Hello Nichole!
First of all, you have heard correctly!
Pepper Market located at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is an incredible Quick Service restaurant! You are going to LOVE it!
The easiest way to travel from Disney's BoardWalk Inn to Pepper Market would be to walk or take a boat to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Then, hop on a bus to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
The easiest way to travel from Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to Pepper Market would be to take a bus to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Then, take a bus to Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
As you know, predicting the crowds at Walt Disney World is never an exact science. However, history has shown that the week you will be visiting Walt Disney World should not be overly crowded. Now, the past few years the taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Parade has taken place during the weekend of your vacation dates. However, these dates have not been confirmed. If this is the case, you can avoid Magic Kingdom those days. The bottom line is that history has shown you have chosen a great week to visit Walt Disney World!
If you have other questions, please let me know!
Have a MAGICAL day!
Wes