I'm also European, coming from Denmark.
Been on two DCL cruises, both 7-days sailings on Fantasy. At the first one, my kids were 4 and 7 yo.
We had absolutely no issues entertaining them and no issues having family time.
Since their English skills were very limited at that point, they didn't go a lot to Oceaneers Club.
On that cruise, I think my ex wife and I only used adult areas once, where my parents watched the kids thanks to our connected rooms. I enjoyed that evening and totally get the need for adult areas.
I think my parents were really happy for those areas.
And now with the kids even bigger, I think I'll enjoy those areas next sailing also.
I don't feel like they take up an unreasonable area of the ship. And don't take any family time away from you.
At private gettogethers and family restaurants, yes, kids do "run around" and can be exposed to adults drinking alcohol. That's just a cultural difference and different beliefs on how to tackle alcohol. We shouldn't judge either one or the other view on that, but accept the culture we choose to visit.
On pubs, bars and night clubs, we definitely don't see kids. At least not where I go in Europe.
The Disney Cruse Line concept is perfect for my family and not trying it would be a loss 😉
