Hi there! Let me start by saying that in all of the Disney Resorts I've stayed at the BW is my favorite! I am not much for the "party" scene and very much enjoy my serenity. Don't be fooled by the hulabaloo that goes on as you can find your peace and quiet there as well.
I highly recommend you make the time to just stroll the BW at night. There is so much going on. The last time we were there we saw a juggler, a roving pianist, there are the midway games, face painting/tattoos, funnel cakes, the beautiful scenery of the boats on Crescent Lake. Walk over the bridge to the BC and all around by the Swan & Dolphin back over the other bridge to the BW again. Rent a surrey (but watch out for the hills as they are killers!). Mmmm....the bakery in the morning! My kids liked going to Community Hall for a bit to wind down and kill some time. My DH and my parents absolutely LOVE the ESPN Club (me, I find it a bit noisy!).
The proximity to both EPCOT & MGM are great - you can walk or boat to either and often times walking is faster than the boat. We get off the boat at the Swan/Dolphin and walk over the bridge back to the BW - it's faster!
Enjoy your trip...I'll be there in 52 Days!!!!