The BCV advantages:
1) It is location, location, location. It is not about the decor, which is fine.
It is not about the room views, which is okay.
2) Storm Along Bay. You are among the exclusive people to get to go to this pool adventure area. This is way better than the BWV Clown Pool. The CLOWNS kinda freak me out there. You want to be here if you love pools. Did I say this pool has a sand bottom? This pool is next to Beaches N Creams, as well as another pool snack bar.
Don't try to sneak into Storm Along Bay if your from another resort, they have to put a daily wrist band on people to keep others out.
When I am at the AKL Jambo house pool I ache to find a deep spot, and barely get over 4 feet sometimes. There is a lazy river kinda section of the Storm Along Bay where it can get over 8 feet deep. Buy or bring a pool noodle, you will love floating on it there.
There are other sections for normal swimming, and for kids as well.
If you need a chair in the sun, get there somewhat early, this place fills up quickly.
I like Storm Along Bay as much as I like Disney Parks and Water parks.
3) It is actually the CLOSEST resort to EPCOT. And if you have a Hopper or Annual Pass, dining at EPCOT even just for a couple of hours is "WONDERFUL".
4) Easy Access to the International Gate of EPCOT.
This is not easy quick access to the EPCOT monorail, you have to completely walk across EPCOT to reach the Monorail from the International Gate.
Use the bus if you are trying to go directly from BCV to the Magic Kingdom.
5) When Illuminations is over, you will be back in your BCV resort room faster than anyone else! Your tired body will thank you after you get back from Illuminations for having picked BCV. You will not understand this unique pleasure until you have been there and walked amongst all the people trying to get back to their resorts, and through their hallways to get to their rooms.
You will beat all others trying to reach their rooms by at least 5 minutes.
Your tired and crying kids and adults will thank you.
6) If you request a room near the lobby entrance or pool view, you will have very little walking to get to the very nearby MARKETPLACE for snacks, drinks, shopping.
7) Between the MARKETPLACE and the SAB area, this is the easiest place to get your refillable mug refilled without walking forever. We have gotten our mugs refilled more in this resort, than at any other
DVC resort. We really get our refillable mugs filled an average of 7 to 10 times a day, it is so easy.
8) Cape May Cafe, Beaches N Cream, Admirals Gallery (yachtclub) are nice nearby places to dine.
If you need more just stroll over to the Boardwalk area. If you need more unique choices, stroll over to the Swan and Dolphin, and use your DVC discount there too. They have a 24 hour cafeteria too at the Dolphin I believe.
There is no great food court options at the BCV or BWV.
The MARKETPLACE is the closest place to pick up a snack, sandwich or salad. Don't forget to bring your refillable mug. It usually takes me 3 minutes to get from my room to the MARKETPLACE.
9) Take the boat to Hollywood Studios and sometimes Epcot.
10) Parking isn't bad there, however my favorite for parking is OKW.
Disney Park Buses are fuller here from visiting so many area resorts.
If you like to go to MK quite a bit more than me, I would recommend BLT for location.
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But really don't stay at the BCV, so I can get a reservation there at the 7 month window.
