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HBE4 replied to Lloyd555's topic in Royal Caribbean International
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WJ open past 9pm - Would this be a draw for you?
HBE4 replied to Toddcan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
This describes me. Normal home life I usually don't snack at night except for occasional sharing of popcorn while watching a movie. But on a cruise, I stay up later & burn more calories doing all the various night time activities such as shows, dance parties, casino, etc. Hence the late night hunger. -
WJ open past 9pm - Would this be a draw for you?
HBE4 replied to Toddcan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Exactly. Closing time of the buffet might be very low on my priority list of things I look for in a cruise, but all things being equal (price, itinerary, etc), it could tip the balance if I'm having a hard tip deciding between 2 cruises. -
WJ open past 9pm - Would this be a draw for you?
HBE4 replied to Toddcan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I think this is a point that can not be emphasized enough. First, disclaimer: Yes, I know Royal is a billion dollar corporation who is in the business to make as much money as possible. But not every little item is a profit center. How much money is made on a 70's dance party? Think of the man-hours spent on rehearsing, lighting, sound, costumes, etc, in addition to the actual singing & dancing. Who is paying to maintain/operate/staff the rock walls & flow riders? All of us, via higher cruise fares, whether we use them or not. But, as highlighted above, if it encourages someone to come back, there is a link to profit. Sure, Royal maybe has already decided that keeping the WJ open late gives them no competitive edge. But that doesn't mean the idea can't be suggested from time to time, especially as the demographics of cruising continue to evolve. -
"The Dominator", one of the best goaltenders, is a legend in Buffalo. Although the Sabres never won a championship, he helped a good but not great team be very competitive & dangerous. It seemed like he won the Vezina Trophy (given to the best goaltender) every year during the 1990's. Holds the record for most saves in a game without allowing a goal. The guy was fun to watch, flip flopping like a fish out of water. His body must've been made out of rubber. Although he spend the majority of his career in Buffalo, he eventually ended up on the Detroit Red Wings where he won a few Stanley Cups. He was known for his charity work & visiting hospitals. You & your SIL were in the presence of hockey greatness.
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It's a combination of old timers that have followed the team for 65 years & have had their hearts broken 64 of those years & some that have very high expectations, such as winning 9 out of every 10 games with every other win being a shut-out, etc. Any less is a disappointed LOL. They probably only make up 20% of the members but seem to account for 80% of the postings. They are a very loud group. I just view for the entertainment, kinda like Bee's threads. 😆 BTW, I miss JT Miller. Rangers never should have traded him away. Too soon to tell. I'd be satisfied with a deep playoff run.
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After watching the highlights of last nights game, looks like Vancouver put on a show! Beautiful looking goals & some of the passing made the Rangers look down right silly. I also post on a Rangers forum & many of the "fans" there are already calling the season a disaster and the team needs to be dismantled. Typical "jaded" old time Ranger fans, despite the fact that they are still in first place in their division & more than half a season remains.
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WJ open past 9pm - Would this be a draw for you?
HBE4 replied to Toddcan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Hubris? More like people just kicking around random suggestions of things they'd like to see. Besides, Royal is constantly changing, innovating, testing new things so i guess the entire department of money extractors haven't thought of everything just yet. -
WJ open past 9pm - Would this be a draw for you?
HBE4 replied to Toddcan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I think so, maybe. I'm a night owl & will be one of those shutting down the casino. So late night dining options appeal to me. I could see the WJ staying open to at least to midnight offering a limited menu of fast food, snackey type options. Maybe on a made-to-order basis to limit waste. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, etc. And if not the WJ, maybe Park Cafe or the English Pub on ships that have them? The reason I say maybe is because I've never gone hungry late at night. Late dinner + Sorrentos + Cafe Promenade gets the job done.