BC, GF, Need help deciding!

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Hi all,

We are booked on a BB offer for April 2025. Currently, we are booked at BC for three nights, four days. GF would be about $600 more. I know the main pool will be closed at BC, however I figured we could always use the quiet pools if anything. We haven’t stayed at either resort. BW was available, however, we are big quick service people and aren’t crazy about having to always go outside for it. Let me know what you think! We are two adults in our 30’s and will probably do Epcot and MK this vacation

Thanks so much!

 

[gottalovepluto]

If the $600 doesn’t require other sacrifices I’d go GF. The quiet pools only situation at BC won’t be pretty and April can get warm. However, if you have to give something up I might go BC despite the crowded pool concern, walking to EP if you have PH tickets is wonderful for dinner especially during a Festival season.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Dark horse- is Swolphin in the cards for you?

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Dark horse- is Swolphin in the cards for you?

I’m not against it, however I am using a BB offer. I’m very tempted to go with GF, lol.

 

[focusondisney]

BW was available, however, we are big quick service people and aren’t crazy about having to always go outside for it.

You don’t want to have to go outside to get to the quick service? You’ll have to do that at GF too.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Were you only doing one park or the other it would be easier to choose but you’re not, lol.

I’d choose GF for its proximity to MK and bright looking QS, I think it’s called Gaspirilla.

Since BWI isn’t up for consideration nothing more to say on Crescent Lake except $600.00 is still nothing to sneer at.

 

[Dreams&wishes]

Definitely GF might me an unpopular opinion but I feel that there is no privacy at BC all their recreational spaces are onto the road that people use to go to Epcot so very crowded, if anything I would choose yacht club. But for $600 no questions asked GF. There is something magical and relaxing being on the bay...

 

[Sprinkles&Sprints]

I love both resorts but am partial to any/all Crescent Lake resorts when visiting multiple parks, and especially if the trip coincides with a festival at EPCOT. It’s just an easier option during the evenings to stroll over. Add in that you’d be saving $$$, I’d do BC.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

30’s with Epcot in mind makes me lean keeping BC or BWI. Should be (might be?) relatively quiet around the resort with potentially lower occupancy.

Quick service isn’t all that great at BC or BWI, but at least it’s supplemented but so many additional nearby dining options, if inclined.

I don’t mind GF, but getting to Epcot is one of the resort’s bigger downsides, in my humble opinion. Don’t love all the monorail transferring and often end up ride sharing at least one way to save time.

 

[PinkPixel]

GF all the way. Gasparilla is a great quick service, with classics and other options, there's multiple restaurants and room service. Rooms are beautiful and very few rooms in "bad" locations.

 

[Ss77]

We love the Epcot area, that’s the only place we stay. I would stay with bc and book a fireworks dinner at Epcot. Epcot has always been our favorite! Enjoy!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I’m not against it, however I am using a BB offer. I’m very tempted to go with GF, lol.

Sometimes, just go with your Disney gut. You’ll end up where your heart wants to be anyway so that way you can shortcut the back and forth and get to the end quicker

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Thank you to everyone as always! I ended up switching to GF. Very excited! I was also considering CSR club level, however we have stayed there twice, so it would be nice to stay somewhere new.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Split stay?

 

[Dave006]

Split stay?

Not for only a 3 night stay.

Dave

 

[fly girl]

You went with your gut as @gottalovepluto said you would!

My gut loves Epcot resorts, but your gut is with MK. Glad you switched, sounds like that is what you truly wanted.

Have a great trip!

 

[Ss77]

That’s so exciting!! Enjoy!!!

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

There was also an option at CSR with club level. Opinions?

 

[Babsy]

I would definitely stay with the GF. You have wanted to stay there, it is beautiful and you have already stayed at CSR Club level. Stay where you feel the excitement for your trip. A quick breakfast In front of Gasparilla's looking across to the MK is lovely. Have fun!!! I think that you have three great options, so any choice that you make will be fantastic.

 

[PinkPixel]

I would definitely stay with the GF. You have wanted to stay there, it is beautiful and you have already stayed at CSR Club level. Stay where you feel the excitement for your trip. A quick breakfast In front of Gasparilla's looking across to the MK is lovely. Have fun!!! I think that you have three great options, so any choice that you make will be fantastic.

Agree well said. I also like mobile ordering breakfast from Gasparilla, and enjoy the walk around the resort in the early morning. I bring it back for everyone to enjoy on the balcony. With 2 kids still sleeping I haven’t been able to try the tables in the morning, but sounds nice also!