We are currently booked at AKL for 12.16-12.22. I have been super nervous about getting back to the resort for afternoon breaks with little ones, especially at such a busy time of year (I'm assuming lines will be longer and transportation to and from the resort will take longer). We have the free dining promo now, BUT it looks like staying at GF with the room discount promo would be a similar price if we were to book there and purchase the dining plan separate. Is it worth changing things up for the extra convenience of the monorail during busy december? This is our first trip as a family (my husband and I each went a couple times when we were young) and it is my son's 5th birthday so I booked AKL because I know he will love it, but I am realizing more and more that we won't be there much.