Vlad Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: This is why I'll probably be stabbed in a parking lot someday. I have no awareness of my surroundings, lol. No way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egeria Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Is it bad that I get a bagel and OJ delivered to my room, then go to MDR for Mimosas, Eggs Benedict & French Toast, then finish my morning at WJ with a Cold Brew & Bailey's, some bacon, and whatever else looks good on the buffet? I think I might be part Hobbit. Linda R, Ampurp85, KevinJ and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I hated the Windjammer for breakfast, at least pre-covid, but getting bacon there was always justifiable. SpeedNoodles, Srp431 and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkyy2k Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 7:53 PM, roybthered said: Did you have to book or was it ok to just turn up for breakfast? We sail on the 15th October. I’m sure we booked but it wasn’t busy, so you can probably turn up roybthered and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJ Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I plan on doing most of my meals in the MDR in 8 days. Made a big mistake on our last cruise. Booked an April cruise to Bermuda, didn't realize it was both school vacation and Easter. Windjammer was always way crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 5:56 AM, Ampurp85 said: I hated the Windjammer for breakfast, at least pre-covid, but getting bacon there was always justifiable. I have to say, I disliked the Windjammer for breakfast too, P-C, but right now it’s quite lovely — fewer guests and no self-service is a win-win for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I had breakfast in the MDR most mornings on my cruise on Oasis at the end of September, and it wasn't bad; I don't know if it was my bad luck or what, though, but ordering my eggs scrambled was not good. They were not very firmly cooked. Other days, though, I ordered an omelet (or two), and had much better results. I just made sure to also always ask for a double-order of my side items. In the Windjammer, it was a really good experience -- except for the wait time for my omelet. Overall, I'd do both options again, especially armed with the breakfast intel I gathered from my previous cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Chadster said: I had breakfast in the MDR most mornings on my cruise on Oasis at the end of September, and it wasn't bad; I don't know if it was my bad luck or what, though, but ordering my eggs scrambled was not good. They were not very firmly cooked. Other days, though, I ordered an omelet (or two), and had much better results. I just made sure to also always ask for a double-order of my side items. In the Windjammer, it was a really good experience -- except for the wait time for my omelet. Overall, I'd do both options again, especially armed with the breakfast intel I gathered from my previous cruise. But my initial question was very specific... Was there buffet now in the MDR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vlad said: But my initial question was very specific... Was there buffet now in the MDR? No. No buffet. They said they didn't know when or if it would return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chadster said: No. No buffet. They said they didn't know when or if it would return. That's unfortunate... I'm sure it would return. Not sure why not now... Since Windjammer is same setup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vlad said: That's unfortunate... I'm sure it would return. Not sure why not now... Since Windjammer is same setup... Honestly, I think it comes down to staffing levels. A lot of the crew who worked in the MDR in the evening were turning around and working in the WJ in the mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chadster said: Honestly, I think it comes down to staffing levels. A lot of the crew who worked in the MDR in the evening were turning around and working in the WJ in the mornings. That's logical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Reviving this thread to ask...what are average times for MDR breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 8 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Reviving this thread to ask...what are average times for MDR breakfast? On my recent cruise on Odyssey it was 7 am to 9 am on some days and 7.30 am to 9.30 am on others. That was in Europe but I remember it being quite early on our past Caribbean sailings too. We are rarely up in time to make it. CrimsonCruiser and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I have seen 6:30 on some but mostly it is 7-9/9:30 CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 22 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I have seen 6:30 on some but mostly it is 7-9/9:30 23 hours ago, FionaMG said: On my recent cruise on Odyssey it was 7 am to 9 am on some days and 7.30 am to 9.30 am on others. That was in Europe but I remember it being quite early on our past Caribbean sailings too. We are rarely up in time to make it. Thanks! Hopefully we have about the same time so I can actually try it for once. FionaMG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 12 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Thanks! Hopefully we have about the same time so I can actually try it for once. On the few occasions when we have had breakfast in the MDR, I have found it to be a far more relaxing and civilised experience than the WJ. But not so much better than I'm willing to get up early on purpose! brdjnr, WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 8 minutes ago, FionaMG said: On the few occasions when we have had breakfast in the MDR, I have found it to be a far more relaxing and civilised experience than the WJ. But not so much better than I'm willing to get up early on purpose! I think I'm in the same boat (ha!) but we're on a mission to do a lot of new things this cruise and we want to make it at least once. Then..it's back to Suite room service! WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ and FionaMG 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 27 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I think I'm in the same boat (ha!) but we're on a mission to do a lot of new things this cruise and we want to make it at least once. Then..it's back to Suite room service! Go for it! CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 23 hours ago, FionaMG said: On the few occasions when we have had breakfast in the MDR, I have found it to be a far more relaxing and civilised experience than the WJ. But not so much better than I'm willing to get up early on purpose! And we both think Breakfast opens up way to late late in the mornings on a cruise ship. We'd prefer that both venues open by 6am every morning, I hate waiting around for opening till I can have my breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 27 minutes ago, CruiseGus said: And we both think Breakfast opens up way to late late in the mornings on a cruise ship. We'd prefer that both venues open by 6am every morning, I hate waiting around for opening till I can have my breakfast. Yes, I can see how that would be a pain if you're an early riser. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 So, upon a bit of research the 7-9/9:30 I quoted for the MDR breakfast may vary ship by ship and day by day. After looking through the app at my current sailings, I see start times all over the place. Usually, port days are around 7am and the rest are 8am. Also, some sailings have brunch days where it opens at 9am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursfreak21 Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 It depends on the time you get to port. I just got off Harmony and the day we had a 7 AM port arrival the MDR opened at 6:30 AM. On our 8 AM port arrival they opened at 7:30 and on sea days they opened at 8AM. Oh and to answer the original question- still no buffet in MDR, only table service. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 On the Ovation, there was no buffet at MDR. MDR opened at 7am and the food was the same as windjammer except for presentation. If you want pretty food, go to Windjammer and rearrange it yourself. Otherwise, you only get the benefit of table service at MDR and less people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUFAN Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Not sure I would care for buffet in the MDR. My daughter (mother of 3 little girls) told me "Dad, when I go on vacation, I want to be served. I spend every day serving others at home" so she goes to the MDR to have someone wait on the table and bring her food. Makes sense to me, so the last few cruises we've been on, we go to sit down breakfast in the MDR. Anyway, this RCL newbie and will be sailing for the first time with them in October. I will want to sit down, order a Bloody Mary, eggs benedict and ask for some cold smoked salmon on the side and maybe some extra bacon too. Can't wait. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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