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

[jeniamt]

You have the location right. We signed on at the Boardwalk the first weekend it opened. Can not see ourself owning at any other place. Don't get me wrong, the other resorts are great it is just that Boardwalk feels like home. You can't beat the location. Beach Club is my favorite summer resort because I hear they have a kind of a cool pool.

Thanks for the kind words on the TR. The Grand Villa was amazing. The girls had a great time. I had lots of vodka.

Vodka=GOOD

Plus, I was telling DH about what you said about Tambu lounge and he said that's on his short list. I can't count how many times I've been to WDW but we have never even stepped foot on the Poly's grounds. Unless I went in the early 70's and just can't remember!

 

[loveswdw]

I'm bumping this thread! We'll be checking into a 1BR SV BWV on June 6th, our first stay at BWV.

We toured BWV way back in 1999. Our DVC guide took us up and showed us a GV and my DH says, "Wow...I guess this IS how the other half lives!" We would've loved to have bought right then but just didn't think we had the money. We did buy in March 2003 at BCV and DH has always wanted to stay at BWV. So this trip I decided to make his wish come true. I booked SV to save some points but figured it would still be a great choice. I so hope that BWV lives up to his expectations! We love BCV and OKW so hoping that BWV will rank up there too!

 

[vacationbug]

Hi experts,

Our WL just came thru this afternoon - it wasn't there this morning, I checked! (first time for a WL too! ) And we've landed a Garden/pool view.

Can anyone tell me if this is generally nice? We're not fussy, just excited and happy to be able to experience this "new to us" resort.

Also, if you please, do I call MS to "fix" the ME reservations now so that they go to the "correct" resort?

Looking forward to your advise/responses!

 

[dizney4us]

Hi experts,

Our WL just came thru this afternoon - it wasn't there this morning, I checked! (first time for a WL too! ) And we've landed a Garden/pool view.

Can anyone tell me if this is generally nice? We're not fussy, just excited and happy to be able to experience this "new to us" resort.

Also, if you please, do I call MS to "fix" the ME reservations now so that they go to the "correct" resort?

Looking forward to your advise/responses!

We had a pool view in February and we thought it was very nice! We had a high floor and could see the tower of terror and fireworks at Hollywood Sudios. I would call disney to make sure they send you the correct ME luggage tags. Have a great trip!

 

[Boardwalker]

With that view you could be overlooking all of the daytime action in the pool area, or be on a quieter canal view. How bad could either of those be? They beat where I live everyday by far.
As much as the Boardwalk View is just right for my night owl self, there are times when a rowdy bunch of revelers will wake me as they get thrown out of JellyRolls. You won't have to deal with that. And you can join in the fun on the Boardwalk at night, or not, as you wish.
You will have the best of both worlds... fun during the day, but more private and quiet at night.
I just love the BWV, so I am in no way impartial, but I bet you have a fantastic time. The Boardwalk is unique. The location is perfect. The evening entertainment is fun and free, and the rooms are so comfortable.

 

[vacationbug]

Disney4us and Boardwalker - Thanks much for your input!!!!

We're really excited and this will be a trip of "firsts" (first time without the kids, first time getting a WL, first time at BWV...) Wheee!

A quiet reoom with a nice view will be fine with us, and we can have the nite-life too! We soooo need a vacation! 29 days!

 

[korzmom]

we just got back on saturday and i am so ready to go back. we had a 2 bedroom standard view and it was newly remodeled,everything was like new. you'll be hooked.have a great time- I'M SO JEALOUS.

 

[vacationbug]

Korzmom - I am sure from your post that your recent trip sure beats the Pittsburgh weather today, huh?

Glad to hear that you had a wonderful time - welcome back (??)

We're in an "east sub" of the 'burgh....

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

We just got back from a Mother's Day/End of Flower & Garden Festival vacation & we had a wonderful time! The 1st half of the trip was at BWV & we got one of those *123 standard view dedicated 1-bedroom villas with the wrap around balcony! LOVED IT! Here are some pictures...

 

[Weluvdisny]

TheDISneyFamily- Love the pictures!! We're looking forward to our first trip with NO KIDS in January!!! Are there any studio rooms like this or are they all 1-bedroom? We have a standard studio room reserved so I was just wondering if there's any chance of getting a room in this area.

 

[korzmom]

we were 2 stories down 2109 and 2111 (2 bedroom) i really like this view and for the diff in points i'm not complaining. to answer welovedisney - yes a standard studio will have the same veiw.
vacationbug- our weather here sucks today,i want to go back to my happy place already! how far east we're in the irwin area.

 

[bobbiwoz]

TheDISneyFamily , I just love your pictures!!!!Thank you for posting them!

 

[heaven2dc]

We just got back from a Mother's Day/End of Flower & Garden Festival vacation & we had a wonderful time! The 1st half of the trip was at BWV & we got one of those *123 standard view dedicated 1-bedroom villas with the wrap around balcony! LOVED IT! Here are some pictures...

Loved the pics of your room! If I had to have a standard view w/1-bedroom, I would love to get this room. We have a 2-bedroom boardwalk view for our trip the end of November and can't wait! Hope we get as great a view as you did back in December 2006 (I love watching that video!).

 

[jimmytammy]

We just got back from our 1st trip to BWV and loved it! We were in a 1 bed standard, 2nd floor overlooking water/parking lot. Great room! We own at VWL, and it is most definite #1 in our hearts, but BWV has quickly become a very close 2nd.

We are already in planning stages for a Mar. 2011 trip and cant wait!

If anyone is going to BWV soon, could I ask a favor? DS loved the clock radio in the 1 bed that played Ipods. We were hoping to get him the exact same one for his Bday but cant find it. We have looked on Disney sites but cant run across it. It was one of those deals you could purchase through Disney. So if you could PM me and leave some info, I would greatly appreciate it!

And if yall dont mind, would love to join your group here. Though I dont own pts at BWV, I love your resort. We have stayed at SSR, OKW and BCV as well, but they IMO dont hold a candle to BWV!

 

[gojoe]

Sounds crazy but after having diner at Flying Fish and strolling around for the evening we fell in love. We were staying at Port Orleans French Quarter at the time. When I came home I did some research about DVC, thanks to the boards. 6 months later we became members, Boardwalk is our home. We had never set foot in a room or stopped at a kiosk to hear a spiel. Our intentions were to go to different resorts each time we went. Well that hasn't happened. Maybe someday but for now Boardwalk is our home.

 

[korzmom]

jimmytammy- you can go to DisneyResortCollection.com it sells for $100.00 and its the docking larm clock radio for ipod. they also have space saver ipod alarm clock and its $50.00 .hope this helps.

 

[vacationbug]

Korzmom: Our son goes to Pitt Greensberg, we live in Edgewood. Enjoy our weather today - I want to go walking at lunch time!

24 days until our "couples retreat" at the BWV! Oh so excited! Thinking of slipping over to Swan and trying Kimonos for a treat (now on the TIW card our expires at the end of July). Has any one ever gone and if so, did you agree/disagree with the reviews??

 

[LoveKermit]

I started reading this a while ago, but never subscribed. So, here I am.

My in-laws bought BWV, we are assoc members, last fall. DH, DD and I went "home" first in Jan. The ILs the week after. Loved it!

We will only stay somewhere different maybe when DD is older and we are not stroller dependent or if DH and I go alone or maybe for a last minute trip and OKW is more available. I know it will be tough getting DH to stay anywhere else.

The ILs have a res for March 2011, spring break, for all of us. But I think we will bail and "take" my mom next August instead. She'd like to go with DD and DH can get off work. And despite being Aug, it may be a little less crowded than spring break.

Just have to break the news to the in-laws.....

Loved the pictures of the corner room.

 

[kimpossible]

Sounds crazy but after having diner at Flying Fish and strolling around for the evening we fell in love. We were staying at Port Orleans French Quarter at the time. When I came home I did some research about DVC, thanks to the boards. 6 months later we became members, Boardwalk is our home. We had never set foot in a room or stopped at a kiosk to hear a spiel. Our intentions were to go to different resorts each time we went. Well that hasn't happened. Maybe someday but for now Boardwalk is our home.

The same happen to us. We were staying at AKL (before there were DVC rooms there) decided to go to the BW for an evening, well, less then 3 months later we were passing ROFR. It's not Disney to us unless we spend at least part of our trip at the BWV.

 

[salemk]

Will be staying at BWV for first time in Dec. Does anyone know where if any would be a good room location for Illuminations. I know there is no clear view.