What does everyone think of the Boardwalk Resort? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Skooch · 11-17-2009, 01:09 PM

We are headed there soon and I am interested in hearing opinions.

madalex · 11-17-2009, 01:22 PM

Love it! Great location, beautiful grounds and rooms. I stayed there last month and will go back at some point in the future.

Skooch · 11-17-2009, 01:33 PM

How long is the walk to Epcot or the Studios?

DeadHead · 11-17-2009, 01:58 PM

BWV has been our home resort since 1999, love it! There's always something to see and do on the boardwalk, especially at night. The pool side bar is a big favorite for DW & me. The walk to Epcot is about 10 minutes, DHS about 15-20 depending on how fast you walk. You can also take the Friendship boats to both parks. Hppe this helps.

thesupersmartguy · 11-17-2009, 02:12 PM

Great location, rooms, grounds and everything! You will enjoy your stay.

Figment1990 · 11-17-2009, 02:16 PM

We LOVE the Boardwalk resort.... It's very charming and we love being so close to both Epcot and Hollywood studios.

Missytara · 11-17-2009, 02:19 PM

And wonderfully decorated for Xmas; it is always on my list of "go-sees" for Xmas decorations. I also love to sit out on the Boardwalk and having an ice cream cone.

When I am at home, weeks later, and it has just snowed and I am shoveling out my driveway, I just think about the time in December when I was sitting outside on the Boardwalk eating an ice cream cone in shorts and a t-shirt.

LSchrow · 11-17-2009, 06:52 PM

simply, absolutely, totally amazing
i have the view from our bw view room(s) on my phone, so i can escape for a few minutes every day.
there is soooooooo much to do, or you can do nothing at all & still have the time of your life.

i swear heaven's entrance is the boardwalk archway

java · 11-17-2009, 09:46 PM

We love it. Location location location! We've stayed there the past 2 times we've been and it's been perfect. We were lucky to stay concierge and it was wonderful!
Really can't say enough great things about it. The rooms are nicely done and are bright and airy.
some photos to get you excited.

http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,391

http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,391

http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,393

Evita227 · 11-18-2009, 05:47 AM

Stayed 10 days in a one bedroom villa in 2003, then stayed in the SAME room Sept. 2009! Loved every minute of it. It seems to me to be very quiet, despite the hustle and bustle below....... We have toyed around with the idea of staying at the beach club or even the polynesian, but we always come back to the boardwalk with no regrets!

abubu919 · 11-18-2009, 07:10 AM

LOVE IT! Amazing location and area. Walk to Epcot and HS/boat ride very convenient.

Skooch · 11-18-2009, 09:20 AM

Thank You for all of the information! I appreciate it

Missus Toad · 11-18-2009, 09:37 AM

Love BW. My only complaint is about the loooong hallways. I have a similar complaint about WL, FWIW. Otherwise, it gets a

from me.

goofy4tink · 11-18-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSchrow

simply, absolutely, totally amazing
i have the view from our bw view room(s) on my phone, so i can escape for a few minutes every day.
there is soooooooo much to do, or you can do nothing at all & still have the time of your life.

i swear heaven's entrance is the boardwalk archway

My feeling as well....I just love that first walk into BW...aaahhhhh.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missus Toad

Love BW. My only complaint is about the loooong hallways. I have a similar complaint about WL, FWIW. Otherwise, it gets a

from me.

Yes, the hallways are long. But...if you were at a moderate or value resort, your walk to your room could be just as long, if not longer. For some reason, guests seem to get cranky with those long halls but not the long walk outside at other resorts. I've been about as far from the elevators as you can get at BWV..way at the end of the hallway, by The Attic. But, at least it was ACed in there...rather than out in the humidity or rain.

All I can say is this...back in 01, we went over to BW to check it out. My dh said that he would buy DVC at BW but nowhere else!!! And he isn't even a huge WDW fan. Well, within 2 months we were proud BWV DVC owners. He will go to WDW but only if he can stay at BWV. So, yes, we love it there. There is truly no place like 'home'!!!

Missus Toad · 11-18-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy4tink

Yes, the hallways are long. But...if you were at a moderate or value resort, your walk to your room could be just as long, if not longer. For some reason, guests seem to get cranky with those long halls but not the long walk outside at other resorts. I've been about as far from the elevators as you can get at BWV..way at the end of the hallway, by The Attic. But, at least it was ACed in there...rather than out in the humidity or rain.

See, this is a different strokes thing. I prefer an outside walk TBH, and the scenery it offers. The Poly is a fave of mine. Also, the A/C in the hallways always seems positively bone-chilling, so doing the long walk back tends to feel even longer to me. That said, I still do love the resort.

11-17-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
Skooch DIS Dad's Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	What does everyone think of the Boardwalk Resort? We are headed there soon and I am interested in hearing opinions. __________________ Happily Married to Lisa, Proud Parent of Leif and Winter DIS Dad's Club Member #391 "We are the Music Makers...and we are the Dreamers of the Dreams" Willy Wonka

11-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#3
Skooch DIS Dad's Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	How long is the walk to Epcot or the Studios? __________________ Happily Married to Lisa, Proud Parent of Leif and Winter DIS Dad's Club Member #391 "We are the Music Makers...and we are the Dreamers of the Dreams" Willy Wonka

11-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#5
thesupersmartguy DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 2,810	Great location, rooms, grounds and everything! You will enjoy your stay. __________________ Please stand clear of the doors. Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas. Happily living in Celebration, FL Recent Trips To Disney: 8/08 YC Club Level Turret Suite and CBR Check Out My Trip Report UPDATED 1/28 with Turret Suite Pics!: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1922686 12/08 DTD Hilton CL and GF RPC Details Here:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2029616

11-17-2009, 02:16 PM	#6
Figment1990 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 240	We LOVE the Boardwalk resort.... It's very charming and we love being so close to both Epcot and Hollywood studios. __________________ Lisa me DH DS 22mos First trip: Mar 90, Polynesian; Most recent trips: Mar 09, Wilderness Lodge; Aug 09, Grand Floridian; Dec 09, AKV-Kidani ; In-between: Poly, WL, Boardwalk, Coronado Springs

11-17-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	And wonderfully decorated for Xmas; it is always on my list of "go-sees" for Xmas decorations. I also love to sit out on the Boardwalk and having an ice cream cone. When I am at home, weeks later, and it has just snowed and I am shoveling out my driveway, I just think about the time in December when I was sitting outside on the Boardwalk eating an ice cream cone in shorts and a t-shirt. __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

11-17-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
madalex DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,225	Love it! Great location, beautiful grounds and rooms. I stayed there last month and will go back at some point in the future.

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11-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
DeadHead Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2000 Location: Phila,PA,USA Posts: 239	BWV has been our home resort since 1999, love it! There's always something to see and do on the boardwalk, especially at night. The pool side bar is a big favorite for DW & me. The walk to Epcot is about 10 minutes, DHS about 15-20 depending on how fast you walk. You can also take the Friendship boats to both parks. Hppe this helps.

11-17-2009, 06:52 PM	#8
LSchrow We're eating brussel sprouts & asparagus on the budget board (pulling up a chair) I like drunk & happy better... Join Date: May 2000 Location: no longer tagless on Long Island Posts: 3,079	simply, absolutely, totally amazing i have the view from our bw view room(s) on my phone, so i can escape for a few minutes every day. there is soooooooo much to do, or you can do nothing at all & still have the time of your life. i swear heaven's entrance is the boardwalk archway __________________ laurie °o° lots of pre-marriage DL/WDW vacations, 04/89 Off-site, 08/92 CBR, 10/94 PO, 08/96 Fort Wilderness Homes, 10/97 DS CM, 08/98 BC, 09/99 DVC & BWV/BC, 08/00 BWI/4-day DCL/OKW, 09/01 YC Concierge/3-day DCL/Poly, 08/03 GF/BCV, 08/04 AKL/BWV, 8/05 BWV , 8-9/06 BWV, 06/07 SSR 9-10/07 BWV 05, 08, & 11/08 BWV 05 & 11/09 CSR/BWV 05 & 09/2010 BWV because home is where the BWVs are...

11-17-2009, 09:46 PM	#9
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,427	We love it. Location location location! We've stayed there the past 2 times we've been and it's been perfect. We were lucky to stay concierge and it was wonderful! Really can't say enough great things about it. The rooms are nicely done and are bright and airy. some photos to get you excited. http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,391 http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,391 http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2.../of=50,590,393

11-18-2009, 05:47 AM	#10
Evita227 DIS NUT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 129	Stayed 10 days in a one bedroom villa in 2003, then stayed in the SAME room Sept. 2009! Loved every minute of it. It seems to me to be very quiet, despite the hustle and bustle below....... We have toyed around with the idea of staying at the beach club or even the polynesian, but we always come back to the boardwalk with no regrets! __________________ Boardwalk Villas 2009 Boardwalk Villas 2003 Old Key West 1995 My Vegetarian dining review 9/09: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2287755

11-18-2009, 07:10 AM	#11
abubu919 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 429	LOVE IT! Amazing location and area. Walk to Epcot and HS/boat ride very convenient. __________________ Me DBF Our Trips-Countdown to Staying at All Disney Resorts Oct. 2008-Swan, Dec. 2008-Dolphin, May 2009-DCL Western Caribbean, May 2009-POP, Aug. 2009-All Star Sports, Oct. 2009-BW Villas

11-18-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
Skooch DIS Dad's Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	Thank You for all of the information! I appreciate it __________________ Happily Married to Lisa, Proud Parent of Leif and Winter DIS Dad's Club Member #391 "We are the Music Makers...and we are the Dreamers of the Dreams" Willy Wonka

11-18-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
Missus Toad Amazing! She actually stays awake during the Hall of Presidents! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 659	Love BW. My only complaint is about the loooong hallways. I have a similar complaint about WL, FWIW. Otherwise, it gets a from me. __________________ (me!) (dh)(dd - 6) (ds - 5) WDW on-site devotee since 1976! Major DL Fan! Happy DVC Member since 1994!

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