I almost never comment on Trip Reports (though I read A LOT), but your intro was so welcoming that I feel like joining in!
Our every time restaurant is Tusker House for breakfast. I love the food, the atmosphere, the characters. Our one and done was Akershus. It was my SIL's choice -- she has Scandinavian ancestry and loves that kind of thing. The food was OK, not great. But the princesses were the least fun and engaging character interactions we have ever had. My daughter was 7 on that trip, and just on the cusp of realizing that these were actors but wanting to play along with the magic a little longer. When she commented "that was the worst Ariel ever" I was so sad!
I have stayed at Poly, POR, POFQ, and WL (next up, BCV), and despite the obvious convenience of the MK resort locations, I think I give a slight edge to POFQ. Part of it probably comes from the overall experience of those particular trips (vs. an assessment of the resort as a whole). I like the "village" feel of the moderates, and POFQ is so small and intimate that it feels special. We had the best room that trip -- 2nd floor corner room overlooking the river (even though we didn't book waterview). My daughter was just the right age for the pool there. It was overall a great stay. I would go again, but family keeps overriding.
I like your writing style and am really looking forward to following your TR!