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[quote=Anonymous]See if you can get the military discount for a suite in a DVC property. Bay Lake Tower would be perfect for Magic Kingdom walking proximity. The Animal Kingdom DVCs could also be great if your kids love animals.
If you want a budget option, try POP or Art of Animation. My 3 yo was nuts for the theming/play areas at both of those (stayed at one, walked over to visit the other) and thought they were much more fun than the pricier resort we split our trip with. I also appreciated that the food courts there had a good range of options, and not just junk.
I think the "Moderate" resorts are a waste with young kids - they are less fun for them than the "Value" resorts, and you gain no convenience there compared to a "Deluxe." It's all still bus service at the Moderates, and POP/AoA both have dedicated bus service and less spread-out buildings, unlike the Moderates where the bus will need to loop around all the stops and is sometimes full when it shows up to yours.
The Boardwalk area will require bus service to both MK and AK, but the adults will probably enjoy the location a lot, including evenings at Epcot while one adult watches the kids.

How much extra is the Hopper option for military tickets? I wouldn't recommend it at the usual upgrade price (nearly $60/person) with young kids, but I know some of the discounted tickets have a much smaller price difference between regular and Hopper tickets. Depending on the price, could be worth it if adults want to go somewhere different in the evenings.

The meal plan is rarely a good deal, but it totally depends on your eating habits, and you might be in one of the situations where it does make sense (wanting to do lots of character meals). I think if you google for "is Disney Dining Plan worth it" several of the Disney blogs have good explorations of this.

With two young kids, bring a good/foldable double stroller or rent one. Don't rent the Disney ones, they are $$ and uncomfortable for young kids. There are a billion off-site stroller rental companies, generally renting City Minis. I have used Baby Wheels Orlando twice and they were great. [/quote]

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