Alese,
We are an under-appreciated breed!
With regards to skipping Extra Magic Hours, I would definitely skip the morning ones at the time that you are going. However, with teens, I might chase a few evening ones. Since your kids can stay up later than the average kid going to a Disney park, you can go to these extra evening hours and as the night progresses really get in a lot of rides with some improving lines.
Here is where I would go;
- July 14 - Hollywood Studios (all day)
- July 15 - Animal Kingdom (AM) / Epcot (PM)
- July 16 - Epcot (all day)
- July 17 - Magic Kingdom (all day)
- July 18 - Hollywood Studios (all day)
- July 19 - Magic Kingdom (all day)
Now I know you have park hoppers, but I don't have you hopping on many days. It is not that you shouldn't hop, but I would save that ticket feature to when you 'feel' you need to hop, not to do it as part of your schedule. Can you imagine if you were having a great time and then someone announced "I guess we have to leave for X, because it is in our plan!". DISASTER! So relax, use it as needed, and have a fun time!
Have a magical vacation!