(CLOSED) Disney's BOARDWALK INN and VILLAS Information Thread ~2012~

[WDWKOOK]

$399 Premium Annual Passes for DVC Members!

Leah Zanolla | Posted: Sep 12, 2012 | Updated: Sep 12, 2012

Members of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) timeshare program will be the recipients of a great new perk beginning October 1. On a video posted on the DVC website this morning, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Claire Bilby, announced a new discount available from October 1 to December 31, 2012. For just $399, DVC members can purchase a Walt Disney World Premium Annual Pass. The normal price of these passes is $699, so that's a savings of $300 (DVC members normally pay $559 for a Premium Annual Pass, so it's still a substantial savings). A Premium Annual Pass allows access to all four theme parks, plus both water parks, Disney Quest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course and free parking.

Passes aren't activated until they have been used for the first time, so take advantage of this deal while it's being offered even if your current annual pass hasn't expired. For DVC members to renew a regular annual pass, it is $385, so for $14 more, you would get the extra benefits a premium annual pass offers over a regular annual pass. DVC members have until December 31, 2013 to activate these passes.

After October 1, DVC members will also get 10% off merchandise at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, and Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort.

 

[psac]

Transportation changes on the way...

In an interview with Attractions Magazine, Walt Disney World Vice President for Transportation Samuel Lau revealed plans for the future of transportation at the resort.

Thanks for posting this and the pass info!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thanks for posting this and the pass info!

You're welcome, psac. I think you'll see it on one of your other subscribed threads, too

 

[jnfr2424]

I just came back from the BWI and they were doing construction around a lot of the cottages. You might want to check with the hotel as to the status, as you don't want to be disappointed to look out your window and see walls covered by a blue tarp.

Thank you so much for this tip - I am going to call again on Sunday because the wait time has been a bit crazy for the past 2 days YIKES!!

My DH had the same reaction, that is until I told him how much $ it would be to upgrade

Both of our mothers decided to join us at the last minute and DH swears this would be cheaper than just getting another room - sigh*

I've changed to a cottage (and back to a std. CL room) at probably the two week or less point back in March. As long as you have a room-only reservation, you can cancel up to 5 days prior to arrival w/o penalty and even make a resort change with less than 5 days (don't ask how I know this). Let us know what you end up doing!

We are on a AP discount room only pkg so thanks for the tip I will for sure let everyone know what the outcome will be. Thanks so much to all for being so wonderful!!

 

[aras4007]

The sleeper sofas at BWV are more comfortable than some of the others. These are the type that flip from the back and the cushions stay attached to help support the foot of the bed.

My son has slept on several of them and I think this type is the one he prefers.

Thanks for the info!

 

[cmesq61]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE, BABY!!!!!

 

[jackemail]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE, BABY!!!!!

Lucky you!!!!

 

[jackemail]

I have not been able to go "home" to BWI for some time, as I have been caring for a sick parent.

I just made reservations for June 2013, and am quite excited! (not an ideal time to go, but had to work around granddaughters' school year).

Can't wait to get "home" to Boardwalk, and see the wonderful Innkeepers! (bringing 4 teenage girls....the Innkeepers have plenty of time to prepare themselves)

 

[pmanko]

We are staying over the week of Halloween (10/26-11/2) - we rented points for a one bedroom with standard view.
Any suggestions for us for a quiet room? I would like to think we may be able to get our 5 y /o boy to nap once or twice - so, do not want to be near or facing the busy pool w/ a slide (Luna).
It would be nice to have a firework view (Epcot) - and also would be nice to be within 4 - 6 rooms of the elevators.

I know my choices are pretty limited with standard view and I don't think they will upgrade us.

Any suggestions!?

thanks!

 

[Butterflygirl35]

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE, BABY!!!!!

Have a great time!!!

I have no patience until January.... But I can't complain since less than a month ago I was at Grand Floridian..... But still... I wanna go now!!!

 

[sfbank]

jackemail-What time in June? We will be back down end of May/first part of June to meet up with Nascargirl and her DH again. Would be cool if we could bump into each other again

 

[jackemail]

jackemail-What time in June? We will be back down end of May/first part of June to meet up with Nascargirl and her DH again. Would be cool if we could bump into each other again

Will be at Wilderness June 2,3(easier to get to the magic kingdom with the girls from there), and move "home" to BWI in the afternoon on June 4.

 

[sfbank]

We leave on the 2nd early in the morning. Bummer! There is always next year

 

[WDWKOOK]

I have not been able to go "home" to BWI for some time, as I have been caring for a sick parent.

I just made reservations for June 2013, and am quite excited! (not an ideal time to go, but had to work around granddaughters' school year).

Can't wait to get "home" to Boardwalk, and see the wonderful Innkeepers! (bringing 4 teenage girls....the Innkeepers have plenty of time to prepare themselves)

So sorry you have a sick parent, but congratulations on booking for next summer

We are staying over the week of Halloween (10/26-11/2) - we rented points for a one bedroom with standard view.
Any suggestions for us for a quiet room? I would like to think we may be able to get our 5 y /o boy to nap once or twice - so, do not want to be near or facing the busy pool w/ a slide (Luna).
It would be nice to have a firework view (Epcot) - and also would be nice to be within 4 - 6 rooms of the elevators.

I know my choices are pretty limited with standard view and I don't think they will upgrade us.

Any suggestions!?

thanks!

Love your Tom Sawyer Island photo

Though I haven't stayed in the villas, I would make sure that you request a 'quiet location.' The room assignor will know where those are and try and put you in a quiet location. When you check-in, just ask if you're in a quiet location. Having said that, I'm not sure how room requests work when renting points, I only know when paying cash. But, we have some great DVC experts here who can help you with that

 

[jackemail]

We leave on the 2nd early in the morning. Bummer! There is always next year

Oh, drat! Missing you and nascargirl by two days!

But, you're right---there will be another time!

 

[jackemail]

So sorry you have a sick parent, but congratulations on booking for next summerQUOTE]

Thanks, but she's not sick anymore. After a very long struggle with Alzheimer's, she is gone...and she is in a place where she can walk again and has her memories again. Now she can remember that I took her to Disney 40 times, and I hope that I will feel her spirit when I ride that dumb Peter Pan, and Small World, her favorites, with her granddaughters.

A June visit to Disney is not my ideal, but have to work around school. And, at least, we are used to heat and humidity so no big deal.

 

[elgerber]

So sorry you have a sick parent, but congratulations on booking for next summer


Love your Tom Sawyer Island photo

Though I haven't stayed in the villas, I would make sure that you request a 'quiet location.' The room assignor will know where those are and try and put you in a quiet location. When you check-in, just ask if you're in a quiet location. Having said that, I'm not sure how room requests work when renting points, I only know when paying cash. But, we have some great DVC experts here who can help you with that

I have to say, that a standard view close to the elevators is not going to be the quietest room. The rooms closest to the elevators are also closest to the front entrance of the hotel. And while that doesn't bother me, I like to watch the comings and goings, it can be loud. The luggage carts from the magical express clang rather loudly there. I would say the quietest standard view villas are going to be the ones further down the hall/driveway.

 

[AirGoofy]

So sorry you have a sick parent, but congratulations on booking for next summer


Love your Tom Sawyer Island photo

Though I haven't stayed in the villas, I would make sure that you request a 'quiet location.' The room assignor will know where those are and try and put you in a quiet location. When you check-in, just ask if you're in a quiet location. Having said that, I'm not sure how room requests work when renting points, I only know when paying cash. But, we have some great DVC experts here who can help you with that

I have to say, that a standard view close to the elevators is not going to be the quietest room. The rooms closest to the elevators are also closest to the front entrance of the hotel. And while that doesn't bother me, I like to watch the comings and goings, it can be loud. The luggage carts from the magical express clang rather loudly there. I would say the quietest standard view villas are going to be the ones further down the hall/driveway.

The ones by the elevator get some parking lot noise. But, those are real convenient to access the boardwalk and pool.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We are staying over the week of Halloween (10/26-11/2) - we rented points for a one bedroom with standard view.
Any suggestions for us for a quiet room? I would like to think we may be able to get our 5 y /o boy to nap once or twice - so, do not want to be near or facing the busy pool w/ a slide (Luna).
It would be nice to have a firework view (Epcot) - and also would be nice to be within 4 - 6 rooms of the elevators.

I know my choices are pretty limited with standard view and I don't think they will upgrade us.

Any suggestions!?

thanks!

The member you rented from will need to make any requests for you. The standard view is along the front/main drive of the resort. You will not be on the pool side or Boardwalk side.

You will not be upgraded unless the villa you are supposed to get is the very last one bedroom villa with a standard view and it has to be suddenly taken out for maintenance. You don't want to even mention "upgrade" to the front desk when you check in. They will charge you extra points and you don't own them.

There is only the one elevator bank, so if you want to be closer to the elevator, ask the member to request close to the elevator.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thanks, but she's not sick anymore. After a very long struggle with Alzheimer's, she is gone...and she is in a place where she can walk again and has her memories again. Now she can remember that I took her to Disney 40 times, and I hope that I will feel her spirit when I ride that dumb Peter Pan, and Small World, her favorites, with her granddaughters.

A June visit to Disney is not my ideal, but have to work around school. And, at least, we are used to heat and humidity so no big deal.

So sorry for your loss, jackemail

It is hard working around school schedules. In the summer, we usually go in August, but I'm contemplating a June trip, like you. DD's school goes until mid to late June, so we usually go in August when the South is back in school and it's much less crowded. But, I recently read that last June was not crowded at all. Someone posted that since the schools in the South get out in May, many have already visited WDW by the time we get out here in the North and by after Memorial Day until the July 4 holiday, the parks aren't bad. Has anyone else gone mid to late June? How was it?

I have to say, that a standard view close to the elevators is not going to be the quietest room. The rooms closest to the elevators are also closest to the front entrance of the hotel. And while that doesn't bother me, I like to watch the comings and goings, it can be loud. The luggage carts from the magical express clang rather loudly there. I would say the quietest standard view villas are going to be the ones further down the hall/driveway.

The ones by the elevator get some parking lot noise. But, those are real convenient to access the boardwalk and pool.

The member you rented from will need to make any requests for you. The standard view is along the front/main drive of the resort. You will not be on the pool side or Boardwalk side.

You will not be upgraded unless the villa you are supposed to get is the very last one bedroom villa with a standard view and it has to be suddenly taken out for maintenance. You don't want to even mention "upgrade" to the front desk when you check in. They will charge you extra points and you don't own them.

There is only the one elevator bank, so if you want to be closer to the elevator, ask the member to request close to the elevator.

I knew the DVC experts would have all the right answers for pmanko