OfTheSeasCruiser Posted September 10, 2016 #101 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Luke,Your point is well taken....Dynamic Dining was to be implemented on Oasis class ship but was cancelled because of the negative feed back the cruise line was receiving. We have had the enjoyment of 5 cruise vacations on Quantum class ships. I enjoy the change of scenery and different menu offerings. I find the menu of Prime Rib 1st night........repetitive and would get boring after so many cruises...but that is my opinion. Dynamic Dining gave us many more options and variety. gc Sorry if you took my post the wrong way...But I actually am a bit disappointed with this decision. I have not had the opportunity to try DD, but I would've gladly done so. I do love my traditional dining, but I'm always up for trying something new. The whole point of my post was the fact that I don't believe this change is actually due to complaints, but because of different issues that are causing problems (i.e. money). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagirl7143 Posted September 10, 2016 #102 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Wonderful news! This means there's hope yet of us sailing on Anthem again after next cruise which is on Brillance! We absolutely hated Dynamic! Back to traditional dining we hope! Agree with you. We were never going on Anthem because I'd DD so we now may try that ship b Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc Posted September 10, 2016 #103 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Sorry if you took my post the wrong way...But I actually am a bit disappointed with this decision. I have not had the opportunity to try DD, but I would've gladly done so. I do love my traditional dining, but I'm always up for trying something new. The whole point of my post was the fact that I don't believe this change is actually due to complaints, but because of different issues that are causing problems (i.e. money). No worries.....Ultimately, everything in business comes down to dollars and cents. I am sure royal did their home work before they tried to implement dynamic dining with cost. Over 5 cruise's I witnessed the confusion and frustration from the dining staff and passengers every day ,It must wear the cruise line down.....many passengers just want to show up and find the same table and eat at 6pm. I enjoy variety and change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENSAILING Posted September 10, 2016 #104 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Luke,Your point is well taken....Dynamic Dining was to be implemented on Oasis class ship but was cancelled because of the negative feed back the cruise line was receiving. We have had the enjoyment of 5 cruise vacations on Quantum class ships. I enjoy the change of scenery and different menu offerings. I find the menu of Prime Rib 1st night........repetitive and would get boring after so many cruises...but that is my opinion. Dynamic Dining gave us many more options and variety. gc Dynamic Dining never happened on Allure/Oasis - even though MDR was redesigned - because the kitchens were not originally designed for that kind of dining and there were technical problems which could not be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 10, 2016 #105 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Dynamic Dining never happened on Allure/Oasis - even though MDR was redesigned - because the kitchens were not originally designed for that kind of dining and there were technical problems which could not be resolved. RCI also was looking to implement it on Freedom but that never happened and during FR's Dry Dock, the dining room decor wasn't changed like it was on AL and OA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 10, 2016 #106 Share Posted September 10, 2016 May I ask then why you care about how people are decorated. I don't care how folks dress. Where did that come from? I just enjoy dressing up. I could have easily done that whenever with Grande. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psupa Posted September 10, 2016 #107 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) From the sounds of it, we're not going to be rotating. Classic gets the pretty dining rooms (Grande and Chic) and MTD gets to eat in American Icon and Silk.So looks like we'll be stuck in 1 restaurant for all 12 night! Well if so many people feel so strongly about DD then make it known to Royal and maybe they will re-look the decision. Will be sailing Anthem in October and have selected early classic dining and looking forward to rotating through 4 dining rooms. Theresa Edited September 10, 2016 by psupa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go fish 44 Posted September 10, 2016 #108 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Wow I am really sorry to hear that DD is on the way out. We loved DD on the Quantum so much that we took our family on the Anthem in May as we wanted them to try DD and they too loved it. Really sorry to hear that Royal is stopping this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMBOY Posted September 10, 2016 #109 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Bad move by RCL...loved DD on Quantum and Anthem and was one of the reasons we rebooked on Anthem for next year. Maybe look at going with line that has it or back to Silversea perhaps Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clagmeister Posted September 10, 2016 #110 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The Dynamic Dining concept was my least favorite part of the Anthem! I hope that is true that they are eliminating DD. Even in the dining rooms, there was always an element of chaos! Such a shame. For me DD was one of the ship's appealing features . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted September 10, 2016 Author #111 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The RCI rep who called me specifically said they they were responding to negative customer surveys about DD on Anthem. It is speculation that cost was a factor although I do see how providing one set menu per night is a much less expensive endeavor than 4 different menus per night. I personally feel that they just should have kept the original DD concept that the ship was designed for and just focused on doing it well, so I am very disappointed not to experience it this Nov. Those traditionalists who wanted a MDR concept could simply book another RCI ship or even another cruise line. There has been constant negative comments on this board about DD and in fact about Anthem in general since the ship was launched. I truly feel that on Cruise Critic the negative comments are from a more vocal minority of passengers. Many in the majority with positive experiences don't speak up enough. Sorry for the rant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted September 10, 2016 #112 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I feel like in addition to the complaints I have seen about DD, there have also been many complaints about the quality of the food at the different restaurants on Anthem. It seems to me that part of the decisions could also be factoring in that to make quality food at the price point they have to work with they need to make fewer types of it. Thus the same thing in all restaurants nightly to get the buying power right. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkerbink Posted September 10, 2016 #113 Share Posted September 10, 2016 After reading the OP's post, I called Crown & Anchor because my sister and I will be on the Anthem next February. He knew nothing about eliminating DD on the Anthem, but said (with surprising honesty!) that they don't always get notice of such things, or at least in a timely manner. Anyway, we were assigned DD at booking, but he put us on the wait list for early traditional (Classic?) dining. So we will just have to wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted September 10, 2016 #114 Share Posted September 10, 2016 1) I really don't see the difference between what is now available (DD Choice or Classic) and changing to MTD or Traditional as far as NUMBERS OF PEOPLE DINING. We had Classic (2) in May 9 night on Anthem and the dining rooms were half empty. Where were all the people? But changing will spread out the numbers in a fashion they can control. 2) Classic/Traditional is better for large groups. Choice/MTD is better for smaller tables. FACT! When just a couple or small group, less than 6, we like NCL-they know how to do it and never had a problem. With a large group we like RCL-Traditional/Classic. We would have never booked Anthem until they offered Classic, with our big groups. Also, couples or singles have a better chance of being seated at a large table which is currently unavailable on Anthem. 3) We have experienced both Traditional(other ships) and Classic(Anthem) and loved them both. Doesn't matter to us what we're looking at or what menu they serve. It has all been good; service, meals, decor.... Really, so many complaints here on this. Get over it. Is that why you cruise? Happy cruising everyone.... I haven't been on a cruise I didn't love! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted September 10, 2016 #115 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We had DD Choice for our Anthem cruise next year (nothing else was available). I'm actually relieved to have one less thing to worry about. All of you make it sound so fantastic, but I honestly don't like the idea of having to remember to make reservations for every meal before we even set foot on the ship. I agree... We hated making dinner reservations for every night and try to coordinate with show reservations and with another couple for the Quantum. This was before the Classic option was added. Is this a vacation or a project? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted September 10, 2016 #116 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We loved DD on Anthem last Sep. Liked the varied menus and differently styled restaurants and we had no issue switching dining times or restaurants. It's a shame they didn't get it to work and if I was being forced to eat from the same menu as everyone else I would probably choose a ship with a large impressive MDR, not smaller rooms. Not been on NCL but they get a similar system to work don't they and most seem OK with it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverEuphemism Posted September 10, 2016 #117 Share Posted September 10, 2016 This is disappointing. We have put a deposit down on the Nov 27th Anthem cruise. We were undecided between NCL Breakaway and Anthem but ultimately chose Anthem. We were excited to try the different restaurants and menus, especially on a longer cruise. To me seems like this is a move to push passengers towards the paying restaurants. I have no interest in the traditional dining style. I know some do, but I would think that those who prefer that style could have their preferences accommodated through DD. We will probably not cancel over just this change but for our next cruise I will definitely be looking at other cruise lines that have more dining options. And water slides. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyL Posted September 10, 2016 #118 Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Not been on NCL but they get a similar system to work don't they and most seem OK with it? Sort of... NCL is not good with large groups but great with 6 or less. We had a group of 10 and would need to dine at 5 pm or 9 pm or separate tables. Hence, we like RCL with our yearly 'big group' cruise and NCL as a couple and not have the need to make reservations. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited September 10, 2016 by DaisyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 10, 2016 #119 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We had DD Choice for our Anthem cruise next year (nothing else was available). I'm actually relieved to have one less thing to worry about. You'll be put into MTD, so you will have something to worry about. You should ask to be put on the wait list for DD Classic now, or traditional sometime after this change becomes more official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 10, 2016 #120 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We didn't care for the pure DD concept when it was implemented on Quantum. But, we totally enjoyed DD Classic on Anthem (two cruises). It was like traditional dining, and the rotation worked well. The different menus were a refreshing break from the fleetwide menus that are standard on other ships. The Classic dining times also fit well with the show times, so there weren't conflicts and we were able to enjoy all the entertainment. And, not having to make dinner reservations made the experience less stressful. One negative was not having a night designated "formal" throughout the ship, because only the handful of diners eating in the Grande would be dressed up among everyone else who was dressed casually. I am sorry to see DD Classic and Choice go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 10, 2016 #121 Share Posted September 10, 2016 1) I really don't see the difference between what is now available (DD Choice or Classic) and changing to MTD or Traditional as far as NUMBERS OF PEOPLE DINING. ... I see a difference because the restaurants served different food and different people have different tastes. By switching to uniform menus, it no longer matters (except for decor) which venue a person uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 10, 2016 #122 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I see a difference because the restaurants served different food and different people have different tastes. So instead of the variety coming by switching venues, it will come in differing menus each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby let's cruise away Posted September 10, 2016 #123 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Sad to see DD end! Does this mean if you DO NOT "dress" for dinner; there will be no dining option other than the Windjammer??[emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 10, 2016 #124 Share Posted September 10, 2016 So instead of the variety coming by switching venues, it will come in differing menus each night. Right. Disconnect the choice of food from the physical limitation of the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 10, 2016 #125 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Sad to see DD end! Does this mean if you DO NOT "dress" for dinner; there will be no dining option other than the Windjammer??[emoji16][emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums There is no enforcement of dressing standards anywhere at any time on any ship. (she said cynically) Wear whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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