Rare LMaxwell Posted February 12, 2017 #426 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks, so a nice concept but logistically they coukd not pull it off I reckon. Logistics coupled so many new menu items that just didn't take off. I think it's a great concept for new cruisers or those used to other styles of vacations, but for seasoned cruisers or those who are creatures of habit it just didn't work. While the menus appealed to me, the level of pre-planning many people had to do would have been a huge turn off to me. In theory you could walk up to any restaurant at any time, but in practice many people reported trying that and ending up in the Windjammer. Interestingly the Windjammer was advertised originally as 24 hour venue and having breakfast items 24 hours a day as well. I don't know if that ever was the case in practice. Royal does a good job with different theme nights in the WJ, but the 9:00PM closing time is a total joke compared to other lines (IMO). I think later times in the WJ could have eased some of the logistical issues. It will be interesting to read reviews a year from now and see how the new format has been accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted February 12, 2017 #427 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I understand why it would be expensive to have WJ open 24 hours, but I would love if it was open 5am-midnight :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted February 12, 2017 #428 Share Posted February 12, 2017 since your unhappy have you considered NCL HA HA HA HA>:D :D:D Merion Mom is the wrong person to have said this to!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted February 12, 2017 #429 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I understand why it would be expensive to have WJ open 24 hours, but I would love if it was open 5am-midnight :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Agreed. The windjammer isn't open long enough for a ship of that size. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 12, 2017 #430 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I understand why it would be expensive to have WJ open 24 hours, but I would love if it was open 5am-midnight :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Even if they just had a portion of it open, with snack type food or dessert, like they do on Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted February 12, 2017 #431 Share Posted February 12, 2017 HA HA HA HA>:D :D:DMerion Mom is the wrong person to have said this to!!!!!!!!!! You are so right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie21 Posted February 12, 2017 #432 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Even if they just had a portion of it open, with snack type food or dessert, like they do on Princess. We were on anthem when she sailed her maiden season from Southampton and at that stage there was a small part of windjammer open late - I remember getting pizza , hotdogs , fries etc around midnight. Not sure when this stopped. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted February 12, 2017 #433 Share Posted February 12, 2017 HA HA HA HA>:D :D:DMerion Mom is the wrong person to have said this to!!!!!!!!!! What, so now she is #45 and we can no longer comment and have to agree....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted March 10, 2017 #434 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Why can't we comment ? Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted March 10, 2017 #435 Share Posted March 10, 2017 We were on anthem when she sailed her maiden season from Southampton and at that stage there was a small part of windjammer open late - I remember getting pizza , hotdogs , fries etc around midnight. Not sure when this stopped. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app When I was on Quantum the WJ, when it was opened late at night, was empty. I'm guessing that's why they stopped it. I do agree that it could be open later than 9pm. I also wish it was opened later than 3pm for lunch. There should be one station opened later, especially on port days. I miss the WJ on Explorer when it was opened later in the afternoon for snacks. I was also very sorry to see Dynamic Dining end. I never had a problem on 3 Quantum sailings and 4 Anthem sailings before it ended. Loved being able to go to different restaurants with different menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted March 10, 2017 #436 Share Posted March 10, 2017 When I was on Quantum the WJ, when it was opened late at night, was empty. I'm guessing that's why they stopped it. I do agree that it could be open later than 9pm. I also wish it was opened later than 3pm for lunch. There should be one station opened later, especially on port days. I miss the WJ on Explorer when it was opened later in the afternoon for snacks. I was also very sorry to see Dynamic Dining end. I never had a problem on 3 Quantum sailings and 4 Anthem sailings before it ended. Loved being able to go to different restaurants with different menus. I actually enjoyed the different restaurants too. It was just that booking thing that riled most people. They introduced DD classic when I went on, and tbh, it worked really well apart from the food coming out a bit cold. But after the waiter asked us about things, we told him and then they came out piping hot 😀 Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted March 10, 2017 #437 Share Posted March 10, 2017 This thing has been kicked around, regurgitated. Bottom line is, RCL listened to the majority of the people and they simply didn't like DD. And that's the end of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted March 10, 2017 #438 Share Posted March 10, 2017 for us the concept was good, but... generally the food was awful and the service was the worst we have ever had ( Anthem first season in UK) and we are not big on service coming from the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitchman Posted March 10, 2017 #439 Share Posted March 10, 2017 for us the concept was good, but... generally the food was awful and the service was the worst we have ever had ( Anthem first season in UK) and we are not big on service coming from the UK The food wasn't awful, just a bit tepid. However, one meal I had in American idol was dreadful ......... the rest were of reasonable standard. Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted March 10, 2017 #440 Share Posted March 10, 2017 "The whiners" myself as one of the key protagonists, saved traditional dining feet-wide! For that alone, I/we deserve a standing ovation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted March 11, 2017 #441 Share Posted March 11, 2017 "The whiners" myself as one of the key protagonists, saved traditional dining feet-wide! For that alone, I/we deserve a standing ovation!! Dynamic Dining was only available on Anthem when the whining started and it was changed to Traditional Dining in November of 2016. Oasis class scrubbed it before it even went into service. So Dynamic Dining was really never a "fleet wide" threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted March 11, 2017 #442 Share Posted March 11, 2017 "The whiners" myself as one of the key protagonists, saved traditional dining feet-wide! For that alone, I/we deserve a standing ovation!! And you are so full of yourself, We loved DD, now go stand in a corner(n) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWOL Posted March 11, 2017 #443 Share Posted March 11, 2017 This thing has been kicked around, regurgitated. Bottom line is, RCL listened to the majority of the people and they simply didn't like DD. And that's the end of the story. They did not listen to the majority, they listened to the loudest. We loved dynamic dining and never had a problem with it. May have had to wait awhile but it is very rare the we do not have to wait when we go out to eat at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALSEAU Posted March 11, 2017 #444 Share Posted March 11, 2017 We were on the Quantum with DD. Our dining experience was terrible. The problem was not with the new concept it was with the terrible service we and others on board experienced. Either there was not enough help or there was not enough quality training. The roll out was just poorly executed and resulted in many bad ratings for the DD process. My uninformed opinion is that RCCL envisioned this as being a cost saving change. And that is why they prematurely announced they were rolling it out on other ships. In order to get service level back up there was no savings or possibly more expense. Thus they abandon the process due to passengers dissatisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted March 11, 2017 #445 Share Posted March 11, 2017 This thing has been kicked around, regurgitated. Bottom line is, RCL listened to the majority of the people and they simply didn't like DD. And that's the end of the story. I agree that it was the loudest that were listened too. We loved it and appreciated the variety and change from traditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted March 11, 2017 #446 Share Posted March 11, 2017 This thing has been kicked around, regurgitated. Bottom line is, RCL listened to the majority of the people and they simply didn't like DD. And that's the end of the story. Probably the best post of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentinal137 Posted March 11, 2017 #447 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Probably the best post of this thread. Agreed - it's done and dusted, but still the whiners carry on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted March 11, 2017 #448 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Majority? Loudest? I laugh. It's about the money and always will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted March 11, 2017 #449 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Majority? Loudest? I laugh. It's about the money and always will be. Exactly. I've said this since they first announced the end of DD. It costed too much money, and was not worth their effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted March 11, 2017 #450 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Majority? Loudest? I laugh. It's about the money and always will be. ... and of course, this is the answer and frankly should be for any business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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