"STORMIN THE BEACH" BCV Owners- and GROUPIES WELCOME HOME !!

[The Mayor]

Weird question, but how to BCV lovers like Polynesian stays? I have never been to Polynesian but am curious with the new tower. If I like the calm of BCV and walking in to a resort, would Polynesian likely not be my jam? Sounds busy there and reliant on transport…

We stay mainly at the BWV and the BCV and did not care for the Polynesian. I had always wanted to stay there and we finally booked there in 2019 and did not enjoy it at all. My wife and I really like the BWV the best, when it's just the two of us, BCV with whole family, because it's all encompassing and you don't have to go outside to come and go from your room. Plus the Poly in our opinion was too dark in the early mornings and nights for walking the pathways around the resort. The benefit of the monorail to get to MK and EPCOT didn't compare to walking (or short boat ride) to HS and EPCOT. Also, there is a lot more to do in the Boardwalk area that we enjoy.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Weird question, but how to BCV lovers like Polynesian stays? I have never been to Polynesian but am curious with the new tower. If I like the calm of BCV and walking in to a resort, would Polynesian likely not be my jam? Sounds busy there and reliant on transport…

We stay mainly at the BWV and the BCV and did not care for the Polynesian.

Interesting-it's two against. I also own and love BCV, but stayed at Polynesian once, and really disliked it. I'm not sure why, but I think it's probably about the theming. As Samantha Brown pointed out (remember her?), Beach Club reminds me of Cape Cod, which I love. The Poly, on the other hand, is like Hawaii and the West Indies area, which I have no interest in visiting.

 

[Middle of Main Street]

Weird question, but how to BCV lovers like Polynesian stays? I have never been to Polynesian but am curious with the new tower. If I like the calm of BCV and walking in to a resort, would Polynesian likely not be my jam? Sounds busy there and reliant on transport…

Our favorite DVC is BCV. We dreamed of Poly for years, and finally rented points for a split stay this past August with BWV. This was before we became DVC owners at CCV, for both value and because we like it. After staying at Poly, we decided we are walking/bus/Skyliner people rather than monorail people. Poly is very cool, and I would stay again, but one issue I saw was that people who went there for dinner only, walked through the pool area after fireworks. People hanging out there from off property would have made me more hesitant if I had younger children. That being said, the rooms with two shower areas are really great, and the walk to TTC is short. If Epcot is your to-go place, BCV just cannot be beat. I suggest trying a split stay with BCV at the end so you can relax but see both options.

 

[MSUsnee]

Weird question, but how to BCV lovers like Polynesian stays? I have never been to Polynesian but am curious with the new tower. If I like the calm of BCV and walking in to a resort, would Polynesian likely not be my jam? Sounds busy there and reliant on transport…

Totally different vibes, but we love both. We’re in the process of buying our first DVC contract (currently waiting on ROFR) and chose BCV because our family likes Epcot and HS the most, but will consider Poly if (when? ) we do a second contract.

The lobby of the Ceremonial House can get busy with people there to eat and the beach is busy during the fireworks, but we’ve never considered it overwhelming. It’s also a lot quieter once you get back into the longhouses and the sidewalks around them. The main pool is always pretty busy, but there’s another pool that was a lot quieter. For reference, we typically travel over Thanksgiving and during the Princess race weekend in February, and have two elementary aged kids. We like the ability to walk to the TTC of going to Epcot.

 

[raider97]

There's a bell stand inside in the main lobby. They will take care of that for you.

Man, I would be missing BCV a ton if I had to move to AKL. This will be your first but not your last stay at BCV!!

It’s my son’s graduation trip and we are surprising him with an AKL Savanna view room! He loves animals!

 

[raider97]

Thanks! It always amazes me how, no matter how cold it is out (in my January trips, I've seen it in the upper 40s-low 50s mid-day), there are always people splashing in the pool.

Thank you!

 

[crazycatlady]

You will love BC, but you will also love AKL, especially in December. Both are fantastic resorts, and when AKL is decorated for the holidays, it is especially gorgeous! Have a wonderful trip!

 

[teamsamant]

It’s my son’s graduation trip and we are surprising him with an AKL Savanna view room! He loves animals!

Oh that's awesome. Great room and experience. He will love it.

 

[kilik64]

Is there a track record for the SAB refurb? Says through June 2025, any chance it could get done earlier or is that timeframe pretty accurate we think?

 

[James G]

Is there a track record for the SAB refurb? Says through June 2025, any chance it could get done earlier or is that timeframe pretty accurate we think?

I was wondering the same thing. I have a trip next June, and I wonder if SAB will be open when we arrive on June 17th.

 

[atthebeachclub]

I was wondering the same thing. I have a trip next June, and I wonder if SAB will be open when we arrive on June 17th.

I am taking a risk and staying in early June. I know I might not be lucky….but what if I am?!

 

[heelphan]

Is there a track record for the SAB refurb? Says through June 2025, any chance it could get done earlier or is that timeframe pretty accurate we think?

I am also hoping someone will be able to chime in as well. We’ve never been able to stay at Beach Club and I would really like to schedule an end of June trip when the 7 month window opens but I wouldn’t want my first time there to have no SAB!

 

[bashuck]

Has the SAB refurb had an impact on the 7 month booking window being available? I know normally it is very difficult to get at 7 months.

 

[footballmp]

I really think it has! I was able to book a week at BCV in a 2bdrm lockoff for the last week of May for 9 of us. Up until now we have only been able to get BCV once in over 20 years! We are very happy!

 

[tntbrd]

Has the SAB refurb had an impact on the 7 month booking window being available? I know normally it is very difficult to get at 7 months.

I had looked at BCV before but we hadn’t stayed there. This time we got four nights in a dedicated 2BR at the beginning of June no problem. I had always been told it was difficult to get anything there, so. . .maybe?

 

[bookbabe626]

I know we’ve bounced over to BWV for our February and May trips, entirely due to the SAB refurb. The uncertainty of how crowded the quiet pools will be and the lack of his beloved SAB has DH not wanting to stay there until SAB reopens.

 

[MissPixieDreamer]

I've also just moved my February reservation to AKL because it would be really sad not being able to enjoy my beloved Stormalong Bay with my daughter... So giraffes, see you next year!

 

[jcolvin5]

Still relatively new to WDW/DVC (couple years anyway) and just returned from a 6/6 night split stay at BCV and GFV (1BR). We really enjoyed both, but I spent the last 6 nights thinking about the first 6 nights at BCV. It's hard to describe how connected to this resort that I felt...as did my 9 year old just as importantly. Can't wait to go back.

 

[hcortesis]

We own at both resorts also. And we always do split stays, starting with VGF. We always look forward to moving to BCV while we are still at VGF

 

[RuntheMouse]

Has the SAB refurb had an impact on the 7 month booking window being available? I know normally it is very difficult to get at 7 months.

Not specifically 7 months but I was able to pick up 2 nights MLK weekend in a studio stalking and then I waitlisted a 3rd night that filled yesterday. DH and I won’t use Stormalong Bay that weekend, we’re just wanting it for FARTS. We were worried about the possibility of skyliner maintenance so we’re excited to walk to EPCOT.