We were on the Dream over New Year's with an 8 yo and 11 yo. The notice of the change was quite last minute and the 11 yo expressed disappointment over not having "one last visit." However, she had been looking forward to the Edge so that part of her plans were not affected. We also were on the Dream last summer so had some point of comparison. Once onboard, we heard no complaints from either child and I think 11 yo spent more time per day at the Edge than she had at the club last summer. She made a few friends to hang out with and go to Vista Cafe for croissants. The last
DCL cruise she did not have any special friends and did lots of video games I think and was no longer interested in the programming. At the Edge she more easily recognized girls her own age and they stayed together. As to the 8 yo, he spent more time in the club than before. I think the setting was more comfortable for him. So we went from upset to being pleased with how it worked out.