741953 Posted October 27, 2019 Report Posted October 27, 2019 One more week we'll be on Navigator for our first cruise. I've already made MTD reservation at MDR for the last night, hopefully to catch the farewell performance. As first time cruisers, my mom and I would be thrilled to experience it. But as I was doing research online, I saw someone mentioned some cruises stop doing it already coz people really hate it and find it annoying and awkward. Does anyone know whether MDR staff on Navigator still do farewell performance on the last night? If they do, what time the performance will take place? Does 8 pm reservation sound good? Thank you Quote
GregD Posted October 27, 2019 Report Posted October 27, 2019 We were on Navigator, and had the early traditional seating and it was done. I would assume they would do it for the later seating as well, so you will probably be fine. You can always check with the dining manager when on board. Quote
741953 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Posted October 28, 2019 5 hours ago, emsff02 said: We were on Navigator, and had the early traditional seating and it was done. I would assume they would do it for the later seating as well, so you will probably be fine. You can always check with the dining manager when on board. Thanks! It looks so much fun in the videos. it'll be a great way to finish off the last dinner of the trip. Big Tule 1 Quote
SPS Posted November 4, 2019 Report Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 4:18 PM, emsff02 said: I would assume they would do it for the later seating as well Yes, the farewell is done in both the early and late seating. Quote
Ams Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 With MTD what time should I book so we can see it as its our first cruise.. Quote
HeWhoWaits Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 I appear to be in the minority here, but I find the MDR "Farewell Performance" to be an annoyance rather than something to anticipate. It slows down the service at the end of the meal - on no other night do I have to wait to have a beverage glass refilled or for my dessert to be served. If it was entertaining, it might be a minor inconvenience. Since I find it to not be so, it is an unreasonable intrusion on my dining experience. Fuzzywuzzy, JBC, TXcruzer and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 56 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: I appear to be in the minority here, but I find the MDR "Farewell Performance" to be an annoyance rather than something to anticipate. It slows down the service at the end of the meal - on no other night do I have to wait to have a beverage glass refilled or for my dessert to be served. If it was entertaining, it might be a minor inconvenience. Since I find it to not be so, it is an unreasonable intrusion on my dining experience. When we were still dining in the MDR I found this event to be disruptive too. Never cared for it and don’t miss it now that we avoid the MDR. HeWhoWaits and bhageerah 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 These days there are two "performances". One is the celebration of Royal's 50th. They do it on the night they serve the 50th cake (I call it the Unicorn Cake). The second is the farewell performance. Get ready to twirl your napkins in the air twice. Quote
CruisinForABruisin Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 O 1 hour ago, HeWhoWaits said: I appear to be in the minority here, but I find the MDR "Farewell Performance" to be an annoyance rather than something to anticipate. It slows down the service at the end of the meal - on no other night do I have to wait to have a beverage glass refilled or for my dessert to be served. If it was entertaining, it might be a minor inconvenience. Since I find it to not be so, it is an unreasonable intrusion on my dining experience. We were just standing up to leave when it started up on our last cruise. We had no idea what to do, so we sat back down. I wish we put our heads down and continued out. HeWhoWaits 1 Quote
twangster Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: Get ready to twirl your napkins in the air twice. Great, food being flung off napkins twice. Think about it. I eat food. Crumbles fall into my napkin from my mouth or fork as I am eating or I wipe my mouth using my napkin. Next I fling my napkin in circles to ensure my food lands on your plate at the next table over. As you continue to eat you are now eating my left over food. Yuck. More reasons to avoid the MDR... Quote
FManke Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: Get ready to twirl your napkins in the air twice. Do this at Disney when the kids were little. I'm good! Baked Alaska 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, twangster said: Great, food being flung off napkins twice. Think about it. I eat food. Crumbles fall into my napkin from my mouth or fork as I am eating or I wipe my mouth using my napkin. Next I fling my napkin in circles to ensure my food lands on your plate at the next table over. As you continue to eat you are now eating my left over food. Yuck. More reasons to avoid the MDR... As a solo cruiser I use the extra napkin on my table for the twirling. Quote
Vacation Crazy Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, twangster said: Think about it. I eat food. Crumbles fall into my napkin from my mouth or fork as I am eating or I wipe my mouth using my napkin. Next I fling my napkin in circles to ensure my food lands on your plate at the next table over. As you continue to eat you are now eating my left over food. Yuck. Great. Now that is all I'm going to think about. Gross! During the performance I can't help but think about my college days waiting tables. For a customer's birthday we would stop everything and all go sing Happy Birthday. It always seemed to take place at the busiest time. As I was singing with a smile I couldn't help but think of everything else I needed to do. I still say being a server was one of the hardest jobs I had. I wonder how the wait staff feel about the performance? As always....service with a smile! JBC, Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote
madeline236 Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 I've loved it on cruises when the staff really seem to enjoy it and passengers get into it. Then on other cruises the staff have seemed embarrassed to do it, weren't really into it, and then it's been awful - almost painful to watch. teddy 1 Quote
bhageerah Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 I understand most of the stuff surrounding the "farewell performance" but I have to say that I really do not enjoy it as well. I would appreciate it a lot more they would stand at the entrance/exit somewhere after most have been served and allow you to say something on the way out. Or find a better way, I do appreciate them and what they do for us while we are onboard but I do not appreciate it whatsoever. HeWhoWaits, JBC, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote
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