Moderate Vs. Deluxe: Why Upgrading To DVC Is Worth It

Disney World is home to over 25 resort hotels that are separated into the following categories: value, moderate, deluxe, and DVC. Value resorts are resorts that allow guests to stay on property in themed rooms for a lower cost than other Disney resorts. The resort rooms are typically smaller, sleeping up to 4 guests, and the recreation is limited to pools. Moderate resorts are a step up from value, typically located in more optimal locations with larger grounds, larger rooms sleeping up to 5 guests, pools with slides, and other recreational opportunities like surrey bike rentals and more.

Deluxe resorts are the highest tier of Disney resort, located in prime areas near the parks with lots of recreational opportunities, spas, multiple pools with slides, and larger rooms. DVC rooms and villas reside within these deluxe resorts. DVC rooms and villas offer even more space, and even more amenities. If you are trying to decide where to stay during your upcoming vacation and are struggling to see the benefit in upgrading to DVC then check out why we think upgrading to DVC is worth it.

What Do Deluxe Resorts Have That Moderate Resorts Don’t?

Deluxe resorts typically have more than one pool with slides, and splash zone play areas for children. Deluxe resorts are home to more sit-down restaurants and quick-service dining locations, and bars and lounges. Deluxe resorts like Disney’s Boardwalk also have a wide variety of entertainment options like Jellyrolls piano bar. Deluxe resorts also tend to be in more optimal locations. For example, all of the resorts located on the monorail line are deluxe resorts. Some deluxe resorts are even within walking distance to parks, like Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Boardwalk and Beach Club Resorts.

 Deluxe Resorts vs DVC Villas

Staying in a DVC villa within a deluxe resort can be a massive upgrade. DVC villas are spacious, some containing up to 3 bedrooms, and sleep between 5 and 12 guests depending on their size. Upgrading from a standard deluxe resort room to a DVC villa also means you have a full kitchen as well as a washer and dryer in your resort room. Multiple bedrooms mean privacy for guests who are traveling with large families or groups, and having a living space within your room can make you feel at home. Staying DVC also means you have access to certain amenities like Community Halls, that are available to use at many DVC resorts.

Why Is It Worth It?

Many guests find the upgrade from moderate to DVC to be quite worth it. Not only for the additional space, but also for the extra amenities that make you feel at home. DVC is also great for extended stays with full kitchens and laundry equipment. When you rent DVC points from a source like DVC Shop, you can typically grab these accommodations for a price that is more similar to a moderate resort. When renting DVC points to book at a discounted rate, the choice to upgrade to DVC is obvious!

Have you ever stayed DVC before? What is your experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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