Pop...we've done both and Shades is fine and good space for money, but it is NOT a Disney hotel. We want to stay in the bubble and Shades is not it. Transportation is also an issue at Shades that really put a damper on our trip.
I think the target audience for Shades are ppl. (probably first timers) who aren't big disney ppl., but are just going on vacation (and preferably have their oqn vehicle.)
