BWI Waterview

[Tikitoi]

If I pay for this am I guaranteed a view of the Lake? If I am not guaranteed is it worth it to pay the extra? I so want to have a Lake view (the Boardwalk action), how can I come as close to possible to get this? Thanks.

 

[MousekaMaddi]

ooooooooooooooooh great question..Im listening too......

 

[G8r4evr]

Last time I booked BW, I asked about this and the CM said waterview could be of a quiet pool or the lake. He went on to say that if you want to guarantee yourself a boardwalk view, book boardwalk.

 

[DebbieB]

Last time I booked BW, I asked about this and the CM said waterview could be of a quiet pool or the lake. He went on to say that if you want to guarantee yourself a boardwalk view, book boardwalk.

I didn't think BWI had a boardwalk view. BWV does for DVC members.

 

[G8r4evr]

I didn't think BWI had a boardwalk view. BWV does for DVC members.

Hmmmm, Id be interested to know. I have asked for it on 3 separate occasions and each time, the CM said it was booked, only standard was available...but maybe there just isnt a Boardwalk view?? LOL

The last CM I asked though, did say that waterview would not guarantee me a Boardwalk view... For that price, I wouldnt take the chance of getting a quiet pool view.

 

[pixie08]

In June my mom had a "water view" at the villas and had a quiet pool view. We had a standard view at the Inn and had the beautiful garden which i perfered actually- it was sooooooo quiet! It was summer season and it seemed so peaceful- not crowded at all!

either way at the Boardwalk you can't lose IMO!

 

[AllyGirl_79]

I haven't stayed at the BWI before, but, in planning for our upcoming trip, I was told that the only way to guarrantee a boardwalk view is to book a deluxe room on the club floor. While the website says these rooms can have a garden, water, or boardwalk view, the experts in the BWI thread assure me that all of the deluxe rooms (10 or 12 total) have a boardwalk view.

 

[G8r4evr]

I haven't stayed at the BWI before, but, in planning for our upcoming trip, I was told that the only way to guarrantee a boardwalk view is to book a deluxe room on the club floor. While the website says these rooms can have a garden, water, or boardwalk view, the experts in the BWI thread assure me that all of the deluxe rooms (10 or 12 total) have a boardwalk view.

Good to know! Thanks for sharing

 

[LWcalif]

I haven't stayed at the BWI before, but, in planning for our upcoming trip, I was told that the only way to guarrantee a boardwalk view is to book a deluxe room on the club floor. While the website says these rooms can have a garden, water, or boardwalk view, the experts in the BWI thread assure me that all of the deluxe rooms (10 or 12 total) have a boardwalk view.

Yes, the deluxe rooms guarantee a boardwalk view.

 

[Cool-Beans]

I booked a water view at BWI and got a courtyard view. Nice view of Illuminations, NO water. Not even a puddle.

I tried to resolve it with Disney (long story), but it never happened. Never got my money back.

For the most part I don't talk about it on the DIS, but I couldn't resist mentioning it in this thread.

On the flip side, I have booked garden views and been upgraded to water views on a number of occasions, so I have forgiven them. Pretty much. Not entirely.

 

[KerryCM]

When booking your room ask for a BW view. The Villas are not the only ones with this view. The Inn side has many of them. I love having a BW view , but I have had the garden view also. Booking a deluxe room on the club level does guarentee a BW view, but you can also get one without Club Level. If it is that important to you, then pay the extra for a BW view. You will not regret the extra money spent.

 

[G8r4evr]

I booked a water view at BWI and got a courtyard view. Nice view of Illuminations, NO water. Not even a puddle.

I tried to resolve it with Disney (long story), but it never happened. Never got my money back.

For the most part I don't talk about it on the DIS, but I couldn't resist mentioning it in this thread.

On the flip side, I have booked garden views and been upgraded to water views on a number of occasions, so I have forgiven them. Pretty much. Not entirely.

I have to ask, why didnt you continue to press the issue? Seems like if you could prove that you were paying for a waterview room and no water was in site, the problem would be easy to solve.

Unless of course Disney's answer was that the puddle must have dried up, but rain was on the way.

 

[G8r4evr]

When booking your room ask for a BW view. The Villas are not the only ones with this view. The Inn side has many of them. I love having a BW view , but I have had the garden view also. Booking a deluxe room on the club level does guarentee a BW view, but you can also get one without Club Level. If it is that important to you, then pay the extra for a BW view. You will not regret the extra money spent.

Im relieved to know that you dont have to pay for club level to book a view of the boardwalk. I have asked several times now, but I have yet to find availability for a BW room on the inn side.

 

[KerryCM]

Im relieved to know that you dont have to pay for club level to book a view of the boardwalk. I have asked several times now, but I have yet to find availability for a BW room on the inn side.

I am surprised you haven't been able to book this view. the rooms are above Spoodles, Flying Fish, ESPN Club and the Bakery. I love having a room above the bakery. The smells are wonderful. These rooms may go fast, but I have booked them at different times. Good luck to you!