creme de la creme
My wife and I went to G.F. for our 2nd anniversary in late January. Neither of us has ever been to the Poly. We stayed in a honeymoon suite, concierge, main lodge, magic kingdom view. Pretty much spent as much as you could on a room there without having to go to a suite level (I think the price was just under 600 clams a night w/o tax, 599 or something crazy like that). It was one of those 'once' in a lifetimes you say. Then get home and find a way to make more money so you can experience things like that again!
Well, the reason why I'm writing is that we initially stayed at the Caribbean (which was great), but after a) knowing its the most expensive hotel there and b) walking around in it and c) just how convenient everything was (you will not want to leave)...we just (rather, since I footed the bill) I decided...lets just do it. Let's go crazy...the hotel was that enticing. Polynesian didn't quite catch our eye as much, but was at the top of the list. The parking isn't so hot there either, and I hear if there is a Indy Race or track activity its kind of loud. G.F. is more secluded and private we noticed, which we wanted.
Maybe spend some time at either before you make your decision (funny enough, in advance, couldn't secure the rooms, but nights of, they had plenty of room once we went up to registration in person..weird eh?)
Now, am I saying the most expensive things are the most enjoyable. I guess so : P Kidding. But save enough money for the most expensive (G.F. I think) and maybe take it from there? Make a reservation at both, and cancel the one you don't like after you've seen them (if you haven't already?)
Its such a personal decision.
Have fun (like that's hard).