I can say and many will agree, that I would rather stay at one of the Disney Value Resorts then a deluxe off site. Especially if you go when it is a busy time of year. The benefits are just to great.
Many times before 1997,
March 1997 Wilderness Lodge...Woods View
Jan. 1998 Wilderness Lodge...Woods View
Jan. 1999 Wilderness Cabins...Wilderness Lodge Deluxe Room
Dec. 1999 Wilderness Lodge...Standard View
Feb. 2000 Port Orleans Riverside
Dec. 2000 Animal Kingdom Lodge...Upgraded to Savannah View
Dec. 2001 Wilderness Lodge Court Yard View From Xmas Eve through Jan. 2, that was great staying up for the holiday.
Dec.
August 2002, Wilderness Lodge Standard View
October 2002, Port Orleans Riverside
Jan 2003 Fort Wilderness Cabins
April 2004 For Wilderness Cabins
Coming this August Wilderness Lodge Lodge View
May 2005 Wilderness Lodge for Grand Gathering.
Yes I am an Annual Pass holder, that is the trick, as those who know already it is usually cheaper then a length of stay pass (depending on the length) and the Discounts are always great.
Nothing beats a Disney themed Hotel, and the serves you will get. (though that is not to mention that someone always has a sad story and rightfully so, but on the whole Disney Hotels are the best.)