we went to the restaurant every night.
On the first day, there were 3 bottles of water, a sprite , 2 cokes and a diet coke. and fresh fruit (daily) (water and sodas were not replenished), but the 24 hour (6am-11pm) drink station is one floor up right outside the Aft Stairwell. (Water, Ice Tea, Lemonade, coffee and hot tea).
2 days we got little finger deserts, one day a plate of cookies, but every day fresh fruit, banana, apple, orange, 2 strawberries and grapes.
The veranda is clear, no metal, you are about 2 staterooms in front of where the metal comes into play.
The pull down bed is in the master bedroom. if you have more than 1 or 2 kids,, otherwise they can fit on the sofa bed.
Make sure you go to the Concierge check -in, shorter line and they take you to the front of the line waiting to board.
Oh how I envy you still looking forward to it. any more specifics please feel free to ask.
KC