Yep, I get it. We are fortunate in that we are only 200 miles away. Completely understand having a bigger expense to get here causing folks to try to visit Orlndo for more nights as a way to get a lot done on a long trip.
For us, we know we will be back, most of our trips are when we can make a long weekend or something. We tend to stay longer for HHN.
Anyway, we are trying this out for our HHN trip this year as we booked when they had the $150 resort credit. We have stayed at HRH for HHN and nothing beats the proximity to the Studios, but we can easily get by without Express as we spend most of our park time at HHN, an early start with early entry helps get some things done in the morning, then a relaxing afternoon at the hotel.
I've really been impressed with CBBR as it is easy to unwind and relax there. I know Saphire won't have a lazy river, but I am just hoping that with whatever restaurants we get, that I will be as impressed with this place as I am with all the other places on property and the way we visit UOR, Express really isn't an issue...I will consider the cost difference, but I think Express plays less into our decision than it does for other visitors...but I think I will do some rum tasting anytime I stay here...just trying to fit something in while they still have the FL resident offer that had a $75 credit but only required a three night stay...I think that is still a current offer.