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If the bands have only NFC they need to be too close to transponders to know who is in what areas of the ship.  I'm not sure the technology behind them.  In Walt Disney World for example, Magic Bands have both NFC and longer range transponders (like toll systems use), and I'm confident they do watch crowd movements in that way.  As far as MOB uses go, these technologies wouldn't be able to locate someone in that way.  The basic idea with these systems is that if a given transponder is within range of a given station that is all it knows (in other words, your band is in the MDR because the MDR station sees it.

He's not "all that"...
 
 

The bands DCL uses appear to be identical to the Magic Bands used in WDW.  I'd very much like to get ahold of one and tie it to my WDW Annual Pass.  Alas, they don't sell them, and look at you strangely when you ask.

When you buy the package on the Allure, you simply select the day, 1 or 2, and the time.  You can't select a specific restaurant.  However, once you board you can make any change in the restaurants booked for you as you like.
 
The downside of the dining package is that you lose the booking flexibility in advance.  The upside is the discount that you receive.

Unless something has changed in the last day or so, Kayla is correct.  I'm not aware of any immidiate plans to expand the use of WOW Bands.  I'm sure it will happen at some point, but haven't heard rumors of plans or testing.

As far as I am aware, no. This is only on Quantum ships + Harmony.

Quite easily, it should only take a couple of minutes.  They'll generally provide maps on teh ship if you want them, but they're also available in the port building you walk through as you enter the city.  Further there are many friendly police officers that will be glad to point you in the right direction.

Absolutely, check the link below:
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/bahamas/british-colonial-hilton-nassau-NASHIHH/attractions/cruiseship-info.html

Billy is correct, the agent you book with will manage your reservation during the entire process.
 
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As Jerel mentioned, on the Allure there were several agents from MEI, including Annette who is the Operations Manager for MEI.  While it isn't yet clear which agents will be on board the Harmony group cruise, what I can tell you is that your agent (in this case, John) will handle the details for your booking.  A bit before the sailing you'll likely get something from MEI, possibly Annette, confirming certain details.  
 
Prior to the sailing, while you correspond with John for any needs you have, Annette and others on the team will ensure that dining arrangements are made, group activities are organized, etc.  The agent(s) onboard the sailing have everyone's booking info and are there to help with any issues, special arrangements, etc - and of course help organize any group activities.  
 
I hope this clarifies things a bit.  Let me know if you have any other questions.  It really is a team effort, and MEI works hard to make it easy.

First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages.  Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches!
 
Laphroaig 10 yr 
Talisker 10 yr
Lagavullin 16 yr
Adberg 10 yr
 
So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list.

First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages.  Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches!
 
Laphroaig 10 yr 
Talisker 10 yr
Lagavullin 16 yr
Adberg 10 yr
 
So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list.

First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages.  Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches!
 
Laphroaig 10 yr 
Talisker 10 yr
Lagavullin 16 yr
Adberg 10 yr
 
So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list.

I look at the impact rather than the rule or whether or not anyone would get caught.
 
Am I giving someone a taste so they can try something?  Well that's probably not taking the place of them paying money for a drink.  In fact, it the opposite could happen.  I could give my friend a taste and he or she, based on that taste could decide to go purchase a drink.  Playing devil's advocate, I could argue that my friend might have paid for a drink to try it, and decided he/she didn't like it after a taste.  The issue here is that at most bars (on land and sea), bartenders will replace your drink with something else if you didn't like it.  We don't often do this as it makes some people feel uncomfortable, but it's no skin off the barkeep's back, and helps ensure a happy customer, which is a profitable customer.
 
Maybe the swallow or two isnt to try it, but to wash something down, or quench a very minor thirst.  Would they have bought something for this purpose instead, or would they have perhaps just got a free glass of water?  If they'd have gone for the water, then once again, no sale has been prevented, no revenue has been lost.
 
In short, I don't think it's an issue if someone takes a sip from your drink, though I will admit that if someone sees you do this right as you walk from the bar they might be inclined to think otherwise - but I wouldn't sweat that to much.
 
Just my thoughts.

Five times?  Did you get one stateroom for each of you, and another for your luggage?

Five times?  Did you get one stateroom for each of you, and another for your luggage?

It might help a bit to understand what you're looking to see while here.  Do you have a specific area you're interested in?  Are you traveling mostly for beaches?  Do you like active bars, nightlife, etc or are you aiming for a quiet 'beach paradise' kind of vacation?  

This small contribution that I may have made to the Fantasy may be the closest I'll even come to being an imagineer.

This small contribution that I may have made to the Fantasy may be the closest I'll even come to being an imagineer.

This small contribution that I may have made to the Fantasy may be the closest I'll even come to being an imagineer.

This small contribution that I may have made to the Fantasy may be the closest I'll even come to being an imagineer.

I missed this comment earlier.  This absolutely not true. Royal Caribbean pays them a commission, nothing different price-wise on your end.

Actually usually ends up working BETTER for you.. it's a win-win really.

BUT MAH PROTEINS.

The pre-paid gratuities are for the daily recommended gratuities that go to your MDR wait staff and your stateroom attendant. 
 
As you mentioned, you can certainly tip more (by adding on at guest services, or simply giving cash).  I always keep some cash on hand for additional gratuity, but also to tip for room service, porters, etc.
 
Now, the drink packages include gratuity because without a drinking package, let's say you buy a $10 drink.  An 18% gratuity is automatically added on (again, you can add if you'd like), so your total would be $11.80.  If you have a beverage package and you go get that drink that would have been $10, how is your bartender tipped?  While I can't speak to the logistics (how it's tracked in their POS systems, etc), the short answer is that the 18% you pay in gratuity on your drink package makes it to the bar staff that helped you.