Rare mcatmcat Posted August 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi [emoji3] I was wondering if I really need a reservation for the solarium bristo or not. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hi [emoji3] I was wondering if I really need a reservation for the solarium bristo or not. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Forums Depends on too many variables. If you show up at 5:00 probably not. At 7:00 quite possibly yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 4, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going to Thanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going toThanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Hence the problem with allowing reservations without requiring payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted August 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hence the problem with allowing reservations without requiring payment. My thoughts exactly Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just an FYI if you are on Oasis. The evening menu never changes during the week. It is the same every night. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 4, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Hence the problem with allowing reservations without requiring payment. Yup! First we had chair hogs, so now do we have restaurant hogs? Btw - the cruise planner only allowed me to book one night for an upcoming cruise. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 4, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yup! First we had chair hogs, so now do we have restaurant hogs? Btw - the cruise planner only allowed me to book one night for an upcoming cruise. M That's great about the one night restriction. If they didn't have that, Royal would likely have to start charging, like they did for the character breakfasts because people would book the entire cruise so they had "flexibility". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 4, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yup! First we had chair hogs, so now do we have restaurant hogs? Btw - the cruise planner only allowed me to book one night for an upcoming cruise. M Maybe it’s fully booked with people who have made reservations but won’t show up.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livelikeagypsy Posted August 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going toThanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's not really fair to other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 4, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) I was able to book it for 2 nights when we were on the Oasis in April- And we DID eat there twice:halo::halo: Edited August 4, 2018 by molly361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Buddy's Mom Posted August 4, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going toThanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Forums (n)(n) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Just an FYI if you are on Oasis. The evening menu never changes during the week. It is the same every night. M It doesn't change on any ship that has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrcards Posted August 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Solarium Besito? Solarium Bristo? Just thinking back to our two Oasis dinners in the Solarium Bistro, I think a few of the starters (soup for sure) and deserts were different the second night. Not important but certainly worth at least one night's dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted August 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going toThanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Forums That’s pretty mean to others who might want a chance at booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted August 4, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Perfect I just booked the whole week 730pm since I don’t really know which day we are going toThanks[emoji3][emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippmates Posted August 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2018 We are sailing for the first time on the Anthem an will check out the solarium Bistro. Will not make reservations until we decide if we are eating there and on what night. If reservations are made for the entire will are you going to remember to cancel the ones you are not using. I really wish people would think about other people not only themselves. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetireGram Posted August 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2018 How rude and thoughtless. Your ghost reservation may keep someone from getting a reservation because you can’t make up your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted August 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Ovation has two menus in the solarium one week at a time. There was talk of a small charge I heard somewhere.next season in Australia. just a token amount $7?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 5, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Hence the problem with allowing reservations without requiring payment. We only make less than 1% in each sailing so the impact will be none or minimal. Also, if I knew before hand the daily MDR’s menu I couldn’t have to book the whole week. I’m sure we are already sailing in a company that is not really fare to us so don’t worry that much about the middle man Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 5, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted August 5, 2018 How rude and thoughtless. Your ghost reservation may keep someone from getting a reservation because you can’t make up your mind. Not because I can’t make my mind because they allow me to do it so why not? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 5, 2018 Author #22 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Yup! First we had chair hogs, so now do we have restaurant hogs? Btw - the cruise planner only allowed me to book one night for an upcoming cruise. M Try again, I have the whole week booked Btw, chair hogs are not allowed by the cruise line and employees monitor them but i haven’t read anything about booking a restaurant for the whole week and not showing up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TwoMisfits Posted August 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Try again, I have the whole week booked Btw, chair hogs are not allowed by the cruise line and employees monitor them but i haven’t read anything about booking a restaurant for the whole week and not showing up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I assume you have fixed time dining? If you have My Time Dining, you do have to choose between reserving a time for that dining or for the solarium - you can't do both. If you have fixed time dining, I'm wondering if the wait staff will be prepared for you to show up at all, since you have reserved seating for every night. I'd hate to be pushed into an undesirable table with the worst reviewed customer wait staff b/c they didn't think you'd be showing up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted August 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Btw, chair hogs are not allowed by the cruise line and employees monitor them but i haven’t read anything about booking a restaurant for the whole week and not showing up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Because it’s so obviously inconsiderate and rude, people don’t need to be told. I guess now they do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 5, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I assume you have fixed time dining? If you have My Time Dining, you do have to choose between reserving a time for that dining or for the solarium - you can't do both. If you have fixed time dining, I'm wondering if the wait staff will be prepared for you to show up at all, since you have reserved seating for every night. I'd hate to be pushed into an undesirable table with the worst reviewed customer wait staff b/c they didn't think you'd be showing up... yeah 2nd seating I think you can only book the whole week if you have fixed time because I had 730 for the solarium ( whole week) and the regular 830 plenty of time to pick what I want from the Solarium bristo then head to the MDR. Also , requesting a table and using your status helps a little bit to be placed on the best spot or just get early on boarding day and see where you are seating ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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