We always cruise in the spring or fall because our children are adults and grandchildren are with their parents. If we wanted to relax with 500 screaming kids, we would choose a Disney Cruise. Instead, this cruise was NOT advertised as a "Shrek Extravaganza" or we would have booked a different date. I do not mean to sound like a fuddy-duddy, but we have NEVER been on a cruise in October or November that was as hectic - was there a school week holiday on November 5th?? The beds were extremely uncomfortable, food was not desirable and in the Windjammer, some was so hot/spicy that we nearly choked. I asked one of the chefs "is this soup spicy?" and he said nothing in the Windjammer was spicy. WRONG!! LOTS of the food was extremely spicy and I love jalapenos, but not habaneros (as an example). The Entertainment on this ship was so bad that we left after 5 minutes and never watched another one. I think they were all the same! We usually never miss the shows at night, but deliberately skipped these shows. If you purchase a "deluxe" drink package, which means unlimited water also, the only way you get water is to go to a bar! It is not in your room unless you purchase it separately from the $380 drink package! I would suggest you choose another cruise line and leave Liberty of The Seas to sail the ocean by itself! Not worth your time and especially your money.