The free Walt Disney World vacation planning DVD is a helpful starting point. You will find the order form on the website under the My Disney Experience tab. With five people in your family, you may want to consider a family suite at Art of Animation or All-Star Music. I also recommend the park hopper option for tickets so that you can move among the parks as crowds and your family's mood dictate. The DVD provides a great overview. I suggest having your kids each make a list of their Top 5 must-sees. Then you can make a tentative itinerary. Some unofficial websites, such as touringplans.com, have programs that can help, too. One caution: be careful not to over-schedule so that you have time to relax and to go with the flow if something unexpected presents itself. Planning meals is a huge part of my family's ritual. We love so many Disney restaurants that we have a hard time choosing. Again, you may want to involve your family to decide what meets your tastes and whether dining is important. This also will help you decide if a Disney dining plan is right for you. If you want to go to character meals or special dinner shows, advanced reservations are imperative. Finally, October is such a fun time at Disney with the Epcot Food & Wine Festival and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. You may want to add those to your plans.. I know that still sounds like a lot, but if you do it a little at a time, it will be manageable and exciting. I'm limited on space, but please write back if I can offer specifics on any area of your planning. Enjoy! Wilma
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