How big a buffet do they need? The real shame is that Carnival was forced to shut down for 19 months in a draconian move that put them 28 billion in the hole. That is billion with B. The cutbacks, or economies you describe are the result. The ENTIRE industry is trying to recover from this mess. People vote with their wallets, if some are unhappy, spend somewhere else, that said, bookings have never been better. People continue and want to experience the FUN, we are part of that group. If you want we can discuss this “better” dining experience you describe, but were so vague on. Start a thread, will be happy to discuss further.