We staid there this summer. we followed advice and asked for a cabin that was close to the pool and a bus stop. To be honest dont be afraid of walking it takes 15-20 mins to walk from Shawnee bends to the marina. The internal bus was every 15 mins or so.
The cabin was well equiped and beautifully clean. They provide cleaning items like dish washer powder etc. Unfortunately due to the storms we never had a BBQ but one is at each cabin site. The shops have the essential s but at Disney prices but like has already be said the Publix and Walmart in Kisimmee made living affordably a breeze. Its nice to have that big fridge freezer.
Trails End was a good place to eat, a very reasonably priced buffet we had both breakfast and dinner here and it was good. The boats are also a nice way to get to the MK and the other MK area resorts, if your haeding that way for a meal. The boat service is also very reliable.
I cant really comment on the transport to the other parks as I drove, however my wife did use it and said she had no problems, despite the doom and gloom cast by some guidebooks.
The pools are very basic, but are popular especially post park time. My daughter went pony trecking and loved it. The cms were very good with her. Checkin /out was efficient even with the minor hiccup of failing to realise Id already paid in full. They provided plenty of information about the resort and parks.
Never did the hoop de doo, not my thing, nor did we doo the camp fire, the kids wernt interested. The resort is very relaxed very well maintained and has so much to offer, that you could spend a holiday there itsself. Had it not been for our eldest not going this year we would have definately returned, but with only 4 of us going weve decided to try another resort.
Im sure if you go you will not regret it.
