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

[Grumpy Grandma]

Thanks for the links .... wonderful pictures.

 

[gabriellyn]

Here is a link to many Studio interior photos, however, I think they are pre-rehab:

http://allears.net/acc/g_bwv.htm


Here is a 2011 video tour of a Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF4ezU2pZkw

I know you asked about a Studio, but there are numerous 2012 One Bedroom photos here:

http://www.oyster.com/orlando/hotels/disney-boardwalk-villas/photos/one-bedroom-villa/

Great links! Thank you! We'll be in a one bedroom for opening weekend of F&W! Can't wait!

Do you know if BWV still stocks the Fiestaware? I love Fiestaware!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Great links! Thank you! We'll be in a one bedroom for opening weekend of F&W! Can't wait!

Do you know if BWV still stocks the Fiestaware? I love Fiestaware!

Thanks! I looked at a detailed listing of every item in the One Bedroom on a site that can't be linked here and it doesn't mention Fiestaware (which I own), but I found one photo with some, but I don't know when it was taken:

 

[gabriellyn]

Thanks! I looked at a detailed listing of every item in the One Bedroom on a site that can't be linked here and it doesn't mention Fiestaware (which I own), but I found one photo with some, but I don't know when it was taken:

Thank you! I know they used to stock it in OKW. I think when we went last summer they still had it, but it was being phased out, or so I read. I was curious about BWV. We have Fiestaware too. Just love it!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

ESPN is open 11:30 - 1am.

Actually they are open until 1:30 AM.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

This thread is amazing & there is nothing like hearing from people who plenty of Disney experience! This is my first time staying at the BW Villas, so a few quick questions!

1-About how long does it take to get to Epcot (via International Gateway) & Hollywood Studios using the boat?

2-Can you see Illuminations from anywhere around the BWV?

3-I'm staying in a DVC studio room with a garden/pool view. Is there any requests regarding room #'s or floors or anything that I should try for!

Thanks!!

1) When walking to Epcot it takes me about 5 minutes once I get onto the Boardwalk itself. As for Hollywood Studios via the Boat I want to say it's at least 20 minutes since you have to factor in it also stopping at the Yacht Club/Beach Club and Swan/Dolphin. However it's alot faster to use the walkway which goes there and that takes about 10 - 15 minutes.

2) You can watch them from the bridge between the Boardwalk and Beach Club. Plus I also happened to see them when I was eating at Big River Grille & Brewing Works.

3) I have never stayed on the Boardwalk Villas side, so I can't help you with that question.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I'll be posting my BWI/CL/Cottage opinion/observations LIVE

That's great you will be doing that and I can't wait.

 

[pixie08]

Yes that's correct.

Thanks!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks!

You're welcome and I was happy to help.

 

[LisaCM614]

We just changed our reservation from BC CL to BWI CL for our April trip! DH is so excited. He just told me last night that he missed this resort! Glad to be going back!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

We just changed our reservation from BC CL to BWI CL for our April trip! DH is so excited. He just told me last night that he missed this resort! Glad to be going back!

Let me say you made a wonderful decison switching to the Boardwalk Inn because their Club Level Cast Members and everything else about it is out of this world.

 

[WDWKOOK]

We just changed our reservation from BC CL to BWI CL for our April trip! DH is so excited. He just told me last night that he missed this resort! Glad to be going back!

How exciting! I know just how it feels to book one resort, but you miss another one that you didn't book. I hope you have a great visit, Lisa!

 

[LisaCM614]

Let me say you made a wonderful decison switching to the Boardwalk Inn because their Club Level Cast Members and everything else about it is out of this world.

Thank you! I have heard lots of good things about the Club Level CMs at BWI. Enjoying reading through this thread. It has been 12 years since we were last at BWI - we've been to the Poly and BC in between.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Actually they are open until 1:30 AM.

OK. I was just going off of the DIS's menu, which may be outdated.

Citysearch has this:

ESPN Club
Hours:
Monday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 01:00 AM
Friday To Saturday From 11:30 AM To 02:00 AM
Last updated 6.23.11

The Frommers site and the Orlando Sentinel site have the same hours listed as Citysearch.

 

[sportybears]

Thank you guys so much!! Thats exactly what I was looking for!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

OK. I was just going off of the DIS's menu, which may be outdated.

Citysearch has this:

ESPN Club
Hours:
Monday To Thursday From 11:30 AM To 01:00 AM
Friday To Saturday From 11:30 AM To 02:00 AM
Last updated 6.23.11

The Frommers site and the Orlando Sentinel site have the same hours listed as Citysearch.

I went by the times listed on the Boardwalk information channel and that's what was listed in December 2011.

 

[psac]

Thanks! I looked at a detailed listing of every item in the One Bedroom on a site that can't be linked here and it doesn't mention Fiestaware (which I own), but I found one photo with some, but I don't know when it was taken:

When we were there in Nov, the plates were all plain white. Maybe some rooms will still have them as holdovers if you get lucky. Nice double hidden Mickey, though!

 

[cmesq61]

I looked at the beginning info pages and maybe missed it--as a Delux resort do all the roorms in the BWI have refridgerators or must I request one? Thanks.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I looked at the beginning info pages and maybe missed it--as a Delux resort do all the roorms in the BWI have refridgerators or must I request one? Thanks.

They all have fridge.

 

[pas130]

I looked at the beginning info pages and maybe missed it--as a Delux resort do all the roorms in the BWI have refridgerators or must I request one? Thanks.

You will have a fridge!!!

And, I eagerly await my arrival exactly two weeks from today. I'll be posting my BWI/CL/Cottage opinion/observations LIVE

I think what you have booked now .... Poly and GF is perfect for you. It's really what you wanted all along.

Maybe an Epcot resort in Jan???

Sounds great to me!!!!!