AoA or BC? Family of 5

[Trinity88]

We currently have AoA booked with free dining for Dec. I was looking to move our dates slightly and AoA isn’t available. But BC is for $1200 more. That $1200 gets us better dates and the reg dining plan (instead of QC). But it cuts our space down from a suite at AoA to just a room at BC. Love the idea of the BC area and proximity to Epcot. But I’m reading some bad reviews of transporting. I’m really torn. Any thoughts?

 

[100acreHiker]

Worth the upgrade in my opinion! Walking into two parks (or boat) better pool complex, the room will have a sofa that flips into a daybed. Better meal plan, too. If you can swing it, I wouldn't look back. I see that it's a smaller room, but will you be spending lots of time in the room? Also, we've stayed BC and other EP resorts and have no transportation complaints.

 

[bebec22]

I would go with BC. It might be a smaller space but you'll have a patio or balcony. I love my outdoor space at a Disney resort and really miss it when I don't have it.

 

[Karen46]

I would also go with BC. We are a family of 5 and we loved the BC location. Walking to Epcot is easy. We would love the walk back from HS lots of family memories. When you walk back you walk through the hustle and bustle of the Boardwalk you are in atmosphere and you forget that you are walking. We have stayed there many times and the kids love it. When you walk out of your resort you see YC, Board walk, Swan Dolphin you are in Disney. Location can't be beat.

 

[cadawson]

I’d much prefer regular dining and the BC. Imagine the great Epcot meals you can enjoy?? I would do if it is in the budget.

 

[piratepride]

Another vote for BC!

 

[pd1138]

BC! Loved the pool and the ability to walk/boat to two parks!!
We stayed there twice with four kids (our youngest under three in a crib) and we were fine with the size. Sharing the bathroom is tough, but I rather share the bathroom and enjoy the location and pool!

 

[Juliet25]

We're a family of 5 staying at BC in a few weeks. I find it gives us plenty of space. I have a hard time with a moderate with the kids the ages that they are (7, 10, and 15), but the deluxe works out well. You can't beat the location.

That said, I've never stayed in an AoA suite. We've stayed in DVC one bedrooms and those are so nice. The AoA suites just look so sparse to me.