Calling all BWV lovers.....I need some advice

[springandmac]

I'm taking DD15 and her BFF to BWV the 2nd week of November to celebrate DD's Sweet 16. We were booked at OKW but our waitlist came through for a 1 bedroom at BWV Garden/Pool view.

I personally am very excited about the switch. I stayed at BCV on a solo trip and I loved the location.

But.....DD is more hesitant and is often reluctant to try new things. She loves OKW and I feel certain she'll love BWV, but trying to convince her of that prior to arrival is a waste of time.

I need to know what kind of activities are at or near BWV for two teenage girls

and

I need to know what type of request I should make for a room location? I like top floor and I don't care about walking. Sure, it's convenient to be by an elevator but it won't ruin my vacation if I have to walk a loooooong hallway to get to a room with a nice view.

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

I'm taking DD15 and her BFF to BWV the 2nd week of November to celebrate DD's Sweet 16. We were booked at OKW but our waitlist came through for a 1 bedroom at BWV Garden/Pool view.

I personally am very excited about the switch. I stayed at BCV on a solo trip and I loved the location.

But.....DD is more hesitant and is often reluctant to try new things. She loves OKW and I feel certain she'll love BWV, but trying to convince her of that prior to arrival is a waste of time.

I need to know what kind of activities are at or near BWV for two teenage girls

and

I need to know what type of request I should make for a room location? I like top floor and I don't care about walking. Sure, it's convenient to be by an elevator but it won't ruin my vacation if I have to walk a loooooong hallway to get to a room with a nice view.

Just being able to walk to EPCOT or HS is plenty to do for 16yos!!

The Boardwalk is a fun place to just "hang out".

 

[Corinne]

The location of the BoardWalk is fabulous! There is alot of activity on the boardwalk in the evening, plus the proximity to Epcot and DHS is wonderful! We just got back last week. We had a 2BR preferred view. I requested an upper floor quiet pool view and our room overlooked the quiet pool and the canal. We had a great view of the ToT also. Our 19 y.o. son and his friends went over to the Studios alot. I bet your dd and her friend will love it!

 

[downontheBW]

We're BWV owners and do love it there. Our first stay was with a Boardwalk view and you can't beat it! Our second stay was in a pool/garden view and it was on a high floor but overlooked the roof of another building; it was kind of behind the DVC sales center but I can't remember the room number. We were very disappointed but we were only there for 2 nights before a DCL cruise. You definitely don't want that area.

You say your trip is to celebrate your DD's Sweet 16 and she likes OKW but you switched to BWV. Just make sure she knows that you're now staying at BWV so she doesn't get surprised although I'm sure she'll love it there.

BWV location is fantastic (of course) and depending on how much freedom she and BFF have, they'll like it more or less. If they can go off on their own to EP and HS, or even just around the Boardwalk, they will love it! If you don't want them exploring by themselves, then it may cause some tension. Anyway, have a great time!

 

[jekjones1558]

In addition to the great comments others have posted, I think that the girls will think that the BWV pool slide is more to their liking than the OKW pool slide.

 

[rockydek]

They will love it...They can walk to HS and Epcot.
At night... there are jugglers and entertainers working the Boardwalk.

The view overlooking the Quiet Pool is nice.

Have Fun!

 

[supersuperwendy]

I think they will LOVE it! As a teenager I loved park hopping between Epcot and Mk...staying at the boardwalk is perfect for that! I loved getting up early and having breakfast at the fountainview bakery in Epcot. Now it's an ice cream shop..oh well. Then doing some stuff at Epcot before taking the monorail to MK!

 

[springandmac]

You say your trip is to celebrate your DD's Sweet 16 and she likes OKW but you switched to BWV. Just make sure she knows that you're now staying at BWV so she doesn't get surprised although I'm sure she'll love it there.

BWV location is fantastic (of course) and depending on how much freedom she and BFF have, they'll like it more or less. If they can go off on their own to EP and HS, or even just around the Boardwalk, they will love it! If you don't want them exploring by themselves, then it may cause some tension. Anyway, have a great time!

I did tell her we switched locations, she asked me was it that place with the big yo-yo, I said you mean Pop Century, she goes yeah, whatever it's called all I know is I do not want to stay there! Now tell me DVC has not spoiled her.

She's allowed to go off on her own with frequent updates as to where she is. So I think she'll like it too. She normally likes everything I think she'll like it's just getting her to try it. She gets stuck in her ways sometimes.

 

[kikiq]

My daughters and I are newly converted BWV lovers and own at SSR. My DDs love SSR but after spending a week at BWV, they love it there too. They spent a non park day there. Checked out DVDs, walked down to the bakery and sat along the Boardwalk, then meandered through the Boardwalk shops. Had a ice cream cone and people watched. I think your DD will love BWV as much as OKW.

 

[downontheBW]

she goes yeah, whatever it's called all I know is I do not want to stay there! Now tell me DVC has not spoiled her.

She gets stuck in her ways sometimes.

Oh, the joys of parenting a teenager. My boys are in their 20's now - it's wonderful!!

My DH and I love OKW for it's beauty and quiet. I'm sure a 16-year-old will forget all about OKW once she sees BWV

 

[springandmac]

OK....

I need to vent.

DD's BFF's mother just emailed me and cancelled! After I bought her airfare that's non refundable and non transferable

 

[springandmac]

Double post......

 

[bobbiwoz]

OK....

I need to vent.

DD's BFF's mother just emailed me and cancelled! After I bought her airfare that's non refundable and non transferable

Oh...that's terrible. Does the mom know about the airfare? Can you get any money from her? Why???? I would be so angry because I think an e-mail with that news is just rude.

Bobbi

 

[goofy4tink]

Are you kidding??? That's awful. What airline are you flying on??? That mom would be paying for that airfare, that's for sure. I hope your dd isn't too upset. I was just going to come here and say how much my dd, soon to be 16, loves BWV. It's truly her home away from home. She loves being 'clown vomit'!!!

 

[springandmac]

Oh...that's terrible. Does the mom know about the airfare? Can you get any money from her? Why???? I would be so angry because I think an e-mail with that news is just rude.

Bobbi

Are you kidding??? That's awful. What airline are you flying on??? That mom would be paying for that airfare, that's for sure. I hope your dd isn't too upset. I was just going to come here and say how much my dd, soon to be 16, loves BWV. It's truly her home away from home. She loves being 'clown vomit'!!!

Oh yes, she knows. I told her a month ago that I was about to buy the tickets she said go for it, she asked when I needed to be reimbursed? I told her in a week or two. Well that was a month ago. The last couple weeks DD's be coming home and telling me that she's concerned if BFF is going to be able to go and told me stories like the mom and the BFF got in such a big fight that they each called the police on each other and last week the mom threatened to send the BFF to a girls home (note: this girl is NOT a problem child or at least not when she's at my house (which is often)).

Well, I got a little concerned myself and I sent the mom a quick email (I initiated the emailing, so I guess I was rude too but I wan't expecting bad news) telling her that I hadn't heard from her (which was my way of hinting that she also hadn't reimbursed me) and DD was concerned that BFF wasn't going to be able to go (I left out my knowledge of their family problems). She emails back stating that money is a problem, she can barely afford to eat and BFF can't go. "Don't hate us" ???

I go home that night and tell DD, who is devastated, I told her she could think of another friend or we'd scrap the trip and I'd rent out my points, go by myself or it would just be me and her. She goes to school the next day and is complaining to BFF that it suck's she can't go, etc. etc. and come to find out her mother didn't even tell her. Later that morning mom emails me and is upset that DD told BFF, and that "she didn't tell her kids because she didn't want them to be upset and to worry". I took that opportunity to email her back and tell her that the airfare was non-refundable and non-transferable when was she going to be able to pay me back?

She curtly responded that she'd take care of it this week. I feel bad but I told her upfront that I wasn't in a position to foot the bill but that her DD was more than welcome to come with us. I told her how much everything was going to be, etc. I'm hoping that Airtran will change their schedule and I could call & beg to cancel her ticket. I think that's my only hope of seeing my money back.

If I didn't already have other financial commitments right now, I'd probably tell her "No problem, I'm sorry it didn't work out". But part of me thinks this is a matter of keeping your word too and I'm not all together convinced that it has much to do with money. Especially when DD came down last night and said that BFF told her that she didn't think she was going to be able to come to her Sweet 16 party because she's going out of town with her youth group (note that dd's sweet 16 party is the day before we leave for Florida). Even DD said she didn't understand how she could afford to go with her youth group and not us.

In the words of DD "this sucks!"

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

I really hope your situation works out!

IF it does, I just wanted to add that the Fantasia Putt Putt course is very convenient to the Boardwalk Resort and a lot of fun too.

Good Luck with everything!

 

[springandmac]

I just got off the phone with Airtran and after explaining the whole situation the lady I spoke with put me on hold and spoke to her supervisor and said that she could cancel DD's BFF and give me a credit for future travel!

I'm always going somewhere so this works out just fine!

 

[MARY-IN-OH]

I hope you and your daughter go together.

My dd18 and I just got back from a 1br Std view stay at BWV. We had a great time, made a few meals in the kitchen together, and had movie night a couple of nights, and played cards in the evening too. We also had our own space when she wanted to watch something different than me on TV. We did parks more in the morning, mid-day pool time, and evenings either in the room or at the pool. It was so relaxing, and fun too! My dd has been to OKW, and she says she likes OKW a little better, but she likes the slide at BW better! So your DD should try something new! There's a lot of street performances and snack places, etc on the boardwalk.

Not only that, two is easier than three for rides, and you won't feel like the third wheel without the friend there, and sometimes there are arguments etc when kids bring friends they are spending 24/7 with that do not live in their home. (there! is that helping??!!)

Oh, mini golf at Fantasia Gardens across from Swan/Dolphin is a blast! (and there is dvc discount!).

You will treasure the memories of your mother/daughter trip!
-mary

 

[LSchrow]

now 25yo DD & i go to WDW (just us two!) about once a year.

it is soooo convenient if one wants to go to EPCOT or DHS, walk along the BW & watch the performers, get an ice cream cone, swim, play video games, or vist the BC/YC. though we spent most of the time together, there is so much to do at the BW that we could go our seperate ways & still have lots of fun!
i've given DD the choice of any DVC resort (and occassionally non-DVC), & she always picks the BWVs
have a great time!

 

[springandmac]

Thanks for all the advice.

DD asked another friend if she wanted to go but she's going on a cruise in January and can't miss anymore school.

DD said that she still wanted to go, even if it's just her and I. She was thrilled to find out they have a slide and loved the thought of both of us riding the slide. I'm not a big fan of being shot out of a clown mouth but I'm always game to make memories with my daughter.