BLT
Pros:
location
extra full bath in 1br and 2br
great, open views (we've gotten castle/fireworks views from standard rooms)
TOTWL
California Grill (2nd favorite restaurant on WDW property)
The Wave (esp breakfast)
very quiet and peaceful (no amenities other than villas = quiet
DVC side)
DVC pool
still easier to resort hop by walking to MK bus station, even though you have to go through security now
walking to MK with dedicated security line where there's almost never a wait
standard rooms are the cheapest in the MK area
Cons:
slow monorail to EP
long/difficult access to monorail in Contemporary building
Elevators in Contemporary are often full
Chef Mickeys
Contempo Cafe
studios are small if you have 3 or more people
VGF
Pros:
large and pretty rooms with good layout (split bath in studio)
theming/decor
separate, smaller DVC building = more peaceful
feature pool near DVC building is convenient and fun
pretty beach with great views
all rooms except 1221 (studio) have great views
water and coffee in boutique-y lobby
main lobby is fun
holiday decorations (Christmas and Easter)
restaurants - love them all, including the QS
V&A (our favorite restaurant on WDW property)
shops
easy access to monorail
coming soon: walkway
walkable to Poly
Cons:
costs a lot of points to stay
is due for a soft goods refurb
RIV
will let you know in early 2020