Single digit
! Just have to get through our daughter's wedding next Saturday and it will be smooth sailing from there.
Feel free to post a wedding photo or two
. Congratulations!
I have to share my excitement with people who will understand.
DH and I booked a last minute weekend at Pop for just the two of us to do Food&Wine.
After our stay with the kids at the Boardwalk over Labor Day weekend, DH and I have been talking about how awesome it would be to stay here for F&W. Of course, no rooms have been available. By some miracle, someone cancelled a room for our weekend, so I just made the switch!
Can't wait to go back!
Anything that's adults only, or easier to do without the kids at the Boardwalk we should try and do?
Congratulations on being able to make the switcheroo!
Hi everyone, we just returned for a great stay at the BWI a few days ago, we had a great time on our first stay at the Boardwalk and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Originally when we checked in (2 rooms) our rooms were ready but after walking to and from our rooms a couple times that first day I realized we were literally as far away from everything as we could possibly be. The only request I made was for connecting rooms an a possible Epcot view, we were placed facing the inn quiet pool which wasn't bad except for the walk to just about everywhere was extremely long.
The night before we left for Disney my mom fell and hurt her hip/knee but we thought it'd be okay after she stayed in and rested for a couple of days (she didn't break anything, thank goodness just really bruised and hurting). Because of how long the walk was to get to the lobby, the boardwalk, the main pool, etc. I decided to stop by the lobby that night around 9pm after we had dinner and see if we could possibly move to a different room (I wasn't expecting to move that evening) but was hopefully we could move sometime during our trip to a move central location.
After speaking with a very nice front desk CM he found us two new rooms and had us moved that night, I was surprised it was that quick but so so thankful that they could give us a room closer to the elevators so my mom could get out and do stuff without being tired before she even reached the elevators like she was from our first room. They moved us to standard view rooms on the fifth floor, connecting rooms (5296/5298) that had a view of the Effiel Tower and the Epcot fireworks! I was amazed at our new rooms, they were great and only three doors down from the elevators. So much better location wise, it was great.
We really enjoyed our trip and I am so thankful that the CMs were so amazing and willing to help us switch rooms. I don't think the resort was at full capacity so I think that helped in allowing them to try to accommodate my request to move rooms, but now I know if we stay at the BWI again our main request will be near an elevator, it can be a long trek if your all the way at the end of multiple hallways like we originally were.
I'll try to post some pictures later, we really liked the rooms and I didn't think they were in bad shape or anything like that and I loved all the little boardwalk style touches in the rooms.
It was our first trip in mid-to-late September and I was amazed at the low crowd levels. Normally we travel in July so I thought it was a big difference in the crowds and that was a great surprise. Of course there were still plenty of people around including kids, and lots of conventioneers too, but over all things seemed like crowded than what we are used to. We liked the weather too, except for all the rain on a couple of days, though that didn't deter us to much! Hopefully we can visit again at this time of year some other time!
I hope your DM is feeling better after her fall and thank you for posting about your stay. I hope you get to book another Fall trip soon
ETA: Just realized that last sentence sounds a little rude, but that wasn't my intention - I did capitalize Fall
Woo Hoo...Just got our magic bands and getting very excited for our upcoming F&W / 25th Anniversary weekend trip
Only 24 more days until our first stay at BWI...just ordered a mini cake and Fairy Tale Sparkling to be delivered to our room after checkin. Have reserved seats for PFTS on Sat and booked the Flying Fish Chef's Tasting Wine dinner on Sun
We plan to just do Epcot Fri, Sat and Sun...know it will be busy but hope to get early starts then take breaks before evening plans
Sounds like you have great plans - Happy Anniversary!
Just want to reiterate my love for this resort.
We arrived on Aug. 15 th only to find out that our only request( Village green ) was not honored . Due to the ll those rooms being renovated. To our surprise though was the room that they did give us. Rm # 5060. 4 th door down from the elevators and directly over the walkway from village green to the pool. Perfect view of frozen fireworks/ in HS, the clown pool, and the swolphin too. We had and updated room which was really nice too.
The only drawback was that it was exceptionally HOT. Literally 110 heat index everyday and most days the pool wasn't even comforting enough to cool off. Other than that everything was great. Some. Of the best cm's at BWV as well as the performers each night on the boardwalk.
Can't wait to stay again, and good luck to all that have their vacays up and coming here.
Thank you for posting and let us know when you've booked again
Hello, can anyone tell me if all the standard rooms in the Boardwalk have a daybed. My boys prefer not to sleep in same bed so I was hoping that all the standard rooms have daybeds. Thank you in advance
They should all have a daybed. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Just hit the single digits today! Nine days till we arrive at the BWI for a week of fun in the sun....it's been a long wait!!!
It's almost time! But, just in case, don't forget your
, it can be fun in the rain, too.
Hey! Finally getting to try BWI !!!
My dd and I will be there for a Disney institute class, I assume in the convention area on 11/12/15. Does BWI put convention people is a specific room section like gf puts them in Sago?
Just curious. We were able to book 3 nights there since we have the class. Dd and I arrive 11/11 from different locations but at Mco same time
She then leaves late Friday and dh is arriving Friday night. He and I will leave Sunday night. Need F&W and last osborne lights
Just need to find a room for Saturday night!
Gonna ask ds if he wants to come but my wing spreading college freshman will probably say "nah" to time with his boring parents!
I only know about CR and they put convention reservations anywhere, so perhaps BWI is the same. Keep checking your MDX closer to your arrival date to see what they've assigned you. Most rooms at BWI are Standard View rooms, but those can be any view except a direct BWV so it has a good view potential.
We checked into the BWV for our one night stay before the cruise. We're in a non-BW preferred view studio, and we got a non-refurbed room by the Villas quiet pool. The room definitely needs the refurb! But it's not bad. The view is mostly blocked by the tree, but it's still pleasant. We were very happy that the room was ready at our 1:30 or so check in, which is early for the villas.
We shared a mozzarella tomato and basil sandwich from the BW Bakery for a late lunch/snack, very tasty. Serious construction/painting or something going on by the Inn side on The Boardwalk!
Thank you for posting some photos and I hope you had a wonderful cruise and happy anniversary…on the way home
psac EEK on the construction/painting...they need to go away in 2 months
Glad you're on the Villa side. Enjoy, and have a wonderful voyage!
Sorry, looks like May 2016 for completion.
Love the discounts Disney has released for 2016. Managed to save $896, which is about $1200 Canadian right now, so I'm thrilled. Now I can start to get excited about our trip to the BWI!
Saving money is always great
. Just think how many Lobster Rolls you can get.
DW and I check in at BWI in early November for a week. We look forward to learning from this thread. It will be our first BWI stay.
DW did ask me to post a question: she had thick hair that can take a long time to dry. She would like to leave her hair dryer at home, and use the one provided. For those with thick hair: what is your opinion of the hair dryers at BWI? Decent job, or plan on an hour of drying time?
Welcome to the thread! DD and I both have long hair and have no problems with the Deluxe hair dryers.
Good news: Beginning Oct 4, the BWI MK bus will be a dedicated bus!! Dolphin and Swan will have their own dedicated bus. This was posted on the News forum this morning.
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/09/walt-disney-world-bus-service.html?m=1
Thank you for posting the official announcement,
@jlundeen! I'll update the TRANSPORTATION chapter with your information