We just returned from SSR and loved it! We stayed in the Congress Park area, which has views of Downtown Disney and is probably no further than a five-minute walk from DD. We found it to be extremely convenient as we love going to DD in the evening. Congress Park is probably a five-minute walk from the main pool, but it has a very beautiful and enjoyable quiet pool that looks out to DD. The bus stop is also very convenient. I don't know that we'd ever stay anywhere else, but we also don't mind the walk to the front (no kids!). Have soooo much fun!!!