I think this is a great question and thread.
Of the 5 wonderful resorts I've stayed at, here is my list from Least to Fave:
CBR : Too big, inconvenient transportation, weak food choices. This was my only non-delux resort.
AKL: I loved the AKL, but due to the convenience factor, it was down the list. I think the novelty of watching the animals will die off.
CR: How wonderful to be so close to MK. Not an exquisit resort, but our tower room was very convenient and the view lovely.
YC: This scored big because when we complained about the neighbors screaming (a really un-Disney experience), we were promptly moved to a fabulous water view room overlooking Epcot. Convenience and style. Our new room was very quiet. And yes, the pool was lovely (and we managed to hit it at a relatively slow time).
BWI: There was absolutely nothing not to love about the BWI in my opinion. It was convenient to parks and great restaurants, it has style, the pool was fun, the staff was exceptional, and the view from a standard room was lovely (overlooking Epcot fireworks and peaceful gardens). This resort felt smaller and more intimate than the others.