 to @Atlantix2000's response. Not quite sure what you were hoping Royal Caribbean could do about an excursion where the guests have booked all of the allotted slots with their vendor, but this is definitely your best path forward.

I'll join you at the bar to commiserate over my lost Grand Marnier soufflé. First round's on me!

Interesting, mine was there yesterday and is gone today. 38 days out.

Sorry for the potential hijack, but wanted to ask a related question. I see a few recommendations for Rony's tours & Getaway tours, has anyone used Victor Bodden tours? They have a private tour that is 100% what we're looking for, but I'm sure we could custom-build it at either of the suggested vendors if need be. Just looking for a potential comparison if anyone had one.

Yes, you do! There are generally stations set up as soon as you embark the ship with crew members selling different beverage packages. You will see hundreds of the Freestyle Cups at one of these stations, just show them your Set Sail pass with the beverage package indicated on it, and you'll be able to grab them and be on your way!

Okay, stupid question, but how would a non-governmental agency possibly know if you were holding an older copy of your Canadian birth certificate if there was a newer one issued? To the best of my knowledge, the cruise line simply compares the information on the form with your ID, they don't contact the issuing agency to confirm while you're checking in at the pier or anything. Not encouraging anyone to do this, just genuinely curious.

I'd go one step further and say skip breakfast on the ship entirely and have it on the beach at the Beach Club and make your lunch reservation early. Before you take my suggestion, I'd double-check with someone who has been there more recently, but last summer they had some continental breakfast items (muffins, pastries, etc.) and fresh coffee available for self-serve at the restaurant "lobby" area. Unless you're the type who need a big hearty breakfast, I'd just enjoy some light fare under a palapa with some fresh coffee or a mimosa and enjoy the Beach Club for every moment that you can. @CanHardlyWait and @JimnKathy are right, you're going to want to spend as much time there as possible, and the day goes amazingly fast!

They're in a CLS, so I believe Voom will be complementary.

AO = Adventure Ocean. There are enough acronyms and abbreviations when discussing RCI (see?) programs and ships to make your head spin sometimes!

I may be incorrect, but I believe that the airlines are responsible for hiring their own baggage handlers and/or subcontracting companies to do so. If so, they aren't airport employees, and that is major difference between the two situations.

We had the exact same experience parking in the lot when we sailed out of Cape Liberty last summer. We definitely paid at the box afterwards, and getting in and out was exceptionally easy.

I feel like I'm at the Improv! I'll start with what feels like a softball for your obvious talents: since we're on a brilliant Clue kick, how about shorts in the MDR using the "Flames on the side of my face" scene as inspiration?

Same, it was after the shows one evening. My boys didn't participate, but they enjoyed watching it while having a slice at Sorrento's.