Hi Brian!
Visiting Walt Disney World will be a wonderful experience for your entire family! There is so much to do and a lot has changed in the 30 years since you visited.
There is something for everyone! Between the parks, golf, spas, shopping, water sports and shows, you won't be bored for a moment!
Staying on WDW property is the way to go! If you are looking for a family suite, I recommend the
Beach Club Villas. The Beach Club is home to the
Yachtsman Steakhouse, which has amazing steak and you can enjoy swimming in one of the three pools, getting a massage at the Ship Shape Health Club or renting a pontoon boat or Sea Ray Raycer and taking it out on the lake.
The rooms are spacious, with plenty of room for you and your teens to spread out and even come equipped with a kitchenette and many home amenities.
While you are there, since you are staying for eight days, I'd recommend getting the Magic Your Way with Water Parks and More, so you and your family can enjoy all four parks, as well as the two water parks. Your family may also enjoy watching the Cirque du Soleil show as well.
Please let me know if I can help you with anything else in planning your magical WDW vacation! Did I convince you to come? I promise, it will be a vacation of a lifetime!
Magically,
Stacy