jticarruthers Posted September 8, 2015 #26 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We pretty much exclusively eat dinner at MDR so yes if there are two formal nights we are there for both. (looking forward to the second formal night on our next cruise, sounds like it will be Thanksgiving so we might get Turkey and Lobster on the same night !! ;) ) We don't really dress up for formal night anymore though (slacks and a collared shirt meets my wifes requirements) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted September 8, 2015 #27 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) My apologies. But what do you eat on lobster night? Lamb and duck don't seem to be available There are several other things available besides lobster. Edited September 8, 2015 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted September 8, 2015 #28 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We always do formal nights in the MDR. The DW likes it when I wear a suit. It's pretty much the ONLY time I will wear one. She also knows it's her best chance to get photos of us together all dressed up. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkachu Posted September 8, 2015 #29 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We have previously attended both formal nights on every cruise. While the MDR food is adequate, some of it even tasty, for mass catered food, we have seen a decline in variety and quality over the years. Even formal nights have suffered. After perusing the menus for our upcoming cruise and finding the first formal night offerings 'nothing special' for our personal taste, we have opted to go to a specialty restaurant on the first formal night. There are two men in our party who enjoy gorging themselves on small, formerly frozen, rubbery lobster tails. We ladies enjoy having the opportunity to have the family dress up and we cherish having formal night family photos, so we will be in the MDR on the 2nd formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted September 8, 2015 #30 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We also attend all formal nights, if you enjoy the formal nights then by all means attend, do what pleases you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted September 8, 2015 #31 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Absolutely no ,in fact I'm always wearing swimsuit when the buffets opens so we can get a quick snacks before we get ready for MDR at 8pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted September 8, 2015 #32 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We always go to formal nights in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted September 8, 2015 #33 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We go to both, but if it were up to me I'd eat at the buffet instead. I have enough opportunities when I'm at home to get dressed up for dinners and shows and when I'm on a beach vacation, I loathe the idea of having to pack extra clothes, shoes, make-up and hair supplies so I can spend an extra hour out of my vacation to get dolled up and then go eat dinner. And in my opinion, the lobster, being mass cooked, tastes chewy and tough and lacks good flavor. I ordered the lobster a couple weeks ago and thought it was so bad I ordered something else and gave it away to my daughter, who loved it. I like the casualness of beach vacations so technically, I would prefer the buffet every night, but I don't travel by myself, and majority rules so... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted September 8, 2015 #34 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We enjoy dressing up - and have usually found the food on those nights to be a bit better, or maybe I just like the offerings more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #35 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) There are several other things available besides lobster. Obviously, but any idea what is available beyond the every day value menu. The OP was hoping for lamb or duck Edited September 8, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_i_c_h Posted September 8, 2015 #36 Share Posted September 8, 2015 When I was a kid, we always used to go to MDR every night, and formal nights were special. I know that it's not really the same anymore, and perhaps nostagia plays a role, but I still enjoy formal nights in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.O.cruisers Posted September 8, 2015 #37 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We go to the MDR every night. The buffet is for our breakfast and some lunches. We're on vacation and like to be served. We enjoy having tablemates. Getting dressed into something other than shorts or sweats is fun sometimes. I guess, to each their own. It's your vacation, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted September 8, 2015 #38 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The novelty of dressing formal has worn off for me. We don't go into the MDR on formal nights since I don't care to dress up. Usually we just wind up in the pub having ham and cheese croissants from Cafe Promenade. Not that I'm a lobster snob, but the lobster in the MDR is nothing to write home about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted September 8, 2015 #39 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I like formal nights in the MDR, especially the second night. Not being from the north, I have no access to Maine lobster, which is probably a good thing because I would have to get an additional job to support my lobster habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marys350 Posted September 8, 2015 #40 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Obviously, but any idea what is available beyond the every day value menu. The OP was hoping for lamb or duck As a D+ cruiser, I would think that you must have an idea about what else is available on the MDR menu on lobster night. I see that you have 7 upcoming cruises listed between September and December, 2015. If you are interested in what MammaBear 55 might order if she doesn't want lobster, maybe you could post the available choices when you return from your September 13 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreday3 Posted September 8, 2015 #41 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Our first cruise, but we are choosing to do the specialty restaurants on the two formal nights. Paid for with our obc. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark22mac Posted September 8, 2015 #42 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Always go tux one night suit the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 8, 2015 #43 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We eat in the MDR every night. We like it there, and have no issue with the food or dress code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #44 Share Posted September 8, 2015 As a D+ cruiser, I would think that you must have an idea about what else is available on the MDR menu on lobster night. I see that you have 7 upcoming cruises listed between September and December, 2015. If you are interested in what MammaBear 55 might order if she doesn't want lobster, maybe you could post the available choices when you return from your September 13 cruise. Okie Dokie. I think it's tortellini, braised beef, and chicken, but if you are wrong around here you get crucified. I just get the lobster, it's fun. And isn't that why we're here. BTW, I only have two of those seven. Laura is doing 5 solos on Freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #45 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Always go tux one night suit the next. Personally I've found tux twice is easier to pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGinBoy Posted September 8, 2015 #46 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I go to every formal night, and even for for the non formal nights we still like to dress up and make an effort :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted September 9, 2015 #47 Share Posted September 9, 2015 We dine in the MDR every night except the formal nights. We just do not like the aura of it all. On our last cruise which was thirteen nights, we chose to dine in the specialty restaurants on those nights. And for those who concern themselves with such things, yes I wore a jacket and tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted September 9, 2015 #48 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Haven't been to a formal night since the days they actually enforced the dress code. Seemed silly to get dressed up only to go back to the room immediately afterwards to get back into "vacation" clothing. Now it's our tradition to do specialties those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 9, 2015 #49 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) We always eat our breakfast and evening meals in the MDR. In our opinion the meals are always good. Dressing to the evening dress guideline's to us is no big deal and don't care what others chose to wear. Edited September 9, 2015 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted September 9, 2015 #50 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wow, you two sound like you are a really friendly couple. LOL...As I read this, I was imagining Gilda Radner as Rosanne Rosadanna. You kids won't remember it. SNL circa 1970s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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