Best Disney Vacation Club Resorts when Visiting Walt Disney World in Florida

As a native Floridian and one day DVC member, I have stayed in and visited Disney's resorts many times. Some, I love, others I can't stand. Here, in order are my ranking for the best Vacation Club resorts when staying at Walt Disney World.

First Place - Disney's Beach Club Resort Villas (great for those visiting Epcot or MGM Studios, as these are accessible by boat or foot.)

Second Place - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas (kids will love the animals that are on-site, and this hotel it not as expensive in terms of points as some of the other deluxe resorts.)

Third Place - Disney's Moderate Resorts (while not technically a vacation club resort, DVC members are allowed to stay here using their points.)

Honorable Mention - Disney's Wilderness Lodge Villas (usually the same points value as the Animal Kingdom Lodge, this resort offers boat access to the Magic Kingdom and a short bus ride to Disney's Ft. Wilderness Resort for those interested in horse and wagon rides.)

Places I wouldn't spend my money on - Boardwalk (too noisy at night), Grand Floridian (smelled a bit funny in the lobby, but for those that aren't offended by seafood smells, and hoity-toity people that make you feel like you are more working class than vacationer, it may be for you.) Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort is nice and clean, but too large and spread out and not really close to any of the parks. Disney's Old Key West Resort, on the other hand, is not very spread out, but too crowded and every time I have visited there I have encountered rude people (one person in fact had the audacity to take an item out of my hand while I was holding it in line to get to the cash register!)

**Please remember these are my opinions based on my staying here. Seasons in which you visit and days of the week also influence this greatly.**