I need to copy and paste my response to questions re the CSR...my fingers are getting tired.
My DH and I will be staying for the 7th time in September at CSR for our 25th anniversary. He offered me Polynesian when we first made our reservations and last week asked if I wanted Animal Kingdom. Both are pricey and we have kids in college, and I just love the CSR and am very happy there.
Yes, it is a large resort and very spread out. However, as the pp mentioned, you can catch a bus from one spot to another, or take the internal golf cart that goes around. We always stay in the Casitas section (normally 4 or 5). It takes me an average of five minutes to walk to the main building where the restaurants, check-in, gift shop, etc. are located. It takes me an average of seven minutes to walk to the Dig Site. Now, with my DH in tow it takes longer, but I have longer legs and walk faster.
We love the Casitas (especially 4 and 5) because they are close to the quiet pool and the spa which I take advantage of every trip. I am not familiar with the buses and where the closest building is to one because we rent a car and don't worry about the buses.
My DH and I love the serenity of the CSR and love taking walks at night when the lights are on...it really is lovely. Last year we had a water view of the lake with a hammock right outside of our door.
The Dig Site is terrific with the slide (our kids loved it when they were younger) and the playground, arcade and volleyball court. My DH loves the hot tub.
We love the Pepper Market. It can be confusing to a newcomer, but once you get the hang of it, it is quite simple. Yes, it is a little pricier than the other food courts, but the food is better and there are definitely more options. We ate at the food court at the Caribbean and did not enjoy it at all. To avoid the 10% they add on to your bill, you just ask for a "to go" ticket and take it to your room or one of the tables outside (of which they have added more than there used to be).
Someone will eventually come on and say that it is a convention hotel and it does not feel Disney like with "suits" walking around. The only time we really see the convention people is in the morning when they are walking to their meetings. We have never had any issues with drunk convention people, loud or obnoxious or anything else. Whenever we are there, they are in meetings. They may be at the outdoor bar at night, but we never hear them.
We have never tried any of the other moderates because, simply, we are just very happy with the CSR and feel comfortable there. We have always had great service, friendly CM's, great mousekeeping (and we got towel animals last year and we don't even have little kids) and they brought balloons, wine glasses (etched with Mickey), wine and a box of chocolates to my room for my 50th birthday last year.
I am happy to ask any specific questions you might have if you wish to PM me. Also, be sure to check out Buzz's website on the CSR...it is very informative.
I'm sure any moderate you will be happy with. It just depends on your preference for theme, etc. That is why there are so many different resorts to choose from...everyone's taste is different.
But it really looks like a beautiful resort.
the rooms were always clean but the corridors always had leaves and spiderwebs on them....I can't complain about that because they are OUTDOOR corridors and you can't control that kind of thing, but I wonder if that is what those other people meant by cleanliness?? I can't wait to stay here again!!! 
I am booking tomorrow!
