LuvnMickey
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2002
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- 56
Hi,
We returned from the BCV this past week. When we checked into the BCV on Sunday morning, March 20th, I asked what area of the villas our room was located to see if our requests had been met. The cast member laughed and said she was just glad she had a room for us. She said they were having to send some people to the Holiday Inn because they were full at all the hotels on property and overbooked.
I'm curious is anyone ended up off property?? I said I thought they would have to do some very significant recovery with major perks for anyone in that situation. She replied that they would be "well taken care of."
I can't imagine planning a trip a year in advance at your favorite WDW resort, only to find that there was "no room at the Villas" upon arrival! For us, it's all about location, location, location and that's why we bought at the BCV.
btw--We had a great time the week we were there, although the crowds were much higher than we've ever experienced. Our 2BR was without problems and worked well with 6 nearly adults (myself, DH, 3 sons and 1 friend). I did notice the BCV is starting to show some wear and we're anxious for the replacement of the beds. Even my DH complained about how hard the king size bed is.
As a note, I talked with a CM at the opening of the renovated gift shop at the Beach Club. I mentioned the beds and he said they would be replaced with those like SS in 2006 or 2007. I travel a lot for business and stay in all types of hotels, from Hampton Inns to Westin and Le Meridian. BC (when we used to stay there) and BCV have what I consider to be among the worst beds around.
I also asked what is with the high speed internet service charge of $10 per day--something you get for free at many discount hotels. He noted they are looking at amenities at their deluxe resorts and how they compare to other hotels around the country. I'm glad to hear someone is looking at these things.
All in all a good trip, I'd just prefer to go at a different time to avoid the crowds. But we were lucky enough to have all three sons on Spring Break at the same time (2 colleges and 1 HS) so we take what we can get! WDW is always great family time!
We returned from the BCV this past week. When we checked into the BCV on Sunday morning, March 20th, I asked what area of the villas our room was located to see if our requests had been met. The cast member laughed and said she was just glad she had a room for us. She said they were having to send some people to the Holiday Inn because they were full at all the hotels on property and overbooked.
I'm curious is anyone ended up off property?? I said I thought they would have to do some very significant recovery with major perks for anyone in that situation. She replied that they would be "well taken care of."
I can't imagine planning a trip a year in advance at your favorite WDW resort, only to find that there was "no room at the Villas" upon arrival! For us, it's all about location, location, location and that's why we bought at the BCV.
btw--We had a great time the week we were there, although the crowds were much higher than we've ever experienced. Our 2BR was without problems and worked well with 6 nearly adults (myself, DH, 3 sons and 1 friend). I did notice the BCV is starting to show some wear and we're anxious for the replacement of the beds. Even my DH complained about how hard the king size bed is.
As a note, I talked with a CM at the opening of the renovated gift shop at the Beach Club. I mentioned the beds and he said they would be replaced with those like SS in 2006 or 2007. I travel a lot for business and stay in all types of hotels, from Hampton Inns to Westin and Le Meridian. BC (when we used to stay there) and BCV have what I consider to be among the worst beds around.
I also asked what is with the high speed internet service charge of $10 per day--something you get for free at many discount hotels. He noted they are looking at amenities at their deluxe resorts and how they compare to other hotels around the country. I'm glad to hear someone is looking at these things.
All in all a good trip, I'd just prefer to go at a different time to avoid the crowds. But we were lucky enough to have all three sons on Spring Break at the same time (2 colleges and 1 HS) so we take what we can get! WDW is always great family time!