ROLR? Just curious

[JulieBeeRN]

If we are planning a last minute trip, I'm always just grateful that I can find a room somewhere.

However, CFW would be at the bottom of my list. No washer/dryer and not interested in staying in a resort that it's recommended to rent a golf cart to get around.

Next would be BRV and CCV because I like to stay at resorts that I can walk to either Disney Springs or a park. I don't mind relying on Disney transportation for some things, just not everything. The only exception are the cabins at CCV. We try to stay there at least once a year and it's more of getaway. Plus the cabin is simply amazing.

 

[kboo]

Staying at VGF in a few months with my wife, but I suspect it will be one and done because of the point charts and our preference for RIV.

ha. We bought RIV before it opened and I heard it described as a cross between BLT/VGF in the Epcot/HS area. That was a head scratcher until we stayed there - the things you like about RIV are definitely present at VGF, especially if you are in the Villas building. I haven't stayed in the new studios before, and probably won't ever. OG Villas 4eva.

 

[zackiedawg]

Close call but probably AK Lodge would be last - just too cut off from everything with busses as the only option to get anywhere on Disney Transportation, or taking my own car everywhere. Love the theming if I go with Jambo, not as keen on Kidani...but the disconnect is the biggest issue for me.

Second to last probably Riviera and Grand Floridian as a near-tie...mostly because I just don't feel the points are worth it compared to other choices.

BLT is down on the list for similar reasons...mostly down to point value - but also for having the least theming - just a big hotel tower. Poly would be next - again, points - it's only higher than BLT and Grand Floridian because I just love the peaceful grounds and theming of the place more than the other two.

Beach Club would be next - mostly because it makes almost no sense for me to stay there when Boardwalk is my home resort, I can book farther out, and it generally costs less points to boot. But it has the same great positives as Boardwalk - I just rarely pick it because Boardwalk is home.

Copper Creek next - I generally prefer the more quiet and privateness of Boulder RIdge as most CC rooms face other buildings...but Wilderness Lodge's theming has always been a favorite.

OKW is next - love the big rooms and quiet, and boat to DS, with all the theme parks requiring busses being the biggest downside.

Then Boulder Ridge - beautiful theming, boat to MK, but busses everywhere else. Cabins at FW edge out Boulder mostly because of the tremendous point value, plus renting a golf cart to tool around, and the way laid back feel of staying there - same transportation ups and downs otherwise.

Saratoga makes it to 2nd best - good points value, Congress Park section rooms have a lovely view, and it has the best selection of foods of any resort, since Disney Springs is a quick walk away with dozens of choices. Side perk is I can use the resort busses, or walk to DS and use their busses to get to various resorts and theme parks.

Boardwalk is the favorite - the reason I bought there - walking access to Epcot, with a bonus for walking access to DHS too, plus easy access walking to 5 other resorts, and Skyliner connection to 4 more.

 

[Maleficent's Dad]

Second to last probably Riviera and Grand Floridian as a near-tie...mostly because I just don't feel the points are worth it compared to other choices.

BLT is down on the list for similar reasons...mostly down to point value

I could have written your entire post as I feel the same. But this sums it up nicely. Not only are new points expensive per point, but new resorts are crazy-expensive for point value. One could stay a month at OKW or BWV for maybe a week to ten days at the newer resorts. I just don't get it...

 

[kgou]

SSR - I own here and have never actually stay here. I guess I should someday.

same!! I've only owned SSR for a few years and kind of want to see how long I can go.

I will stay home before I stay at SSR or OKW.

this made me LOL.

we are on a quest to try out all the WDW DVC resorts, as I do really want to try them all and think that something positive could be said about all of them ...some more than others, lol. But OKW is at the bottom of my list. The sofa beds as a sleeping surface is unappealing to our family, and it seems unlikely given the layouts that the 1BDs will get murphy beds in the next pull down. So when we try it, it will most likely be in a 2BD if we can get one.