I would not for many of the reasons that you outlined with maybe one exception. When my kids are a little older (oldest is 6 youngest is 9 months) I might do it so that I could experience it once with them. Other than that, the only way I would do it is to stay at a resort that faces the parks and on a high enough floor to see them from my room.
I prefer parks when they are not too crowded... :).
Yeah, theme parks are really busy during the summer. Plus it is really, really hot there. I would try to go in the Fall or Spring.
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