If you want to stay in a mansion these are good choices. If you have not requested either a mansion or Alligator Bayou, then I would at the very least put in a request for that. The whole resort is nice, but I think the mansions are extra special for the little girls. Just my opinion, my son stuck his tongue out at them, he wanted to be where the lizards were over in the Bayou, your 12 year old proabaly will be fine with either since he is older! i also think the mansion areas are easier to find your way around than the Bayou which might be a concern of your if you are planning on letting the kid's head to the food court, or go explore by themselves.