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That sounds more like a process issue. Like...yeah I'm sure you want a drink, but I don't think it needs to be a hard-and-fast rule that the guest MUST have a drink OR bread beforehand.

I do want to be positive, so I want to add that I do like the idea of a theme night. The Windjammer gets theme nights and having a "Caribbean" night in the MDR with caribbean-themed dishes or maybe even an Indian night is a good idea. There, I can be positive, too.

Why would ordering a cocktail increase service time?

How many really did that, though? I think that's a cop-out, personally. I have a feeling it's just a primer for further changes in the future to add more restrictions.

Not surprising. Looks like RC is wanting to cut corners in various places lately if the new MDR is any indication.

Lovely, so now all the options I'd get many nights are gone. Thanks, RC, making me feel really loved here. Oh wait, they only cared about the opinion of "new customers." And, what, now you can't ask for anything to be changed? Can't ask for anything additional? How long until you can't even have multiple dishes to try out? How long until you don't get to choose more than two options? Heck, if they really wanted the MDR faster, just have one dish that's already on the table when you get there. I know I'm being ridiculous and I'm sure I'll get over it, but I hate seeing options scaled back. To me, it just looks like taking away value and once companies start doing this stuff, it doesn't end.

It's all day for the entire cruise. You can order those drinks anywhere you like except smoothies are exclusively in the spa cafe. I think fresh juice is only in Windjammer and MDR, but mocktails you can get at any bar and on Coco Cay.

I think Music Hall is usually open. As long as the doors are unlocked, I think you're safe. if not, a crew member will just politely ask you to leave. I found that for some reason the comedy club on Oasis was only open during shows. They actually kept the doors closed and locked.

I'm not sure if it's the lowest it will ever be, but it's the lowest I've ever seen. Granted, this is my second cruise. You get everything with the refreshment package except alcohol and drinks from the Starbucks kiosk. Includes soda, mocktails, smoothies, specialty coffees other than Starbucks, bottled water, etc.

Yeah I'm just going to wait until tomorrow. The sale is good for like 63 hours, so no rush for me. I don't want to risk billing getting screwed up

Dang it, I'm trying to get the refreshment package. It's way cheaper than when I previously bought it!

Pretty impressive. They had to build an entire rig just to move the thing.

I've actually never booked a shore excursion. My previous cruise (my first) didn't go to ports that had anything interesting. One thing I do like is with RC excursions is the ship will wait for you if it's late getting back.

That's what I'm thinking. At least from what I'm reading, the port is nice and the people are friendly and not pushy, so that's good.

Has anyone done the Mayan Evolution in Costa Maya? It sounds interesting, but not really sure how I feel about going into someone's actual home even if I do like the idea of the food.

I'm a bit disappointed at how few options there are. Really hoping more are added.

Yep, they use the drink mixes without alcohol, so the lava flow gets the daquiri and pina colada frozen mix and they just don't add the rum. There are actual Mocktails as well, though. One was the Blueberry Nojito. Not sure what's in it, but it's specifically a mocktail on the menu.

Yeah, I just bought the refreshment package today too for that price. We don't really drink alcohol and really enjoyed the refreshment package on our last cruise on the Oasis OTS. Think our favorite thing was getting the special Mocktails on the bar menus. They're actually pretty good.

Count me and my husband in! Super excited!

Oh, hey, that'd be pretty sweet. No problem pitching in, thanks! I'm Jim, by the way. Husband and I are mid 30s, but my father in law is around your age. As it gets closer, let's exchange contact info so we can meet up!

Oh yeah, me and my husband, my father and brother-in-law. It's their first cruise. So, 4.

I wish I could afford cabanas. Alas, we can't justify them on our budget. Would be fun someday!

I'm going to try for the inaugural cruise. My travel agent said she's going to give me a call today to get me booked. I'm pretty excited to get to do this even if it is pricey.

No idea, but I check back regularly. Perhaps when it hits six months we can book Perfect Day stuff? Also, I'm curious why there's nothing for Cost Maya at all yet. We're doing Nachi Cocum, so Cozumel is all set for us already.

I'm hoping to book a cabana, but could never afford a floating one! That'd be pretty nice! I'd like to at least get the Beach Club cabana so we could also enjoy the club.