Hi Phil! The Disney Parks Moms Panel is always happy to help Guests to The Most Magical Place on Earth! Taking advantage of opportunities to save is a great strategy when planning your vacation! I spent my 40th birthday at the Walt Disney World Resort with a very similar travel party! It was a blast!
Our favorite monorail resort is
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We save a little money by staying in one of the outer buildings rather than the main building! Just as nice! Just as enjoyable! We really love staying at monorail resorts because we visit Magic Kingdom Park twice during our stay. The monorail resorts are great for the little ones and the "young at heart" in your traveling party!
Phil, when thinking of your quick service meals at Grand Floridian Resort and Spa you need to check out
Gasparilla Island Grill. It's convenient, open 24-hours, and has a impressive menu for a quick service establishment. We always go there for breakfast before getting on the monorail! We always go there for a midnight snack when we get back from the parks. If you want to sit down for a meal make a reservation for the
Grand Floridian Cafe! You won't have any regrets from appetizers, to meals, to dessert, and drinks! This is always a must visit for our family!
You've got plenty of time to continue planning for your next visit! Please feel free to visit the Disney Parks Moms Panel as you continue your planning!
Hakuna Matata! Jonathan G.