mlzangel78 Posted September 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I have not cruised RC in quite a while is it absolutely ness to pre book MTD I would like to be able to eat when ever we decide we are hungry Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted September 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You don't have to make reservations. There will be a line for those without reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlzangel78 Posted September 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You don't have to make reservations. There will be a line for those without reservations. Thank you :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Just realize that without reservations the wait time could be lengthy at popular times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I would suggest reservations if you have a large party. If you are a party of two, then you should not have to wait that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TwoMisfits Posted September 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2017 So, I'm "new again" to Royal after 3 Carnival cruises and will be on Anthem next year. So, I have the My Time dining and I'll have 3 cabins and 7 folks probably looking to eat together. So, do I make reservations each day in the morning, do I premake them before I board, do I show up? I'm thinking reservations are best, but I'm not sure on the timing of when to make them, especially if I know we'll want to eat at different times on some days (like we eat early, but on embarkation and port days, we'll probably want to eat later, so I don't want a standing 5:45pm reservation for each day, but more like 5:45pm on 4 days and 7pm on 3 days)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2017 So, I'm "new again" to Royal after 3 Carnival cruises and will be on Anthem next year. So, I have the My Time dining and I'll have 3 cabins and 7 folks probably looking to eat together. So, do I make reservations each day in the morning, do I premake them before I board, do I show up? I'm thinking reservations are best, but I'm not sure on the timing of when to make them, especially if I know we'll want to eat at different times on some days (like we eat early, but on embarkation and port days, we'll probably want to eat later, so I don't want a standing 5:45pm reservation for each day, but more like 5:45pm on 4 days and 7pm on 3 days)... Make the reservations whenever you want, it's your choice to make thm pre-cruise or onboard. You can change reservations onboard if your plans change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TwoMisfits Posted September 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Make the reservations whenever you want, it's your choice to make thm pre-cruise or onboard. You can change reservations onboard if your plans change. Excellent - so I can make them by day before we board? That's pretty awesome actually:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted September 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2017 With a larger group it's best to make reservations for everyone in the group before you board in your cruise planner. You'll have less or a wait for a larger table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Excellent - so I can make them by day before we board? That's pretty awesome actually:). The longer you wait to make reservations, the fewer open slots there will be. Plus you lose access to the Cruise Planner about 48 hours before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TwoMisfits Posted September 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The longer you wait to make reservations, the fewer open slots there will be. Plus you lose access to the Cruise Planner about 48 hours before the cruise. Thanks for that info. So, when dining opens (75 days or so before the cruise, right...or is it earlier/later?), I just go in and make them...I can do that:)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2017 MTD reservations can open much further out than that - keep checking the planner. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Thanks for that info. So, when dining opens (75 days or so before the cruise, right...or is it earlier/later?), I just go in and make them...I can do that:)... There's no set time for dining (or any other reservations) to open. Keep checking your cruise planner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TwoMisfits Posted September 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2017 MTD reservations can open much further out than that - keep checking the planner. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks! Guess I should put it on my weekly schedule...only 56 weeksish to go:)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Make the reservations whenever you want, it's your choice to make thm pre-cruise or onboard. You can change reservations onboard if your plans change. We're on the Anthem right now and prime time MTD is sold out on several nights for some nights. Advance reservations highly recommended (i.e. Not on morning of dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherpl Posted September 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) what is considered prime time to dine? Edited September 24, 2017 by Host Clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlzangel78 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We did book 2 nights ahead of time Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2017 what is considered prime time to dine? Varies with demographic, but most often it seems to be 7pm - 7:30pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 24, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We're on the Anthem right now and prime time MTD is sold out on several nights for some nights. Advance reservations highly recommended (i.e. Not on morning of dinner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Have you used the no reservation line? We have had no issues in the past getting a table for 2 around 6pm via the no reservation line. We actually thought Anthem handled MTD with no reservations very well and planned on doing that again when we board in November. If things have changed, maybe I better make a few reservations just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlzangel78 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are also boarding Nov- 11-17 :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 24, 2017 We are also boarding Nov- 11-17 :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Maybe we will see you at the meet and mingle.:) This is our third time on Anthem and we did not book any reservations for MTD when we sailed in February. We waited in line to check in at the podium but were always immediately seated once we reached the podium. Line was only 5 minutes or so. On formal nights, the line was crazy when we came out of dinner though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlzangel78 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Are formal Nights still 2 & 6 ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 24, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Are formalNights still 2 & 6 ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, they were in February. Our other sailing was a 5 night with one formal night on day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGurl615 Posted September 24, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Maybe we will see you at the meet and mingle.:) This is our third time on Anthem and we did not book any reservations for MTD when we sailed in February. We waited in line to check in at the podium but were always immediately seated once we reached the podium. Line was only 5 minutes or so. On formal nights, the line was crazy when we came out of dinner though. We're on Nov. 11 too. Can't wait. i pre-made all our MTD reservations ...not sure we will use them every night but wanted to have them just the same. see you at the Meet N Mingle :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 24, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Have you used the no reservation line? We have had no issues in the past getting a table for 2 around 6pm via the no reservation line. We actually thought Anthem handled MTD with no reservations very well and planned on doing that again when we board in November. If things have changed, maybe I better make a few reservations just in case. Yes! The no reservation line still works (but is long during prime time). I was specifically responding to the comment that you can book any time once you are on board. Currently, on the Anthem, you can book MTD 5:30 or after 8:00. I advised that if you want a reservation, you should try to prebooking early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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