if you have energy walk to both Epcot and Studios - it is faster!!!
now driving the boat is FUN!!!
but generally not faster.
one exception if you come down to the boat docks and the Epcot boat is there. the next stop is Epcot - so this is the only time that the boat is faster.
be sure to bring water with you. definitely go in the international gateway for Epcot. the BW is in the back of the resort.
standard view is much cheaper point wise and some of us love it!!!
I like to come back to my studio for meals. this is very easy at BCV or BWV.
Slow down. We always felt like we had to go through the parks like we would never be back. Now we know we will be for the next 37 years and spend a lot of time enjoying WDW and not just the parks.