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Didn't realize the roll was that bad now. Just cancelled the 10:45 showing of Flight. Rescheduled to tomorrow at 8:45... Guess it is a good thing I saw the one at 8:30. Flight is such a stunning show with the aerial work and the grand finale.

Happy 50 Years Bold Royal! The towel critters are enjoying the cake.

Sorry, forgot about answering this question. Normal target time for dinner has been in the 6:30 time range. This allows time to catch the 8:30 shows normally. Some exceptions had to be made due to availability. Most of the time it has been towards the early side being 5:30. Trust me, later lunch and early dinner time don't mix too well at times. Self control has been the key.

On the battle of the burger front is does seem Playmakers is winning out. Main reason being the burger isn't as thick so the density hasn't been a huge factor. Still don't recall it being "juicy".

Only complaint is the show is soooo much better at night. The lighting adds another depth that is just washed out during the day. Understand the challenges of having to reschedule due to the cast from the show is used at other venues for backstage assistance.

As mentioned previously lunch was at Jamie's. Ordered some of the same standards from dinner. Only new addition was getting The Jamie's Italian Burger and Our Famous Prawn Linguine (requested prawns only). The Jamie's Italian Burger Just the prawns from Our Famous Prawn Linguine Only complaint I'm running into are the burgers at Chops and Jamie's are extremely dense and lacking in moisture. I'm sure if asked they could be ordered a bit towards the medium to medium well side.

Also if you want to mix and match Deluxe drink packages just give Royal a call. Shouldn't be an issue at all.

Diamond discount is going to be $23 Voom for Surf and Stream is $20 and for Surf $16. Running the math with discount: $37 for Surf and Stream, $25 for Surf. Only other wild card is if the ship runs any discounts the first day on Voom. Example on Mariner in March they ran either 20 or 30% off the first day that could be combined with the loyalty discount.

Boo, Izumi Sushi is closed today for lunch. Only the Hibachi side is open. Ohh well, Jamie's it is. Darn you sushi making class...

Just all depends if you like Italian style fare or steakhouse style fare.

The Ultimate Flow Rider Experience has been around for some time now in one shape or another. Technically speaking it is an hour rental of the Flow Rider for just you or your group. I think it also has two price points, one for just basic staff if experienced and another if assistance is needed. Think same thing for the group sessions. Just many of these things are becoming more upfront about availability with the Cruise Planner.

One cruise goal finally completed, visit El Loco Fresh at breakfast. El Loco Fresh also had cut fruit and made to order eggs. Just keep in mind they are only open until 10 am for breakfast. Also interesting is the frozen dairy dessert machine was functional and ready to dispense frozen (or semi-frozen) goodness.

Question asked, told it wouldn't be covered.

⁸Tonight's Cafe Promenade hot selections My personal selections Peanut Butter and Banana and the Cubano Better look at the Cubano insides My own enhancement of the Peanut Butter and Banana, compliments of Sorrentos If it only had some bacon...

Have to say the Pub singer has a great sense of humor. Definitely more personality than the one on Harmony.

Thanks @Skid for providing your recap! Key thing when it comes to Wonderland is if you like something ask for another "bite". It can be filling depending on number items brought out. Also if you want to try something in particular just ask for it up front. What the "guide" brings out is a great start for the experience. Just be honest about any dislikes. At the same time I hate saying it, as @WAAAYTOOO would put it "You always have Windjammer afterwards"... (My own input: Just depending on time you get out. Otherwise Sorrentos or Cafe Promenade will have to finish off the meal.) The Globe/World offering, melt lapse Think the reason behind not taking photos was due the shadow I was casting. Hate using the flash in a dark/lowlight environment.

So this is going to be a boring post. Dinner was Wonderland. Don't really have any pictures worthwhile of posting. Just slipped my mind again taking them.

Haven't forgotten about this request... just need to figure out where the MDR is. Even with this being the second time on Symphony I've yet seen it.

Wonder when I'm going to get the letter banning me from Playmakers... Lunch today was the Poke Nachos, Buffalo Chicken Crunch Roll, and new to the tasting field the Chicken Tenders. Figured having the Buffalo Chicken Crunch Roll again I'd take the opportunity to do a closer photo inspection. Next up for the photo shoot, the Chicken Tenders. Getting a bit more up close and personal... Took a bite and was surprised how they packed more of a seasoning kick than expected. So I sampled another one to get a better idea. Just as I thought, must have been seasoned and then have the cornflake breading applied. To round things off, gave the sundae a shot. Being a bit full at this point it was requested to have a few scoops less of ice cream. That white cup in the middle goes all the way to the bottom.

Don't think it would become the Teen's area, it has no outdoor area. The outdoor area was one thing mentioned in the release information.

With the relocation of the Diamond Lounge to 4 and the "blank space" on 11 and 12 where it use to be. My thought had been they would move it to that vacant space. That would also expand Boleros giving it a larger foot print. Wild card is still what will go in that Diamond Lounge space. Seeing how Wonderland was not mentioned going in.

Agree with many of the Bionic Bar comments. Adding the Bionic Bar wouldn't be so bad if they would keep/add some sort "hand crafted" bar. I know many say the bar in Wonderland fits this. However the hours for the Wonderland bar are very limited.

Not really Ultimate Dining Package related, still it is something I haven't seen before. Know I have already mentioned the late night hot items from Cafe Promenade. Nice thing is some of the items do change daily. Items from Day 3 Items for Day 4 Closer view of the Meatball Panini from last night/this morning (Day 4).

After some more analysis of the current On-Air I can visualize a 180 spin. What had been throwing me off was the DJ booth where an exit route to the embarkation deck for the lifeboats. Looking and visualizing a hallway behind or to the side of the DJ booth would work. In fact the rendering almost gives that view.

Some how managed to make it over to 150 Central Park for a 6:30 dinner seating. Just a warning I was a bit on the lazy side on the photo front and forgot to take some. Started off the infamous Parker House style rolls. Topped with granulated garlic and I think a truffle butter. Yup, forgot to take a picture until they were half way pulled a part. For an appetizer it was the Beet Salad, Braised Short Rib, and Pan Honey-Glazed Scallops. Sorry, no pictures were taken. For entrees it was the Lobster Thermidor and Pan Seared Halibut. Dessert time Peanut Butter Chocolate Tart Fried Cheesecake