We are also Oceanic, aka The Big Red Boat, veterans. It was our first cruise, sons were 2 and 5. We cruised first the WDW for 4 days. We went to the island where they shot "Gilligan's Island" (the TV show). My 2 year old was petrified of the Disney characters that promenaded thru the DR each night, so my husband never had a meal in the DR with us. They seated us at a table with 2 retired couples who did not appreciate young children.....but 40+ cruises later....I can say that introduction to cruising did not stop us!!