The I Love BWV (yes, Hallways and Clown Pool too!) Thread

[Bethpremier]

We are planning on going June 6-10, 2010. Im open to as many suggestions you guys can give me for what to do. The home resort of the person I am renting from is SSR. Thanks again so much!

PS. heaven2dc I owe you one for those vids.
lSchrow I want to do everything I can to get the BW view

 

[disneymomof2boyz]

We just returned from a GREAT stay at BWV! I was a little scared after some of the reviews that I read here on the DIS, but I loved BWV so much that we're actually thinking of buying resale.

We stayed in room 2052, which was a studio and very conveniently located right off the lobby floor, and it wasn't too far down the hallway. The room was impecable, and smelled clean as soon as we walked in. The carpet was even semi-damp as I think that they had just shampooed the carpet prior to us arriving. We checked in around 12 pm, and our room wasn't ready right away, but it was ready around 2pm. The pictures do not do the room justice, I was expecting much worse, but it wasn't bad at all. It isn't my personal taste in decor, but it's a vacation...I'm not re-decorating my house.

The only complaint that I have is the bus service. It was WAY off this past week. I have stayed at values and moderates, and I can honestly say that this was the worst bus service of all the resorts that I have previously stayed at. The fact that it stops at the Swan and Dolphin doesn't help either. One day we left the room at 3:55pm to Magic Kingdom, and pulled into Magic Kingdom at 4:50pm. One hour is too much of a wait for me. The boat ride and walk to Epcot and DHS was great and I love the nightly atmosphere of the Boardwalk.

BWV's were great, and hopefully we will be returning shortly!

 

[hygienejean]

We just came back from another wonderful trip to the BWV's. We were UPGRADED from a standard view 1 bed to a pool view 1 bed! How great was that? We were in 5090 and it was a clean, well taken care of room. As always we had top notch service. The grounds were beautiful and the kids adored to pool. Can't wait to go back next year! We LOVE the BWV!!!!

 

[tink4ever]

I love this thread!! We are booked for a 2BD pool/garden view room from July 30- August 8th and I requested to be close to the elevator but could someone tell me of a great 2 bd they have stayed in?? We have never stayed at BWV yet and would love to get some tips on a great room. Thanks

 

[hygienejean]

I love this thread!! We are booked for a 2BD pool/garden view room from July 30- August 8th and I requested to be close to the elevator but could someone tell me of a great 2 bd they have stayed in?? We have never stayed at BWV yet and would love to get some tips on a great room. Thanks

I would also suggest that you request a room on the top (5th) floor. You will have an AWESOME view and be further away from the pesky noise from the BW. If you are on the 2nd floor, you will hear it. (Just my experience)

I don't have a specific room per se but near the elevators and 5th floor would be my requests. Have a fabulous time!

 

[MKCP84]

Love these boards. Have been a lurker for many years and decided to "chime in". We had a great time at BWV the end of March with our last prior stay in June of 2008. We got the exact same room #4123 both times. What are the chances of that happening? Not a bad room except for the 260 steps to the elevator.

 

[Melani]

5 MORE DAYS !!!

I forgot, what type of coffee filters do I bring for a studio?

 

[DebbieB]

We are planning on going June 6-10, 2010. Im open to as many suggestions you guys can give me for what to do. The home resort of the person I am renting from is SSR. Thanks again so much!

PS. heaven2dc I owe you one for those vids.
lSchrow I want to do everything I can to get the BW view

You have to specifically book the boardwalk view. Since the member owns at SSR, they can't book until the 7 month mark which may make it difficult You can ask them to waitlist it if not available when booking.

 

[jekjones1558]

5 MORE DAYS !!!

I forgot, what type of coffee filters do I bring for a studio?

Basket type, 10 - 12 cup size. Have a great trip!

 

[Melani]

We loved it!

I just added an extra day to our Christmas trip just so we could spend an evening on the boardwalk hanging out.

And I didn't think the hallways were too long. We were in 2113.

 

[Nicoal13]

Any reports from recent visitors to the BWV? We're staying there for the first time in September, hoping for a renovated 1 bed standard view. I'd love to get one of those really big rooms on the corner.

 

[supersuperwendy]

We are HUGE BWV fans! We've stayed there twice once in a studio and once in a 2 bedroom. We have a trip planned for next may with friends to AKV. I'm debating on trying to switch to BWV instead! I LOVE the boardwalk area and I think it may be a nice atmosphere for first time visiters!

 

[supersuperwendy]

I was looking at this map. My understanding is that all villas are on one side of the resort and the regular inns are on the other side. We are going to need a 2 bedroom here and want a great view. What should we ask for?

We've stayed with a Pool View and a BW view. I found them both to be nice. I did like sitting on my balcony early in the morning and watch the workers prep the boardwalk for the day!

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

I’d love more about BWV, we will be staying there for the first time 9/1-9/6 and I booked a Studio Pool/Garden view.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I’d love more about BWV, we will be staying there for the first time 9/1-9/6 and I booked a Studio Pool/Garden view.

My favorite garden view is on the Village green. There are dedicated studios in that area, and it's close to the elevators, and you see a bit of the lagoon.
Have a great time!

Bobbi

 

[BWV Dreamin]

My favorite garden view is on the Village green. There are dedicated studios in that area, and it's close to the elevators, and you see a bit of the lagoon.
Have a great time!

Bobbi

Hi Ms. Bobbi....is requesting a "dedicated" studio possible? Is the Village Green area the only area that has "dedicated" studios? I am going to be booking a standard studio for Nov. 2010.....was wondering if there were any "dedicated" on the standard side?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi Ms. Bobbi....is requesting a "dedicated" studio possible? Is the Village Green area the only area that has "dedicated" studios? I am going to be booking a standard studio for Nov. 2010.....was wondering if there were any "dedicated" on the standard side?

I don't know if you can request dedicated, but there are dedicated on the "standard" side. We had 4 studios requested with our 2 bedroom for a GG and 3 of the 4 studios were dedicated, and they were near the standard 2bedroom. We have had dedicated studios about 50% of the time at BWV, and that has not been noted on the reservation.

Bobbi

 

[toniosmom]

Thinking about an December 4-11, 2010 trip to BWV. I am not a BWV owner, so in your experience, what's the chance of getting a 2BR BW View at 7 months at that time of year? I, of course, can book my AKV home and then waitlist BWV if necessary. Just curious.

 

[Boardwalker]

Please, I am confused by the term "dedicated" in this situtation.
I have only heard it applied a 2BR that can not be broken into a 1BR and a studio.
What is a dedicated studio? Is it one without a connecting door? Is the benefit a security issue or are there any other differences, like size or layout?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Please, I am confused by the term "dedicated" in this situtation.
I have only heard it applied a 2BR that can not be broken into a 1BR and a studio.
What is a dedicated studio? Is it one without a connecting door? Is the benefit a security issue or are there any other differences, like size or layout?

BWV has dedicated studios and 1 bedrooms only. Yes, they do not connect to another villa and thus can only be studios or 1 bedrooms. Some 1 bedrooms have very different and wonderful layouts. If you do a search, maybe someone willl find the pictures. Many dedicated studios have a "deacon" bench. Something to hold packages, or in some cases it could be a bed for a small child. At one time, people could book a "studio" plus I understand, but that's no longer the case. I've had one of these with the bench around 5 times out of maybe 12 "studio only" stays.

Bobbi