If you plan on spending any amount of time at the pool, SL is very convenient for that. The SL building is located right next to the courtyard pool, so it's great for grabbing snacks and drinks while relaxing at the pool.
In the heat of August....oh yeah, we plan on spending time at the pool!
I'm really thinking SL might be a good fit for us.
Now I've got to wait for 2014 rates to come out and for word on military discounts.
. Other than price, the only other main difference is location, as the food offerings are the same in both . 
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I think SL might just work for you then
I am also (im)patiently waiting for the 2014 rates to come out so I can start pricing for a July trip....nothing like planning a trip for next year when we haven't even taken our's yet this year
We already took this years trip in April, but I am going again for 6 days in September with my best friend for Food & Wine....now, we still have planning to do for that one, but have I put nearly as much effort into that one as into this reservation for next year that doesn't yet exist????
. I haven't decided yet where we are staying prior to our cruise in December that's only 6 months away and I'm chomping at the bit waiting for next year's rates to come out so I can start planning for a trip that's over a year away .
Yes!
The only thing making me nervous about Poly is the potential construction, otherwise, I'd be all over it.
GF SL is a possibility, though I don't see the glowing reviews like I do with RPC, though the foods are the same, correct? And, yes, the proximity to the pool would be fantastic!
Well, my family (2A, 2C) has decided on August 2014 for our next trip. We go annually (just had a wonderful stay at YC back in April).
Unfortunately, after two CL stays (at WL and YC), we find ourselves addicted and committed to trying most of the CL's at Disney.
WL CL was a dream.Delicious food offerings, wonderful staff, wonderful housekeeping...just an amazing experience.
YC CL was nice, but the food offerings left alot to be desired (not a fan of fried,stuffed puff pastries most nights)...we loved YC but probably wouldn't chose CL there again. Feeling like we won't like BC CL any better.
So, next year, I would really like to stay at Poly CL (Poly has been my dream resort since I was 7 but I had been waiting for a refurb as was not a fan of the room decor). Now that there has been a room rehab, I am now worried about DVC construction that is rumored to start at the end of this year...
We also looked at GF, but for CL, I'd want to do main building, which would probably be about $700 more than Poly CL...But, we would avoid construction issues....
AKL CL intrigues me, however, its distance from the parks worries me, because to enjoy CL you have to be at the resort, and I'm not looking forward to the hassle of getting back & forth to AKL just to enjoy the offerings. (YC was nice in that regard as we could just walk back from Epcot and DHS, where we spend alot of time).
So, all told, I am mostly down to Poly CL and GF RPC. Which would you chose? We will do our normal 10 or 11 day trip. We are not fond of the idea of a split stay.
I am soooooo torn, help me decide!!!
I love the GF, I love the theme, I love the pools and the shops, the restaurants are amazing, the boat to MK is great, plus the DVC construction over there will be all done. The only thing that keeps us away from RPC is the money, so if you've got it then go for it!!!! 
In the heat of August....oh yeah, we plan on spending time at the pool!
I'm really thinking SL might be a good fit for us.
Now I've got to wait for 2014 rates to come out and for word on military discounts.
With our APs we rarely have many choices when it comes to discounts on CL resorts. Usually all the Epcot resorts are available, but the monorail resorts are tough to get. Good luck making your choice! 
