We stayed there last year and I requested a full balcony. I loved the location of our room because we were right above one of the quiet pools and at the end, close to Epcot. Of course that meant we were away from the stores, restaurants and the Stormalong Bay. The pier for the boat to MGM (now Disney Studios) is situated about in the middle with YCR to the left and BCR to the right. So, in the end, it is what is important to you. If you want to be in the midst of all things then I would request a room closer to the lobby. My DS (16) didn't go swimming at SAB at all but I did go at the quiet pool.