cstern90

@cstern90 I'm still working on a refund from United Airlines and have disputed the whole thing with the credit card company.  My 1 layover flight turned into 4 layovers with a segment in the middle cancelled.  All I can say is RCCL at least attempts to process the refunds which is much more than United did

Exactly this. (Not to get off topic from Cruise travel vs Flight travel) I had flights booked in April for a trip to Aruba that had 1 layover, American Airlines cancelled from my layover city to Aruba and my return flight from Aruba to my layover city...BUT they kept my originating city I was flying from to my layover city (and vice versa for my return)...I contacted AA because I had been reading the horror stories (like yours above) where the airlines started playing games with people saying "you cancelled, not us, so here is your credit, not refund", and the customer support was atrocious, basically telling me I needed to cancel then use the "request a refund" tool on the website...I was hesitant, but it worked out in my favor without issue.
This game of chicken that the airlines are playing with people is concerning to say the least.

Exactly this. (Not to get off topic from Cruise travel vs Flight travel) I had flights booked in April for a trip to Aruba that had 1 layover, American Airlines cancelled from my layover city to Aruba and my return flight from Aruba to my layover city...BUT they kept my originating city I was flying from to my layover city (and vice versa for my return)...I contacted AA because I had been reading the horror stories (like yours above) where the airlines started playing games with people saying "you cancelled, not us, so here is your credit, not refund", and the customer support was atrocious, basically telling me I needed to cancel then use the "request a refund" tool on the website...I was hesitant, but it worked out in my favor without issue.
This game of chicken that the airlines are playing with people is concerning to say the least.

This is exactly why when my in-laws asked if we wanted to reschedule our June cruise on Oasis (with our 3 year old) we said no without hesitation (thus cancelling altogether). We almost exclusively eat at WJ, and we don't find fighting with a 3 yr old to wear his mask when needed as an enjoyable vacation. The wife and I may cruise first at some point and assess the situation before bringing our kid again. 

I certainly love it and don't think I will be cruising again until they bring the buffet back. It would also be the time when it's safer to travel and these restrictions are lifted.
Cruising is all about the freedom and relaxation of a vacation, which other dining options don't provide. I tried specialty/main dining once but didn't feel like it. I like to feel free and relaxed with what I wear and how I eat all my meals.
And by the way, I don't like those who fill mountains of food in their plates and throw half of it. I actually do the opposite, I fill many smaller plates and I keep moving around between my table and the buffet to stay active while eating. I would rather waste water and dish washing than wasting food.