Splendor review, Dec. 20-27, 2008
Our group included my wife and me (40's), a friend (20's), and our two kids, 9 and 12. We have only cruised once before, on the Disney Magic in 2004. Overall, the reaction of all five of us was excellent, and we all had a great time.
EMBARKATION: this was the weakest point of the trip. Disney handles this so much better. We arrived at 1:00 and were on board in a little over an hour, but the kids did not enjoy the long, hot waits. But we did not let it dampen our enthusiasm.
Good location out of the way. Noise from thrusters when in port. Plenty of room for a family of four.