Joann,
I prefer 'Ohanas over Crystal Palace at dinner, but prefer Crystal Palace for breakfast, due to the park venue. Of course for lunch the only choice is Crystal Palace. Of all choices, it is dinner at 'Ohana.
As for the Sept 17-24, assuming no Advance Dining Reservations, I would do this;
- September 17 - Magic Kingdom
- September 18 - Epcot
- September 19 - Hollywood Studios
- September 20 - Magic Kingdom
- September 21 - Animal Kingdom
- September 22 - Magic Kingdom (because of the hard ticket)
- September 23 - Epcot
- September 24 - Magic Kingdom
I like the evening Extra Magic Hours, but also picked this schedule to start and end at the Magic Kingdom, and also to have your last night highlighted by the Illuminations show at Epcot. If, however, you have kids young enough that preclude you from being able to stay out late, I would still do the same schedule.
Please send me any follow-up questions!
Have a magical vacation!