Hi, while there are no vets. in the family, I can tell you alittle about the CR. We stay their everytime we go to WDW. We have an 8yr,and 2 17yr. olds. We stay their not only because we love the CR but the monorail is great if you have kids. The 17 yr. olds go off on their own using the monorail and I don't have to worry about them waiting for buses. Its a short ride to the park and I just feel their safer on the monorail. They can come and go as they please (within reason). They go to the poly and look around their and visit its gift shops. The pool area is nice and relaxing, Chef Mickeys is right their and theirs always action in the CR. My kids love action of any kind. Its a kid friendly resort, which I know that all of the resorts at WD are, but you just can't beat the size of the rooms and the monorail. The game room is the largest on-site and the food court has most stuff kids want. The gift shops are fun to shop in as they have stuff for kids and adults alike. You can also see the water parade from the CR. I think it passes by around 10PM, but not to sure of the exact time. You can see the amazing fireworks on the observation deck at night. We're going in July and I CAN't wait. I hope I answered some of your questions and I'm sure you'll have a great time, after all your at Disney.