Boulder ridge vs Villas at GF

[Obrfmly1]

Hi all,

I always get great advice here so wanted to get thoughts on 1 bedroom at boulder ridge vs 1 bedroom preferred at the grand Floridian. This is for an adult mother daughter trip in a few weeks for the holiday. We are booked at boulder ridge but have the opportunity to purchase a DVC confirmed reservation for the same dates to save money. Both look great for the holidays but we are not too familiar with either resort or where the construction stands at both resorts. Please let me know your thoughts!!

 

[Mle8308]

Depending on your exact dates, as much as I love the WL and BRV, I might switch to the GF. The boat dock at the WL is undergoing repairs and will be completely closed from January 11th to January 30th. There will be busses to the MK. There is a lot of construction happening at the WL right now, too. It looks like currently, most of the scaffolding is up at Copper Creek, which is in the main building, so it won't effect BRV. But, a lot of walkways do get blocked. I think most of the lobby construction at the GF is done. If it is cheaper to stay at the GF, this time, I would move. Plus you can walk to the MK or the Poly and you have the monorail.

 

[Obrfmly1]

Depending on your exact dates, as much as I love the WL and BRV, I might switch to the GF. The boat dock at the WL is undergoing repairs and will be completely closed from January 11th to January 30th. There will be busses to the MK. There is a lot of construction happening at the WL right now, too. It looks like currently, most of the scaffolding is up at Copper Creek, which is in the main building, so it won't effect BRV. But, a lot of walkways do get blocked. I think most of the lobby construction at the GF is done. If it is cheaper to stay at the GF, this time, I would move. Plus you can walk to the MK or the Poly and you have the monorail.

Thanks for your input! We will be there in a little over a week so no issues with the boat but the construction detail is very helpful!

 

[Mle8308]

Thanks for your input! We will be there in a little over a week so no issues with the boat but the construction detail is very helpful!

Definitely check out the WL threads here. People are really good about posting pictures. And don't wait too long to decide, for room only, you have 8 days prior to arrival to cancel. I'll be there next week, too! Have a great trip with your daughter!

 

[disneydreamer781]

Personally, for the holidays, BRV in a heartbeat.

I just love the festive peace of BRV, and that lobby is just idyllic. Both lobbies are beautiful, but BRV is just so much calmer. WL is just the place I always shoot for this time of year.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Personally, for the holidays, BRV in a heartbeat.

I just love the festive peace of BRV, and that lobby is just idyllic. Both lobbies are beautiful, but BRV is just so much calmer. WL is just the place I always shoot for this time of year.

This!

 

[Carvanafan]

Hi all,

I always get great advice here so wanted to get thoughts on 1 bedroom at boulder ridge vs 1 bedroom preferred at the grand Floridian. This is for an adult mother daughter trip in a few weeks for the holiday. We are booked at boulder ridge but have the opportunity to purchase a DVC confirmed reservation for the same dates to save money. Both look great for the holidays but we are not too familiar with either resort or where the construction stands at both resorts. Please let me know your thoughts!!

I vote for Boulder Ridge. Just came back from a perfect stay there. I chose it because of its reputation as best resort for Holidays (rivaled only by GF) and it did not disappoint. All the photos and YouTube videos of the huge tree and decorations in lobby could not do justifice to seeing them in person. GF is known for the Holidays I think mostly due to the gingerbread house but they don't have it this year. Also it's just beautiful, being on the lake, the creek...This is the 5th DVC resort we've stayed at and I can't say it's our favorite overall but I would say best for holidays.

 

[Dave006]

Both look great for the holidays but we are not too familiar with either resort or where the construction stands at both resorts. Please let me know your thoughts!!

Grand Floridian 1 BR Villa for less money. It has a better location than BRV. BRV is very nice, quiet, and relaxing but not worth paying more the the VGF 1 BR.

Dave

 

[Carvanafan]

I vote for Boulder Ridge. Just came back from a perfect stay there. I chose it because of its reputation as best resort for Holidays (rivaled only by GF) and it did not disappoint. All the photos and YouTube videos of the huge tree and decorations in lobby could not do justifice to seeing them in person. GF is known for the Holidays I think mostly due to the gingerbread house but they don't have it this year. Also it's just beautiful, being on the lake, the creek...This is the 5th DVC resort we've stayed at and I can't say it's our favorite overall but I would say best for holidays.

Sorry, I missed the financial aspect. So, if Grand Floridian is cheaper I would opt for that if it's otherwise apples to apples. Not sure if it is though if you are booked directly with disney for Boulder Ridge and have to purchase confirmed reservation for GF. The former is very flexible and the latter risky.

 

[Genie+]

Not sure how much the rooms themselves matter to you, but here are the room layouts:

Boulder Ridge 1BR

Grand Flo 1BR