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<font color=blue>DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Hon
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As others have said, you will be at WDW, so where is probably not THAT important. Here is how I view the differences, and why we still love our choice. You may have different criteria though..
Hotel or townhome style...
At this time, OKW is the only one with townhome style units. The others are hotel style with hallways etc. When the new Saratoga Springs resort opens, it might be a combination of the two.
Size of units...
Everyone agrees that OKW has mors spacious units, but all 1,2,or 3 bedroom units are great, no matter which resort. Only BWV and OKW have 3 bedroom units, and these would most likely only be available to those with 11 month ressie possibilities.
Location...
Being within walking distance to 2 parks is the draw for BCV and BWV. This is very important to some, but not so important to others. We feel the WDW bus system works well from OKW, so we don't minde being away from the action, and it is near DTD. Again, you are at WDW, so what does it matter?
Pools...
This is a big one for some folks with youngsters. BWV and BCV have a definate edge here, but OKW quiet pools are a good choice for some too.
Cost...
This is not just cost of the points, but also maintanance fees and number of points needed for a desired stay. OKW and the standard view BWV rooms are the least points. OKW is the lowest maintanance fees on site.
Parking...
A big difference here, since only OKW has outside your door parking. If you don't drive or rent a car though, this is not important. We like to have a car no matter where we stay so we can go to other resorts for dinners. Bus transport is difficult to go between the resorts no matter WHERE you stay.
I hope these comparisons help. When we purchased, we only had a choice between BWV and OKW. The lower points and maintance fees won out for us. Since then, we have grown to love OKW so much, that we rarely stay anywhere else. BE sure you buy enough points. We originally purchased 230 and quickly discovered we were a bit short. We now have 380 (all at OKW) and find it is about right for us. We like to invite guests with us, so we usually stay in a 2 or 3 bedroom every trip.
Hotel or townhome style...
At this time, OKW is the only one with townhome style units. The others are hotel style with hallways etc. When the new Saratoga Springs resort opens, it might be a combination of the two.
Size of units...
Everyone agrees that OKW has mors spacious units, but all 1,2,or 3 bedroom units are great, no matter which resort. Only BWV and OKW have 3 bedroom units, and these would most likely only be available to those with 11 month ressie possibilities.
Location...
Being within walking distance to 2 parks is the draw for BCV and BWV. This is very important to some, but not so important to others. We feel the WDW bus system works well from OKW, so we don't minde being away from the action, and it is near DTD. Again, you are at WDW, so what does it matter?
Pools...
This is a big one for some folks with youngsters. BWV and BCV have a definate edge here, but OKW quiet pools are a good choice for some too.
Cost...
This is not just cost of the points, but also maintanance fees and number of points needed for a desired stay. OKW and the standard view BWV rooms are the least points. OKW is the lowest maintanance fees on site.
Parking...
A big difference here, since only OKW has outside your door parking. If you don't drive or rent a car though, this is not important. We like to have a car no matter where we stay so we can go to other resorts for dinners. Bus transport is difficult to go between the resorts no matter WHERE you stay.
I hope these comparisons help. When we purchased, we only had a choice between BWV and OKW. The lower points and maintance fees won out for us. Since then, we have grown to love OKW so much, that we rarely stay anywhere else. BE sure you buy enough points. We originally purchased 230 and quickly discovered we were a bit short. We now have 380 (all at OKW) and find it is about right for us. We like to invite guests with us, so we usually stay in a 2 or 3 bedroom every trip.
