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

[Poohs Pal]

I apologize is this has been covered already...Do any of the pools at the resort have lifts for people with disabilities?

I usually stay at the Dolphin but I have always wanted to stay in Boardwalk Villas. Thinking about treating myself for my 40th birthday in 2014.

Best,

Autumn

I don't believe I have ever seen a pool lift. AKV has zero entry. I also believe the GF has zero entry. Maybe SSR and BCV. I do believe I may have seen a lift at one of the DVC for the out door hot tub.

 

[smidgy]

I would think it would be required under the ADA unless the pool is zero entry, but I really do not know..

ask over on the Disabilities board. they are really nice over there (esp. the moderator, Sue M., oh, and K peveler)

 

[Sandi]

I apologize is this has been covered already...Do any of the pools at the resort have lifts for people with disabilities?

I usually stay at the Dolphin but I have always wanted to stay in Boardwalk Villas. Thinking about treating myself for my 40th birthday in 2014.

Best,

Autumn

We were at BWI last month and there was a lift for the BWI quiet pool and the spa at that area. I did not see anyone use them, but i noticed them and they looked to be in great shape. The feature pool was just refurbished -- completed when we were there. It was warm enough to swim only one day for me, so I didn't use the feature pool. I have to believe they've installed a lift for disabled guests if one wasn't there before. I'm going to look for some photos. Also, my daughter and I will be at BWI in August and I will look then if I don't find an answer before. I note that you're interested in BWV, and will check that side.

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[WDWKOOK]

I apologize is this has been covered already...Do any of the pools at the resort have lifts for people with disabilities?

I usually stay at the Dolphin but I have always wanted to stay in Boardwalk Villas. Thinking about treating myself for my 40th birthday in 2014.

Best,

Autumn

No apologies on this thread, autumnblue. Last year at WL, I watched them install a new lift at the main pool. This is only an assumption, but I assumed that the resorts were all making sure they were compliant, but I can't answer your specific question about BWI/BWV, but I would think they, too are now compliant.



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I would think it would be required under the ADA unless the pool is zero entry, but I really do not know..

ask over on the Disabilities board. they are really nice over there (esp. the moderator, Sue M., oh, and K peveler)

We were at BWI last month and there was a lift for the BWI quiet pool and the spa at that area. I did not see anyone use them, but i noticed them and they looked to be in great shape. The feature pool was just refurbished -- completed when we were there. It was warm enough to swim only one day for me, so I didn't use the feature pool. I have to believe they've installed a lift for disabled guests if one wasn't there before. I'm going to look for some photos. Also, my daughter and I will be at BWI in August and I will look then if I don't find an answer before. I note that you're interested in BWV, and will check that side.

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That's very helpful of you, Sandi

 

[Pete W.]

We were just there last week and both the quiet pool and main pool have lifts.

 

[corneredbycorn]

I know I read this somewhere on this thread a month or so ago, but now I can't find it. Sorry about that.

For a standard room, where do we want to request the room to be for best view and quickest access out?

I'm thinking it was facing EPCOT, high up, but I'd like verification or correction on that. Thanks!

 

[PolyAddict]

We arrive 2 weeks from today!

If our room is not ready, will they CL staff hold our carry-on in the lounge for us?

thanks!

 

[tiger4me2]

We arrive 2 weeks from today!

If our room is not ready, will they CL staff hold our carry-on in the lounge for us?

thanks!

Bell services will store your carry on or luggage. The club level really doesn't have the room to store anything Have a great stay !

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

Des anyone happen to know the brand and paint color of the BWI lobby? I know it is a seafoam green it I am looking for more exact info.

 

[WDWKOOK]

It used to be. Sadly, that is one privilege we lost.

One of many, and many perks, too are gone - like unlimited use of non-motorized recreational equipment when staying onsite - those were the good ol' days.

Thanks for the reply

You're welcome.

We were just there last week and both the quiet pool and main pool have lifts.

Thank you for confirming this for the OP, Pete.

I know I read this somewhere on this thread a month or so ago, but now I can't find it. Sorry about that.

For a standard room, where do we want to request the room to be for best view and quickest access out?

I'm thinking it was facing EPCOT, high up, but I'd like verification or correction on that. Thanks!

"Best" is relative, but for a STD room, I would request an Epcot/Garden View on a high floor, preferably 5th so there wouldn't be anyone above.

Des anyone happen to know the brand and paint color of the BWI lobby? I know it is a seafoam green it I am looking for more exact info.

If you hadn't moved us up on the WL thread from page two, I might be giving you one of these . I will be so impressed if someone can answer this - maybe a CM

 

[im4kycats]

Des anyone happen to know the brand and paint color of the BWI lobby? I know it is a seafoam green it I am looking for more exact info.

I don't know what it is, but Walmart is now selling Disney paint. Could be they have one that is the same?

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

If you hadn't moved us up on the WL thread from page two, I might be giving you one of these . I will be so impressed if someone can answer this - maybe a CM

Hey!

It's an honest question and one I've tried to have answered for years!

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

I don't know what it is, but Walmart is now selling Disney paint. Could be they have one that is the same?

Close, but not quite. BWI has more blue in it tho.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hey!

It's an honest question and one I've tried to have answered for years!

Maybe I need to offer a "very special award" as an incentive to the poster who can answer your question....How about this (In JPEG form, of course)....

 

[Sandi]

Des anyone happen to know the brand and paint color of the BWI lobby? I know it is a seafoam green it I am looking for more exact info.

I suggest you send an e-mail to Disney World using their "contact us" link: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/contact/

I have sent in a few off the wall (not literally on the wall, like you) questions to them over the years and when they can answer they do. I asked about the brand and style of mattress at CSR and brand of fertilizer at another of the resorts. They were very helpful. I'm sure that there are plans somewhere with the wall color noted, but it might be proprietary to WDW and they won't give it out. Good luck in your hunt.

 

[AirGoofy]

I'm sure that there are plans somewhere with the wall color noted, but it might be proprietary to WDW and they won't give it out. Good luck in your hunt.

Or, they don't want to give out the color because they want us to pay $ to return and experience it there.

 

[KYfriedPanda]

Hi all - We're going to be staying at the BWV for the first time over the last week of May, and I have some questions regarding getting to DHS early in the morning. We'd like to get there a bit earlier than rope drop (as most websites including this one suggest doing to get in as much action as possible before the crowds arrive). I see according to certain websites that the boats start running half an hour before the park opens. So here are my questions:

1A) Is the information I've found accurate? Do the boats start running half an hour prior to park opening?
1B) Would those boats get us to the park before rope drop, or would the loading times get us there just after the park opens?
2) Are the first boats in the morning really crowded?
3) Would you suggest just walking instead? Note that we're not opposed to walking, but we do know we'll be doing a lot of walking over the course of the week and might be more inclined to take the boat unless it's going to make a big difference.

Thanks!

 

[PolyAddict]

Bell services will store your carry on or luggage. The club level really doesn't have the room to store anything Have a great stay !

Ok thanks, so i would have to bring it down to them after checking in?

 

[autumnblue]

We were at BWI last month and there was a lift for the BWI quiet pool and the spa at that area. I did not see anyone use them, but i noticed them and they looked to be in great shape. The feature pool was just refurbished -- completed when we were there. It was warm enough to swim only one day for me, so I didn't use the feature pool. I have to believe they've installed a lift for disabled guests if one wasn't there before. I'm going to look for some photos. Also, my daughter and I will be at BWI in August and I will look then if I don't find an answer before. I note that you're interested in BWV, and will check that side.

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Thank you! I really appreciate the information.

Best,

Autumn

 

[autumnblue]

We were just there last week and both the quiet pool and main pool have lifts.

Fantastic!