We booked a standard view room the last time we stayed there. I faxed a request for a nice view and close to the main pool. We got a room in Magnolia Bend that faced the quiet pool and was close to the walkway to the main pool. It was very convenient to the food court, too. It was probably a three minute walk to the main pool and five to the food court from that room. I would definitely request it again.
I don't know if they are finished with the refurbishment of the mansion buildings yet, though.
Whenever we book a standard view room I request a nice view, no matter what resort I am staying at. I've gotten some really nice views that way.
We get told they dont even know how to make the request or that we cant right now but can later. Never get good cs with requests. Who do you fax? We talk to them and they are clueless.