Fitness Clubs at DVC's?

[Pooh's Pal]

Just wondering how the fitness clubs compare at the BW, WL, OKW and BC/YC......Wanted to stay at WL this time, but on wait list, OKW is open but have never been and wanted to use the health club in the early am.
Have any of you used any or all of them before? Any info would be helpful..Thanks so much in advance. Deb

 

[spiceycat]

I think that the VWL is the best - it does have a person so unlike OKW it is not open at 6:00am - BWV is also pretty good - I just like VWL a little better. I haven't tried the BC/YC yet.

 

[Shontell_Crawford]

I have used OKW and YC/BC. The YC/BC is pretty darn good, I must say. Free weights, all types of cardio, and plenty of machines. No cables, however.
The CM at YC/BC told me that BWV had cables and flexaballs, which they didn't have...so BWV may be better.

I want to go check out the VWL after reading spiceycat's post!

Happy vacationing!
Shontell

 

[Pooh's Pal]

Shontell_Crawford, Can you tell me about the center at OKW??
Someone told me they only remember treadmils and that's it...Do you or anyone know if that is true?
Thanks in advance...deb

 

[mickeyc]

I have used the Spa at Grand Floridian and it was excellent. Also, used the one at BWV and it also was very good. The club at OKW ranks the lowest . When we stayed at CSR one year that one was okay.

I am looking forward to using the one at BCV since we will be staying there in August. However, when I was at Disney several weeks ago I visited the one at the BCV. The cast member at the club advised me that if you are staying on points you would have to pay at the BCV. The information did not sound accurate and I reported it to the DVC representative. She informed me that it was not likely that DVC members would be charged since we are paying maintance fees. She said since the BCV had not opened when I was there it was likely the the cast members had not yet been advised not to charge DVC members. Enjoy!

 

[PADVCmember@OKW]

OKW had treadmils(2), stepmaster(2), and stationary bicycles(2).

No free weighs, all machines.

Quite small as compared to other rresorts and it fills up quickly.

 

[KNWVIKING]

... If your motivated & dedicated enough to get up that early to work out while on vacation, then you will be sorely disappointed with the OKW "Fitness Center". If you have a car,take the five minute drive over to VWL. IMO it is the best fitness center on property.

 

[Shontell_Crawford]

Looks like everyone else helped out on the OKW thing, Pooh'sPal. Just FYI, we do not have to pay extra for the fitness center at BCV.

Enjoy your trip!

Shontell

 

[BigTigger]

We work out (DH and DW) each trip to OKW and the workout room does have free weights. They are the dumbbell type and go up to about 60 pound pairs in 2.5 and 5 pound increments. They have two benchs you can do chest flys, pullovers, etc. on. They also have a full cybex type circuit, the aforementioned two lifecycle type bikes and two treadmills. We have never had more than two or three other people in there with us. It is a lot less hectic than Muscles and Bustles at BWV and the YC/BC center. The big plus at OKW is that you can access the jogging paths right from the workout building and can take a quiet jog/run at the beginning or end of the workout.

The Disney Institute had a great workout area in the spa, but it wasn't available per the CM on our last visit last fal las DI was all closed up.

 

[Patpat15]

Been at every health club, YC/BC, OKW, Grand Floridian, WLV, and BWV.

Best on the property is definitely WLV. They had an agreement last year, I'm sure it is still in effect, that it is free for DVC members. I drove over from BWV and OKW, it was worth it! (I haven't been to DI)