Here's what we found:
First stop was ASSports.... well, you're on property and have access to Disney's bus system at least. Honestly, the place was clean and we had no problems. But I'd prefer to save a little more and stay someplace else. Just didn't feel any magic here.
Second came AKL.... what a fantastic place! We had booked standard view and were upgraded to a view of Sunset Savannah. Just awesome! We enjoyed watching giraffes, cranes, some form of African cattle (the name escapes me now) and gazelles from our balcony. One night a giraffe laid down near our balcony and stayed for hours. The place is just beautiful, full of Disney magic, and the pool is outstanding! We didn't eat at Jiko or Boma because we were using our "sit-down restaurant" money for character meals. Mara was decent with good pizza, dry chicken sandwiches, but nice selections of fresh fruit. The only thing the place lacks is monorail access, but the busses were fine. Nicest place I've stayed!
Last was Poly.... a very, very nice resort. Monorail access to MK just can't be beat when you have little ones with you. It was worth the extra money to us. The volcano pool and its slide were a ton of fun. The room was fine, balcony view was great (Samoa, room 3106 I believe). We had a view of the Grand Floridian in the distance and of the boat dock. Can't wait to see the place after the remodeling is all done. Definitely not as nice a resort as AKL IMHO (our room and building at the Poly were very nice but definitely show their age), but the monorail makes it worth the price.
The AKL and Poly split was also nice for proximity to the parks. It's great for doing the Studios and AK while at AKL, then using the monorail at Poly for MK and Epcot. Next trip we'll either do the same or we might try doing WL and switching to YC or BC later in the trip. Unless we go DVC first!
All in all, I have no real complaints at all about any place we stayed. The entire trip was wonderful and the only problems we had were those of our own making (We left a swim vest behind at AKL. Called Lost & Found, but they hadn't located it yet. The day after we arrived home, it arrived in an overnight package from WDW. Can't beat that!). AKL was awesome, Poly was very nice, ASSports is fine for a value. Cast members were friendly at each place, mousekeeping did a fine job. Can't wait to go back!
First stop was ASSports.... well, you're on property and have access to Disney's bus system at least. Honestly, the place was clean and we had no problems. But I'd prefer to save a little more and stay someplace else. Just didn't feel any magic here.
Second came AKL.... what a fantastic place! We had booked standard view and were upgraded to a view of Sunset Savannah. Just awesome! We enjoyed watching giraffes, cranes, some form of African cattle (the name escapes me now) and gazelles from our balcony. One night a giraffe laid down near our balcony and stayed for hours. The place is just beautiful, full of Disney magic, and the pool is outstanding! We didn't eat at Jiko or Boma because we were using our "sit-down restaurant" money for character meals. Mara was decent with good pizza, dry chicken sandwiches, but nice selections of fresh fruit. The only thing the place lacks is monorail access, but the busses were fine. Nicest place I've stayed!
Last was Poly.... a very, very nice resort. Monorail access to MK just can't be beat when you have little ones with you. It was worth the extra money to us. The volcano pool and its slide were a ton of fun. The room was fine, balcony view was great (Samoa, room 3106 I believe). We had a view of the Grand Floridian in the distance and of the boat dock. Can't wait to see the place after the remodeling is all done. Definitely not as nice a resort as AKL IMHO (our room and building at the Poly were very nice but definitely show their age), but the monorail makes it worth the price.
The AKL and Poly split was also nice for proximity to the parks. It's great for doing the Studios and AK while at AKL, then using the monorail at Poly for MK and Epcot. Next trip we'll either do the same or we might try doing WL and switching to YC or BC later in the trip. Unless we go DVC first!
All in all, I have no real complaints at all about any place we stayed. The entire trip was wonderful and the only problems we had were those of our own making (We left a swim vest behind at AKL. Called Lost & Found, but they hadn't located it yet. The day after we arrived home, it arrived in an overnight package from WDW. Can't beat that!). AKL was awesome, Poly was very nice, ASSports is fine for a value. Cast members were friendly at each place, mousekeeping did a fine job. Can't wait to go back!
We'll be at the Polynesian in a few weeks, and we'll be checking out AKL when we go there to have dinner at Boma. I think AKL is a resort we will want to stay at, on a future trip.
Im sorry I'm... to childish to resist. 
Oops! I didn't even notice what I'd typed! Sorry about that, Dis'ers!! 
