I have to say Shades of Green, where else can you stay for $89 a night that is so close to everything and yet it seems a world away when you need a break? We are blessed to enjoy SOG due to my husbands years of service in the Coast Guard. Over the years we also got to stay at, in order of preference.
Polynesian: so much fun with young kids to be on the monorail to MK, nap time easy, pool great.
Yacht Club: Great for teens and tweens- another great pool plus easy access to DHS and Epcot. Also lots of adult fun.
Contemporary-walking to MK? Priceless.
I think I have been spoiled since I have never stayed at anything but a deluxe but now it has gotten so expensive for those. If I could stay anywhere now I think I would pick Boardwalk, because of the location or AKL.