Just got back from BCV room 558!

[sheryl0521]

We have just returned from a great week at BCV in room #558. It is a 1-bedroom facing the quiet pool, right next to the mysterious "triangle" balcony to no-where. We arrived on Saturday, 5/10 at about noon and the room was ready for check-in (yea) and we headed right up. The room was just what we expected and even had a couple of extra towels (perhaps I shouldn’t mention that, don’t want to get any of the mousekeepers in trouble.)

The only issue with the room was none of the locks on the bathroom doors worked! One was actually missing. So when our toddler was looking for Dad on the throne, he had no problem finding him! We just dealt with it, didn’t try to call anyone to fix.

One downer on the view was that since we were on the 5th floor, we had a great view of the parking lot as well as the quiet pool. No biggie, I just didn’t look! We also had a double balcony with 2 sets of chairs and tables. It also had a high-solid balcony wall, not the slatted ones, so our 2-year old had no chance of reaching the edge (unless he was picked up and loved the view too!)

Crowds were higher during the weekend, but Monday afternoon on, it just cleared out. We had little wait times in the parks and had no problems getting chairs by SAB. We were at SAB every afternoon and enjoyed every minute.

Also, we were able to get into Cape May without any priority seating time for dinner. Too bad that Rip Tide Lounge only serves breakfast now, no longer a full service bar in the afternoon/evening. A drink sure goes down well when waiting for your table.

If there are any other questions, please feel free to ask!

Sheryl

 

[natt]

No more Rip Tide bar? When did this happen and what is for breakfast - seems kind of silly when it's right next to the Cape May! Is this possibly just a seasonal change - I sure hope so!

 

[Pa@okw95]

I am happy you had a nice stay there at BCV. it was good to hear something positive about the place.

 

[skelooch]

I was just at BCV, arrived 5/10 also, room 433, 2 BR, everything was just great, but they didn't change the beds on the 4th day aren't they suppose to?
Didn't have any ant problems thank God.
Was hoping to see if this room had Illumination views, but never got back to the room by 9 to check it out.

 

[Nanajo1]

Skelooch,
It all depends on the total number of days you are staying whether you get a full cleaning on the 4th day. Less than 8 days you get Trash and Towel (T+T) on day 4. You can always purchase a cleaning with linen change for an additional fee.

 

[cdorval]

Arrived at BCV on the 11th of May. Had a great time. Love Cape May's dinner buffet.

Skelooch - we stayed in studio 422 had a GREAT view of the fireworks at epcot (after dinner at Cape May i was too stuff to move).

Counting down the days to our next trip "home" August 17 at BCV in a 2 br for 10 nites this time! YEAH YEAH

 

[natt]

Hey cdorval; We check into BCV that same day for 5 nights! Still want to know the story of the Rip Tide Lounge. My DH and I got into the neatest impromtu conversation one night with an AK animal keeper and it was so much fun! When we just want to slip away from the kids for a very short time, it was nice!

 

[cdy16zz]

Hi Sheryl!

We have a question. Our first trip home to BCV is in Oct., Does

BCV have a general store? Or do you have to go over to BW?

Thanks!!!!

Candy & Bob

 

[skelooch]

cdy16zz

Yes BCV has a general store "AtlanticWear" right off the main BC Lobby, great store has a little bit of everything.
I'd like to know what happened to Riptide Lounge also it was a great little place to grab a nightcap.

Nanajo 1

I was there for 7 nights and 8 days doesn't that count? I did get the T&T, but no linen change.

 

[sheryl0521]

Hi skelooch, I never got a chance to ask why Rip Tide wasn't open in the afternoons/evenings. The other bar, Martha's Vinyard was open although I only saw a few people in there one evening.

Hi cdy16zz,
Atlantic Wear is a great shop. The grocery area seemed to have everything we were looking for and the actual gift shop had lots to choose from. We picked up some great DVC coffee mugs I hadn't seen before this trip.

Take care,
Sheryl

 

[cdy16zz]

Thanks Skelooch & Sheryl!

Thanks! I wasn't sure what BCV had, and that sure beats lugging

some groceries over from BWV!!

A few years back we put in a grocery list at OKW, to be there

when we arrived, didn't get them!!

Did they have any special pins for Members only at the new BCV??

Oh yes, gotta get the BCV's mugs and stuff too!!!!

Candy & Bob

 

[skelooch]

cdorval,

I stayed in 422 also on a solo trip in Feb, it's a great room for fireworks views. I also had some spectacular sunrises.

I had requested 424 for my recent May trip for those reasons, but I wasn't able to get it, got 433 instead. I have also requested it for October trip, hope I get it then.



cdy16zz,

They have a BCV pin that you can get by visiting the models.
I ordered groceries once from Atlantic Wear and didn't have any problems everything was in room when we arrived.

I hope they re-open Riptide I sure missed it this last trip.

 

[mrsdopey13]

Glad you had a good time!! We got back from an 11 night stay in Room 442 on the 12th and had a GREAT stay!! Can't wait to go back!!

 

[Halle]

We always enjoy the Crew Cup Lounge at the Yacht Club, you may want to give that a try on your next trip. Does Martha's Vineyard serve food?

 

[cdy16zz]

So skelooch,
Your saying you had the Epcot view? Could you see SpaceShip Earth from your room? I see you will be getting there in Oct. the day before us. Was that a smoking room????
How many floors are there in a building at BCV? We requested a smoking, 2bdrm, and hopefully the Epcot view. We will be there with my DD, her DH, and their two DDs. Maybe we'll see you there. Since I'm new to this board maybe you can fill us in on WHO Speedo Bob is! LOL!!!!!!!
Don't know the difference between Rip Tide and Martha's Vineyard, but sounds like my DH would like them. When we stayed at the Port Orleans they had a great bar there, are they like that?

Candy & Bob

 

[skelooch]

cdy16zz,

Hi
No the view was of the fireworks not Spaceship Earth.

No it was a non-smoking, I usually just use the balcony for smoking. Most of the building has 4 floors and one section has 5.
Your bet bet for fireworks view and a two BR I think would be 224,324,424, I'm not sure what the best would be for Spaceship Earth. Maybe someone else could help with that.
Rip Tide is right in the main lobby near the Registration Desk, it's very small Bar only has about 8 stools. Martha's Vineyard is off the corridor to SAB, it's much bigger, but every time I've walked by there's hardly anyone in it.
Can't compare them to Port Orleans as I've never been there.
I'm not exactly a Veteran here so I don't know who Speedo Bob is either.

Hope we bump into you in Oct, I'll be there with DS, DIL and there
2 DD's and another one which we don't know due next month.

 

[MJS]

We checked out of 558 on 5/10! Too funny! Did you see the bird's nest in the upper right of the balcony?

 

[sheryl0521]

WOW - what a coincidence!

No, I didn't see the bird's nest, but my in-laws visited and they spent lots of time on the balcony (too cold in the room they said ) I will ask MIL if she saw the nest.