We live in Texas so drove to the pier.
Embarkation was speedy and smooth with helpful, friendly check in staff. We were in line to check in at 12:10pm and on the ship by 1:15pm, our cabin was already ready so we dropped off our carry on bag and headed to ...yes...THE LIDO DECK!
Food in the Panorama was always fresh and good and appealing to the eye, the free 24-hour ice cream is a plus, the 24-hour pizza was always good, but often had to stand in line 5-15 minutes during busy times. Sushi was great, but only had it once due to it being extremely slow, as the ONE sushi chef makes it as you order it, and lines were long and slow!