Wow, lots of details compacted in this one! Great report, thank you! I was happy to note that you really enjoyed Spoodles; it's my one PS that I'm not entirely sure about, so it's always nice to hear good things. I think that one's more for me than for the kids, but hey, mums and dads are entitled to a special treat once in a while on the vacation, aren't they?
I'm glad, too, that your older kids were so into the characters. My SD is about to turn 13 (a couple of days after we leave Disney), and she's terribly self-conscious and awkward lately about knowing where she belongs, kid or grownup....I'm hoping she just relaxes and enjoys and can just be a kid like everyone else in the parks.
Kris