What is most important in your choice of resort?

[Judique]

I chose 'other'.

View is probably what is most important to me, but maybe not in the same ways as some.

I own at 4 resorts. At each, I must have a certain view.

I must have a balcony.

I don't want to be at Vero unless I can see the ocean.

Hilton Head - must be able to see the marsh.

BWV - don't want garden view. Give me Boardwalk View or Standard View - something has to be moving outside my window, whether it be shorebirds, ocean, cars and buses or boats or people.

BCV I own at but I never book it anymore, because I don't like the views.

I've stayed in a one bedroom at Saratoga in the Springs section where the only two things I saw move all week were a squirrel came by one day, and the guy mowed one day - I thought I'd go stir crazy on my balcony - never again unless I know I'm getting the Congress section - facing movement!

Same with OKW, but not quite as bad - unless I get a room that is completely isolated with trees around the balcony.

AKW - I've always had an animal view so acceptable.

In other words, something has to move when I'm watching from my balcony.

 

[ShuisFan584]

For me, it's definitely the theme as well as the room views.

I am a huge animal lover so it was a no-brainer that I would buy into AKV. I love the theme of the resort as well as the fact that I can sit on my balcony and watch the animals.

The second resort I bought into was BWV. I'm a Jersey girl and always liked to spend my summers at the beach and going to the boardwalk. So BWV is definitely my style. Plus, I love having a balcony over the boardwalk and being able to people-watch.

 

[PKS44]

I didn't notice that until you said something. It went from April to December. Interesting. Was there even a BCV option back in April?

BCV existed when the poll began--SSR, BLT and Aulani and GCV did not...and their existence does not change things really---the question is the same, though those who answered in 2002 might have a different answer today, the FEATURES that are the MOST important in choosing where to stay are still pretty much as listed with some good additional ideas posted above...

 

[TagsMissy]

I chose theme/atmosphere but for us we also always keep in mind to try somewhere we've not stayed yet. We still have a few DVC resorts to try then we'll probably go with what theme suits our current fancy

 

[DizDays]

For me, it's all about the ambiance. The environment's atmosphere has so much to do with the satisfaction of the stay and overal vacation vibe. If I'm looking for a quieter, more serene "chill" vacation, it's AKV all the way. If I want to be in the mix of it all and go for more of a high energy vacation, there are plenty of others to choose from. It's why I love Disney/DVC so much. Flexibility and choices.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

For me it is a matter of "how I feel" when I am there. If I am just "not sure", then it isn't for me.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Still a valid question--so many more members now--I would love to see more votes...
the question is about where you stay not where you own-
what is the MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION in your choice of where to stay?

Instead of digging up this Methusalah thread, I suspect you might get a more accurate idea of current feelings if you started a new one.

 

[BabsBunny]

What is the first thing I consider when we decide to book a trip? The size of the villa. Is it just DH and I going for a few nights? Then we want a studio. This trip we are bringing our two teens and two of their friends, so a 2 bedroom at OKW was our first choice because of the square footage.

So assuming we want a studio and all resorts are available, then my second consideration would be theming. Are we in the mood for a relaxing safari theme? A modern room monorail distance to great restaurants? Close proximity to Epcot?

 

[disneychic]

Since there are only 2 of us room size isn't of major importance. We typically reserve studios (every once and a while a 1 BR) So depending on when our vacation is scheduled I choose our resort based on that. So, for me value of points or theming is most important. If we're going during a peak time I'd prefer to stay where points are less. If it's an off time of year I'll stay at a resort that typically is more points per night.