Resort Thread Disney's BOARDWALK INN Resort

[ShelleyTaylor]

We got our "under renovation" letter for our April 29th check in

I got one today also, and we don't go until June.

 

[Mordu]

I got the letter today. We are staying in a pool/garden view studio villa the first week of April. Had requested village green area. Thinking I may need to make a different request now. Any suggestions on what to request? We've never stayed at BWV or rented points before..

 

[Tess]

I just saw a link of what the BWI looks like right now on the Rumor board! Not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't this, so now I'm hoping that they get done with that before we arrive at the end of the month. The whole main entrance is encased in scaffolding and walls are all along the village green area. Knowing my luck with walls I will probably be put in one of the "new" CL rooms that overlook the village green and the walls. I will just keep thinking happy thoughts for the next three weeks.

Could you please share the link to that photograph?

 

[dansdad]

Could you please share the link to that photograph?

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ishment-underway-at-disneys-boardwalk-inn.htm

 

[Tess]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ishment-underway-at-disneys-boardwalk-inn.htm

Thanks! Looks like more painting. . .that shouldn't take long.

 

[DisGuy]

Thanks! Looks like more painting. . .that shouldn't take long.

I sure hope it isn't there long. The walls, I am fine with. That scaffolding is ugly. Plus, being a safety manager for a construction/painting company, I'm really tired of looking at scaffolding. LOL

Our trip is 5/26/16 - 6/2/16. This will be my 3rd time at the Boardwalk.

 

[Disneytam]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ishment-underway-at-disneys-boardwalk-inn.htm

Thank you for adding the link for me. I hope the painting is done soon, but DisGuy I am sure it will be done by the time your trip comes around. Or I should say as sure as one can be about these things when it comes to Disney.

 

[SFMommy]

We got our letter yesterday too. We arrive on 4/30 for an 8-night stay in a 1-bedroom villa at BWV.

Hoping that the construction doesn't affect our trip too much. This is our first time at WDW...hoping for many magical moments and memories...not construction noise! Less than 3 months to go!

 

[dansdad]

Thank you for adding the link for me.

 

[Caseystigger]

We got our letter on Monday. We arrive in about two weeks for our first ever stay at BWI. Trying out CL for my 40th birthday. Not too worried, will have fun no matter what.

 

[LisaCM614]

We got our letter on Monday. We arrive in about two weeks for our first ever stay at BWI. Trying out CL for my 40th birthday. Not too worried, will have fun no matter what.

Enjoy! The Cast Members that work on the CL floor in the lounge and at the desk are wonderful. My kids still talk about our last trip to BWI CL the cast members had that much of an impact on our trip! Happy birthday!

 

[Caseystigger]

Enjoy! The Cast Members that work on the CL floor in the lounge and at the desk are wonderful. My kids still talk about our last trip to BWI CL the cast members had that much of an impact on our trip! Happy birthday!

Oh that's so good to hear!! Thank you for sharing!

 

[chicagoshannon]

We never got a letter about construction. We arrive on Saturday so there is obviously some going on. I just hope the pool is open.

 

[Sandi]

We never got a letter about construction. We arrive on Saturday so there is obviously some going on. I just hope the pool is open.

Per the wdwinfo website, the Luna Park pool was closed 2/1 through today (2/4), so it should be open for your Saturday arrival.

 

[lauritagoddess]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/dis...ishment-underway-at-disneys-boardwalk-inn.htm

That actually doesn't look as bad as I was fearing. We're arriving on the 12th and after receiving the letter of doom, I was expecting worse. I am still upset though about Seashore Sweets.

 

[Juliet25]

We got our letter on Monday. We arrive in about two weeks for our first ever stay at BWI. Trying out CL for my 40th birthday. Not too worried, will have fun no matter what.

Happy Birthday! My June trip to BWI is also in celebration of the big 4-0. A month late, but kids are in school. DH and I celebrated his 40th with a quick adults-only trip to WL last year. We got to do EP on his big day. Hope your trip is magical!

 

[Calle&Jakesmom]

Just a reminder, Les Halles in the France pavilion, opens at 9:00 a.m. It offers a tasty variety of items for breakfast that contain protein versus simply bread/baked goods.

Didn't know about that- Thank you!

 

[Calle&Jakesmom]

Any news on the status of the BWV studio refurb? Arriving on the 22nd and hoping to get a refurbed room- will request one, but would be great if they were all done so we don't have to take our chances.

 

[Calle&Jakesmom]

We did the Boardwalk Ballyhoo guided tour on our last trip..and the guide mentioned that FF would be closed for renovations soon...(he did not give a particular time frame)....although he did not mention SS..which is such a charming shop...and where we concluded the tour with complimentary ice cream for our whole group....Sure hope that if they do expand FF..they will just relocate SS....

Can you tell us more about the tour? We've stayed at BW lots of times and I've never seen or heard about the tour. Sounds fun.
How do you sign up? Where does it start? How often/what time does it happen? How long is it?

 

[Disneytam]

Can you tell us more about the tour? We've stayed at BW lots of times and I've never seen or heard about the tour. Sounds fun.
How do you sign up? Where does it start? How often/what time does it happen? How long is it?

The tour starts at 9:00 AM at the Belle Vue Lounge and lasts for about 90 min. or so. You don't really sign up just sit in the lounge area a little before 9:00 and someone will walk in and ask if anyone is waiting for the tour. As stated previously it is a free tour (how often in Disney can you say that?) that gives you some history about the background of the resort. We really enjoyed it and on our tour we did end at the Sweet Shop for some free ice cream. I can't find what days though I know it's not everyday, we did the tour on a Saturday with about 6 other guests.
Edit to add that it runs Wed-Sat. and you should arrive at 8:45 at the lounge.