We are a family of 5 ( 3 children ages 13,11, and 8). I thought our trip was well worth the money. We flew in the day before and stayed in cocoa beach at the International Palms resort. I booked 2 rooms for $60 each!!! that's a great price,the hotel has a lovely swimming pool that is heated.
We arrived at the port at 11am and we were on the ship by 11:25. We did not purchase the faster to fun program. We had a family room that slept five and loved it. It was much better than I had expected. Having 2 bathrooms (but 1 toilet)made it easier to get ready.
My oldest child participated in the youth programs and loved it. My 11 and 8 yo only tried it for an hour and did not want to return the the children activities.
family room slept 5 comfortably