BWV rooms are larger than BCV and VWL rooms - At least according to DVC website.

[SoCalKDG]

BWV rooms are larger than BCV and VWL rooms - At least according to DVC website. This has been brought up before, but never saw this info located here.

From the DVC website under accomadations.
http://dvc.disney.go.com/dvc/index


Boardwalk

Studio (sleeps 4) 412 sq. ft.

· Kitchenette with microwave oven, under-counter refrigerator, wet bar and coffee maker
· Queen-size bed
· Double-size sleeper sofa
· TV
· Private porch or balcony


One-Bedroom Vacation Home (sleeps 4) 814 sq. ft.

· Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
· Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
· TV & VCR/DVD player
· Fully equipped kitchen
· Washer/dryer
· Private porch or balcony


Two-Bedroom Vacation Home (sleeps 8) 1,226 sq. ft.

· Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
· Separate bedroom with private bathroom, one queen-size bed and double-size sleeper sofa
· Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
· TV & VCR/DVD player
· Fully equipped kitchen
· Washer/dryer
· Private porch or balcony



Beach Club & Wilderness Lodge

Studio (sleeps 4) 365 sq. ft.

· Kitchenette with microwave oven, under-counter refrigerator, wet bar and coffee maker
· Queen-size bed
· Double-size sleeper sofa
· TV
· Private porch or balcony

One-Bedroom Vacation Home (sleeps 4) 726 sq. ft.

· Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
· Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
· TV & DVD player
· Fully equipped kitchen
· Washer/dryer
· Private porch or balcony


Two-Bedroom Vacation Home (sleeps 8) 1,083 sq. ft.

· Master suite with king-size bed and whirlpool tub
· Separate bedroom with private bathroom and either one queen-size bed and double-size sleeper sofa or two queen-size beds
· Queen-size sleeper sofa in living room
· TV & DVD player
· Fully equipped kitchen
· Washer/dryer
· Private porch or balcony

 

[DarthGoofy]

Very Interesting.....

 

[Laurabearz]

I have always thought so. The living room area seems a bit bigger at BWV's than the other two.

 

[rocketriter]

Keep in mind that these numbers are averages. There's a bit of variation from room to room at all three resorts.

 

[jade1]

Probably to compensate for the smaller pool.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I can't say forsure, but I think it's incorrect info.
Those numbers are different than many others that have been posted here before.
I find it hard to believe that a BWV 2br is almost 15% larger than the others.

That info would certainly have been brought to richyams attention in the past!

MG

 

[Laurabearz]

That info would certainly have been brought to richyams attention in the past!

MG

I still miss him.

But in my experince I thought the BCV's living room in the 2 bedroom we had was smaller than the 1bedroom living we had at BWV.

 

[Copperline]

Oh you're killing me here....we are staying in a 2bd room at BWV next week for 7 nights and I AM SO EXCITED I CAN BARELY STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
We stayed in a 1bd room at BCV 2 yrs ago and found it to be wonderful.
But we only have the one child, so it wouldn't make much difference to us.
This time we're bringing our friends who have 2 little boys. I think we'll have plenty of space to spread out.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I believe the 2 BR at BCV and VWL is roughly the same size as the 1 BR at OKW.
Figured I'd point that out-you know Richyams would have!

 

[JimC]

....That info would certainly have been brought to richyams attention in the past!

MG

The rooms at BWV have to be larger to make use of those long hallways

Rich's humor is surely missed, as are others.

 

[snowbunny]

The Unofficial Guide lists average sq. feet at all the DVC resorts by room type...BWV rooms are largest after OKW (which is substantially roomier), I believe.

 

[DisneyBill]

The Unofficial Guide lists average sq. feet at all the DVC resorts by room type...BWV rooms are largest after OKW (which is substantially roomier), I believe.

It seems the Unofficail Guide has several errors when it comes to that issue of resort room size, number of rooms, etc. It also list Grand Villas at VWL if memory serves. Not to say the previously posted info is incorrect however.

 

[SoCalKDG]

The Unofficial Guide lists average sq. feet at all the DVC resorts by room type...BWV rooms are largest after OKW (which is substantially roomier), I believe.

I always knew that UOG listed BWV being larger than BCV or VWL, but when I saw the info on the official DVC site I was surprised.

By the way, if you go to UOG's website you will find many pages of corrections regarding WDW. So if a problem is ever found, shoot them an email and they will correct on the website and in future book releases. They are the premier book for info on WDW.

 

[lentesta]

Hi folks,

With respect to room size, we usually carry a tape measure when doing WDW hotel inspections, and measure to the nearest inch. If there's a question on a specific room or resort, let me know and I'll ensure we check it in the next 60 days.

As far as room *counts* go, there are some resorts for which there's no consistent answer, even within Disney's own publications. In those cases where readers have identified discrepancies, we simply called up the hotel manager and asked for their best estimate. As they're closest to the resort, we thought they'd have the most accurate numbers. IIRC, the DVC resorts were particularly difficult, since those rooms can be partitioned different ways.

Hope this helps.

Len

 

[Simba's Mom]

Apologies to be OT, but UOG website? Someone please direct me, I've never seen it.

 

[erikthewise]

It's http://www.touringplans.com , not what you might expect.

In the 2005 edition of the UOG I thought there were a few anomalies. but I would hesitate to call them "errors" for several reasons.

-- They've probably put more effort into this than other sources.

-- Just because their figures are different from other figures that have been around for several years doesn't make them "wrong".

-- Dealing with the "average size" is tricky. Suppose there was a resort where 80% of the standard rooms are 400 sq ft and 20% of the standard rooms are 450 sq ft. How do you report this in a single figure? If you say 410 sq ft, the weighted average, then your figure is wrong for ALL the rooms! Perhaps better to just say 400 sq ft, which at least is right 80% of the time? But if you report the percentage and size for each room style, what about the resort with six different room styles? And this is assuming they have complete information, which may not be easy to come by.

At least they're trying!

 

[PKS44]

Well well well--what do you know--now the OFFICIAL Disney numbers also support the notion that BWV has the bigger rooms just like somebody said here --oh so long ago and posted multiple lines of evidence---and now even more supports the notion

many people weighed in on this thread and i don't see them here making any comments...

if you believe the official Disney numbers the difference between the 1br at BWV and the VWL or BCV is an area over 9 x 9 feet--that much difference being noticed is not being picky--it is being observant and not noticing it--if these numbers are right -not noticing a difference of 9 x 9 feet--that has to be more likely a failure of memory rather than lack of perception. If you walkied into one room and then immediately into the next with 9 x 9 more feet I can't believe that any seeing person could not immediately detect a difference....

but it is still not reason enough to stay at BWV with all of its terrible terrible faults...long halls, terrible parking and bus service, scary clown slide, noisy Boardwalk...please please please do yourself a favor and book at the other much much better -if ever so slightly smaller rooomed- resorts.

 

[PKS44]

It's http://www.touringplans.com , not what you might expect.

In the 2005 edition of the UOG I thought there were a few anomalies. but I would hesitate to call them "errors" for several reasons.

-- They've probably put more effort into this than other sources.

-- Just because their figures are different from other figures that have been around for several years doesn't make them "wrong".

-- Dealing with the "average size" is tricky. Suppose there was a resort where 80% of the standard rooms are 400 sq ft and 20% of the standard rooms are 450 sq ft. How do you report this in a single figure? If you say 410 sq ft, the weighted average, then your figure is wrong for ALL the rooms! Perhaps better to just say 400 sq ft, which at least is right 80% of the time? But if you report the percentage and size for each room style, what about the resort with six different room styles? And this is assuming they have complete information, which may not be easy to come by.

At least they're trying!

Average can be mean -what you call "weighted" but there is also median and mode...
I think the most meaningful "average" in such a situation it to post the mode especially it if is 80% of the total--which in the case above is 400 sq feet.

 

[CarolMN]

...(snip).....many people weighed in on this thread and i don't see them here making any comments...

OK, OK. Here I am, making a comment (against my better judgement)

.......but it is still not reason enough to stay at BWV with all of its terrible terrible faults...long halls, terrible parking and bus service, scary clown slide, noisy Boardwalk...please please please do yourself a favor and book at the other much much better -if ever so slightly smaller rooomed- resorts.

Based on this statement, the Society will consider reducing the severity of your original transgression to a misdemeanor. (If any of the newbie's need more info on the Society, you will have to read the above referenced thread in its entirety - or at least until you get to my post). The Society wishes you to know that it is pleased to see the progress you have made.

Be that as it may, they will not erase your transgression until you stop publishing/promoting incorrect information - BWV simply cannot have larger rooms than BCV or VWL. It it did, then how could its rooms be itsy, bitsy, teeny & weeny, not to mention tiny?

Based on an inspired, impassioned and brilliantly-delivered plea by your advocate (who shall remain nameless, but not blameless - she still has a few months to go on her own sentence), the Society agreed to look the other way on this last offense. Most of them have been in your shoes at one time or another - the vindication gene (or is it indignation gene - I get 'em mixed up) runs very strong in BWV owners!

But Paul, pleeeeease, pretty please, don't start any more threads like this. I used up all the big words I know on the appeal!

 

[lisareniff]

PKS44, I was wondering if you would show up!!