CSR is one of our favs! They recently upgraded the rooms to queen size pillow tops. I think it's a good location to the parks, and the food court is GREAT!!
On the DDP my friend and I got steak with sides totaling $65 and it only used 1 CS each! What a deal!!
The pool was recently redone as well, and my DDs LOVE the water slide.
I don't think CSR will disappoint you. I've NEVER had problems with the walk (I think the grounds are beautiful and a good way to unwind) and/or with convention crowds (they group them all together). We were there at Xmas time too, when crowds are at their highest.
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