I am also planning a 2008 trip. Probably May 17-24. I have heard May is a good time, low crowds until the end of the month (I know, I am cutting it close). I have also read the September is good, although you have the treat of a hurricane and it is supposedly hot. We went is July and roasted. That is why we are choosing May this time.
We are also a family of 5 (me, dh, ds 3 and 7, and my mom). I have started researching resort choices and keep going back to Port Orleans Riverside, as it is a moderate that accomidates 5 because there is a small trudle bed that will hold a small child (under 9). I am worried about only having one bathroom. I have also been looking into the DVC rentals, but am too afraid that I would be the one in a million that gets burned.
We like to eat breakfast in our room also and all moderated as delux's have a fridge for no charge. Value resorts charge you $10 per night for them. Another option for you would be the the family suites as all star movies. These look great and there are good pictures on the resort board. I have also thought about 2 rooms at a value, probably All Star Sports ( mainly because of theming for my two sports loving sons and ds).
We really wanted to stay at the Wilderness Lodge this trip (stayed at the Animal kingdon lodge in 2006) but a standard room does not allow 5 and I cannot afford a delux room. There are several deluxed that accomidate 5 if you are willing to part with the money.
Good luck planning! Sorry if you think I rambled, just tried to get it all in. Hope I helped and feel free to ask away!
