Anyone recently had kids in Club Hal on Oosterdam who can share their thoughts?

[SwimCarrie]

I consider myself pretty lucky...I happened to stumble upon the High Score/Club Hal circus on CC by chance today. (Oh, how I love all of you for the info I learn on here!!!!). Not lucky enough to find it BEFORE final payment was due (ugh!), but at least I know what's going on ahead of time, so I'm still lucky...ish. Haha. 

 

It seems the initial brew-ha-ha has died down considerably, BUT...how is it now? (My kids are 9 and 11).

 

What's it like for an 11 year old boy in Club Hal with a 3 year old? Are they really in "different areas" in the room? Has the experience completely changed?

 

How are other passengers handling children in the 10-17 age group, (who no longer require permission to sign in and out,) roaming the ship? Are they running amok? 

 

Are there still video game consoles in Club Hal, so my 9 year old can play, too? (We don't have video games at home...it's a treat for them on a cruise).

 

Are they still doing cruise activities? Arts, crafts, games, etc. in Club Hal?

 

I've already called and spoken with a rep from HA, but what she says is all in theory and not actually what's happening. Would love some personal experiences from you amazing CC members!!!

 

Thanks in advance!