Hi Angie,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I am delighted you brought this question to us!
I can see challenges and benefits to either scenario, so I will discuss possibilities and hope to provide perspective!
When I spoke with a cast member in guest services today, she confirmed that there must be someone at least 18-years old or older in the room. So your 22-year old and 17-year old could share their own room. There is no guarantee that you will be able to get connecting rooms, however. I certainly suggest that you make the request with guest services.
This could be a teachable moment for your sons. If you allow the older one to book the room and handle the reservation details, he will gain more experience with managing a reservation and the charges that will be billed to the guest folio. I am sure he is well equipped to do so, but I always believe in more practice!
If you want the entire family to stay together, the best way to guarantee that is to reserve a villa or suite. The
Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels have some options for two-bedroom suites that could work for your family. Everyone would have a little privacy while you would share a common living space. My family loves the two-bedroom villas at
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The two-bedroom villas also have a washer and dryer - happy dance.
This resort is close to
Disney Springs, which has a lovely night scene that your family might enjoy.
Angie, while I cannot tell you which option would be better, I trust that you will make the decision that is best for your family!
Magic, memories and Minnie Mouse hugs,
Donyell