Boardwalk Villas preferred view or Beach Club Villas? - The DIS Discussion Forums

drumms2112 · 10-11-2009, 04:43 PM

Help us decide which studio resort we should choose for our 10 night spring 2010 trip. What DVC resort would you choose and why? Include pros & cons. Points for both resorts are just about the same. Thank you!

Deb & Bill · 10-11-2009, 05:11 PM

Whichever is still available at this point??

bobbiwoz · 10-11-2009, 05:13 PM

I don't know when your spring break trip is, mine is always the 3rd week in March, and so far, in the 4 years that I've done spring break at WDW, not necessarily the last 4 years, we've never had good consistent swimming weather. So, I base my vote for BWV on that, I go to BCV when I can enjoy SAB.

In fact, my 8 night trip in March '10 is a split stay. VWL with DSis and then BWV with DH! I'm thrilled. I picked VWL over BCV for instance because of the availablilty of FW to ride bikes around. I love to do that and from VWL it's so convenient. BWV because of the activities available and we just like BWV in March. When we go in March, it will be F&G time in Epcot, so at least a partial stay at an Epcot resort is a must for me!!!

Bobbi

robertdangelo · 10-11-2009, 10:00 PM

BCV... Stormalong Bay is like a water park! You can only use it if you are staying at BCV.(pool hopping isn't an option for SAB) The short walk to EPCOT is great too.

Bob

mgilmer · 10-11-2009, 11:44 PM

BCV
1. In house restaurants
2. Better pool
3. Easier parking

msteddom · 10-12-2009, 12:13 AM

BVW

Easier access to boat dock
Great nightly entertainment on the Boardwalk
Better access to dining
Non-stop boat service to Epcot
Better view

KAT4DISNEY · 10-12-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deb & Bill

Whichever is still available at this point??

I have to go with this. Have you called and are both even available? At this point it's well past the 7 month mark and you may not have a choice or be able to get either one.

Redbudlover · 10-12-2009, 11:45 AM

BCV - in house breakfast options, better pool, in-house gift shop

Hopefully · 10-12-2009, 11:57 AM

BCV is our home. We love it. We love the proximity to International Gateway in Epcot. SAB is the best pool on property, we love the theme. We love the quiet of the location of the Villas
BWV is also very nice. It is a slightly longer walk to Epcot, but it is much closer to DHS. We do not like the pool as well, but it is okay. I think better views from your balcony. Also they are currently being refurbed and will have new appliances and flat screen TV's.
You can't go wrong with either, both are beautiful and centrally located.

homedad · 10-12-2009, 12:21 PM

We just got back from the BCV and for our 2007 trip we stayed at the BWV with a Boardwalk view. It really depends on age of kids and how much time your spending at the pool, SAB is so huge that hard to keep track of kids and I'm glad mine are stong swimmers so the few time that we lost them for a minute I wasn't completely freaked out.BWV has more going "on" at nite and the kids loved the little shows. Really the rooms, location and food choices are the same. If you plan of lots of pool time pick BCV, if not then I'd go with BWV.

MCazer · 10-12-2009, 03:09 PM

We are staying at Boardwalk villas in January. We will have a car, but what other options are there for getting to Hollywood Studios. Is it just bus, or can you walk or is there a boat? Sorry, we have only stayed there years ago, and drove. But I thought I read somewhere that they made a pathway to walk. And since there is no more free valet, not sure I want to be moving the car around and trying to find a spot late at night when we are tired.

Thanks!

Deb & Bill · 10-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCazer

We are staying at Boardwalk villas in January. We will have a car, but what other options are there for getting to Hollywood Studios. Is it just bus, or can you walk or is there a boat? Sorry, we have only stayed there years ago, and drove. But I thought I read somewhere that they made a pathway to walk. And since there is no more free valet, not sure I want to be moving the car around and trying to find a spot late at night when we are tired.

Thanks!

No bus to DHS from the BWV. Only boat or walk. About 15-20 minutes to walk over there depending on how fast you walk.

mfortis · 10-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Its BWV's for me.
I have stayed at both and prefer the Boardwalk.
Some people mention the 'in house' restaurants as a reason to favor the BCV's and they may have a point, but I think they are just a far from the actual villas as the restaurants are on the Boardwalk. The Villas at the Beach Club at a good stroll from the restaurants and the SAB pool. Kinda makes you feel like the villas are an add on. Put it to you this way, the walk to EPCOT may feel closer than the walk to the Cape May. lol
Okay, then there is the pool. The BCV does have the BWV beat no if and or buts. So if pool time is your main decision factor then go with the BCV's.

norm&linda · 10-12-2009, 07:10 PM

We own at both locations but prefer BWV for the Boardwalk View.

Love them both though!

dizney4us · 10-12-2009, 07:21 PM

If your big on pool time, then BCV. Otherwise enjoy the lovely view from BWV!

View Poll Results: What studio resort would you chooose for 2010 10 night spring trip
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10-11-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
drumms2112 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 52	Boardwalk Villas preferred view or Beach Club Villas? Help us decide which studio resort we should choose for our 10 night spring 2010 trip. What DVC resort would you choose and why? Include pros & cons. Points for both resorts are just about the same. Thank you! __________________

10-11-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 25,393	Whichever is still available at this point?? __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Yellowstone was amazing and is a lot more inviting than Disney right now. Could we be selling it all in the near future? Maybe.

10-11-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 27,819	I don't know when your spring break trip is, mine is always the 3rd week in March, and so far, in the 4 years that I've done spring break at WDW, not necessarily the last 4 years, we've never had good consistent swimming weather. So, I base my vote for BWV on that, I go to BCV when I can enjoy SAB. In fact, my 8 night trip in March '10 is a split stay. VWL with DSis and then BWV with DH! I'm thrilled. I picked VWL over BCV for instance because of the availablilty of FW to ride bikes around. I love to do that and from VWL it's so convenient. BWV because of the activities available and we just like BWV in March. When we go in March, it will be F&G time in Epcot, so at least a partial stay at an Epcot resort is a must for me!!! Bobbi __________________ Thanks Meriweather! Thank you Kitty 34!

10-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#4
robertdangelo DVC Member, WDC Stockholder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 170	BCV... Stormalong Bay is like a water park! You can only use it if you are staying at BCV.(pool hopping isn't an option for SAB) The short walk to EPCOT is great too. Bob __________________ Visiting WDW since 1972... too many times to count!

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10-11-2009, 11:44 PM	#5
mgilmer Welcomed Guest Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 1,131	BCV 1. In house restaurants 2. Better pool 3. Easier parking __________________ Disneyland in 1957 WDW in June, 2002 (offsite pool home); WDW in December 2002 @ BWV; WDW in July 2004 @ BCV; WDW in Aug 2004 @ POFQ; WDW in December 2005 @ BWV; WDW June 2008 @ BCV & Swan -- Next Trip Home in December, 2010 I am for Disneyworld!

10-12-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
msteddom We always wait in line in California, just like we sit in traffic Join Date: May 2003 Location: 15 Minutes Away from Disneyland! Posts: 2,241	BVW Easier access to boat dock Great nightly entertainment on the Boardwalk Better access to dining Non-stop boat service to Epcot Better view __________________ Aug. 1986- Off Site, Feb. 1992- Off Site, Nov. 2000- Off Site, Aug. 2003 POR, April 2004- POFQ, Aug. 2004- YC, Feb. 2005- POFQ, Aug. 2005- BWV,Jan. 2006 BCV,Aug. 2006 POP, Dec. 2006 POR, Aug 2007-YC, Dec. 2007- BWV, Aug. 2008 4 night Wonder Double Dip, Jan. 2009- BWV, Aug. 2009 BWV/Dolphin

10-12-2009, 11:45 AM	#8
Redbudlover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,027	BCV - in house breakfast options, better pool, in-house gift shop __________________ 1992 First Disney Visit - off site. Fell in love with all things Disney. 1997 POFQ First visit on site 2001 POR just after 9/11 - park was empty 2005 POLY 1st deluxe 2006 CSR/BWI Sept.2007 First Trip with DGD. Beach Club - Finally! 12/19 - 12/26/2007 AKL First Christmas trip 5/12/2008 Solo trip to POR for Flower and Garden Festival9/08WL with DGD by ourselves12/2008BC first trip with disser friend!5/09 OKW rained entire time 8/09 Kidani Village with disser friend9/09 BWV with dgd3 - great trip!

10-12-2009, 11:57 AM	#9
Hopefully DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Boston Area, MA Posts: 4,127	BCV is our home. We love it. We love the proximity to International Gateway in Epcot. SAB is the best pool on property, we love the theme. We love the quiet of the location of the Villas BWV is also very nice. It is a slightly longer walk to Epcot, but it is much closer to DHS. We do not like the pool as well, but it is okay. I think better views from your balcony. Also they are currently being refurbed and will have new appliances and flat screen TV's. You can't go wrong with either, both are beautiful and centrally located. __________________

10-12-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
homedad DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 550	We just got back from the BCV and for our 2007 trip we stayed at the BWV with a Boardwalk view. It really depends on age of kids and how much time your spending at the pool, SAB is so huge that hard to keep track of kids and I'm glad mine are stong swimmers so the few time that we lost them for a minute I wasn't completely freaked out.BWV has more going "on" at nite and the kids loved the little shows. Really the rooms, location and food choices are the same. If you plan of lots of pool time pick BCV, if not then I'd go with BWV.

10-12-2009, 03:09 PM	#11
MCazer Unofficial Travel Agent to My Friends! Photo of me on a Bahamas Shark Dive! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Port Jefferson Station, NY Posts: 868	We are staying at Boardwalk villas in January. We will have a car, but what other options are there for getting to Hollywood Studios. Is it just bus, or can you walk or is there a boat? Sorry, we have only stayed there years ago, and drove. But I thought I read somewhere that they made a pathway to walk. And since there is no more free valet, not sure I want to be moving the car around and trying to find a spot late at night when we are tired. Thanks! __________________ Margaret Ebay ID: Howddode ~ I make Personalized Autograph Books and Luggage Tags~ DVC 1997 ~ OKW ~ 13 Years! Aug 27-Sept 4, 2010 OKW (Bay Lake Towers & Beach Club)

10-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#13
mfortis Earned My Ears Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 109	Its BWV's for me. I have stayed at both and prefer the Boardwalk. Some people mention the 'in house' restaurants as a reason to favor the BCV's and they may have a point, but I think they are just a far from the actual villas as the restaurants are on the Boardwalk. The Villas at the Beach Club at a good stroll from the restaurants and the SAB pool. Kinda makes you feel like the villas are an add on. Put it to you this way, the walk to EPCOT may feel closer than the walk to the Cape May. lol Okay, then there is the pool. The BCV does have the BWV beat no if and or buts. So if pool time is your main decision factor then go with the BCV's.

10-12-2009, 07:10 PM	#14
norm&linda Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23	We own at both locations but prefer BWV for the Boardwalk View. Love them both though!

10-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#15
dizney4us Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 333	If your big on pool time, then BCV. Otherwise enjoy the lovely view from BWV! __________________

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