Happy New Year, Adina!
It wasn't very long ago when my 2 kids were 9 and 12 too. Prepare yourselves to be floored -- all your senses will be on high alert and your princesses will love all the pixie dust. The splendid Disney Dream will take you on an unforgettable magical voyage.
Once you're onboard, you will need to familiarize yourself with the Personal Navigator. It will be your guide to all the scheduled cruise activities. Keep a copy with you all the time. Your kids will definitely enjoy the
Oceaneer Lab. Be warned - they will want you to leave them there… possibly until closing time. You won't want to miss the Broadway style
Entertainment offered in the evenings. Your viewing times will either be before or after your dinner seating schedule. My husband and I make it a point to have our own Date Night on one of the evenings. We love having Dinner at either Palo or Remy!
Try to bring some Pirate gear for Pirate Night, Have a blast at Castaway Cay -- Disney's own private island. There's lots of things to see and do! Your 4 nights will be action packed!
Please let me know if there are certain interests that you're curious about, so that we can help you plan your very first magical cruise. :-)