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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here! I’m not worried people will think we are tacky. Our friends wouldn’t think that. We are all in the same place in life where we have little kids and the trips are centered around them if they are going.

To the weird PP .. we speak a few languages and have lived abroad and traveled to most continents, I am pretty sure we quality as “cultured” by the definition of it alone. A cruise doesn’t change that.

I’m mostly wondering if it’s going to feel really tacky, crowded, low quality and be a bad experience since we haven’t been before. I know for a fact my young children would love the experience of it but it’s also a pretty expensive trip. We could do a lot of different exciting options with the budget for a family of four to go on one. What appeals to me is that everything is geared towards children without the lines and hustle of a Disney trip. My kids have traveled quite a bit but they are typical kids with a lot of energy that need to be busy and entertained. [/quote]

I’ve heard mass market cruises (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, etc) described as “domestic wine and cheese,” which I’d say is about right. It’s the vacation equivalent of PF Chang’s or Cheesecake Factory. If you go in with reasonable expectations, you’ll have fun. Expect to be comfortable but not catered to, expect enjoyable food but not Michelin quality, visually appealing facilities but not Architectural Digest.

From reading reviews, I get the impression Disney is at the top of the mid-tier, but still could be called tacky by some. No first hand experience on Disney though.

I’m not too snobby to admit I’ve had some very pleasant meals at the Cheesecake Factory, and I’m not above cruising. It’s surely not mind-expanding adventure and exploration, but that’s not always what you want. You’ll have fun and the kids will LOVE it. [/quote]

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