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Just returned last night from our first trip to BWV (bought sight unseen) and had a great time. We spent our first two nights in a studio and the next six in a 2 bedroom. Our room was not ready when we arrived so we went down on the boardwalk and had a Mickey Bar and then to Community Hall which our teenagers loved. We called at 4:00 and our room was ready so we went to the front desk she gave us our room # and told us we would love it. We had booked Boardwalk view, upper level, non smoking.
It must be an initiation thing! We walked and walked and walked to our room
- #5003, almost the last one in that hall! (I think next time one of our requests will be close to the elevator). The studio room was very nice - larger than we thought it would be and what a view! Since we stayed in hotel rooms many times my DD's had no problem with the pullout couch (that's what they do at their Grandpa's cabin). The little kitchen was great with an adequate refrigerator (much larger than the one we rented at Port Orleans last year).
They were able to link our rooms and on Sunday when we returned we were able to be in the adjoining one bedroom - so nice to spread out! The rooms were both in good condition with just a couple of issues. We did see a Large bug run out from under one of the suit cases. My DD's freaked out and we called the front desk - they sent pest control but said there wasn't much they could do unless they knew what it was. We got the crawlies for awhile but relaxed later and never saw the bug again. We could see why there were bugs - our neighbors slept with their patio doors open all night.
Also, the sheers in the living room had a very large obvious coffee stain which I mentioned when we called about the bug but they were never changed. Overall, the room was very clean, beds comfortable and nice kitchen.
We ate at Cape May and Beaches & Cream - both very good. We never did eat at the Boardwalk other than the Bakery and a couple of corn dogs. My kids really wanted refillable mugs like they had at Port Orleans so we indulged and what a pain! They either need to make a self-serve station or ditch this program. After the hike from our room they had to wait in a long line and then get a separate cup - pour that in your mug and ditch the paper cup
I know we could've just bought our own pop but the kids loved the freedom of going to fill those - oh well.
We also went to Dueling Pianos one night - we felt a little old at first (we're 47) but as the night went on a few people more our age came in. What a riot! We will return!
We did look around the Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge and Old Key West (they even showed us a room at OKW which was very large!). We are very happy with our choice of resorts but would stay at any of these and be happy.
The one thing the Boardwalk has is that view - Wow! I wasn't sure about it at first - concerned about noise and it almost seem surreal but I got used to it fast and fell in love. I couldn't wait to open the drapes every morning. Spent more time than we should have on the balcony instead of the parks! We could see the Epcot and Wishes fireworks at night at the same time!
There was one strange thing we saw when going down the back stairs to Dueling Pianos at about 10:00 p.m. They were cleaning the carpets of a few courtyard main floor rooms. My husband didn't think it was unusual but I sure did - it was after 10:00 and this machine was very loud! There must have been some type of plumbing problem.
Also, we used the hot tub one afternoon and starting talking to a woman from I think New Hampshire. She asked if we had seen that Saratoga Springs was only a 50 year membership. She said she was glad she bought at the Beach Club when she did as she had a membership that did not expire and she would be willing it to her kids. I told her we had bought resale at BWV and had 38 years left and that I was pretty sure that was all she had with her contract. She was sure she had a membership that didn't expire but I could see she was starting to doubt this - I hope she calls her guide and is set straight..... I felt sorry for her as I believe she was misled or didn't read the contract. We changed the subject.
We had a great trip and are happy with our purchase. It was crowded when we were there in comparison to last year - fast passes were gone early afternoon on Friday for Test Track and Magic Kingdom was packed on Monday with long waits. We can't believe we're already home and it will be a year until we return!
If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks to everyone on this board for all of your help!
I will also try to do a trip report after I do all the laundry
It must be an initiation thing! We walked and walked and walked to our room
- #5003, almost the last one in that hall! (I think next time one of our requests will be close to the elevator). The studio room was very nice - larger than we thought it would be and what a view! Since we stayed in hotel rooms many times my DD's had no problem with the pullout couch (that's what they do at their Grandpa's cabin). The little kitchen was great with an adequate refrigerator (much larger than the one we rented at Port Orleans last year). They were able to link our rooms and on Sunday when we returned we were able to be in the adjoining one bedroom - so nice to spread out! The rooms were both in good condition with just a couple of issues. We did see a Large bug run out from under one of the suit cases. My DD's freaked out and we called the front desk - they sent pest control but said there wasn't much they could do unless they knew what it was. We got the crawlies for awhile but relaxed later and never saw the bug again. We could see why there were bugs - our neighbors slept with their patio doors open all night.
Also, the sheers in the living room had a very large obvious coffee stain which I mentioned when we called about the bug but they were never changed. Overall, the room was very clean, beds comfortable and nice kitchen.
We ate at Cape May and Beaches & Cream - both very good. We never did eat at the Boardwalk other than the Bakery and a couple of corn dogs. My kids really wanted refillable mugs like they had at Port Orleans so we indulged and what a pain! They either need to make a self-serve station or ditch this program. After the hike from our room they had to wait in a long line and then get a separate cup - pour that in your mug and ditch the paper cup
I know we could've just bought our own pop but the kids loved the freedom of going to fill those - oh well.We also went to Dueling Pianos one night - we felt a little old at first (we're 47) but as the night went on a few people more our age came in. What a riot! We will return!
We did look around the Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge and Old Key West (they even showed us a room at OKW which was very large!). We are very happy with our choice of resorts but would stay at any of these and be happy.
The one thing the Boardwalk has is that view - Wow! I wasn't sure about it at first - concerned about noise and it almost seem surreal but I got used to it fast and fell in love. I couldn't wait to open the drapes every morning. Spent more time than we should have on the balcony instead of the parks! We could see the Epcot and Wishes fireworks at night at the same time!
There was one strange thing we saw when going down the back stairs to Dueling Pianos at about 10:00 p.m. They were cleaning the carpets of a few courtyard main floor rooms. My husband didn't think it was unusual but I sure did - it was after 10:00 and this machine was very loud! There must have been some type of plumbing problem.
Also, we used the hot tub one afternoon and starting talking to a woman from I think New Hampshire. She asked if we had seen that Saratoga Springs was only a 50 year membership. She said she was glad she bought at the Beach Club when she did as she had a membership that did not expire and she would be willing it to her kids. I told her we had bought resale at BWV and had 38 years left and that I was pretty sure that was all she had with her contract. She was sure she had a membership that didn't expire but I could see she was starting to doubt this - I hope she calls her guide and is set straight..... I felt sorry for her as I believe she was misled or didn't read the contract. We changed the subject.
We had a great trip and are happy with our purchase. It was crowded when we were there in comparison to last year - fast passes were gone early afternoon on Friday for Test Track and Magic Kingdom was packed on Monday with long waits. We can't believe we're already home and it will be a year until we return!
If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks to everyone on this board for all of your help!
I will also try to do a trip report after I do all the laundry
