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Message: [QUOTE="maxxyz, post: 2257216, member: 350"] Valuable advice. A few thoughts; As the General said, location is a prime consideration. I really enjoyed Boardwalk & Beach Club. I would say though that the walk to Epcot is very long for a five year old, especially for the way back where he/she will likely be tired. The boatride to Hollywood Studios is quick & easy. With the kids being 5 & 7, the Magic Kingdom might be the prime park. If that's the case, the Contemporary or the Wilderness Lodge are the first choice if funds permit. Carribean Beach is less expensive and is in a good location. Haven't been to the Art of Animation resort, but it is less expensive and friends have said it was good. While the Dining Plans may feel wasteful, in the case (gifting the trip) I would recommend it. It takes alot of the stress out of choosing where to eat. While the quick service restaurants are so-so, there are many table service restaurants that are quite good, and are a big part of the disney experience. And the character breakfasts & dinners are great for the young ones. If they can, they should go to the Hoop Dee Do Revue. It is really cheesy, and the kids will love it. It's dinner show with the seating a night. It's in the Wilderness Campground area and is accessible by disney bus service. If the package comes with park tickets for each day, go to a park and then come back to the resort to spend the rest of the day at the pool. Or go to the pool early and then go to the park. They'll thank you for the tip later. Parks will wear them out if they try to do 12 hours every day. You can't do Animal Kingdom in a day anymore with the opening of the new Avatar section. It will be the most crowded part of the park with the longest lines. Disney parks take on a whole different look after dark. Pretty cool. In Epcot, tell them to try the "eat around the world" game. As you go to each country, pick a quick service outlet to buy one meal to share among all four. My kids loved this when they were young and as teenagers. Park hopping is great (especially if you take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours) but it takes a long time to get from park to park by bus. You may run out of time. Once again, this is a great thing you're doing. [/QUOTE]

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