We just came back from another great time in Disney (we figure about 15 times in 20 years), a few random thoughts from our trip:
BCV- we own BWV (1999) but really like the difference at the BCV, very quiet at night. I was worried that we were checking in at 8 pm on a Saturday, but we ended up with a 5th floor room, check in was easy, and the room was clean. We had a one bed-room, and for four of us we also brought a blow up mattress so everyone was happy and that worked out very well.
DDP- we went with my 2 DD 14 and 16. We paid for 7 days of DDP at $1100. We kept track of what we would have spent, $1550 (with 12 snacks and 3 counter meals left). We all gained a few pounds. My DD loved going to a sit- down meal every night and made for a nice experience. We made our reservations 3 weeks ahead, and probably should have done it 6 weeks ahead. We used less food in the room this time as well because we were stuffed (or it seemed that way). Some people did not make ressies ahead and they were not happy.
Pools- were very crowded as was the park (DUH, Easter break), given a choice we would not go back during this time again.
Value- Often discussed on this board, but what a great way to escape the world. My DW and I were walking the boardwalk happy in the fact that we did not have to drive in to the resort, did not have to see all of the commercial enterprises surrounding the parks, it was a great fantasy experience.
One last tip, we have booked our next trip for February break, we did this so we have 2 trips in 12 months and buy an annual pass. This is the second time we have done this and it really helps keep the overall cost down.
We are already counting down our next trip.
BCV- we own BWV (1999) but really like the difference at the BCV, very quiet at night. I was worried that we were checking in at 8 pm on a Saturday, but we ended up with a 5th floor room, check in was easy, and the room was clean. We had a one bed-room, and for four of us we also brought a blow up mattress so everyone was happy and that worked out very well.
DDP- we went with my 2 DD 14 and 16. We paid for 7 days of DDP at $1100. We kept track of what we would have spent, $1550 (with 12 snacks and 3 counter meals left). We all gained a few pounds. My DD loved going to a sit- down meal every night and made for a nice experience. We made our reservations 3 weeks ahead, and probably should have done it 6 weeks ahead. We used less food in the room this time as well because we were stuffed (or it seemed that way). Some people did not make ressies ahead and they were not happy.
Pools- were very crowded as was the park (DUH, Easter break), given a choice we would not go back during this time again.
Value- Often discussed on this board, but what a great way to escape the world. My DW and I were walking the boardwalk happy in the fact that we did not have to drive in to the resort, did not have to see all of the commercial enterprises surrounding the parks, it was a great fantasy experience.
One last tip, we have booked our next trip for February break, we did this so we have 2 trips in 12 months and buy an annual pass. This is the second time we have done this and it really helps keep the overall cost down.
We are already counting down our next trip.
I was really wondering about the Dining Plan. DH and I are really trying to weigh it out. I think the Dining Plan is the way to go! WE go to a lot of Character meals, I am going to have to check out how I would have to exchange them. 
I really enjoy walking around that area. We just bought into the 
), and it is so hard to describe that feeling of just being in the Disney "cocoon" - away from the world. It truly is a magical place to be! 
