Hi wayne, found out about this thread from the dibb, and have just read it all.
we left the same day as you but toured round florida (started at Miami) before going on our first 7 night RCCL western cruise out of Port Canaverel, then back down to miami to fly home. it was a great time but we preferred the dry land part to the cruise, partly because the food was never hot on board and we felt a little hemmed in. Disney was about twice the price so i don't think we'll be doing a disney cruise anytime soon.
we didn't get your bargain flights, unfortunately, so econ for us, (paid same as you for direct flights) but we go back to OKW Oct half term for 6 nights free dining b4 a couple of nights offsite, indirect with AA via Miami, so it's not all bad!
it was interesting to read your views as it will be our first time onsite, lured by the free dining, which was a great deal. we shall see how it all goes, but I suspect next aug we'll be back offsite again enjoying our favs like Cracker barrel, Cheesecake factory, Bahama Breeze, Cali pizza kitchen, red lobster.....the list just goes on and on. With offsite being "2 for 1" effectively, and 5* accom to be had for $69 per night plus tax, or 3* for £25-30pn, it's a bit of a no brainer for us, but we shall see.