Oh what a pleasant thing to write about on a wet Saturday night when I've got no plans!
I've only stayed at 3 resorts (soon to be 4 when I do HH next month
) but have visited them all, taken all the tours of rooms/models as each new one opened. I've been a member for 9 years and have visited many times - and do not regret a penny spent on my trips
In order of preference:
OKW: I just love my home resort and have added on a few times. I no longer do assault course trips to the parks, and sometimes don't go at all, especially when with DH. It's just a lovely relaxing place to be, and the parking outside the door is a big plus too. And oh those 1 bedroom villas - huge. The studios are quite a bit bigger than other DVCs at WDW too, but may not seem so because of the 2 queen size beds (cough, cough, Karen
).
VB: Again I just love being beside the ocean and own a small number of points here too. Don't care to sit on the sand, so to be right next to ocean, getting the noise of the waves, especially as I sit on the balcony in the evening or early morning, is just wonderful. It's a great resort for a few days of sheer idleness
BWV: I've just bought 30 more points here so I can have a few days every other year in a studio overlooking the Boardwalk. That's the only reason I like to stay here. Oh, and Jellyrolls
In March I booked a one-night stay in a standard room so my friend could try the sofa bed (she wasn't impressed) and although the room was nice enough, it was waaaay at the end of one of the long corridors.
VWL: Haven't stayed there but often take a look around and think it looks lovely. Don't expect to stay though.
SSR: I visited last September after Hurricane Frances so I rather think that may have coloured my view (the new planting had taken a beating) and I need to return when it is more established. It didn't grab me but I like the location and the parking. Also we like to eat at Crossroads and this is convenient from either OKW or here.
HH: Again, I have visited but never stayed. Feel sure we will enjoy it because HH is such a lovely island and it is close enough to visit Savannah, Beaufort and Charleston.
BCV: Don't see the hype about this one
although I can see it is a charming resort. Well, okay, SAB and proximity to Epcot, but as neither of those things matter to me, this is another one I doubt I would ever choose.
So good we all like different things and there is something for everyone