My family stayed summer 2010 at the poly garden view, and summer 2011 lagoon view. The poly is great any way but........ being able to sit/lay in bed while the fireworks/water pageant music is being piped in while viewing the show from your own room, and seeing the beautiful view of the MK castle in the evening (or day) is so magical. But, the upgrade is pricey. On the other hand, if there are any club level rooms available I would, if it was me, book a garden room club level. The club level poly experience is even more magical an experience than that "magical view." And the up-charge between lagoon view or club level is not the same but pretty close when everything is said and done (you'll receive a nice breakfast every morning of your stay). Tikiman.com has all the information you'll need to lock in on a decision. You're in for a fantastic trip in any decision you make at the Poly!