You can’t order the night before.
If you want a wine pairing with each course you will be better off skipping the MDR. I. My experience it can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes for a drink to be served.
Have never heard of this law, but after reading it, I don't see where Royal has anything to worry about.
They already have the privacy mechanism in place from the EU business, everything else seems to be no issue.
You and I are cut from the same cloth, however, my wife, a liberal arts and dance major from way back, thought it was one of the best things she has ever seen.
We went and saw it twice in one week
Absolutely not.
“Reliance” on tips is not something I judge.
My fare covers a basic level of service. When someone goes above that level, then THEY get a little something extra.
The next time the dishwasher makes a plate “extra clean” I’ll walk to the galley and give him a few bucks.