Very interesting. I actually just decided on doing the same split stay for our next trip. I never really thought about the CR before (I dislike the looks of the rooms and the wife hates them). But our 3 children are still small so the combo of a small pool complex (to keep and eye on them but not have to hold their hands) and the monorail to the MK and EPCOT are the reason we choose CR. On top of that it's cheaper than the other Deluxes (that sleep 5 anyway).
Curious as to why you choose CR? And how your family feels about the decor?