It is about the memories ... we ran into the "meh" as our nieces / nephew aged into adult-hood - somewhat of the same mix as you mentioned in terms of their current attitudes about their cringey Aunt/Uncle's addiction to Disney. While we enjoy the more adult nuances of Disney in the resorts / parks / experiences - my concern on
DCL would be more concentrated doses of family friendly - but as someone not interested in cruises as a go-to experience - I am more comfortable with a Disney curated experience - if that makes any sense.