I noticed your trip report for the same dates I'm going next year, so I read your report and saw your kids were almost same ages as mine will be on trip. My daughter will be almost 2 when we go and my step-son will be 9. You have lots of great pics and it seems you were able to get alot in. It makes me have hope we can experience alot with the kids, even going that time of year. My husband and I stayed at Wilderness Lodge for our Honeymoon and loved it however we are staying Pop Century this time to make it more affordable. Great report!
^^^ Wow! Thanks for the compliment. Where in Illinois do you live? We lived in Chicago (North Side) for 14 yrs. before moving to the East Coast.
I know you'll be able to get lots done if you plan your trip ahead of time. Have you checked into touringplans? They have a crowd calendar which will give you an idea of how you might want to approach you touring. Click here:
http://www.touringplans.com/tp2/UG2_index.php?PageID=14 I would also recommend Passporters (if you wish to purchase a guide book), or getting you touring plans from Touring Guide Mike (many people here on the boards swear by him.
The biggest tip I can give you traveling with young kids (and one who might still need to nap) is to do the AM Extra Magic Hours, take a mid-day break at the Pop Century (btw, nice value resort choice with dedicated buses
). Then go back to the parks in the early evenings after you mid-day break. If you want to see the 4th of July Magic Kingdom fireworks, try doing them on the 3rd instead of the 4th. They have the same 360 degrees fireworks both nights. Just be forewarned that it will be crowded in MK both nights. Choosing Epcot on the 4th is most likely the best option for your family.
Btw, we will be going back June 2010, but will be leaving a few days before your arrival to go on a short cruise. Afterwards, we have plans to visit my folks in Miami and then at the tail end of our trip we will be dining at T-Rex before going to the airport for our flight back home.
Btw, you have some really nice restaurants picked out for your trip.
It was very easy and I got all the times I wanted either exactly or within 10 minutes of the time I requested. I didn't realize T-Rex doesn't take the Dining Plan, so I had an extra Table Service credit to use and had to figure out last minute which reservation to book for that, but no worries, everything went great!
), so that's the only reason for the length of stay. 
We are also happy to report that we were also successful with getting our ADRs for exactly what we wished. 
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