All,
Longtime lurker here, first time poster. My friend and I are planning a big-time, cost-doesn't-matter, let's-go-all-out trip to Disney in January of 2013. I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out the absolute best place for us to stay. And, as you can tell from the subject, I am having a hard time.
This will be my fifth time to Disney. I've previously stayed at the Polynesian (as a kid), All Star Movies, All Star Music, and CBR (the last three as an adult). Now that I have more money, I'd like to stay somewhere really nice, as I think this will be my last time at Disney for a while (Disney is a tough sell to my friends).
Right now, I am leaning toward booking at the Beach Club Villas. Let me explain the reasons why:
(1) My main goal is to avoid buses as much as possible, as I hate that aspect of Disney. Staying at BCV will allow us to walk to DHS and Epcot. We're athletic people, so we definitely enjoy walking long distances. (I hate the bus system so much that I will most likely walk to Epcot, take the monorail to TTC, and then take it to MK to avoid taking the bus there.)
(2) Stormalong Bay looks awesome, and I can't wait to swim there. Note, that we're from Boston so, even if it's 55/60 in Orlando at that time, we'll be swimming.
(3) The BCV all have balconies (right?), which is something I would really like.\
(4) The Villas have small kitchen areas, which will allow us to have a light breakfast (using the toaster) or a late night snack of popcorn (using the microwave). That is why I'd prefer the villa over the BC / YC.
(4) I had originally wanted to stay at BLT, but it looks like there's going to be a lot of construction going on at the Contemporary early next year.
(5) I love the whole Boardwalk area, and I think it will be awesome to stay there.
So, I guess my question for everyone here is this -- am I wrong on any of these points? Specifically, from what I've written above, do you think the the BC villas are the way to go? Or do people have other opinions? I would love to hear other thoughts on this subject.
The reason I'm so crazed about this issue is because, the last time we went, I made the mistake of not doing much research and booking at CBR. I hated staying there (mostly because of the transportation), and I don't want to make another mistake like that again.
I appreciate any help here. Sorry for making my first message so long!
Longtime lurker here, first time poster. My friend and I are planning a big-time, cost-doesn't-matter, let's-go-all-out trip to Disney in January of 2013. I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out the absolute best place for us to stay. And, as you can tell from the subject, I am having a hard time.
This will be my fifth time to Disney. I've previously stayed at the Polynesian (as a kid), All Star Movies, All Star Music, and CBR (the last three as an adult). Now that I have more money, I'd like to stay somewhere really nice, as I think this will be my last time at Disney for a while (Disney is a tough sell to my friends).
Right now, I am leaning toward booking at the Beach Club Villas. Let me explain the reasons why:
(1) My main goal is to avoid buses as much as possible, as I hate that aspect of Disney. Staying at BCV will allow us to walk to DHS and Epcot. We're athletic people, so we definitely enjoy walking long distances. (I hate the bus system so much that I will most likely walk to Epcot, take the monorail to TTC, and then take it to MK to avoid taking the bus there.)
(2) Stormalong Bay looks awesome, and I can't wait to swim there. Note, that we're from Boston so, even if it's 55/60 in Orlando at that time, we'll be swimming.
(3) The BCV all have balconies (right?), which is something I would really like.\
(4) The Villas have small kitchen areas, which will allow us to have a light breakfast (using the toaster) or a late night snack of popcorn (using the microwave). That is why I'd prefer the villa over the BC / YC.
(4) I had originally wanted to stay at BLT, but it looks like there's going to be a lot of construction going on at the Contemporary early next year.
(5) I love the whole Boardwalk area, and I think it will be awesome to stay there.
So, I guess my question for everyone here is this -- am I wrong on any of these points? Specifically, from what I've written above, do you think the the BC villas are the way to go? Or do people have other opinions? I would love to hear other thoughts on this subject.
The reason I'm so crazed about this issue is because, the last time we went, I made the mistake of not doing much research and booking at CBR. I hated staying there (mostly because of the transportation), and I don't want to make another mistake like that again.
I appreciate any help here. Sorry for making my first message so long!