BCV or VWL? - The DIS Discussion Forums

ercrbc · 10-28-2011, 07:44 AM

I am planning for nxt yr and would love some help deciding on a resort for our trip in Sept. We want to try a new resort and have narrowed it down to the BCV or VWL. (both will be subject to availability at 7mo of course)
We are a family of 5, kids will be 7, almost 4 and 12months. We always drive so buses are not an issue. We will try for the week of labor day so pool is important, but I am concerned SAB may be too overwhelming with small children.
I would love some opinions on both resorts, thanks so much!

twinklebug · 10-28-2011, 08:10 AM

With small children my bet is MK will be the primary destination.

From VWL the trip is an easy boat or bus ride (strollers just roll onto the boat).

From BCV it's either a bus (that shares with many other resorts) or a walk/boat trip to Epcot, walk through Epcot and 2 monorail trips.

I'd go with VWL, and that's not just because I'm biased that way

partypa · 10-28-2011, 08:27 AM

I highly recomend VWL, we just Love it

Leave the car and take the Boat over to the MK, it's quite nice, very relaxing

Granny · 10-28-2011, 08:37 AM

You can't go wrong with your choices. SAB is a great pool, but might be a little spread out for your liking.

VWL is a beautiful resort with nice access to MK via boat. Also the nightly Electrical Water Pageant which comes by the resort.

With the ages of your children, I'd probably go for VWL this trip, and book BCV in a couple of years. But you certainly won't go wrong with either resort. Enjoy!

dsneygirl · 10-28-2011, 09:40 AM

Totally agree you can't go wrong with either. Those are my 2 favourite resorts. A lot of people express concerns about SAB being too spread out. But you can't let your kids out of your sight for a second at the pool regardless how big it is. You'll be arms length from your little one and 4 year old at all times anyway. SAB has a lot of little lagoons where you can just stay put and it has the zero entry area (VWL does not)

Love being able to walk to 2 parks but the boat from MK is so relaxing. Both resorts have campfires and movies on the beach.

disneyfreak2127 · 10-28-2011, 09:37 PM

Have stayed at both and love each for different reasons.
VWL: The boat to MK is great and relaxing after a busy day. We also like to take the boat over to Ft. Wilderness to let the kids just wander through the petting zoo and watch Wishes from the FW beach.

BCV: We never feel rushed here either. Zero entry sand bottom pool is perfect. It's not like you are going to give your little ones free reign of the pool area on their own. We also enjoy relaxing on the Boardwalk in the evening. My kids no matter their ages have always been able to enjoy World Showcase and you can't beat walking into the International Gateway just to grab a snack.

Which ever resort you end up going with you will be happy. Pluses to both!

10-28-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
ercrbc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC Posts: 378	BCV or VWL? I am planning for nxt yr and would love some help deciding on a resort for our trip in Sept. We want to try a new resort and have narrowed it down to the BCV or VWL. (both will be subject to availability at 7mo of course) We are a family of 5, kids will be 7, almost 4 and 12months. We always drive so buses are not an issue. We will try for the week of labor day so pool is important, but I am concerned SAB may be too overwhelming with small children. I would love some opinions on both resorts, thanks so much! __________________ Jun 13-HHI, Jan 13-OKW, Oct 12-WLV, April 12-HHI, Jan 12-BWV, June 11-AKV Kidani, Sept 10-OKW, Sept 09-AKV Jambo

10-28-2011, 08:10 AM	#2
twinklebug Dreaming in Mickey Vision Too bad I wasn't 20, oh, I mean 3 years younger Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Left my heart in WDW, if found please leave at WL frontdesk Posts: 6,354	With small children my bet is MK will be the primary destination. From VWL the trip is an easy boat or bus ride (strollers just roll onto the boat). From BCV it's either a bus (that shares with many other resorts) or a walk/boat trip to Epcot, walk through Epcot and 2 monorail trips. I'd go with VWL, and that's not just because I'm biased that way __________________ .......... ....

10-28-2011, 08:37 AM	#4
Granny Is a REAL man! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Posts: 12,586	You can't go wrong with your choices. SAB is a great pool, but might be a little spread out for your liking. VWL is a beautiful resort with nice access to MK via boat. Also the nightly Electrical Water Pageant which comes by the resort. With the ages of your children, I'd probably go for VWL this trip, and book BCV in a couple of years. But you certainly won't go wrong with either resort. Enjoy! __________________ Granny (yep, I'm a guy)

10-28-2011, 09:40 AM	#5
dsneygirl My little pirate is here The mixed drinks always tasted yummy to me Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: VWL and Ontario Posts: 4,610	Totally agree you can't go wrong with either. Those are my 2 favourite resorts. A lot of people express concerns about SAB being too spread out. But you can't let your kids out of your sight for a second at the pool regardless how big it is. You'll be arms length from your little one and 4 year old at all times anyway. SAB has a lot of little lagoons where you can just stay put and it has the zero entry area (VWL does not) Love being able to walk to 2 parks but the boat from MK is so relaxing. Both resorts have campfires and movies on the beach. __________________ FW 1980, 1984, 1988, DxL 1992, Canada Pavillon CM July 1997-July 1998, (Met DH at the BeaverTails shack) Off site Feb 1999 Engaged at Cindy's Sept 2000, DL GC Feb 2001, POFQ Sept 2001, Poly June 2002, Off site March 2003, FW Hallowe'en 2003, GF Xmas 2003, DisneyLand Oct 2004, FW May 2005 Joined DVC June 2005 SSR Oct 2005, OKW Dec 2005, DLH Mar 2006,DS's 1st Trip BCV & CBR Oct 2006, VWL & POR Dec 2006, BCV & POR May 2007, BWV & ASM Aug 2007, SSR Oct 2007 VWL Dec 2007, AKL/VWL Sept 2008, March 2009 Pop/BCV, Disney Wonder and AKV/BCV May 2009, AKL/VWL Sept 2009, OKW Dec 2009,Mar 2010 Disney Wonder and BLT, May 2010 AKL, Aug 2010 VWL/BCV,Dec 2010 AKL, Feb 2011 Disney Dream/VWL, May 2011 BLT, Sept 2011 VGC, Oct 2011 SSR, Aulani June 2012, BCV/VWL Sept 2012, AKV/BLT Sept 2013, Dec 2013 VWL/DisneyDream (me)(DH)(DS 6) (DS 1)

10-28-2011, 09:37 PM	#6
disneyfreak2127 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 330	Have stayed at both and love each for different reasons. VWL: The boat to MK is great and relaxing after a busy day. We also like to take the boat over to Ft. Wilderness to let the kids just wander through the petting zoo and watch Wishes from the FW beach. BCV: We never feel rushed here either. Zero entry sand bottom pool is perfect. It's not like you are going to give your little ones free reign of the pool area on their own. We also enjoy relaxing on the Boardwalk in the evening. My kids no matter their ages have always been able to enjoy World Showcase and you can't beat walking into the International Gateway just to grab a snack. Which ever resort you end up going with you will be happy. Pluses to both! __________________ Disney Freak

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10-28-2011, 08:27 AM	#3
partypa Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 380	I highly recomend VWL, we just Love it Leave the car and take the Boat over to the MK, it's quite nice, very relaxing

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