ALK$Disney
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2011
We where just on SOS (November 9-16)and had a Boardwalk balcony stateroom (8729).
Pros
- Amazing views of the rear of the ship and the aqua theater. We saw Hiro 4 times while sitting in our balcony. Amazing show by the way.
- Great for people watching on the boardwalk. It was entertaining watching people come zooming out from the Abyss slide.
- Get the feeling you are part of a neighborhood.
Cons
- VERY loud during events or shows in the Aqua Theater. Sometimes shows or movies ran past 11pm, and closing your state room balcony door did not help. Not great when you have an early morning excursion.
- Not much privacy. If the curtains are left open in the stateroom, there is a clear view inside.
- View partially blocked by the Abyss slide.
- Room specific for 8729 - Long trek from the elevators because its literally the last room on AFT. Also only one floor above the Boardwalk, so lot of hustling and bustling noise if balcony door is open.
Overall we liked the Boardwalk balcony. We have always had an ocean view balcony, so it was a nice change. If we were to go back on the SOS and decided to book a boardwalk balcony, we would book a higher floor and a bit away from the Aqua theater.
Pros
- Amazing views of the rear of the ship and the aqua theater. We saw Hiro 4 times while sitting in our balcony. Amazing show by the way.
- Great for people watching on the boardwalk. It was entertaining watching people come zooming out from the Abyss slide.
- Get the feeling you are part of a neighborhood.
Cons
- VERY loud during events or shows in the Aqua Theater. Sometimes shows or movies ran past 11pm, and closing your state room balcony door did not help. Not great when you have an early morning excursion.
- Not much privacy. If the curtains are left open in the stateroom, there is a clear view inside.
- View partially blocked by the Abyss slide.
- Room specific for 8729 - Long trek from the elevators because its literally the last room on AFT. Also only one floor above the Boardwalk, so lot of hustling and bustling noise if balcony door is open.
Overall we liked the Boardwalk balcony. We have always had an ocean view balcony, so it was a nice change. If we were to go back on the SOS and decided to book a boardwalk balcony, we would book a higher floor and a bit away from the Aqua theater.