The honest guide
to DVC resorts
All twelve DVC resorts at Walt Disney World — every score, pro, and con, with no marketing spin.
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Polynesian
Tropical paradise on the monorail
Studio from
12 pts / night
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Bay Lake Tower
Walk to Magic Kingdom in 5 minutes
Studio from
13 pts / night
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Grand Floridian
Victorian elegance on the monorail
Studio from
16 pts / night
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Boulder Ridge
Pacific Northwest lodge with boat to Magic Kingdom
Studio from
13 pts / night
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Copper Creek
Modern lodge with unique over-water Cascade Cabins
Studio from
13 pts / night
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Fort Wilderness Cabins
Standalone cabin retreat with boat to Magic Kingdom
2-Bedroom from
15 pts / night
EPCOT Resort Area
Riviera
European elegance on the Skyliner
Studio from
10 pts / night
EPCOT Resort Area
Beach Club
New England charm steps from EPCOT
Studio from
14 pts / night
EPCOT Resort Area
BoardWalk
1930s Atlantic boardwalk steps from EPCOT
Studio from
10 pts / night
Disney Springs Resort Area
Saratoga Springs
The largest DVC resort — and the best value
Studio from
9 pts / night
Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Wake up to giraffes outside your window
Studio from
7 pts / night
Disney Springs Resort Area
Old Key West
The original DVC — large villas at the lowest cost
Studio from
9 pts / night
Quick comparison
| Resort | Pool | Transport | Ease | Studio from | Transport links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polynesian | 88 | 97 | 90 | 12 pts | 🚝 ⛵ |
| Riviera | 85 | 88 | 82 | 10 pts | 🚡 |
| Beach Club | 99 | 85 | 94 | 14 pts | ⛵ 🌐 |
| BoardWalk | 78 | 82 | 85 | 10 pts | ⛵ 🌐 |
| Saratoga Springs | 74 | 65 | 75 | 9 pts | ⛵ |
| Animal Kingdom Lodge | 80 | 55 | 96 | 7 pts | |
| Bay Lake Tower | 72 | 99 | 78 | 13 pts | 🚝 ⛵ 🏰 |
| Grand Floridian | 82 | 96 | 80 | 16 pts | 🚝 ⛵ 🏰 |
| Boulder Ridge | 78 | 75 | 88 | 13 pts | ⛵ |
| Copper Creek | 78 | 75 | 86 | 13 pts | ⛵ |
| Old Key West | 70 | 55 | 75 | 9 pts | ⛵ |
| Fort Wilderness Cabins | 60 | 60 | 78 | 15 pts | ⛵ |