I am a member of BWV too, and there's nothing better than a boardwalk view, regardless of the floor. For us, starting the day with coffee and the paper on our balcony is the main reason that we go to Disney twice per year. There's nothing better. I have had standard views, and it's just not the same! Of course, I am not spending my day over at Epcot, either, so the view from my room is more important than it might be to some other people. If I were going to spend my whole day every day at one of the Disney parks, I wouldn't even bother to stay on site because I would never be in my room. That's not my preference, though, and last month when we were in Florida we only went to the parks twice in our 8 day vacation because there are just so many other things to do. I think the resorts are like another park--they are just as much fun! If you think the boardwalk might be a bit too noisy in the evening, then a view overlooking the pools is quieter, and very nice, too. Last year I overlooked the Tower of Terror, and on the top floor you can see most of Fantasmic, so that's fun. I guess it's your preference, but if you spend a fair amount of time in your room, go for preferred view.