BWV or OKW?

[jekjones1558]

That's a tough one...I still think BWV would win out...but just by a tiny bit. Tough decision for you.

That is quite a difference. I guess it depends on whether you prefer 2 beds or 1 bed and 1 sofa.

 

[TJLGB]

just one more?

studios are comparable in size, but OKW has 2 beds & BWV has a sofabed (we prefer a sofabed, where we can sit, rather than just a "motel room" feel).

we've really haven't had problems with noise when staying BW view...we did dislike the close parking (which also means roads), leading to the sights, sounds, and smells of vehicles at OKW and BCV. BWV resort guest parking is about a 2 minute (leisurely) walk from lobby - they have restricted parking to resort guests for the past few years, and we haven't had any problems finding a close spot since.

we found BWVs to have one of the most quiet resort interiors (lobby, hallways, villas). we plan little, but enjoy spur of the moment, which BWVs is perfectly suited for. we can take a quick walk to EPCOT for a grey goose slushie, go to DHS for TSM FPs and just stroll back later, play ping-pong at CH, watch the strret performers, hit jellyrolls, play carny games, walk to mini-golf, or just read a book on the back lobby balcony (or the little sitting nook beneath). we actually come back from WDW rested and relaxed.
i guess that one of favorite things is that BWVs has many options - one need not even use them all, but it is nice to know they are there

have a happy anniversary!

Where do you get the grey goose slushie?

 

[lovin'fl]

Where do you get the grey goose slushie?

France. They have Grand Marnier slushes too. Mmmmm

 

[TJLGB]

France. They have Grand Marnier slushes too. Mmmmm

Ah grey goose France I should have known thank you

 

[LSchrow]

Ah grey goose France I should have known thank you

the slushies are amazing

 

[LSchrow]

OKW studio is much larger than the BWV studio. The bathroom alone is twice a big and the tub and toilet are not in a closet like some of the other studios.

OKW studios are 390sf vs BWV 359sf....but imho (and as others have stated), they feel about the same b/c of the extra footage the 2nd bed takes up.

OP, if you had only stayed at the BWVs, i would suggest at least trying OKW - each DVC resort is different, and there is no way to find your personal favorite withot trying them for yourselves . fyi, we stayed at almost every deluxe, mod, and DVC (even bought at 3 different DVC resorts) before we found ourselves always booking BWVs - the quiet elegance and myriad of fun activities nearby wound up the perfect combination for us. i wouldn't expect every person to prefer BWV or any other single resort - we all have different needs and preferences

(aside from, it's just fun to try other resorts)