Your favorite DVC resorts ranked

[Prince John Robin Hood]

I think your list is closest to my preferences of anyone else here. Where do you own? Grand Floridian and Kidani?

Yes we own those 2. I didn't mention in my list but I'm really looking forward to the renovations for Jambo and Kidani. Those pullout sofas are terrible for our family.

 

[RickNJane]

1. BWV We bought there in 1996, our first DVC Resort so a little nostalgic
2. AKV Jambo. Gotta love the vibe. We had to add on there after visiting.
3. BLT. Was #2 until stayed at Jambo. Location Location Location. New refurb is fantastic
4. AKV Kindani. Prefer Jambo, but Kindani is kinda special as well.
5. OKW. Always loved the vibe and relaxed atmosphere. Rooms are huge. You can also park very close to your unit.
6. SSR Tree Houses. Stayed in these in the late 90's. Before DVC or SSR. A little out of the way, but very unique.
I suppose we would love any of the Wilderness Lodge villas. The theme and vibe are top notch.

Places I don't like and won't stay.

1. RIV. I just don't get it.
2. CFW. Not for us.
3. PIT. Poly Medical Center vibes.
4. BCV. Lobby is a Zoo. Great pool, but we don't usually use the pool. Besides We own at BWV.

 

[TCRAIG]

I own at BLT, BC, BWV, BRV, VGF, SS, PIT, and HH…I’ve also stayed at AK/K, OKW and RIV. My favs are BRV (in Dec), BC, BWV, VGF and PIT…I liked SS and AK/K a lot too and would stay there again anytime…and while BLT doesn’t ’wow’ me, you can’t beat the location. I have no desire to stay at CCV since I own BRV and prefer to be there than the main building. I love OKW but the lack of elevators is a no go for me (use ECV and don’t like first floors). I probably would never stay at the WL Cabins…that said - my absolute hands down least favorite - won’t stay there again DVC resort - is RIV.

 

[J-Dog]

1. RIV
Nails modern luxury without losing Disney soul.

This is an excellent comment. Exactly how I feel. Some of the resorts (mostly the Values resorts but even some of the DVC resorts are borderline) are almost cheesy with the theming, IMO.

 

[JMOR80]

1. SSR - feels more like a home vs a tower hotel and we always have a car. We love having access to all the restaurants at DS. My sons favorite DVC pool slide at the Paddock pool.
2. AKV-K - Savannah View, 2 bathrooms in a 1 Bedroom, great pool, covered parking.
3. OKW - we just love the relaxing feel when we are there. Like SSR it just actually feels like your home when you pull up to your building.
4.AKV-J - great restaurants but prefer Kidani
5. BCV - Stormalong Bay, Epcot
6. BWV - easy access to DHS and Epcot one of the best community halls.
7. BRV - We would stay here before CCV. The WL area atmosphere is great.
8. CCV - I guess if I had cabin level points it would move up the list.
9. CFW - haven't stayed in a cabin but used to go to the campground as a kid. Love the environment just not sure about the layout.
10. GFV - Not really interested in staying here.
11. Poly - maybe the long houses but not PIT
12. BLT - great location for MK but not the type of vacation we do.
13. RIV - I would just stay at the J.W. Marriott

 

[jcolvin5]

This is an excellent comment. Exactly how I feel. Some of the resorts (mostly the Values resorts but even some of the DVC resorts are borderline) are almost cheesy with the theming, IMO.

Thanks, I love RIV. Have from the first time we visited. We aren't into the in your face, sometimes over the top, "theming" with Disney.

My wife and I weren't "Disney people" until we brought our girls in 2022 for the first time. Honestly took a 2nd/3rd visit before I was hooked. For me, it was more about the planning.

I think Riviera is perfectly away from everything, but also uniquely connected at the same time. Love, love, love the skyliner. My happy place is sitting at the pool, sipping an adult beverage, and gazing at the majesty of the skyliner just above. And the food is excellent!!