1st BWV Negative-Hallways

[marathonmommy]

Okay,
First let me say I LOVE BWV and don't really want to stay anywhere else at this point. For this particular stage in life, combined with the ages of my children, BWV is a good fit for us due to location, action, shopping, etc.

However, I have my first negative thing to say about the place. I believe it has been mentioned on the boards many times, but until I actually experienced it, I didn't understand. Those darn hallways are awful if you are "put in the wrong place". My room couldn't have been further from the elevator (except for maybe two other units). When traveling with small children (one in a stroller), the elevator is essential. After a long night, or simply wanting to "run down to the gift shop", this trek was unbearable!

Can you ask for a room close to the elevator? If so, when should one do this? At booking time or check in time? Any other ways to avoid this?

[DebbieB]

You can request it when you book.

Unbearable? How did you manage to get around the parks?

[brianm27]

I think we stayed in that room! Ours was a studio - 3rd from the end - we walked a mile every time we needed to go somewhere.

[marathonmommy]

You can request it when you book.

Unbearable? How did you manage to get around the parks?

Well, I was traveling with a 2 year old, a four year old, and a five year old.

I explained that it was unbearable AFTER a long night (and day at the park) or wanting to "run down to the gift shop". I was exaggerating a bit. Also, don't know what stage of life you are in right now, but traveling with 3 kids at the age of 5 or under can be a handful and being close to the elevator is helpful.

[jonestavern]

You can request it when you book.

Unbearable? How did you manage to get around the parks?

:rolleyes1
It can be simply tedious in the AM, but at the end of walking all day/night in the parks (& with young ones or for older patrons or for those with foot problems)...:scared1:


These dogs are barking, :dog: pug: :dog2:
Jean

[LoveMyDVC]

LOL :rotfl2:

I have had the privilege of staying in those rooms twice. I actually timed how long it took to walk from the room to the elevator once, and if memory serves me, it was close to 5 minutes at a slow pace.

I also have small children and can appreciate your complaints. At least it is quiet at the end of the hall!

[bicker]

It wasn't a significant deal for us, even when we had the kids with us. Most folks walk 5-6 miles per day visiting WDW, so the less-than 1/10th of a mile walk from the elevator to the room was a drop in the bucket.

[chris1gill]

We've been in the rooms that overlook the valet parking lot & tennis courts... Anyhow, the stroller is your problem, can you fold it up & carry it down the stairs? There's a stairwell right there, actually making it quite convenient to the bus :wizard:

But, should you choose to be near the elevator, you can ask for that request right up until check in time :thumbsup2

[Boston5602]

Okay,
First let me say I LOVE BWV and don't really want to stay anywhere else at this point. For this particular stage in life, combined with the ages of my children, BWV is a good fit for us due to location, action, shopping, etc.

However, I have my first negative thing to say about the place. I believe it has been mentioned on the boards many times, but until I actually experienced it, I didn't understand. Those darn hallways are awful if you are "put in the wrong place". My room couldn't have been further from the elevator (except for maybe two other units). When traveling with small children (one in a stroller), the elevator is essential. After a long night, or simply wanting to "run down to the gift shop", this trek was unbearable!

Can you ask for a room close to the elevator? If so, when should one do this? At booking time or check in time? Any other ways to avoid this?


All valid points to some BUT........ I had to laugh after reading your name :rotfl:

[bicker]

I didn't notice that! :rotfl:

[Tink-n-Belle]

We had room 4001- The last Boardwalk View room next to Jelly Rolls. It is a long walk. We found it faster to walk down the stair and walk the boardwalk (at least the long walk was scenic) and even to catch the bus from the Swan hotel.

I agree after a long day at the parks you'd think they'd have more elevators closer to the rooms. This is the only negative I have about the boardwalk too.

[jonestavern]

Even marathoners get tired...

Especially when minding/pushing the kiddoes :sunny:

We all like to stay out in the parks as much as possible, then, some (me, big time) of us, woefully misjudge how much steam we have left :goodvibes


Jean

[WDWLVR]

We had room 4001- The last Boardwalk View room next to Jelly Rolls. It is a long walk. We found it faster to walk down the stair and walk the boardwalk (at least the long walk was scenic) and even to catch the bus from the Swan hotel.

I agree after a long day at the parks you'd think they'd have more elevators closer to the rooms. This is the only negative I have about the boardwalk too.

We had that same room. It was a long walk but we loved it! We often got off the bus at the Swan and then up that back stairway.

The view was definately worth it!

[Cruelladeville]

marathonmommy-- :rotfl2: Too funny!

[Deb & Bill]

The biggest problem is that when you are walking in the parks, there is so much to see and listen to. When you are trudging down those BWV corridors, there is nothing at all to see and if someone is coming the opposite direction from you, you have to lean up against the wall because they seem so narrow. VWL and BCV are similar, only not as long.

[jimmytammy]

Hey Deb, the one advantage to being in the hall at VWL is you still feel like you are in a part of the show, aka, The Shining. That is one spooky hall to walk at night by yourself:hmghost: :scared1:

[byoung]

We where it studio 3133 a long walk to the elevators, found going down stairs, thur the hall to the door was close to the bus stop. Did the same when returning.

[bobbiwoz]

Hey Deb, the one advantage to being in the hall at VWL is you still feel like you are in a part of the show, aka, The Shining. That is one spooky hall to walk at night by yourself:hmghost: :scared1:

You know, that's so true, I "feel" it. It's something I totally overlook when I tell the truth, that VWL is my favorite on site DVE!

Getting back to BWV, we've had nice views from the sv rooms that are far away from the elevators. I can't walk down the steps without hurting myself, (up is OK), but I did on our last trip in January, and my feet are still paying the price. I'll walk to the elevators the next time.

Bobbi :)

[marathonmommy]

All valid points to some BUT........ I had to laugh after reading your name :rotfl:

Again . . . it more has to do with tired toddlers, but I will I admit I was beat, too.

And I will not "bicker" with bicker. I know from reading the boards that no one can "win" a debate here. If my name, marathonmommy, means I (or my kids) can't be tired at the end of the day, imagine having a different point of view than someone with the name "bicker" . . .

[jonestavern]

Again . . . it more has to do with tired toddlers, but I will I admit I was beat, too.

And I will not "bicker" with bicker. I know from reading the boards that no one can "win" a debate here. If my name, marathonmommy, means I (or my kids) can't be tired at the end of the day, imagine having a different point of view than someone with the name "bicker" . . .

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Jean

[Boston5602]

MMommy I wasn't disagreeing , I don't mind the hallways when I'm in charge of me alone , but add the kids and it seems like they go forever especially when you'r pushing one and the other insist on running ahead not paying attention and either bumping into someone or veering off in wrong direction.




:sunny:

[marathonmommy]

MMommy I wasn't disagreeing , I don't mind the hallways when I'm in charge of me alone , but add the kids and it seems like they go forever especially when you'r pushing one and the other insist on running ahead not paying attention and either bumping into someone or veering off in wrong direction.




:sunny:
ditto . . .

[Donna]

Again . . . it more has to do with tired toddlers, but I will I admit I was beat, too.

And I will not "bicker" with bicker. I know from reading the boards that no one can "win" a debate here. If my name, marathonmommy, means I (or my kids) can't be tired at the end of the day, imagine having a different point of view than someone with the name "bicker" . . .

I have a funny feeling :teeth: that those that don't mind those long hall walks at the end of a long day in the parks do NOT have kids. Until you've walked a mile, or 5 or 6 in disney's case (no pun intended lol) in our shoes, it's kind of hard to judge!
I'll take that short walk from the OKW parking space to my door any day!!! :lmao:

[Valentine]

I agree wholeheartedly... For all you BWV Lovers out there I look at it this way.. just more room for you all! I will NEVER stay at the BW again... I LOVE the area.. and the theming.. but I just can't get into the hotel... Well.. unless I ever book one of those Fantastic cottages in the back.. now those are Adorable! :) To each his own... I tend to travel solo.. so those long walks down the hallway alone at night.. not so much fun for me... I don't know who designed that..I mean, what would it have taken to put elevators somewhere else along the trek? I don't get it... Oh well...

kathy

[Slakk]

I agree wholeheartedly... For all you BWV Lovers out there I look at it this way.. just more room for you all! I will NEVER stay at the BW again... I LOVE the area.. and the theming.. but I just can't get into the hotel... Well.. unless I ever book one of those Fantastic cottages in the back.. now those are Adorable! :) To each his own... I tend to travel solo.. so those long walks down the hallway alone at night.. not so much fun for me... I don't know who designed that..I mean, what would it have taken to put elevators somewhere else along the trek? I don't get it... Oh well...

kathy

I thought I would love BWV but after 5 days doing the Disney Death March and our room in outer Mongolia I said never again. ESPECIALLY after they accidently deactivated our room keys and we did rock paper scissors to see who got to trudge to the front desk.

[DebbieB]

You're right, I don't have kids. I'm sure it's difficult getting around with 3 preschoolers. But I think it's exagerated in most cases (not including young children, seniors or those with disabilities). You don't hear complaints that it's too far to walk down Main Street to get to the castle (or to get out at the end of the day). I've stayed at other resorts with long walks. For example, I stayed at CBR in the Barbados section, it was pretty far to the food court, probably longer than the BWV hall. I think the fact that it's indoors at BWV makes it seem longer.

Regarding the design, the question was brought up at the DVC Annual Meeting that I attended a few years ago. They said they could not do anything about it but would keep it in mind for future resorts (this was before BCV was built, where they did put more elevators in).

[Deb & Bill]

You're right, I don't have kids. I'm sure it's difficult getting around with 3 preschoolers. But I think it's exagerated in most cases (not including young children, seniors or those with disabilities). You don't hear complaints that it's too far to walk down Main Street to get to the castle (or to get out at the end of the day). I've stayed at other resorts with long walks. For example, I stayed at CBR in the Barbados section, it was pretty far to the food court, probably longer than the BWV hall. I think the fact that it's indoors at BWV makes it seem longer...

It's the tunnel effect. Kind of claustrophobic.

[bicker]

I have a funny feeling :teeth: that those that don't mind those long hall walks at the end of a long day in the parks do NOT have kids. I think it may have more to do with the kids. These two little characters, for instance ...http://brianandrobbie.com/WDW-2002-May/BoardWalk-Surrey-1.JPG
... were still bounding down the halls after a long day at the parks, especially the crafty-looking little one on the right. His energy is INFECTIOUS!

[Caskbill]

I measured the hallways several years ago and did a posting, but it was lost as part of the changeover to the new servers. I do recall the length from the furthest room to the front doors just past checkin was something around 825 feet. I don't recall the distance to the elevators.

Anyway, 825 feet is just short of 3 football fields, or a little less than 0.16 miles.

At an average walking pace of 2.5mph, it's approximately a 3-min, 45 sec. walk. At a faster walk of 3 mph, it's about 3 minutes & 7 seconds, and a lower pace (possibly with kids, of 2 mph, it's about 4-min; 41 seconds.

Note the above is furnished as information only. Personally I don't have a problem, and since our 'kids' (now adults) don't go with us, we can easily use the stairs, and being at the back end makes the walk to MGM shorter.

[paults]

marathonmommy

When traveling with small children (one in a stroller), the elevator is essential. After a long night, or simply wanting to "run down to the gift shop", this trek was unbearable!

I do agree that with young ones it could be a problem.

don't get me wrong , we love OKW but Imagine this wanting to go to the gift shop at OKW ( from some buildings you need to get in car or bus ,drive there and back and climb steps to room unless your on 1st fl. That's more time than walking in a AC hall at BWV) :thumbsup2

overall It's funny how some people will complain about the long AC halls at BWV but have no problem walking from last AC rooms at VWL or BCV or walking from the buildings a SSR or OKW to HH . Sure you could take the internal bus to HH if you don't mind waiting in the heat for it.
To me they all equal out. We love them all. We own at BWV and have had those end rooms and if we're walking in the parks all day then walking to the room is just the same IMO

but I hear DVC is putting in these little things :moped: to help us to our rooms :moped: :rotfl:

Even though there are a lot of people complaining about these long halls :confused3 why is it that it's hard to get a room there. :grouphug:

[bicker]

It's sort of like what my mother used to tell me, "If that's the biggest problem you have to complain about...." :) Seriously, there is so much that is great about the BoardWalk, that the long hallways don't really have a very significant impact on most folks' ability to utterly enjoy their vacations there.

[Slakk]

It's sort of like what my mother used to tell me, "If that's the biggest problem you have to complain about...." :) Seriously, there is so much that is great about the BoardWalk, that the long hallways don't really have a very significant impact on most folks' ability to utterly enjoy their vacations there.

No but it IS a consideration. For us we had two studios and they were at polar opposites and the deactivation of our room key then our room over the Brewery and the drunks screeching - all of this showed us BWV is not for us. Were their positives ABSOLUTELY my son loved the poolslide.

The lack of counter service was a downer for us as well. But did all of this ruin our vacation NO WAY...if BWV was the only resort available would I still go ABSOLUTELY but honestly I would rather stay elsewhere.

Honestly any complaints about ANY of the DVC resorts are really just people's opinion they ALL are fantastic places to stay and each one has it's own charm.

I figure BWV lovers should be thrilled to have people like me owning DVC since I will not be taking one of their rooms again. :cool1:

[bicker]

That's true. :) And there is a lot of competition for BWV, BCV and VWL rooms these days. They're consistently the hardest to get reservations at, after the 7 months point.

[Donna]

That's true. :) And there is a lot of competition for BWV, BCV and VWL rooms these days. They're consistently the hardest to get reservations at, after the 7 months point.

Thats true, but aren't they also the smallest of the on site DVCs? I don't mean room size, that is true too...i am talking about number of rooms the resort has. I totally agree long hallways would never ruin a vacation; i would just rather stay somewhere else. I had a 2 br once at BW that was in deplorable condition and even that did not ruin my vacation. I've since stayed with friends and had great rooms and great views that i really enjoyed. Those halls aren't so long when staying on your friend's points! :lmao:
PS: Bicker: nice looking family you have there!

[twotoohappy]

then our room over the Brewery and the drunks screeching - all of this showed us BWV is not for us. :cool1:

Hey, sorry about that..... We couldn't find our room after Jellyrolls closed and we were screeching so somebody would come and help us find our way down the hallways :rotfl2:

[Boston5602]

Hey, sorry about that..... We couldn't find our room after Jellyrolls closed and we were screeching so somebody would come and help us find our way down the hallways :rotfl2:




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[Slakk]

Hey, sorry about that..... We couldn't find our room after Jellyrolls closed and we were screeching so somebody would come and help us find our way down the hallways :rotfl2:

AHA!!! So it was you screaming PHILLIP WOOOOOOOOO for an hour.... :rotfl2:

[twotoohappy]

AHA!!! So it was you screaming PHILLIP WOOOOOOOOO for an hour.... :rotfl2:

Ok, so we'll be at BWV for Memorial Day weekend for my birthday, so if you hear some loud screaming at closing time...... Please help us find our way home :rotfl2:

[dianeschlicht]

I think we should dedicate this thread to the memory of Richyams! ;)

[crisi]

I have a funny feeling :teeth: that those that don't mind those long hall walks at the end of a long day in the parks do NOT have kids. Until you've walked a mile, or 5 or 6 in disney's case (no pun intended lol) in our shoes, it's kind of hard to judge!
I'll take that short walk from the OKW parking space to my door any day!!! :lmao:

I have kids. Don't mind the walk.

We had a room at the AKL where the walk from the room to Boma where you had to pack a lunch. Had one at WL once where a snack would have been helpful. Disney resorts are large and don't tend to be very tall - which makes for long hallways.

Parking outside the door is great - if you have a car. If not, the wait for the bus or walk to Turtle Pond can be as much of a pain as the BWV hallways.

At an average walking pace of 2.5mph, it's approximately a 3-min, 45 sec. walk. At a faster walk of 3 mph, it's about 3 minutes & 7 seconds, and a lower pace (possibly with kids, of 2 mph, it's about 4-min; 41 seconds.

Or at the sprint you do when chasing the same kids, probably about 2 minutes.

It is really easy to misjudge your remaining energy, but I don't see why the hallways get the brunt of the blame. Well, I do, its the last place you are walking before you get to sit and rest. We've done it leaving Epcot to catch the bus out front - its a long walk from Italy to the front gates. Sometimes you need to stop for a minute, and sit down before continuing.

[zurgswife]

Well, I was traveling with a 2 year old, a four year old, and a five year old.

I explained that it was unbearable AFTER a long night (and day at the park) or wanting to "run down to the gift shop". I was exaggerating a bit. Also, don't know what stage of life you are in right now, but traveling with 3 kids at the age of 5 or under can be a handful and being close to the elevator is helpful.

We bought BWV when my kids were 6m, 3,4 and 5 so I know what your refering to about kids. Other then that I disagree. My favorite rooms at BWV are standard room at the end of the hallway. Granted I prefer to be on the 1st floor but we managed just fine kids and stroller for many years even when we weren't on the 1st floor. We just used the stairs. My DH and I both were capable of toteing our double stroller up or down the stairs no problem. But the ease of getting to the walk way to MGM or to the bus stop from the end of the hallway of the standard view rooms is great. Down the stairs and out the back to for a straight shot to MGM. Down the stairs and a few feet to a side door that has a sidewalk that leads directly to the bus stop.

My kids are now 9, 12, 13, 14 so I've done BWV for 8+ years with toddlers to teens and the end of the hallway are still my favorite. Funny thing is I find it is easier and easier to get my request due to the fact that so many owners loath the end of the hall....

[zurgswife]

I have a funny feeling :teeth: that those that don't mind those long hall walks at the end of a long day in the parks do NOT have kids. Until you've walked a mile, or 5 or 6 in disney's case (no pun intended lol) in our shoes, it's kind of hard to judge!
I'll take that short walk from the OKW parking space to my door any day!!! :lmao:

Like I mentioned above I have walked your shoes and I really have always prefered the end of the hallway. Much better access to everything except the lobby and I really don't spend that much time in the lobby.

[Blue&Gold]

Yes, the drunks are too loud, the hallways are too long, the bus routes are bad, the clown is scary and those darn parks are too close.

Of course, when I was a kid and actually went to the boardwalks at Atlantic City/Wildwood/Seaside Heights we had to deal with drunks, no public transportation, and distant amusement piers. Can't say I remember any scary clowns, but there were some (large) folks in (teeny-tiny) bathing suits that I suspect scarred me for life.

[Deb & Bill]

I think we should dedicate this thread to the memory of Richyams! ;)

Diane, we'd have to add the fact that the BWVs are so small that you can sit on your tiny balcony and reach into the refrigerator for a cold drink without leaving your chair.

In fond memory of Rich.

[Simba's Mom]

Diane, we'd have to add the fact that the BWVs are so small that you can sit on your tiny balcony and reach into the refrigerator for a cold drink without leaving your chair.

In fond memory of Rich.
And didn't he say something about feeling like rats in a maze when you try to navigate those hallways? But on the plus side, he said, you do "redefine familly togetherness" staying in BWV and "the glass is very clear" (he wanted to say something positive. I wish I knew how to access that post-what a classic!

[DrTomorrow]

It's sort of like what my mother used to tell me, "If that's the biggest problem you have to complain about...." :)
My father had one saying, too: "I used to cry 'cause I had no shoes, 'til I met a man who had no feet"....
Seriously, there is so much that is great about the BoardWalk, that the long hallways don't really have a very significant impact on most folks' ability to utterly enjoy their vacations there. Well, I'm glad that you speak for the majority.... ;)

[bicker]

I don't speak FOR them, I speak OF them. :magnify:

[marathonmommy]

My father had one saying, too: "I used to cry 'cause I had no shoes, 'til I met a man who had no feet"....
Well, I'm glad that you speak for the majority.... ;)

Although I shouldn't really care what other DISers think about my posts :rolleyes1 , I hope my OP was clear that I love the BWV and don't want to stay anywhere else. The hallways certainly did not RUIN my vacation! I simply wrote of my experience and asked my fellow DVC friends if one can request being closer to the elveator.

I want it to go on record that I LOVE BWV! :cheer2:

[TLinden16]

I had a first floor room that was about three rooms from the end in January. It took me a while to find the room because I didn't realize I'd have to go outside to get there. The hallway was very long, but I did find the back door on the side facing the Swan and Dolphin, which made the trip back to my room from Jellyrolls at 2:00 a.m. very easy ;)

[Sherri]

Although I shouldn't really care what other DISers think about my posts :rolleyes1 , I hope my OP was clear that I love the BWV and don't want to stay anywhere else. The hallways certainly did not RUIN my vacation! I simply wrote of my experience and asked my fellow DVC friends if one can request being closer to the elveator.

I want it to go on record that I LOVE BWV! :cheer2:


We were far at the end of the hallway as well. My kids are older so it wasn't so bad. BUT I can certainly see how if they were younger it would have been difficult after a LONG day in the parks.

[cavecricket]

I hear ya!

Our first stay at AKL we had a beautiful view of the animals!!! we were the last room at the furthest point from EVERYTHING!!!!! it was a 10-15 minute walk to the pool!!! a few times we forgot our refillable mugs in the room, so instead of hiking back we bought new ones!!!! we wnt home with about 8 mugs between the 2 of us!!! lol

Next time we do AKL it will be parking lot or pool view, this way at the end of a long day at Epcot, we dont have that long walk!!!


I think I lost 10 pounds in those 2 weeks!!!

[goofy4tink]

Top floor, about 3 villas from the MGM end doorway. It was about 227 steps if I recall correctly. After about 3 treks down that hallway, I started counting steps to amuse myself. My poor dad has vertigo, and has trouble with balance at the end of the day. You should have seen him bouncing off the walls, asking if there was a shuttle to our villa!!!
But, I have stayed at a lot of other resorts where the walk is very similar. Our walk at the Polynesian, to Tokelau from the main bldg was long. Same with POR when we were on the hind side of the resort. The outer bldgs at the values are a long haul. At BCV we had about a third less of a walk but our room was one of those that was reasonably close to the elevators.
For some reason, BWV seems to get the most complaint. Yes, those hallways are long, and sometimes convoluted....especially after a long day in the parks. All we can do is ask for a room close to the elevators. Man, Richyams would have loved this thread!!!!

[MiaSRN62]

paults says : overall It's funny how some people will complain about the long AC halls at BWV but have no problem walking from last AC rooms at VWL or BCV or walking from the buildings a SSR or OKW to HH . Sure you could take the internal bus to HH if you don't mind waiting in the heat for it.
I agree....and in the reverse as well. ;) And, yes, you could take the internal bus at OKW or any bus going out because the last stop is HH before exiting the park. People from BWV/BCV talk about the long walks at OKW, for instance, (at times, exagerating walks to over 20 min from some areas). Yet people think nothing of walking 20 min to MGM from BWV, but a 5 min walk to the main pool is considered hazerdous at OKW ! :rotfl: Issues such as that walks at BWV are in AC hallways.....vs walking outdoors at OKW. But at OKW one takes an air conditioned bus to Epcot or MGM vs walking 10-20 min to those parks in blazing sun/heat from BWV ? I just don't see the arguments here. All resorts have their pros and cons. Some people see only what they want to see. So I agree paults....it is funny. :)

In one thread there was discussion about dining at the GF and using the self parking lot across the street vs valet. Someone stated, though it wasn't that close, they didn't mind the walk. Yet walking seems to always be an issue at OKW here on these boards. It's just funny to see the contradictions here and there.

To the OP.....I stayed in #4131 (overlooking the valet parking lot) at BWV once and we were maybe 4 doors from the end of the hallway. I agree, it was a long walk to the elevator and then the pool......and even longer to the parks. We almost got lost a couple times because at one point the hallway branches off in two directions. My husband kept kidding we should leave a trail of bread crumbs to find our way back ;)

But I just take all this walking with a grain of salt. I just think that's what a WDW vacation is going to involve. The amount of walking is going to get you one way or another. I agree with small kids/strollers (and elderly) it can be more difficult. We used to travel with my mil before she passed away in '04. She loved WDW. But walking took a toll on her during her final years due to chemo/radiation treatments. She felt it was too much walking to Epcot from BWV (and the stairs were not an option for her either). She was practically exhausted by the time we hit International Gateway---and she refused to use a wheelchair. What seems like a perk to some, may not work for others. Some people may find the end of the hallway, private & quiet (which it was). We didn't get a whole lot of traffic going past our door. I would think you could request "close to elevators", but it would be just that, a request. Nothing is guaranteed. Hopefully your next trip to BWV will be much closer to the elevators. As your kids get older, it will be much less of an issue for you I'm sure. Continue to enjoy your stays at BWV.......

[MiaSRN62]

But, I have stayed at a lot of other resorts where the walk is very similar. Our walk at the Polynesian, to Tokelau from the main bldg was long. Same with POR when we were on the hind side of the resort. The outer bldgs at the values are a long haul.
Agreed goofy4tink :thumbsup2 Like I said, I think the walking is going to get you one way or another regardless of where you stay. WDW is predominately a walking vacation.

[PKS44]

Special THANK YOU to CASKBILL for posting FACTUAL information about the distances....what people do with those facts is there business...but the people who say it is a mile walk down the halls? Let's see they were only off by like 800%....

...and anyone who takes 5 minutes to get from the farthest point in BWV to the pool either needs a wheelchair or a new watch...

We just stayed in Room 1121--the location is a std view DEDICATED 1BR--it is at the end of the building before it turns back towards the canal...so we would leave our room and walk straight out to the quiet pool or were exactly 200 paces to the edge of the main pool. The walk to the lobby at our usual pace (WITH KIDS) was 2 minutes. If we turned left out our door we were a few feet from the exit door that led to the path directly to the bus stop--we could see the bus stop from our window and know what bus we just missed...when we walked to MGM one morning we timed it--and took a very leisurely stroll...time from the room door closing to standing in line for turnstiles-exactly 15 minutes....my kids and wife liked the walk so much that at the end of the day they PREFERRED walking back to the resort rather than taking the boat! Of course we use Tour guid Mike so we do everything we want without much line standing or running back and forth in the parks....


My "gripe" about this room is not it's location----as a dedicated 1BR there are differences...there is no closet in the front hall. it is slightly smaller than other BWV 1BR--more like the smaller BCV rooms--with no connecting door from living room to the studio needed they made these rooms smaller...this minor difference was more than offset by the convenience to Community Hall, the Bus stops and the tennis courts (and the parking lot)--with DME there are plenty of spaces at the BW now...

...I hear there is a 1BR at the other end of the BW that has the kitchen all along one wall---anybody have pictures of that?

[MiaSRN62]

PKS44 says : I hear there is a 1BR at the other end of the BW that has the kitchen all along one wall---anybody have pictures of that?


I got a glimpse of this on this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=996898&page=11&pp=15
It's post #153. Can't see the kitchen too well, but well enough. It looks alot like OKW's kitchen setup.