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[kapeaccruiser]

Was wondering if anybody has used YTD for larger groups. Was there much wait time? Not sure how they handle larger groups. We would all show up together.

[Naomi John]

The wait is longer for a large group and ATD. Did ATD and we had a group of 12. The group only went 3 nights of a five nighter. First night 1 hour wait, formal night 2 hours, last night 1 1/2 hour.

[KCpumkin]

I have learned with YTD the earlier you go the more consistent your experience will be (same waiter/waitress, same table). The later you go the more problems occur because it gets busy... I TIP the host the first night so they remember you. Enjoy! :)

[imluvncruzn]

We were on the Conquest last week and had a group of 8. I agree with the previous poster. Going earlier is better. We tried to get there between 6 and 6:30 and on those nights had no wait whatsoever and chose our waiter. The one night we waited until 7:00 to go they told us we would have a 45-60 minute wait. We didn't feel like waiting so ate at the lido buffet that night.

[Jwglenn25]

i will completely agree with KCPumpkin, from my experience with any group larger than 6-8 we always had to go to a pretty early dinner to avoid a pretty significant wait(hour or more) some of the guest didn't mind as we just waited at a close bar and had a few drinks waiting to be seated. For non drinkers, i would 100% recommend eating before 6 to help with the wait. Hope this helps

[JaniceB]

The wait is longer for a large group and ATD. Did ATD and we had a group of 12. The group only went 3 nights of a five nighter. First night 1 hour wait, formal night 2 hours, last night 1 1/2 hour.

 

What time did you go to dinner?

[Elationismyship]

We had a party of 8 with anytime dining and it was less than ideal. After two nights of long waits (unless, of course, we went at 5:00 p.m.), we made reservations so that we didn't have such a wait any longer.

[nwo4life]

If you are going to show up at 6:00 each night to avoid a wait, why not just sign up for early dining?

 

 

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[Micahs Grandad]

Was wondering if anybody has used YTD for larger groups. Was there much wait time? Not sure how they handle larger groups. We would all show up together.

 

Be prepared to wait we would divide into two groups.

[Micahs Grandad]

Was wondering if anybody has used YTD for larger groups. Was there much wait time? Not sure how they handle larger groups. We would all show up together.

 

Be prepared to wait unless you show up when DR opens up.

[bigman01]

We had a party of 8 with anytime dining and it was less than ideal. After two nights of long waits (unless, of course, we went at 5:00 p.m.), we made reservations so that we didn't have such a wait any longer.

 

Sorry, but you didn't make reservations for ATD on Carnival. Maybe on another cruise line, but you can't reserve a specific time for ATD on Carnival.

[cb at sea]

Just like any restaurant...large parties are VERY HARD to seat.....if you can make reservations...do. If you can't, do traditional, where you table is waiting for YOU!