Please tell me about WLV

[cvrapclark]

We have always stayed at values and a couple of times at PO. We're looking to book WLV and would like comparisons. I'm just trying to justify the difference in price to my husband. We always drive. Is the parking very far from the villas? Do you really feel like you're staying at the lodge? Thanks for any info.

 

[spiceycat]

better than the lodge - my opinion. You are much closer to the bus stop.

parking is far from the lodge in general - so no close parking like - OKW and SSR have.

some pictures
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showgallery.php/cat/546

 

[Wendy1953]

We own points at VWL and love it! The lodge is just a building and walkway away from the villas! Go to Allearsnet.com and look at some of the beautiful pictures they have there!

 

[ccigliano]

I have stayed at CSR, OKW, SSR and WLV. I absolutely love the villas and yes you definately feel like you're staying in the lodge. It is just a quick walk away and they are themed similarly. I won't say exactly the same because each does have its own style and unique differences. I am also a DVC owner that sold my OKW point to purchase WLV and take advantage of the 11 month booking window. I love the proximity to MK and the boat ride, walking on the nature trail to the campgrounds, sitting by the fireplace sipping hot chocolate, finding a quiet nook to read in, and having lunch at WCC. You can't go wrong with the WLV. Good Luck.

 

[fla4fun]

The parking seems far to me, whether staying at the villas or the lodge. That's the only drawback, but it's one I'm willing to put up with.

One thing I love about VWL (and BCV as well) is that you have all the amenities of the main resort, but you have the calm and quiet as well. It can get just as noisy in a deluxe resort as a value (why will people yell in the hallways?), but I've never had a big noise problem at the villas. I also love the villas lobby area, a smaller version of the big lobby next door, with it's own fireplaces and cozy nooks and crannies.

Some people think it's a long walk to the boat dock, but if you leave through the back door of the villas and go through the quiet pool area and around the back of the lodge, it seems closer to me than from some areas in the lodge. The bus stops are really in front of the villas, so they are closer than from the lodge. It is a little far to Roaring Forks, if you like using the refillable mugs, but I find having drinks stocked in the villa fridge that I usually don't need the refillable mug. I like the fact that the gift shop is located close to the villas side of the lodge.

 

[PamelaASmith]

Thanks to all for the opinions on the lodge vs. the villas. Very helpful!