We had a ball!!! We have stayed at the CR twice before; once in the North Wing and then in the Tower. This time we were in the South Wing. Were we spoiled by the Tower? Yes! However, the rooms are alike in size and setup. We requested a room close to the main building. When we checked in, we were put in the closest room (past midway in the South Wing). Very long walk as I have a very bad back. They told me to check back the following a.m. (Sunday) as they were almost booked solid Saturday night. A couple of hours later, they called and said they had a closer room. It was two doors from the South Wing entrance by the main building. We were overlooking the pool and lake. Wonderful!
The entrance to the South Wing was approx. 140 steps from the exit of the main building. Not that far at all. We actually preferred it to the North Wing as it was by the pools.
I looked for things like hallway carpet and wallpaper needing to be replaced. I did not find it to be that bad. Probably would not have noticed it if I had not been looking for it! Our room was in excellent shape and Mousekeeping was superb!
We had burgers at the food court once and they were great. Glad we did not purchase a mug as we would have used it once in the week. Coffee pots in the room were nice and the coffee was good. Used the fridge for soft drinks and water brought from home.
The staff could not have been nicer. From the valets and bellmen who greeted us with huge smiles and welcomes to the front desk personnel. They made a huge deal over my DD's birthday after they read the reservation. Sent balloons and autographed, personalized picture to the room. She was thrilled. Bell services were prompt (less than 5 minutes) when we checked out.
DD opened the pool one a.m. They really made her feel like a big shot!
We watched the Electrical Water Pageant each night from our room. Very nice!
We loved the CR! Would the Tower have been nicer? Maybe, for convenience and with a MK view. But not for $100 extra a night. We were all very happy with our location and our stay!
The entrance to the South Wing was approx. 140 steps from the exit of the main building. Not that far at all. We actually preferred it to the North Wing as it was by the pools.
I looked for things like hallway carpet and wallpaper needing to be replaced. I did not find it to be that bad. Probably would not have noticed it if I had not been looking for it! Our room was in excellent shape and Mousekeeping was superb!
We had burgers at the food court once and they were great. Glad we did not purchase a mug as we would have used it once in the week. Coffee pots in the room were nice and the coffee was good. Used the fridge for soft drinks and water brought from home.
The staff could not have been nicer. From the valets and bellmen who greeted us with huge smiles and welcomes to the front desk personnel. They made a huge deal over my DD's birthday after they read the reservation. Sent balloons and autographed, personalized picture to the room. She was thrilled. Bell services were prompt (less than 5 minutes) when we checked out.
DD opened the pool one a.m. They really made her feel like a big shot!
We watched the Electrical Water Pageant each night from our room. Very nice!
We loved the CR! Would the Tower have been nicer? Maybe, for convenience and with a MK view. But not for $100 extra a night. We were all very happy with our location and our stay!
We too...love the location, amenities and everything else about this resort. 
Your post makes me want to call CRO and reserve a stay at the CR! Thanks again...for taking the time to post a detailed review. 
My dh wants to stay in the tower for the last three nights of our Dec anniversary trip. My question is: Is it really worth it? You've stayed tower and wings, what do you think? My dh does not want a wing room, only tower magic kingdom view.
