My DH and I stayed at the BWV's with a BW view from 11/12-11/20.
It was a special trip for several reasons but my one reservation (in planning the trip) was would I like the BWV's as much as the BCV's? (We have stayed at every DVC resort except OKW and VB).
Well, I am surprised to say, I think the BW wins out, particularly if you're staying in a DVC room. My BWV view room was the same amount of points as a preferred view room. Its a separate and guaranteed room category. The view was one word - fantastic.
We were on the 4th floor (next to a grand villa) over the Big River Brewing Co. High enough to enjoy the ambiance of the BW without feeling adversely impacted by any noise, etc.
The views alone made it so special. Add in the boats, the entertainment, the food... It's our new favorite resort.
I booked my daughter and a friend into the BCV's during the same time period and was sure I'd be jealous. But we truly loved the BW and the view. To us, it trumped the (minimal) slightly longer walk to Epcot.
It was a special trip for several reasons but my one reservation (in planning the trip) was would I like the BWV's as much as the BCV's? (We have stayed at every DVC resort except OKW and VB).
Well, I am surprised to say, I think the BW wins out, particularly if you're staying in a DVC room. My BWV view room was the same amount of points as a preferred view room. Its a separate and guaranteed room category. The view was one word - fantastic.
We were on the 4th floor (next to a grand villa) over the Big River Brewing Co. High enough to enjoy the ambiance of the BW without feeling adversely impacted by any noise, etc.
The views alone made it so special. Add in the boats, the entertainment, the food... It's our new favorite resort.
I booked my daughter and a friend into the BCV's during the same time period and was sure I'd be jealous. But we truly loved the BW and the view. To us, it trumped the (minimal) slightly longer walk to Epcot.
I did that, not realizing or expecting someone to be on the balcony next door. Sorry if it was you!
after years of trying everywhere else (which we're glad we did) the view and resort really make our every vaca special - that view is what i dream about every night we are away from it..
We can't wait to be able to walk to HS and Epcot.
). it's fun (for me at least) guessing at check-in our room number - and even more fun when i get it right (which is very often
). the look on the CM's face is priceless.
while i wouldn't recommend 2nd floor for the first few BW view stays, after many years of, and thousands of photos from, the upper floors (and asthma producing walks up the multiple flights of stairs), we have a newfound love of the 2nd floor 
