Planning to stay 12/19 - 12/25 this year (I know, long way off). We are not booked as of yet, probably will wait a couple of months before we make it official.
We won't book a Water View because we did not enjoy that the last time we stayed here (bird poop everywhere!), but would love suggestions on what to request for a Standard View. Do any of the SV rooms have visibility to fireworks and garden?
Here is a resort map: http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/boardwalk.htm. Note the light green section facing the bus stop. We always request a high floor in that area because it gives you a good view of the fireworks but not gardens. Note if you go past rooms x123 you will be 'around the corner' in the yellow section and will be looking at the valet parking lot.