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

[AirGoofy]

I saw pictures of an alligator over in the lake near the Paddock at SSR. I've seen a gator in some of the different water areas riding around the bus at WDW.

 

[WDWKOOK]

How exciting!

I saw pictures of an alligator over in the lake near the Paddock at SSR. I've seen a gator in some of the different water areas riding around the bus at WDW.

The big turtle we saw crossing the BW was unexpected, but this guy really surprised us:

 

[TaraPA]

The big turtle we saw crossing the BW was unexpected, but this guy really surprised us:

 

[gometros]

We encountered a very large turtle crossing over from the grassy area next to the Crescent Lake canal that's after ESPN. I was surprised to see it s l o w l y making its way over toward Crescent Lake.

You didn't happen to see a hare pass it by, did you?

 

[WDWKOOK]

HAPPY EASTER!

 

[TX Momof2]

Is this picture from Disney?

The big turtle we saw crossing the BW was unexpected, but this guy really surprised us:

 

[CT Disney]

Hi Everyone!

We are considering a stay at BWI in one of the garden suites. It would be me, my dh, dd (13) and ds (10). A few questions:

1. I know that the garden suites are not that convenient to the club level lounge. But, the extra space in the garden suites sounds so nice! Does the extra space make up for the hike to the lounge? (The deluxe cl rooms are not available for our dates)

2. How comfy is the pull-out for sleeping? Would our son and daughter be ok? They're not too jazzed about sharing a bed, so just want to make sure they won't be uncomfortable.

3. I know the garden suites come with either a loft set-up, or a more private upstairs bedroom with a balcony. Any opinions on which set-up is better? Do the rooms with a balcony still have a cute little garden and fence at the entrance?

4. And, one question from my dh...what kind of beer do they serve in the lounge?

Thanks everyone!!

 

[PolyAddict]

3 weeks from today!!!!


Checking in BWI CL for 4 nights and 5 days!

 

[psac]

Hi Everyone!

We are considering a stay at BWI in one of the garden suites. It would be me, my dh, dd (13) and ds (10). A few questions:

1. I know that the garden suites are not that convenient to the club level lounge. But, the extra space in the garden suites sounds so nice! Does the extra space make up for the hike to the lounge? (The deluxe cl rooms are not available for our dates)

2. How comfy is the pull-out for sleeping? Would our son and daughter be ok? They're not too jazzed about sharing a bed, so just want to make sure they won't be uncomfortable.

3. I know the garden suites come with either a loft set-up, or a more private upstairs bedroom with a balcony. Any opinions on which set-up is better? Do the rooms with a balcony still have a cute little garden and fence at the entrance?

4. And, one question from my dh...what kind of beer do they serve in the lounge?

Thanks everyone!!

I'm not at all useful with these questions, but in general those cottages look awesome from the outside. It's like you have your own private house at Disney World. How can you beat that?

3 weeks from today!!!!


Checking in BWI CL for 4 nights and 5 days!

Enjoy!! We really liked the BWI club, everyone was very friendly. We'll be trying out the AKL club for the first time that same week.

 

[WDWOswald]

For a boardwalk inn water view reservation- what is the closet possible room to the lobby? I think the views are much nicer toward the middle of the resort vs. all the way on the end past ESPN club.

What do you guys think the best water view location is at boardwalk inn?

 

[PolyAddict]

I'm not at all useful with these questions, but in general those cottages look awesome from the outside. It's like you have your own private house at Disney World. How can you beat that?

Enjoy!! We really liked the BWI club, everyone was very friendly. We'll be trying out the AKL club for the first time that same week.

Thanks! Hope you like AKL CL!

 

[Ziggy]

Are the club rooms on the third floor directly under the ones on the fourth floor? Is it the same number of rooms or less?

 

[Jasperann]

3 weeks from today!!!!


Checking in BWI CL for 4 nights and 5 days!

We arrive a week after that!! I'm so excited. We are also staying CL for the first time.

Are the club rooms on the third floor directly under the ones on the fourth floor? Is it the same number of rooms or less?

I have never stayed CL but I have been doing tons of research. It seems that the CL rooms that are on the third floor are only the 3 deluxe cl rooms, they have bigger balcony's and they seem to be directly below the other deluxe cl rooms on the 4th floor. I did read that if the CL was booked up that they do have a few 'extra' regular rooms on the 4th floor that are out side the CL door.

 

[Ziggy]

I have never stayed CL but I have been doing tons of research. It seems that the CL rooms that are on the third floor are only the 3 deluxe cl rooms, they have bigger balcony's and they seem to be directly below the other deluxe cl rooms on the 4th floor. I did read that if the CL was booked up that they do have a few 'extra' regular rooms on the 4th floor that are out side the CL door.

Thank you so much for your quick reply . I've actually booked a SV but don't want to be down by ESPN and would rather have a high floor overlooking the garden towards the Eiffel Tower, I was just working out my odds of getting what I want.

 

[Chrissyb8885]

We are staying at BWI for the first time!!! I keep hearing that i should request a room on a higher floor...however we are traveling with our two year old. Would it be worth it to get a first floor room so she has more room to play outside?? Also if we are unlucky and get a parking lot view,i definitely would not want her to be running around near that! Any advice would be appreciated! View? Or room to run??

Ps- if you are on the first floor is it more convenient to get around to the pools etc??

Thanks!
Chrissy

 

[im4kycats]

Hi all!

New to the Boardwalk and deluxes! We are staying at BWI in June and have a standard view room reserved. I would like to get as high a floor as I can - is the 5th floor Club only or are some standard rooms there? It appears even number rooms would have views of the courtyard - is that accurate?

I apologize if the answer to these questions is somewhere in this thread - but it is BIG!

TIA

 

[WDWKOOK]

Is this picture from Disney?

No, I was just being goofy.

3 weeks from today!!!!


Checking in BWI CL for 4 nights and 5 days!

For a boardwalk inn water view reservation- what is the closet possible room to the lobby? I think the views are much nicer toward the middle of the resort vs. all the way on the end past ESPN club.

What do you guys think the best water view location is at boardwalk inn?

We had a great BWV right next to Flying Fish and the BW (4th floor/CL):

I have never stayed CL but I have been doing tons of research. It seems that the CL rooms that are on the third floor are only the 3 deluxe cl rooms, they have bigger balcony's and they seem to be directly below the other deluxe cl rooms on the 4th floor. I did read that if the CL was booked up that they do have a few 'extra' regular rooms on the 4th floor that are out side the CL door.

The rooms outside CL aren't actually overflow rooms, but regular CL rooms that are in a little alcove next to the CL door. They have BW views and the one we were in had an extra large balcony. There are 10 Deluxe rooms, five on the 4th and five on the 3rd.

We are staying at BWI for the first time!!! I keep hearing that i should request a room on a higher floor...however we are traveling with our two year old. Would it be worth it to get a first floor room so she has more room to play outside?? Also if we are unlucky and get a parking lot view,i definitely would not want her to be running around near that! Any advice would be appreciated! View? Or room to run??

Ps- if you are on the first floor is it more convenient to get around to the pools etc??

Thanks!
Chrissy

Welcome!
I think it might be nice to just open up the sliding glass door and let your DD run around a bit rather than worry about her out on the balcony.

Hi all!

New to the Boardwalk and deluxes! We are staying at BWI in June and have a standard view room reserved. I would like to get as high a floor as I can - is the 5th floor Club only or are some standard rooms there? It appears even number rooms would have views of the courtyard - is that accurate?

I apologize if the answer to these questions is somewhere in this thread - but it is BIG!

TIA

Welcome! The 5th floor actually isn't CL, they are Standard Rooms and I have photos on the first page of a lovely 5th floor room that has a view of Illuminations and Epcot.

 

[Jasperann]

Thanks for that information. I think I did know at one point that it was 5 rooms on each floor (3rd and 4th) that was Deluxe CL, but we have been planning since November and it seems it got lost in my mind. lol

How close are the Deluxe rooms that are on the 4th floor to the lounge? If we happen to get a 3rd floor Deluxe room is there a short cut to the lounge?

I am getting so excited. We only have 26.5 days until we arrive at the BWI.

 

[SRUAlmn]

Thanks for that information. I think I did know at one point that it was 5 rooms on each floor (3rd and 4th) that was Deluxe CL, but we have been planning since November and it seems it got lost in my mind. lol

How close are the Deluxe rooms that are on the 4th floor to the lounge? If we happen to get a 3rd floor Deluxe room is there a short cut to the lounge?

I am getting so excited. We only have 26.5 days until we arrive at the BWI.

We stayed in a deluxe CL room on the 4th floor. We were the first door on the left inside the CL door, and I want to say we were about 10-15 rooms (counting doors on one side of the hall, not back and forth) away from the lounge? I can't find a floorplan anywhere to confirm the specific number, but it was very close!

 

[Al and Kate's Mom]

Hi all. We're considering BWV for a few days of our October trip (if we can find a good deal on point rental). If we valet the car and don't use it for a few days, how are the charges handled? TIA!