We live in Texas, so I'm looking at booking our family of 4 on a cruise at Christmas (New Year's actually...) this December before they leave the port at Galveston. There are only a few staterooms left at each category, according to the DCL booking site...

My questions- is it still going to be worth it, since we'd be getting the "leftovers" of available staterooms? Do we need a larger, exterior or a verandah stateroom? Or would we be okay in an interior room to save money? It looks like only the 2nd seating for dinner is available at this point - is that going to be okay? Would we get to see the shows before dinner? I'm not a Night Owl - I can deal with a late dinner for 4 nights, but not going to a super-late show afterwards.

We've never cruised before, so I have no idea what I'm doing. But I REALLY want to take advantage of the DCL before they leave Galveston, if possible! Thanks!