funcky Posted April 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just looking for alternative to buffet on Lido deck after boarding on Magic. Any info, please do tell!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina7 Posted April 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2014 When we were on the Splendor last August the MDR wasn't open, only the Lido Buffet. I believe that's how it is on all Carnival ships. Dina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted April 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2014 When we were on the Splendor last August the MDR wasn't open, only the Lido Buffet. I believe that's how it is on all Carnival ships. Dina The MDR is never open on Embarkation Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted April 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Only the buffet stations are open but since there are several different ones you should be able to find something to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prattmom Posted April 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just looking for alternative to buffet on Lido deck after boarding on Magic. Any info, please do tell!!!:) The Italian restaurant above the Lido is open on embarkation. Yummy! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcky Posted April 3, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Bummer! Were hoping to avoid buffet on first day. Tried this on our last princess cruise. It was a relax meal to start off vacation. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prattmom Posted April 3, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Bummer! Were hoping to avoid buffet on first day. Tried this on our last princess cruise. It was a relax meal to start off vacation. :( The Italian restaurant isn't a buffet. And it's usually not crowed on the first day as most haven't discovered it ;) Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted April 3, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2014 The only ship that semi regularly opens the MDR for lunch on embarkation day is the Dream, and only when the ship is at a high occuipancy rate. The Miracle used to do it as well rarely, when she was in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezersgirl Posted April 4, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Definitely go to the Cucina Capitano. We went on embarkation day for our cruise this last Jan.. Usually no crowd at all plus it is delicious and free at lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaiahsnana Posted April 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I agree with others about going to Cucina at lunch on boarding day or any lunch day for that matter. The food is made to order, is delicious, and FREE at lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicksMom Posted April 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Another vote for the Italian place the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedarling Posted April 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Just looking for alternative to buffet on Lido deck after boarding on Magic. Any info, please do tell!!!:) My sister and I sailed on the Magic in 2012. I am platinum, so we boarded early. They told us if we wanted, the dining room WAS OPEN, for the first ?? so many guests. We went, it was nice. That was the first time I had ever seen the MDR open on the first day. Maybe it was just the ship being new, or a rarity, but it did happen :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKAGGS1234 Posted April 14, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Is that on deck 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dljones Posted April 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2014 We've been on Magic twice and going again in June. Never seen the MDR open on embarkation day. In fact, we usually go to the MDR and see if we can find our table! As others mention though, the Cucina is open and free for lunch every day if you like Italian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkirkley Posted April 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Two summers ago, the MDR on the magic was open on embarkation day. We had a lovely lunch there. I am going again in June so I will check and get back with you. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobnpaml Posted April 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just off the Magic today. The only time the MDR is open is for sea day brunches, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted April 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just off the Magic today. The only time the MDR is open is for sea day brunches, period. Wow no Dinners in MDR on the Magic thats a bummer!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted April 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Just off the Magic today. The only time the MDR is open is for sea day brunches, period. That's not exactly accurate. The MDR is open for both traditional breakfast (on port days) and brunch (on sea days) and of course dinner. It's rarely open for lunch on embarkation day, but there are exceptions based on the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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