Disney has much more to see and do than US/IOA.
I love the way AKL looks -I don't like it location.
How about WL - or better yet if you can afford it BC - it is close to EPcot and Studios - you can ride a boat or walk - walking is generally faster to both of these parks from the BC, YC or BW.
which wdw parks are you going to attempt to see - if EPcot or studios then BC is perfect.
if the MK and Epcot - then I would suggest the Polyn (much more expensive).
if you want the AK - then I would go for Pop Century - the AK is not that close to any of the resorts - even the AKL is not within walking distance - and PC is just about as close - so I would go with the cheapest in the area that is still nice. Pop is very nice - has a lake and a very good food court, plus a lounge and bar by the main pool.
You can rent points from a DVC member and stay in a DVC resort - VWL, BWV, BCV, OKW or the new SSR.
If you are planning on going to PI at night then I would go for SSR.
VWL has boat transportation to the MK.
BWV and BCV are Epcot resorts and like the BC has easy access to both Epcot and Studios.
OKW has bus transportation to everything. Also has boat transportation to DD. OKW has 2 queen beds - the others have 1 queen bed and a double sleeper sofa - all have a kitchennett - microwave, under-the-counter refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, wet sink, etc. I am assume you would want a studio - it is more like a hotel room.
the 1-bedroom and up - have a full kitchen (small except OKW) - and a king bed in the master and a queen sleeper sofa in the livingroom. there is a whirlpool tub and a shower stall in the larger bathroom.
WDW has early entry and on some night E-nights. they also have fast passes.
