Oh dear Crazy8, I hope that it wasn't my report that scared you. I guarantee no matter what you will have a great time on the cruise. Even though DS13 didn't love the clubs, he would still love to take another
Disney cruise. I just went to get his Navigator and here is a list of some of the activities:
Sports Challenge
Gender Wars boys v. Girls
Glow Jam-volleyball under the lights (seems this is weather permitting)
Pajamarama Movie Night
Run, Swim, Paddle Competition
GOTCHA game (not sure what this is)
H2O Splashdown (water games)
Video Scavenger Jun
Mix N Match game
Teen Karaoke
Party in Paradise at Studio Sea
Unfortunately, my son did not participate in these things so I can't give you much info. Just go in with a positive attitude and give the activities a chance. I think my son was surprised to see so many older kids and then just got it stuck in his head that he didn't want to try anything else at Common Grounds. There are lots of other things to do on the ship beside CG, so I'm sure your biggest problem will be deciding what to do, again, you WILL have fun!!!!
DS also enjoyed the Wildside excursion on
Castaway Cay. He did not try the teen junkanoo jam but that looks like fun too.
Everyone experiences things differently. Have a great vacation!