You are paying for that back entrance. The new pool was lovely, but in general, the hotel is pretty standard to what you find on the main drag for half the price. HOWEVER, that back entrance is really lovely - so much more pleasant to go into the park without a crowd and also very direct to downtown disney, which we liked for dinner and the lego store. If you're going to the Disney park, it's more of a walk than other area hotels, so young families might not prefer this one, but those who spend most days in Cal Avt will LOVE it for that single reason .