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[quote=Anonymous]Been there three times, just got back a couple of weeks ago.  Girls are 10 and 3.  We did the "exploratory trip" when oldest was 4.  Then, we did not do Epcot or AK and we didn't miss them.   MK and HS were all the four year old needed.  We added Epcot for the next trip because that is where the fairies were, but they are back at MK now, so no need for Epcot with such little kids.  We have eaten at Akershus a couple of times, and the appetizer buffet is good, but the food itself is salty and you are paying not for the meal, but to see the princesses.  It is the place to knock out 5 princesses at once, but you can accomplish almost the same thing with some well timed fastpasses at MK.

We have never eaten at Royal Table, and we are a fan of the dinner with Cinderella at 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian.  The kids don't recognize the difference between eating a meal in a castle or eating in a hotel dining room, plus you don't have to waste time in the park for this one.  We have done this one on arrival day for the first visit for both girls and it was a big hit.  I thank an alert reservation specialist back on my first trip when I tried to get Royal Table and she recommended this one.  Food is buffet and has some good selections, including carving station.

Right now HS is "Frozen Central" which might change when the new Frozen ride opens in Epcot, but keep an eye on it.

The bus times to the parks varies depending on which park.  For MK, take the bus.  If you drive there, you have to park at the ticket and transportation center and then take the ferry, monorail or bus.  On the days we were there, the monorail wasn't running, and the ferry doesn't run as frequently.  We ended up missing the opening on the first day, and you want to be there for at least one opening.

Park Hopper was a waste of money when we have purchased it.  If you have one that will need to nap, just go to the park early, go back to nap, then go back for the evening stuff at the same park the same day.

We could not find refillable mugs at the parks and opted to skip them at the resort.  The one time we did the dining plan, our first trip, we had way too much food.  Everyone in our party had to have it.  If you have even one light eater, skip it.

We did fine with all four of us in one room.  It was tight, but if your kids will sleep with you in the same room, do one room.  You won't be in it enough for it to matter too much.

Also, I am the poster who always recommends the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.  I have a copy of the 2015 I am willing to now part with.  You'll want to get the 2016 when it comes out.  Especially for my first trip, it set the context for me.  After that, it's not as important.

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