This was my fifth cruise; second as a family with kids. I was a bit nervous about going after reading some of the negative reviews but have learned not to believe all that you read and that some people like to complain!
I went with my husband and two children ages 6 and 8. We did Disney last year and they were really looking forward to seeing the "characters" on RC.
Although you cant compare with Disney, the characters were out enough for the kids to enjoy them although you do see only the same few the entire cruise. That being said...