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As surmised, The Golden Room is on Royal's Asia-based ships and is a "high roller" casino, invite-only. I've seen it on Spectrum and Ovation, and it has only a handful of Baccarat tables and spaces for private bar and buffet.  It must be easily-convertible, because i again saw it on Ovation in Alaska when the space was converted - IIRC is was part of an expanded Diamond Lounge, and the only obvious difference when in the US is that the Golden Room signage was gone but it still had a TON of ceiling cameras- every few feet.  I can only imaging the money that goes through there into Royal's coffers when in Asia. 

Just spent 2 cruises on Odyssey- was great. Our friends tried to book too but it was "sold out"; so we were very surprised by the low capacity. 

A plug for the Odyssey Casino... Although the casino results weren't what i wanted, the overall casino team, friendly dealers and the gaming experience were the best!  Chris, it was nice to see you again, meet the lovely Rafaella and Miha always makes it fun 

One possible answer:

when a shareholder OBC is applied to a booked cruise, they issue a new invoice that shows the additional OBC below the financials. $100 is given for cruises >5 and <14 days. 

If you're not a shareholder, enjoy your gift   and good advice to not bring it up.

Is there any way to stack a MyVegas OBC on a Club Royale discounted/comp booking?  Thanks

12 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

No, there is no way to reserve meals prior to boarding with the UDP unless you’re in a suite (GS or higher).  The trade-off for getting the reduced price for specialty dining is that you cannot make advance reservations. Those who pay full price get first choice.  If you are staying in a full suite, the Suites Concierge can make dining reservations prior to boarding as they reach out to you a few days prior to boarding.  Aside from the Suite option, you should make reservations as soon as you board at one of the specialty restaurants or at one of the special kiosks that are stationed around for that express purpose.  My feeling is that reservations are going to be both precious and necessary with COVID protocols in place.

No, the upcharge items at Chops still require an upcharge, even with the UDP.  The only time that upcharge items are included is for Star Class.

Thanks WAAAYTOO- really appreciate the info. I'm D+ with Royal but only recently started viewing the blogs. You and others have provided very helpful tips- and thanks to you, i got a great deal on an OS on Oasis. Be well.

- Stacey 

Hope you wouldn't mind a few more clarifications, and apologies if this was posted before...

With the Unlimited Dining Plan, is there a way to reserve dinners in advance before boarding? i've tried to reserve via the Cruise Planner but it does not recognize that i've purchased the UDP and wants to charge me separately. 

Also, with the UDP, does the Chops upcharge still apply for lobster or other add-ons?

Thanks!