I've stayed at CBR two times and the Poly two times, and I enjoyed both. Personally, I don't think the walking distance and transportation at CBR are concerning in the way I sometimes read on the boards. Though, I would definitely add a location request to your CBR reservation. The pool at CBR is great. The food was fine, though it sounds like the offerings have since changed. Cast members were awesome. The Poly is, of course, wonderful--the resort itself and the rooms which are quite a bit bigger than those at CBR. However, it's only if you're going to have time to enjoy the resort and offerings will it be all that different for you. My first time at the Poly, we had lots of pool time, time at the resort where we could pop in for a Dole Whip, unplanned time in our schedule where a quick boat ride over to MK and last minute monorail ride to Epcot was a great and convenient experience, and time to view the fireworks from the beach. It was worth every extra dollar spent. However, if I could do my last Poly trip over, I'd probably choose a less expensive resort. While everything was great, we just didn't take time to "experience" the resort. We were at parks most of the trip. Sure, I loved the convenience of the transportation and grabbing a Dole Whip at the end of the day, but at the end of the trip I felt regret for not having had downtime at the resort, and I felt it wasn't worth the extra money spent. I will say, though, just the fact that you'll have 5 in your party may make the Poly rooms worth it. Sleeping arrangements aside, the rooms are noticeably bigger than those at CBR.