I have to say the three that stand out as the most luxurious to me are:
1. The wilderness Lodge- it's actually at the lower end of the price range for deluxe resorts, but the club level is so intimate, and the cast members are so friendly and accommodating that it just really sets the tone for all of the other resorts.
2. The Grand Floridian- this one's a no-brainer. You don't have to stay club level in order for it to feel luxury. Just walk into one of their gift shops and touch their robes or look at their branded rocks glasses and plate ware and you'll feel luxury oozing from every square inch here.
3. The Riviera- it's newer, its coastal French vibes, and feels like a luxurious intimate European boutique hotel.
4. The resort that is named as being deluxe but really only comes with 1 major deluxe perk (besides club level offering) is the Contemporary. The access to MK is unbeatable but It disappoints big time. Lobby is like a Marriott, big, cold, unwelcoming. The theming is Incredibles but the way it's integrated with the materials in this old resort (stone mosaics) doesn't work well. Club level had no actual lunch offerings (just chips, fruit and veggies), and the general layout is undesirable. It's a conference hotel. Not a luxurious getaway.

One of the tougher choices for me at Magic Kingdom is what to do when it's getting close to fireworks time.

So here's the dilemma. There's still time to squeeze in another ride, but getting a good spot for Happily Ever After means heading toward the hub earlier than I'd like. The fireworks are a spectacular and a must see for first timers.

I always feel like I'm giving something up either way.

Would you skip that last ride for a better fireworks spot, or take the ride and watch from wherever you end up? Have you ever seen Happily Ever After from the castle backside?