The way I look at it is like this, but of course not everyone is like me: we have NEVER stayed in a deluxe resort...only in Yacht Club over 15 years ago. We would like to, but even with moderates we don't use all the amenities. We stayed at POR in May and never used the pool, and never used the boat to DTD. We basically had no time and no inclination to. We would rather spend the money from Deluxe resorts on food, souvenirs, and repeat trips, which is why we always do values. We've done moderate recently because we have no other choice and the prices are reasonable. But I'd feel it would be a waste to stay in a deluxe unless you really are going to use the amenities. One day I'd love to do that, but for right now, I prefer my repeat trips on a budget :lol:
Even with sit-down restaurants, we're just starting to do that because of my DDE card. Before that, we've always done counter service :shrug: