When we went 5 nights last year we never had dinner at the buffet. We either got reservations by stopping in or bouncing place to place to find a seat for dinner and it worked out. I don't think we did buffet for lunch at all either, but I won't guarantee my memory on that. And then there is that place for pre breakfast burgers...
Reservations You are correct. They only do 8 people at 6-8-10. Best is to break your group up in 4-4. Much easier getting in. Just got back and found that out.
It always seems like a nice dinner is better shared with those interesting people you met but couldn't really get to know at the sexy pool or patty-os or whatever...
We will be going on a referral week this December. As a 'premier' member - ScubaSteve you mentioned something about premier members getting their times at check in? Could you elaborate?
Just ask to make your reservations at check in after you finish all the room stuff. The reservation binders are at the Premier checkin desk, so you can make all your bookings for the next week. We usually book tables for 4 and always count on inviting another couple we meet at the pool that day
I never know when I'll show up anywhere (me not her) so why would I make a reservation. Always have just shown up at the restaurants and just walked in to eat but keep in mind we never have eaten at the Italian restaurant as that is not my thing...should we feel lucky?