Copper Creek vs Boulder Ridge Studio

[FinnFogg]

I have a solo trip planned with my two youngest (DD12 and DD10) in May 2023. DH and DS14 will not be joining. We’ve never stayed at either of the Wilderness Lodge DVC resorts, and I thought this would be a good trip to give it a try. We will do a 6 night studio stay there (and visit theme parks), and then move over to an AKL Jambo studio for the last 4 nights for a “resort only” (maybe water park) stay.

I originally booked us in a Copper Creek Studio for the first 6 nights, but I’ve read that the Boulder Ridge refurb is finally underway, so now I’m wondering whether that may be a better option (particularly given the new pull down bed vs pull-out soda bed). I’m assuming of course that the refurb will actually be completed by May.

Any thoughts or recommendations between the two for a solo parent travelling with two kids?

 

[RoseGold]

BR has an extra sleeping surface, because it sleeps 5 and not 4, at least it did before refurb.

 

[DeeBee3]

Those new rooms would be nice! I think you will enjoy the whole place regardless, but I wouldn't want you to go to Boulder Ridge if your room was NOT refurbished. It is in desperate need. I would think that it would be done by then, however.

 

[Philsfan77]

It's a dice roll...I'd like to think the refurb will be done by the time you go though and for that I'd lean Boulder Ridge to try the brand new rooms.

 

[FinnFogg]

It is a dice roll, isn’t it!! I think if the room ar BR is refurbished, it’s a no brainer. Right now I have both CC and BR booked for the stay, but I’d really like to us the points from the redundant booking elsewhere. I’ve spent the last couple of hours reading through these pages, and it appears that things kicked into full swing last week and half the building is currently under construction, so I think I may go for it.

 

[PatMcDuck]

I think you are very safe booking BR for May. Enjoy my home resort!

 

[Jocely]

I have a solo trip planned with my two youngest (DD12 and DD10) in May 2023. DH and DS14 will not be joining. We’ve never stayed at either of the Wilderness Lodge DVC resorts, and I thought this would be a good trip to give it a try. We will do a 6 night studio stay there (and visit theme parks), and then move over to an AKL Jambo studio for the last 4 nights for a “resort only” (maybe water park) stay.

I originally booked us in a Copper Creek Studio for the first 6 nights, but I’ve read that the Boulder Ridge refurb is finally underway, so now I’m wondering whether that may be a better option (particularly given the new pull down bed vs pull-out soda bed). I’m assuming of course that the refurb will actually be completed by May.

Any thoughts or recommendations between the two for a solo parent travelling with two kids?

I love the pull down beds plus it will have a small twin under the tv so 3 separate beds. It’s always nice staying someplace new as well!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I like the convenience of being in the lodge. If you don’t need a fifth sleeping arrangement I would stick with Copper Creek.

 

[Jocely]

Boulder ridge! Copper creek with still have a sleep sofa which in so uncomfortable

 

[TCRAIG]

BRV - nothing beats the sound of fake cricket mixed with lodge music as you cross over the bridge!