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Welcome, Jeananne !

Try using your email address instead of your old username. I had the same thing happen to me (changed passwords about 5 times) but once I started signing in with my email address it stopped asking me to change my password.

I still have not been able to even get the app to open. Maybe it's b/c I am using my ipad instead of iPhone ?

I should have known it would be the Twang-bot. Thanks a LOT !

Beautiful ! You'll always be a bot to me, Twang-bot. But I will admit, it's a cute selfie !

It never hurts to have an alternate in mind just in case. This happened to me recently when the Panama Canal itinerary was opened. Before I could even get the call through the cabin I wanted was already gone.

1. That is the time that the ship is supposed to leave port. All aboard will be about 30 minutes prior, so say, around 6:30. 2. I do not like Wonderland so I cannot recommend that one at all. My favorite restaurant on Harmony is 150 Central Park but that one also may not be a place that the children will enjoy. I recommend either Chops or Izumi Hibachi. I am also not a fan of Jaimie's but others like it. 3. The price of $45/PP will be for the "regular" menu. There are upcharge items, such as the lobster and seafood towers, so if you want to go with those, you will pay the $45 plus whatever the upcharge price is (this is true for Chops and Izumi Hibachi). ALSO, I have heard that the specialty restaurants are now charging 18% gratuity on top of everything else if you purchase the meals onboard....meaning, if you do not prepay your specialty dining prior to sailing. So, it would be my recommendation that once you decide where you want to celebrate your husband's birthday, you make those reservations online, using your Cruise Planner so that you can prepay. Otherwise, you are going to end up paying an 18% grat that you don't have to pay.

Welcome !!

Thanks ! I love those cinemas. They are so great - especially on long cruises where you really look for something to do on multiple sea days. I hope they NEVER get rid of them !

Twang-bot, do they have the cinema on board Serenade ? I don't recall whether all of the R class ships still have a cinema or not !!

YIPPEE !!! Me too ! See you in the casino.

It's been much too long since I've been on a Radiance Class ship. They are so elegant.

I've heard nothing. No email. Nothing. Fake news again ?

Good for them !! SOOOOO happy that you're having a good time. We all remember our first. ....cruise, that is.... The beginning of an obsession.

It sounds like they allowed you to apply your certificate and also apply casino discounts. If that's true, you are very fortunate. I haven't been able to combine casino rates with certificates for almost a year now. Good job !

A major award !! YIPPEE !!!

The towels that are provided with the cabanas are the same "beach" towels that are provided on the ship at the pools. You do not need to bring your own towels.

Glad to hear that they are policing the bungalow beach area for loungers. If they allowed arrant loungers then the bungalow area would lose some of its appeal, IMO.

Yes, there definitely WAS free internet days for D+. We have been getting 2 48 hour periods each. Very disappointing if they are, really, removing this benefit. I think they are really beginning to tread on thin ice.

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Yeah, BIG sale. Goes from 30% off to 25% off. YAY !

Regarding the muster drill....if your son is not comfortable in large crowds, they will make special arrangements to have you attend the must drill somewhere more comfortable than outside on the decks. I cannot stand for long periods of time and they always allow me to go inside and sit in the dining room and listen to the muster drill. Just speak to someone at the Guest Services desk before the muster drill and they will direct you speak with someone who can help.

Agreed. The longer you wait, the more likely the prices are going to be up.

Yes....welcome to the blog and to cruising ! I am so excited for you. As far as priority boarding is concerned, there will be lots of greeters both inside and outside of the terminal so I'm sure you will just tell one of them to direct you to the priority boarding area. There is always a line for those in wheelchairs and other reasons. I feel like this is where they will direct you. I also recommend that you get there earlyish - like 11 AM as the incoming crowds will be more manageable. You will still have to deal with people leaving the terminal but by 11 they are usually pretty cleared out. You did the right thing (IMO) eating early. You are correct. The crowds are much less for the earliest dining times. They should be able to get you in and out quickly...but not TOO quickly. :) The servers are extremely good with special needs and especially special needs children. Just let them know if you want to eat and go. ...or if you want to linger and enjoy the ambiance. Whatever works for you guys. Formal night ? Don't sweat it. Just about anything goes these days. As long as he is not in swimwear you will not be challenged. A pair of slacks and just about any kind of shirt will work. Even a T-shirt. I know you will enjoy your cruise. Freedom is a beautiful ship with lots of things to do. Smooth sailing !