I'm really struggling to believe that any part of Thanksgiving weekend will be included in any FD promotion.
Three years ago we checked in on Thanksgivign Day. I needed to make two reservations, one day for TG, and then I booked the rest of my tip to capture the FD. It started the day after TG.
I went the Friday before Thanksgiving till the Monday after Thanksgiving back in 2002. Things shore have changed since then. During that entire trip it was very light when it came to crowds. Also, none of the Christmas decorations and activities started until Thanksgiving day itself. It was quite magical being there for 6 days with the regular off season look, and 4 days full with Holiday Cheer! My understanding now is that they phase out the Halloween, and transition to Christmas almost right away. Adds more time to enjoy the parties that way. Also, I hear that it is much busier than it use to be.
Three years ago it was CRAZY crowded!!!! Until Sunday that is, then the crowds thinned a lot.
I hope that was an isolated incident. I've got my eye on Coronado for my upcoming trip.
We stayed at CSR last December. I am not a fussy or nit picky person, but I woudl notice dirty. This resort was the opposite of dirty! It was absolutely beautiful. The room was spotless. The mousekeepers stocked plenty of linens for three women, and noticed we used what was there the first day, so they left extra after that.
The lobby and main building was absolutely gorgeous, with Holiday decorations that were understated, in a good way. I am a Holiday Osborne Lights kind of gal, but I appreciate beautifully appointed decorations and this resot knew how to do that.
The grounds were meticulously groomed, which was kind of tough. The plants were gone by, so the groundskeepers were working to trim them back all around the lake. That was one huge job! And as you walk through the resot, you circle the lake, which is lovely. Anyoen who likes to photograph lakes and reflections, will be in Heaven.
Please remember that I did not like this resort....and I cannot find one thing to complain about. It was not the resort, it was me. I just did not like the theme as much as other Disney resorts. One more thing, if you want business class, book it right away. I did not and it was gone! Never to be available agiain for our stay.
Our 180 day for making dining reservations is Monday....how difficult is it going to be for me to get online at 6am to make my reservations if free dining is announced! ?
For the last few tips, my 180 day mark was the same as opening for BOG lunch, or the FD offers. It was a nightmare. I am sorry.
I would not touch this deal. You are doing to have a great time. Those two resorts are awesome. Truly - this is a good deal. 
