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

[Sandi]

Looks like I'll be staying at the BWI indefinitely!! Didn't have to change resorts which is what I was afraid of ... Just modified our existing reservation, and saved $950!!! Let go of our resort pin code offer, and added the free dining! WooHoo!!

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Wish I could stay at BWI indefinitely ;-)

I caught that, too. I would definitely love an indefinte stay at BWI!

 

[Sandi]

Hello all,

So excited here, we upgraded to BWI (standard view) yesterday from POR. We have never stayed at BWI, so I was wondering if there was anything special, important, etc. we should know.

Thanks so much!!!!

I just found out I am going to be staying at the Boardwalk for a week at the end of June! Any advice for a Boardwalk newbie?

I would suggest that both of you read through the first several posts of this thread. WDWKOOK has done an amazing job of covering all of the highlights of the Boardwalk and anticipating questions/issues. Then, go ahead and ask specific questions. BWI is absolutely lovely and has a lot to offer.

 

[Jacqui]

I would suggest that both of you read through the first several posts of this thread. WDWKOOK has done an amazing job of covering all of the highlights of the Boardwalk and anticipating questions/issues. Then, go ahead and ask specific questions. BWI is absolutely lovely and has a lot to offer.

I have been Just never made a change this close to a trip before. I usually have months to plan and and find out as much as I can about the resort we will be staying at. Kind of freaked that I only have a little over a month to get to know BWI a little better.

From what I did read in the beginning pages, a lot of standard views seem to be views of EPCOT?? I would love that!!! So when I did online check-in this morning I only checked "highest floor available" as my "request." They also offered water view but someone else had mentioned that could be loud from the boardwalk.

 

[JessiBelle22]

I caught that, too. I would definitely love an indefinte stay at BWI!

Lol!!!
Actually, I would too! Lol! I was extremely happy that I didn't have to change resorts!

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[Sandi]

I have been Just never made a change this close to a trip before. I usually have months to plan and and find out as much as I can about the resort we will be staying at. Kind of freaked that I only have a little over a month to get to know BWI a little better.

From what I did read in the beginning pages, a lot of standard views seem to be views of EPCOT?? I would love that!!! So when I did online check-in this morning I only checked "highest floor available" as my "request." They also offered water view but someone else had mentioned that could be loud from the boardwalk.

DH and I had a standard view on the 5th floor in March and it was wonderful. We could watch Illuminations from our balcony in the evening. I would love to have our exact same room when I go back in August with DD. The room was very quiet all day and night.

Planning is (almost) half the fun for me, so I totally understand how you've been thrown for a loop!

 

[harv0033]

Sorry I haven't read through this massive thread....but what are the best 1BR Villas with a boardwalk view? Would like to request as high as possible (top level), and a view of Illuminations. Any specifics to request, or areas to avoid?

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hello all,

So excited here, we upgraded to BWI (standard view) yesterday from POR. We have never stayed at BWI, so I was wondering if there was anything special, important, etc. we should know.

Thanks so much!!!!

Welcome and congratulations on upgrading! The STD Views can be of a parking lot, canal, garden area, pool, Epcot/Illuminations (hope I haven't left out anything). Just have your preference added to your reservation.

Looks like I'll be staying at the BWI!! Didn't have to change resorts which is what I was afraid of ... Just modified our existing reservation, and saved $950!!! Let go of our resort pin code offer, and added the free dining! WooHoo!!

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Welcome and congratulations. So you saved $950 more with FD Vs. your room-only discount or did you not have a discount applied originally?

I just found out I am going to be staying at the Boardwalk for a week at the end of June! Any advice for a Boardwalk newbie?

Welcome and yippee! What did you book - Inn or Villas and what view?

I would suggest that both of you read through the first several posts of this thread. WDWKOOK has done an amazing job of covering all of the highlights of the Boardwalk and anticipating questions/issues. Then, go ahead and ask specific questions. BWI is absolutely lovely and has a lot to offer.

Thanks for the kind words, Sandi.

I have been Just never made a change this close to a trip before. I usually have months to plan and and find out as much as I can about the resort we will be staying at. Kind of freaked that I only have a little over a month to get to know BWI a little better.

From what I did read in the beginning pages, a lot of standard views seem to be views of EPCOT?? I would love that!!! So when I did online check-in this morning I only checked "highest floor available" as my "request." They also offered water view but someone else had mentioned that could be loud from the boardwalk.

OCI is fine to do, but will only have a pre-set number of choices. It's always best to have all your requests in your reservation by calling the WDTC. Doing OCI won't negate your requests, but you might not be able to request everything you'd like.

I'm not sure what OCI means by "Water View" when you've booked a STD View room. A BoardWalk View is what you're thinking of and that is a bookable view only, not a request, unless you're staying club level. I'm guessing that "Water View" in this case must mean pool or canal and a canal view wouldn't be noisy and a quiet pool view probably wouldn't be noisy either.

Sorry I haven't read through this massive thread....but what are the best 1BR Villas with a boardwalk view? Would like to request as high as possible (top level), and a view of Illuminations. Any specifics to request, or areas to avoid?

to the DIS and the BWI/BWV thread! I'm going to leave your question to our BWV experts

 

[Jacqui]

DH and I had a standard view on the 5th floor in March and it was wonderful. We could watch Illuminations from our balcony in the evening. I would love to have our exact same room when I go back in August with DD. The room was very quiet all day and night.

Planning is (almost) half the fun for me, so I totally understand how you've been thrown for a loop!

This is exactly the room I would love to receive!!

 

[Jacqui]

Welcome and congratulations on upgrading! The STD Views can be of a parking lot, canal, garden area, pool, Epcot/Illuminations (hope I haven't left out anything). Just have your preference added to your reservation.




OCI is fine to do, but will only have a pre-set number of choices. It's always best to have all your requests in your reservation by calling the WDTC. Doing OCI won't negate your requests, but you might not be able to request everything you'd like.

I'm not sure what OCI means by "Water View" when you've booked a STD View room. A BoardWalk View is what you're thinking of and that is a bookable view only, not a request, unless you're staying club level. I'm guessing that "Water View" in this case must mean pool or canal and a canal view wouldn't be noisy and a quiet pool view probably wouldn't be noisy either.


to the DIS and the BWI/BWV thread! I'm going to leave your question to our BWV experts

I stand corrected, I just went back and clicked edit for the online check-in and it says I may select up to 2 requests, floor being one and BoardWalk View being the other. We are booked in a standard room. Now I'm a bit confused

 

[JessiBelle22]

Welcome and congratulations. So you saved $950 more with FD Vs. your room-only discount or did you not have a discount applied originally?:

Thank you!! Yes, originally we had booked months ago with a room pin code of 35% off a deluxe resort. But, for us, we are saving $950 by letting that offer go, and take the free dining offer. It works for us. :-D

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[Deb & Bill]

Sorry I haven't read through this massive thread....but what are the best 1BR Villas with a boardwalk view? Would like to request as high as possible (top level), and a view of Illuminations. Any specifics to request, or areas to avoid?

You will only get a BW view villa if you specifically book it with DVC points. The BW view is about 20% of the villas and is a booking category. Plus it is only available for points stays.

Did you book with points and book the Preferred view/BW view?

 

[WDWKOOK]

I stand corrected, I just went back and clicked edit for the online check-in and it says I may select up to 2 requests, floor being one and BoardWalk View being the other. We are booked in a standard room. Now I'm a bit confused

I'm confused, too. Well, just make sure that since you'd like an Illuminations View, call to request "5th floor and Epcot View" and ask again when you check-in if they were able to accommodate your request.

Thank you!! Yes, originally we had booked months ago with a room pin code of 35% off a deluxe resort. But, for us, we are saving $950 by letting that offer go, and take the free dining offer. It works for us. :-D

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I'm glad this worked out better for you and your family. Enjoy!

You will only get a BW view villa if you specifically book it with DVC points. The BW view is about 20% of the villas and is a booking category. Plus it is only available for points stays.

Did you book with points and book the Preferred view/BW view?

As usual, thanks for your DVC expertise, Deb

 

[Pete W.]

I just found out I am going to be staying at the Boardwalk for a week at the end of June! Any advice for a Boardwalk newbie?

If you've never stayed in the Epcot Resort Area, you'll discover how easy it is to walk to Epcot, and DHS is not that much farther from the Boardwalk. Since you're staying a week, I strongly recommend park hopper tickets since it would be very limiting to not be able to make quick trips to Epcot to visit all the great World Showcase restaurants, shop, enjoy the entertainment, etc. even when your primary plan on a given day is to visit another park.

And if you're heading to/from the MK, you can also use the monorail to travel between the front entrance of Epcot to the Transportation and Ticket Center. That trip is longer than taking the bus from the Boardwalk, but still fun if you don't mind the extra walk through Epcot especially if you enjoy riding the monorail.

 

[Jacqui]

I'm confused, too. Well, just make sure that since you'd like an Illuminations View, call to request "5th floor and Epcot View" and ask again when you check-in if they were able to accommodate your request.


I'm glad this worked out better for you and your family. Enjoy!


As usual, thanks for your DVC expertise, Deb

On the phone now and the cast member is laughing at me because I requested Epcot view!! She says you can't see Epcot from BoardWalk. I politely told her I've seen pictures of the view She went on to say maybe you will see some of Illuminations but didn't understand why I wouldn't just walk over to Epcot if that's what I wanted to see!! Is there any chance that we won't have a balcony?? I didn't want to ask the cast member.

 

[WDWKOOK]

On the phone now and the cast member is laughing at me because I requested Epcot view!! She says you can't see Epcot from BoardWalk. I politely told her I've seen pictures of the view She went on to say maybe you will see some of Illuminations but didn't understand why I wouldn't just walk over to Epcot if that's what I wanted to see!! Is there any chance that we won't have a balcony?? I didn't want to ask the cast member.

Ugh. The BWI room assignor knows what an Epcot View is, so don't you worry. You can see part of the Eiffel Tower and why walk over when you can see Illuminations from your balcony?! BTW, the photos I have posted on the first page of a STD room is a 5th floor Epcot View just like you'd like to have.

 

[Jacqui]

Sorry to be a pain but I just looked at my reservation and nothing is requested now. Originally it showed highest floor and now shows "no requests." Should I call back now?? Wait a while to see if it changes??

Should I call the number in the first post on this thread or the regular Disney number??

 

[WDWKOOK]

Sorry to be a pain but I just looked at my reservation and nothing is requested now. Originally it showed highest floor and now shows "no requests." Should I call back now?? Wait a while to see if it changes??

Should I call the number in the first post on this thread or the regular Disney number??

No problem. For peace of mind, call the WDTC @ (407) WDISNEY and ask the CM to tell you what room location request is in your reservation, revise if needed, then report back to us!

 

[pink5683]

I would suggest that both of you read through the first several posts of this thread. WDWKOOK has done an amazing job of covering all of the highlights of the Boardwalk and anticipating questions/issues. Then, go ahead and ask specific questions. BWI is absolutely lovely and has a lot to offer.

I have been reading through it all and it is great! I think my big question is what are some of the small things that make BWI special that I should make sure I don't miss?

I have been Just never made a change this close to a trip before. I usually have months to plan and and find out as much as I can about the resort we will be staying at. Kind of freaked that I only have a little over a month to get to know BWI a little better.

This is me too! Usually I spend over a year planning my trip and getting to know my resort before I arrive, this I had no control over, and it's SO SOON!

Welcome and yippee! What did you book - Inn or Villas and what view?

Thanks for the welcome! I am staying there as part of an AEP, so I am assuming we are going to be in the Inn. No control over view or anything, just have to see what I get when I get there!

 

[dabneywm]

Hi!
I have been reading these posts trying to figure out exactly how to make a room request for our stay coming up on June 1st in a 1 BDRM Villa at BWV. We have three young children so likely will not be out late to see the fireworks and would love to see them from our balcony if possible. We paid with cash for a Standard View room as that was our only option I think?

I have read on here to request 5th Floor Epcot View for BWI. Does that also apply to BWV? I thought I had put in a request a few weeks back on the phone with a CM for a high floor, near elevator, Illuminations view. She said that with a standard view room there was no way we would see fireworks. I was confused because I thought it was possible when you pay with cash.

Anyway, bottom line...should I request 5th Floor Epcot View for an Illuminations view at BWV? Do I call and do that or check in online and try to do it?

Thanks so much!

 

[kmermaid]

Do they sell pool noodles at the main or community pool? And if so are they the same ones they have sold at SAB? In the past I have gotten my own at Target when we have had a car and did our food run but will not have a car this time. The ones at Target are fatter and where much better than the ones they offered at SAB.
Does anyone know if there is a grocery service that will to the shopping at Target and will get me the noodles?