Last fall our family cruised with 53 of us in 17 staterooms and had an absolute blast! We were the guests of our darling matriarch, Grandma Tic Toc, and cruised as a "farewell" tribute to her. She was 90 at the time and spending our inheritance on one big party. It did take a great deal of planning to transport that many people of such widely varying ages (18 months - 90 years young) and to make sure that everyone had their own time and space as well as the together time we all wanted. Our only standing appointment with each other was at dinner each night and even then some bugged out to do their own thing. We had a "sign-up" sheet of 4-hour blocks for "Grandma Time" and each took our turn sporting her from event to event. Everyone arranged their own shore excursions and special reservations and we ran into each other aboard ship constantly. We put out our own "Family Navigator" and distributed it at the hotel the night before boarding. We arranged transport to and from the port as a group and all used the same
travel agent who was spectacular in linking all our reservations! The Disney group was outstanding with our large party and my mother in particular was treated like an absolute queen. You must, must have a sense of humor and it helps to like your family a lot! I know we will forever treasure those Magical memories.