Hi,
We stayed there in 2001 when it was pretty much under construction. You are right, it is quite far from the attractions but not too bad.
Be careful with the way you get on the 192 as the way we went on was one way, we didn't notice and drove way out of our way coming home!! I would recommend the osceola parkway rather than the 192 to avoid all those lights.
There are lots of restaurant choices for the way home, I am sure you will have a great time. The villas were lovely.