I hate to quote a really old post, but how was the walk from the train station? Were there sidewalks the whole way?
I'm staying at one of the hotels near IKEA the night before and was wondering if you are able to walk into the port or if you are forced to be driven in?
Funny, I am just off the Allure and had no issues with MTD. I booked reservations 45 days out and I was promptly seated within 10 mins of showing up for my designated time.