So we are taking our niece (3) and nephew (7) in August. I have not been with kids since my now adult kids were little. My favorite tip is that each morning we did a little shout out to Tinkerbell - something like "Zippity zapity zee, zippity zappity zoom, TInkerbell, Tinkerbell come to my room!" OUr kids knew that since we said the magic words, Tink would be watching them. This helped promote good behavior. Then when it was time to go back to the room for a break in the early afternoon, we would say "I wonder if Tinkerbell was in our room????" Of course when we got back to the room there were always small gift surrounded by pixie dust waiting for them. Things like Disney pez dispensers or glo sticks to use at fireworks later. Small things that you can collect at home for cheap. This will also decrease them wanting to buy everything because they will get small gifts every day. Tink leaves a note in 4 pt font for them, of course. Super excited to brush off my Tinkerbell trip in August! Not sure if your 9 year old is too old for that -- but even as our kids got older, they never ruined it for the smaller kids. (Also because I told them that Tink will not bring gifts to you if you don't believe in her). Have fun!