A lot of the standards overlook the service area on the north side and some overlook the roof of the resort. The service area rooms aren't bad really, if you look straight out you can almost see the CR and the monorail and woods.
Yes you have a good chance of being upgraded depending on how busy the resort is. That is usually a "less busy" time just before the holiday rush. But, I can tell you, the normal "less busy" times lately have been busier than usual. But, you never know!! Never hurts to ask!!