Like you, after staying at CSR twicw before, I was hesitant when my wife suggested POR,, well after 5 N in DEc 04,, my mind was changed,, we stayed in 1427 ( I think).. the main difference in overall feel was that POR was all shaded and trees while CSR was all open w/ the lake,, I loved the early morning walks and found the rooms as nice but different, the food court was better than CSR's and with some insight, actually felt good about there prices,, we also stayed at AKl del sav and found that place not nearly as enjoyable,,, The bus service was great ( anything earaly dec is better than the summer) and much better than AKL's. Room location could be a huge factor here because the place is HUGE.. Bus service at CSr is also good,, If your thinkingof it-- go ahead,, if you don't like POR than a you have a good reason to go BACK & try CSR