(CLOSED) Disney's BOARDWALK INN and VILLAS Information Thread ~2012~

[krb2g]

I'm not certain, but I believe that the only two Deluxe rooms that adjoin are 3227 and 3229. I got that information from Cara Goldsbury's site that's linked on the first page.



That's correct! Connecting means they would have a connecting door.

This is where I got confused. My understanding of the Deluxe room layout is that 3225/3227/3229 (3rd floor above the Boardwalk Bakery) and 4225/4227/4229 (4th floor above the Boardwalk Bakery) are all Deluxe CL rooms (which would be more than 2 rooms adjoining)--I couldn't understand why you were pointing out only a few as adjoining if more actually do adjoin. I could be completely wrong about 3225 and 4225-7 being Deluxe CL rooms, by the way, as we've never stayed in those.

 

[Kristineamb]

Hello, my dear friend! I am so glad you found the new thread...why in the world didn't I think to let you know it was up! I'm sorry, but glad you are here now. KOOK does a remarkable job with FAQ threads (she hosts the WL FAQ as well).

Lots of great info here...you must be getting excited now! Oh, by the way...I say go with Cape May for the evening with the munchkins - that way no chance of running into mom and dad. I think you'll enjoy it more than the Garden Grille.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[Kristineamb]

You're very welcome, Kristineamb. Hope you can post some BWV room photos when you get back. It's so nice to have a friend of Christine's here

Would be my pleasure! And anything else specifically???

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

This is where I got confused. My understanding of the Deluxe room layout is that 3225/3227/3229 (3rd floor above the Boardwalk Bakery) and 4225/4227/4229 (4th floor above the Boardwalk Bakery) are all Deluxe CL rooms (which would be more than 2 rooms adjoining)--I couldn't understand why you were pointing out only a few as adjoining if more actually do adjoin. I could be completely wrong about 3225 and 4225-7 being Deluxe CL rooms, by the way, as we've never stayed in those.

The two times when I stayed in the Deluxe Rooms before I was in 3229 (August 2010) and 4225 (August 2011) so I can say without a doubt that those are Deluxe Rooms. Plus all the other room numbers you mentioned are some of their other Deluxe Rooms.

 

[disneygal922]

I was just wondering, I know BWVs are difficult to get at the 7th month mark bc of food and wine but what about early September? Feb 5 is booking day for us and we have definitely decided this is our first choice resort for this trip and I just thought I would ask. I need to think of a second choice if I can't get into BWV.

 

[pixarmom]

I suppose the least expensive room with the possibility of seeing the Eiffel Tower would be a non-club level Standard View BWI room (the least expensive) and request an "Epcot View." This would be a room that overlooks the courtyard/garden area. On the first page, there are a couple of photos (day and night) of this view.

I don't know about the BC/YC rooms and whether any of those have an Eiffel Tower view.

KOOK, I agree. At BC, we've stayed in a wonderful room facing Epcot with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the Illuminations fireworks, but 1) it's not as close to the Eiffel Tower as BWI; and 2) I think that room would now be a "garden view" under the new classification system, rather than a standard view. If that's the case, it would be slightly more expensive.

 

[Scott MC]

LOVE the new thread and the pictures. Thanks to all involved with putting this together!

I'm very excited to be about to book another CL stay at BWI this August. Our plan is for the 2 of us to start with 2 nights at BC, where we'd like to check it (and specifically the pool) out, and then meet up with 2 friends at "home" at BWI and spend a week there.

With 4 adults in the room, we're seriously considering booking a deluxe club level room, but before I go ahead, I have 2 questions that I'm hoping someone can answer. Here goes...

1. From pics I've seen, Deluxe rooms look kind of...well....dark. I'm hoping it's just the camera, because part of what I loved about our BWI room last year was how bright it is. does the addition of the extra sitting space make the deluxe rooms seem dark?

2. I know that some deluxe rooms are on the 3rd floor. We were spoiled last year in room 4223 with our lovely view and being steps from the lounge. I noticed that there's a lovely staircase right in front of the lounge. Do those stairs lead to the 3rd floor Deluxe rooms? If so, then great, but it would give me pause to have to get into an elevator every time I wanted to go to the lounge.....like I had to at AKL.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

 

[jackemail]

Scott-- the deluxe rooms have always seemed bright and airy to me!! I don't think you'll find them dark at all.

 

[psac]

I was just wondering, I know BWVs are difficult to get at the 7th month mark bc of food and wine but what about early September? Feb 5 is booking day for us and we have definitely decided this is our first choice resort for this trip and I just thought I would ask. I need to think of a second choice if I can't get into BWV.

You might get better answers on the DVC forums, but if you're flexible with the views, I think you'll be fine. Standard and Boardwalk book up before non-Boardwalk Preferred. Sine it's so close you can check the new online booking to see how it is 7 months from today just to see how it is now, though August and September might be different. Good luck!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

LOVE the new thread and the pictures. Thanks to all involved with putting this together!

I'm very excited to be about to book another CL stay at BWI this August. Our plan is for the 2 of us to start with 2 nights at BC, where we'd like to check it (and specifically the pool) out, and then meet up with 2 friends at "home" at BWI and spend a week there.

With 4 adults in the room, we're seriously considering booking a deluxe club level room, but before I go ahead, I have 2 questions that I'm hoping someone can answer. Here goes...

1. From pics I've seen, Deluxe rooms look kind of...well....dark. I'm hoping it's just the camera, because part of what I loved about our BWI room last year was how bright it is. does the addition of the extra sitting space make the deluxe rooms seem dark?

2. I know that some deluxe rooms are on the 3rd floor. We were spoiled last year in room 4223 with our lovely view and being steps from the lounge. I noticed that there's a lovely staircase right in front of the lounge. Do those stairs lead to the 3rd floor Deluxe rooms? If so, then great, but it would give me pause to have to get into an elevator every time I wanted to go to the lounge.....like I had to at AKL.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

The Deluxe Rooms inside look exactly like the Standard Rooms, with the difference being the extra room and 2nd TV. So they are not dark at all.

As for the stairs when you walk just past the Sonora Suite you will see an exit sign right above a door and when you open it is the set of stairs that you take to and from the 3rd floor.

 

[psac]

Scott-- the deluxe rooms have always seemed bright and airy to me!! I don't think you'll find them dark at all.

I agree with this, some of the Deluxe pics on the front page are mine, I would blame my poor photography over poor lighting!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Even though it's a major deal for us since we don't make ADR's 180 days before and the fact we also never purchase Dining Plan, today we finally got our welcome e-mail from the Boardwalk Inn IPO. So the fact they sent it was good enough so it means they didn't forget about our reservation.

 

[pixarmom]

psac, beautiful photos, as always! We won't be back at BWI until next year - trying new resorts (POFQ and YC) this year - but your photos always make me reconsider that decision!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Thanks for this great, updated thread. Booked a trip to B'walk on Saturday and arrive there in just 12 day!

Could someone please tell me about the coffee makers? I will bring my own coffee and want to make sure I have the right filters. Are they the filter packs?

Thanks!

 

[psac]

Even though it's a major deal for us since we don't make ADR's 180 days before and the fact we also never purchase Dining Plan, today we finally got our welcome e-mail from the Boardwalk Inn IPO. So the fact they sent it was good enough so it means they didn't forget about our reservation.

Glad you're on your way!

Thanks for the compliments Pixarmom. I still have a few more pics I have to upload, but then I'm running out. Will have to take a bunch more in November!

 

[MiMi2Three]

Are there any exits on the sides (ends) of the BWI or are the only exits in the center lobby area?

 

[dgbg100106]

Are there any exits on the sides (ends) of the BWI or are the only exits in the center lobby area?

There are side exists, when we stayed we exited out by the quite pool. and on the time before there was one by the walkway to DHS.

 

[psac]

There are side exists, when we stayed we exited out by the quite pool. and on the time before there was one by the walkway to DHS.

To put it another way, there are no exits* to the Boardwalk except from the center lobby. There are exits to the internal grounds, which you could then use to navigate outward. On the Villa side there is an exit behind Jellyrolls which you can then walk around to get to the Boardwalk (and easy access to the Swan/Dolphin), but I don't think you can walk around ESPN in the same way (can anyone confirm?)

*- Also on the villa side there is a staircase that exits by the Wyland gallery, which is a nice shortcut on the way out, but that is an exit only. It's more accurate to say there are no ENTRANCES from the Boardwalk into the resort.

The obvious reason given for this is guest safety.

 

[gometros]

To put it another way, there are no exits* to the Boardwalk except from the center lobby. There are exits to the internal grounds, which you could then use to navigate outward. On the Villa side there is an exit behind Jellyrolls which you can then walk around to get to the Boardwalk (and easy access to the Swan/Dolphin), but I don't think you can walk around ESPN in the same way (can anyone confirm?)

*- Also on the villa side there is a staircase that exits by the Wyland gallery, which is a nice shortcut on the way out, but that is an exit only. It's more accurate to say there are no ENTRANCES from the Boardwalk into the resort.

The obvious reason given for this is guest safety.

My memory is a little hazy here, but isn't there an exit to the Boardwalk at the end of the villas, toward Jellyrolls, either coming out around the DVC models or a little further down?

 

[krb2g]

In case anyone is interested, I posted a little about the various food offerings in the Club Lounge from our December 2011 trip here. Most details about breakfast and evening (5-7pm) offerings because that's what we took advantage of the most!