MDR - Harmony - 5 pm seating

[cravingthis]

On a recent cruise compass, it lists the early seating from 5-5:30 pm.  Is the half hour just a time slot to allow everyone to get to the MDR, and then the doors close at 5:30 pm?  I remember long line ups for the elevators, and perhaps this is just added time?
 

TIA (thanks in advance)

[Clarea]

It does seem that some ships are now cutting off those who are 30 minutes (or more) late to traditional dining  This way they can use those table for My Time.

[cravingthis]

Just now, Host Clarea said:

It does seem that some ships are now cutting off those who are 30 minutes (or more) late to traditional dining  This way they can use those table for My Time.

Thanks for explaining, we prefer to eat early so 5 pm is perfect!

[villager70]

Bob is correct AS ALWAYS. ha ha  . On the Harmony twice in last few weeks and they stop all entry at 530. My time as stated is used in American Icon on 3  and 1st seating also and   we had 645 reservations for my time and many tables were still occupied.  Another bad idea.

Edited October 12, 2019 by villager70

[Biker19]

9 minutes ago, villager70 said:

Another bad idea.

Stealth Dynamic Dining is making a come back.