I just got back after 8 days at Disney. While it was a lot of fun, we still learned some things, good and bad. I traveled with my neighbors and their son who is 2 1/2, along with their Grandma, my inlaws, and of course my dh and two dd's 4 & 2 1/2.
These are not in any particular order, they are just what comes to my mind.
Crystal Palace - LOVED IT! The Winnie the Pooh characters were great and I would definitely do this character meal again. The food was fine, nothing fancy, just typical breakfast food.
Fastpasses - don't forget to get them early, especially if there is more than a 30 minute wait. Just make sure you will still be at the park when the return time is there.
Toontown - The lines do move slowly for the fairies and princesses, but if you bring a little bottle of bubbles and snacks, your kids will be happy. So will others around you.
Mickey Mouse and other Character meets in Toontown - I learned that there are 4 different rooms with the characters in them. You go to one room and they are all there. I had no idea that this was how it worked, so don't think that there is only one Mickey back there. Shh...don't tell the kids that you know this.
Parades - You really do need to find a seat 45 minutes from start time, otherwise you will be standing and your kids will be antsy.
Bathrooms - they aren't very well placed throughout the park. Every time we saw one we made sure we took the girls.
Drinks - we brought in our own bottled water. If we needed something cold, we just went to one of the stands and asked for ice water. It was FREE.
Meals - We packed PB & J every day for just the kids. That way if they could stay past lunch, we only would have to pay for adults to eat. If they couldn't make it past lunch, we would let them eat them in the stroller on the way to the car. Just make sure you have wipes to clean them up with.
Winnie the Pooh ride - cute. Very cute, but it was a little jerky and bouncy.
It's a Small World - For adults it gets on your nerves really quick, however the kids loved it. It was also a nice ride to do while you wait for a fastpass time. There was never a line and you could walk right on.
The Carousel - there is a white horse with a golden ribbon on the tail. That's Cinderella's horse. This also seemed to be a fast paced line.
Peter Pan - very cute, however the little ones had a hard time seeing everything down below. They still had fun, but I don't think they could see half the stuff. This also was a fast line. The ride doesn't stop as you load.
Pirates of the Caribbean - kind of scary if your kids are little. I think I would wait a few years before I put them on that ride again.
Ponchos - get them before you come down. That way yours isn't the same as the other 100,000 people. Try and get bright colored ones.
Strollers - I rented a double stroller for Orlando Stroller Rental. Best thing I ever did! The stroller was great, easy to push, easy to fold. I wanted to take it home with me. There was even enough storage with it.
Shopping - don't forget if you buy something in the park, have it delivered to your room or have them pack it up for you so you can pick it up when you leave the park. There is no reason to have to carry a bag around with you.
Sunscreen - even if you are in a tropical storm at Disney, still apply the sunscreen.
Umbrellas - bring at least one from home. You will be happy if you need it.
Windsor Hills wonderful home that we stayed in, especially with younger children. They all had their own rooms something you wont get at a hotel. Location wasnt bad at all. I liked how I had the freedom to go grocery shopping or make a quick run to Walgreens. I have stayed at the Contemporary in the past and will probably stay on resort when the kids are older.
Books I am so glad I had brought my Complete Walt Disney World 2009 and Birnbaums WDW 2009 Pocket Parks Guide. The maps at the parks are very vague about what the ride is. Not only did it help with rides, they helped with where we wanted to grab a fast snack. I also tore out the maps to each park out of my Passporters book. They were much easier to read.
Sea World if its a rainy day, find a different park to go to. You cant pet the dolphins if you have ponchos on. I was totally bummed.
Rental Cars my father in law was in charge of this particular reservation because he was a member of Hertz. We told him exactly what we needed. He said he reserved them, only to find out after walking from one end of the baggage claim area to the other that he didnt end up going through Hertz. He saved us $59 by going with Sunshine Rental Cars. NOT WORTH IT!! Who cares about $59!! The inconvenience was a pain! It was off airport parking, 10 minutes away, and the shuttle driver was horrible. ALSO the vans did not have tinted windows. Im sorry, but when you are vacationing in FL, you want tinted windows.
Baby wipes make sure you buy a travel size and keep them for hands ect. All the kids are potty trained but it was so nice to still have those with us. We used them a lot. GermX wipes were also our friends.
Hospitals Do not go to the hospital in Celebration, especially if its for your child. Go to Arnold Palmer.
If you are going with a large group of people, remember not everyone wants to do the same thing. Remember to have fun!
Here's my trip report for more if you are interested.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2184747
These are not in any particular order, they are just what comes to my mind.
Crystal Palace - LOVED IT! The Winnie the Pooh characters were great and I would definitely do this character meal again. The food was fine, nothing fancy, just typical breakfast food.
Fastpasses - don't forget to get them early, especially if there is more than a 30 minute wait. Just make sure you will still be at the park when the return time is there.
Toontown - The lines do move slowly for the fairies and princesses, but if you bring a little bottle of bubbles and snacks, your kids will be happy. So will others around you.
Mickey Mouse and other Character meets in Toontown - I learned that there are 4 different rooms with the characters in them. You go to one room and they are all there. I had no idea that this was how it worked, so don't think that there is only one Mickey back there. Shh...don't tell the kids that you know this.
Parades - You really do need to find a seat 45 minutes from start time, otherwise you will be standing and your kids will be antsy.
Bathrooms - they aren't very well placed throughout the park. Every time we saw one we made sure we took the girls.
Drinks - we brought in our own bottled water. If we needed something cold, we just went to one of the stands and asked for ice water. It was FREE.
Meals - We packed PB & J every day for just the kids. That way if they could stay past lunch, we only would have to pay for adults to eat. If they couldn't make it past lunch, we would let them eat them in the stroller on the way to the car. Just make sure you have wipes to clean them up with.
Winnie the Pooh ride - cute. Very cute, but it was a little jerky and bouncy.
It's a Small World - For adults it gets on your nerves really quick, however the kids loved it. It was also a nice ride to do while you wait for a fastpass time. There was never a line and you could walk right on.
The Carousel - there is a white horse with a golden ribbon on the tail. That's Cinderella's horse. This also seemed to be a fast paced line.
Peter Pan - very cute, however the little ones had a hard time seeing everything down below. They still had fun, but I don't think they could see half the stuff. This also was a fast line. The ride doesn't stop as you load.
Pirates of the Caribbean - kind of scary if your kids are little. I think I would wait a few years before I put them on that ride again.
Ponchos - get them before you come down. That way yours isn't the same as the other 100,000 people. Try and get bright colored ones.
Strollers - I rented a double stroller for Orlando Stroller Rental. Best thing I ever did! The stroller was great, easy to push, easy to fold. I wanted to take it home with me. There was even enough storage with it.
Shopping - don't forget if you buy something in the park, have it delivered to your room or have them pack it up for you so you can pick it up when you leave the park. There is no reason to have to carry a bag around with you.
Sunscreen - even if you are in a tropical storm at Disney, still apply the sunscreen.
Umbrellas - bring at least one from home. You will be happy if you need it.
Windsor Hills wonderful home that we stayed in, especially with younger children. They all had their own rooms something you wont get at a hotel. Location wasnt bad at all. I liked how I had the freedom to go grocery shopping or make a quick run to Walgreens. I have stayed at the Contemporary in the past and will probably stay on resort when the kids are older.
Books I am so glad I had brought my Complete Walt Disney World 2009 and Birnbaums WDW 2009 Pocket Parks Guide. The maps at the parks are very vague about what the ride is. Not only did it help with rides, they helped with where we wanted to grab a fast snack. I also tore out the maps to each park out of my Passporters book. They were much easier to read.
Sea World if its a rainy day, find a different park to go to. You cant pet the dolphins if you have ponchos on. I was totally bummed.
Rental Cars my father in law was in charge of this particular reservation because he was a member of Hertz. We told him exactly what we needed. He said he reserved them, only to find out after walking from one end of the baggage claim area to the other that he didnt end up going through Hertz. He saved us $59 by going with Sunshine Rental Cars. NOT WORTH IT!! Who cares about $59!! The inconvenience was a pain! It was off airport parking, 10 minutes away, and the shuttle driver was horrible. ALSO the vans did not have tinted windows. Im sorry, but when you are vacationing in FL, you want tinted windows.
Baby wipes make sure you buy a travel size and keep them for hands ect. All the kids are potty trained but it was so nice to still have those with us. We used them a lot. GermX wipes were also our friends.
Hospitals Do not go to the hospital in Celebration, especially if its for your child. Go to Arnold Palmer.
If you are going with a large group of people, remember not everyone wants to do the same thing. Remember to have fun!
Here's my trip report for more if you are interested.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2184747
You picked a fantastic time to see it, I'm assuming. That line can be a killer 
Not so much for lunch or dinner, but I think they have a lovely spread for breakfast. Sounds like you had a great time. 
I would also have to discourage the bubbles though. They may be great in certain situations, just not in a crowded line.
