To be fair, when I am staying on site at Disney, I want to feel like I am getting the full Disney experience. To my fiancé and I (both male, haha, so there's your benchmark) this means cheesy, fun, character filled Disney. Pop Century has exploded since the skyliner addition, so our new similar refuges have been the All Stars. Granted, this is absolutely not everyone's bag, I totally get that, but we love the kitsch of it all, coupled with the standard Disney perks (transportation and early park admission, etc).
We love visiting Polynesian and the Lodges, but have never stayed there because we are also budget folks, lol. All Star keeps the cost low and smacks you across the face with Disney whimsy from the get go, haha