We loved the courtyard view. It looks over the grassy area between BCV and BC, with a "side view" of the BC entrance. There was usually some activity going on, people walking back and forth, but it was actually very quiet and not brightly lit. The quiet pool area was much brighter in the evenings, and with more going on there, much louder (at least when people were in the pool). The BC building across the courtyard is beautiful, IMO, and I was glad I didn't have to listen to the pool-goers or look at the brighter lights on that side. The courtyard view just seemed more relaxing. I know many people want an Epcot view, but with all the other things that might go along with that "view," I'm not sure I'd request it. But hey, don't listen to me. I prefer the pool view at BWV to the Boardwalk view, so I know I'm in the minority here.