I have not stayed at Poly. It always seems to be the most expensive resort, even more $$$ than the GF which I have been to and loved. I didn't care for the Contemporary when I stayed there. To me, AKL is impressive. The lobby has real wow factor and I love the rooms. I know it's a matter of taste, but IMO AKL may be the finest example of Disney theming in a hotel. I really missed that feel when I was at the CR. Having said that, I do see why people like being on the monorail. There is something to be said for not having to remove your sleeping child from a stroller to load onto a bus, but no resort allows you to avoid buses entirely. I also agree that Poly is more convenient to the other monorail resorts to pop in for dining, and there are some excellent choices. The MK area is just so magical. On our next trip we are going back to AKL because it is just so much cheaper than GF or Poly. One day I will stay at the Poly because I do want to try it, but the standard rooms tend to be gone whenever I book and there is zero chance I'm paying $3700/night for a bungalow that is over alligator infested water when I could go to Bora Bora for less lol.