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

[Karmadog]

We will be staying at BWV at the end of May for the first time. I was suprised that I was able to get 10 nights with a BW view at 7 months out. WE - CAN - NOT - WAIT!!!

 

[Degli]

Leaving for BWV in a few hours. Can't wait, although we'll be getting in around 8:30pm. Guess we'll get dinner and then the hot tub I hope. Hopefully it will be nice weather. Bye!

 

[heaven2dc]

Degli - have a great trip!! I'm so jealous (I went in December - was my third visit to BWV and I absolutely loved it. Boardwalk view - room 3041 was perfect!). I had to cancel our September trip due to the economy - cutbacks in salary but will dream of returning in 2010 hopefully!

 

[abk96]

We LOVE BWV too!!!!

heaven2dc: we stayed in 3041 for our very first stay at BWV in 07.

We have a BW view this summer too and can't wait. We booked a 2 bedroom this time because my mom will be with us.

We're all very excited about returning to the BWV.

 

[MikeNY]

We've tried to stay at BWV a few times, with no luck finding availability. Going to try again this November. We're very tempted to buy some BWV points, but are watching our dollars carefully these days.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We've tried to stay at BWV a few times, with no luck finding availability. Going to try again this November. We're very tempted to buy some BWV points, but are watching our dollars carefully these days.

If you try between the F&W and Thanksgiving, you may be lucky! I hope whenever you want it for, you get it!

Bobbi

 

[schimj]

Just thought I'd throw my name onto the list as well. DW & I bought a resale contract to use on our Honeymoon. We spent it in a SV Studio w/ an obstructed parking lot view, and loved it. We were there for 4 Nights/5 Days in late Jan, and had a great time. It was in the middle of a bit of a cold snap, so it was nice to be in a room with such easy access to everything, since we sometimes grew tired of parks and wanted to go back for a rest. The room was very nice too...it was only our 2nd stay in a DVC studio, so not sure how it is compared to all studios, but we liked the set up of it much more than the one we stayed at on Xmas eve in OKW...the flow of the room was much better. We were right near one of the quiet pools, so we did that one the few times we were in the mood for a swim, we walked over to the clown pool once, but it was a bit chaotic right then, so we went back to the quiet pool. We look forward to spending many happy vacations at our home resort as well as others, but so far, I think our home was a great choice for what we love the most about WDW.

 

[mickeys girl 52]

If you try between the F&W and Thanksgiving, you may be lucky! I hope whenever you want it for, you get it!

Bobbi

Bobbi , I don;t post on here much but I am reading daily morning and night and love the Dis boards. I have to say you are always giving the nicest and most encouraging posts. You seem like a breath of fresh air. Just wanted you to no it is really appreciated.

 

[Pocahantas]

We will be checking into BWV in 10 days and I can hardly wait. I can almost taste the Sangria from Spoodles!

 

[Disney Princess]

Bobbi , I don;t post on here much but I am reading daily morning and night and love the Dis boards. I have to say you are always giving the nicest and most encouraging posts. You seem like a breath of fresh air. Just wanted you to no it is really appreciated.

You figured Bobbi out - she is one of the sweetest and most considerate on these boards! for Bobbi!!

I hope everyone who is going to BWV soon has a great time. Please bring back pictures. I am longing for a fix!!!

 

[palhockeymomof2]

We LOVE BWV too!!!!

heaven2dc: we stayed in 3041 for our very first stay at BWV in 07.

We have a BW view this summer too and can't wait. We booked a 2 bedroom this time because my mom will be with us.

We're all very excited about returning to the BWV.

too funny ..we've been in 3041 as well..love BWV...will be back for F & W in Oct.....we were able to move our August reservation to BCV to be with my sister & brothers families ...but we will miss the Boardwalk view

 

[simmons_m]

We are looking forward to our first trip in a 2bdrm BV view in March of 2010.
Any recomendations for a room request?
Also, how important is the 11 month window?
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Melani]

We were not able to get the BWV for our first trip home in May (because we booked after the 7 months mark). We're at VWL.

My kids have the page of the Dream book with the Clown slide on the bedroom bb. How crazy would it be to pool hop over there on a lunch break from HS or Epcot? I like going back to the room to relax & let the kids swim for a few, but they really want to do the clown.

Other than being dripping wet when we head back to HS or Epcot, do you think this idea could work in real life?

 

[jekjones1558]

We were not able to get the BWV for our first trip home in May (because we booked after the 7 months mark). We're at VWL.

My kids have the page of the Dream book with the Clown slide on the bedroom bb. How crazy would it be to pool hop over there on a lunch break from HS or Epcot? I like going back to the room to relax & let the kids swim for a few, but they really want to do the clown.

Other than being dripping wet when we head back to HS or Epcot, do you think this idea could work in real life?

Sure this could work! Bring a plastic bag for the wet suits. There are plenty of pool towels available to dry the kids off and bathrooms to change. Bring your lunch from Epcot or DHS or grab something at the BW Bakery or the Spoodles window or the kiosk on the BW or get something at the pool bar.
Did you waitlist for BWV? There is certainly a chance your WL could work, since there are still 3 months to go.

 

[heaven2dc]

We are looking forward to our first trip in a 2bdrm BV view in March of 2010.
Any recomendations for a room request?
Also, how important is the 11 month window?
Thanks,
Mike

I don't own at DVC (yet ) but from what the DVC'r who rented me points for my Dec 2008 trip, the 11 month window is important especially if you are hoping for a Boardwalk view. He was able to get me Boardwalk view and even at 11 months, the CM told him she was surprised there were any left! I orginally was put in room 2001 waaayyy down by Jellyrolls (very noisy at night even w/door shut & tv on low) and it was a very long haul to the elevator (especially with wearing a foot brace). There were stairs right by the room but it was a little scary coming in alone so I asked to be moved the next day and I got room 3041. Great view - only 1 small complaint in that the balconies were very small (this is a 1-bedroom).

As far as recommending a room, are you reserving a studio or 1-bedroom? I went on DVCnews.com and found under "room finder" for BWV some great recommendations for room views. I was told by the CM at BWV that many DVC'rs request the same room over and over again & if available, they try to honor their requests. We've requested preferred view in the past and so far the views we've had were 1) in 1997 over the quiet pool (you can see ToT), 2) Jan 2008 above Wayland Galleries (this room had a HUGE balcony which we absolutely loved plus still could see the boats coming in the dock and Epcot fireworks above BWI) and 3) Dec 2008 a boardwalk view.

I hope to go in March 2010 as well - can we book that far in advance now or do we have to wait til April?

 

[AshleyMWC]

We will be coming "home" to the Boardwalk for the first time this October for our 2 week Disneymoon and I just HAD to share my excitement that our 2 wait-listed nights just came through!!! We are in a preferred view studio Oct 12-18, and then moving to a 1BR standard view the 18-25!!! Ahhh, we are just so excited!

 

[MikeNY]

We will be coming "home" to the Boardwalk for the first time this October for our 2 week Disneymoon and I just HAD to share my excitement that our 2 wait-listed nights just came through!!! We are in a preferred view studio Oct 12-18, and then moving to a 1BR standard view the 18-25!!! Ahhh, we are just so excited!

Congratulations Ashley on your upcoming wedding and happy to hear you got your room request!

 

[DVC Mike]

We're just 3 weeks away from going back to BWV.

 

[danv3]

New BWV owner here...thought I would subscribe for updates. We're looking forward to our first trip home in October (hopefully!) *fingers crossed*

Update: As of this week, we've got reservations for our first trip home the last week of October! w00t!

Just wish it was sooner...

 

[Disney Princess]

We're just 3 weeks away from going back to BWV.

Lucky you!