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[quote=Anonymous]1) crowd dates for the end of August

We did the week before Labor Day two years ago and it was great. Usually we do early August. The crowds really dwindle the later in August you can manage. The heat is bad, but if you go in knowing that you can find ways to manage it. Hint: At Disney there is ALWAYS someplace you can duck into to escape the heat!

2) which hotel properties allow me to come and go without waiting for transit

As others have said, there will be waits for any park transportation. Buses come every few minutes and if you don't get on the first one, you'll get on the second. There are waits for the boats and definitely for the monorails. But the idea of driving to the parks to avoid the waits is insane! To go to the Magic Kingdom, you park offsite and have to take a tram to the monorail or boat. That's TWO waits! Take others' advice and manage expectations about the free park transportation.

3) can we do MK in one day or do we need two? What about Animal Kingdom?

MK can be kind of overwhelming for a first visit, especially for kids. I'd suggest one MD day, one short AK day, and then check out Epcot or DHS. The latter 3 are all kind of nice for just strolling around at a slower pace.

For the option to walk to parks, as others have said, Contemporary is a 10 minute walk to MK. If you stay in the Garden wing, add another 10 min. :-) But it's a nice perk.

The Epcot resorts are walkable to both Epcot and DHS. Alternatives are very relaxing boat rides. Unfortunately, they share buses to the other resorts so in return for the convenience for two parks, it's kind of an ordeal getting to the others.

If Animal Kingdom piques your interest, I'd suggest staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, where you can get your fill of watching animals without having to leave the resort. We have also found it the most relaxing and best laid out resort (and we've stayed at almost all of them). You can book a 1BR studio in Jambo House for a pretty decent rate through Disney Reservations.

As for the food -- I'm LOL at the poster who says all the food is terrible -- you do realize there are hundreds of restaurants and quick service options on property?! There are certainly ho-hum burgers and microwaved mac and cheese at places, but for the most part the food is on par with your neighborhood Applebee's or better, with a few very unique and well-reviewed dining experiences. [/quote]

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