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

[disneymomof2boyz]

Have a great time...there is only one building at BWV...and you'll have a pool garden view. The Boardwalk View is a different category, same points, but no crossover, you book either one.

Bobbi

PS. The Village Green area is as close as pool/garden gets to the Boardwalk view. There are dedicated studios there that have wonderful large balconies, and a pretty good view of the Boardwalk. You do hear the boats...part of the charm, I think. You may ask your renter to request Village Green area if you'd like it. It's close to the elevators as well.

Thanks Bobbi!

I will definitely ask for the Village Green area when we check in. Another question: how are the busses at the Boardwalk, and are the busses the quickest way to get to the MK?? If I remember correctly when I was at the MK last year I saw that Boardwalk/Swan/and Dolphin all shared busses...does this make them super packed?

 

[PKWallaby]

Do you still have snow in Wisconsin? Here's hoping we do see each other! I try to remember to wear my Disboard pin...it says: bobbiwoz!

Bobbi

Do we still have snow??...why yes we do...lots of it, along with windchills of 15 to 20 below this very morning...next Wednesday can't come soon enough!

I will keep an eye open for any DIS pins...it would be neat to run into a fellow Disboarder.

disneymomof2boyzAs far as the bus sharing, from our experience (having been there usually during spring break) the buses tend to start at BWV, then proceed to Swan/Dolphin, YC and BC...but we never really ran into a lot of crowded buses. Even if they change the order, they normally are fairly good at keeping a steady supply of buses coming (at least from our experience...YMMV!)

Have fun planning for and staying at BWV...it really is an incredible resort...we love the option of walking or riding a boat to either Epcot or DHS, and the excitment of walking on the Boardwalk at night can't be beat!

I have a great map somewhere that I will try to find and post...it helps you get a good feel of the layout of the whole Boardwalk/Beach/Yacht area.
Now off to find it...

 

[PKWallaby]

Let's see if this works:


http://mosa.unity.ncsu.edu/photos/misc/epcotdvc.html


My thanks to the map creator...and sorry if I wasn't supposed to share (but we're among friends here, right? )

 

[PKWallaby]

We are going to BWV from April26-May1st!! We are renting points and SSR was all that was available, but asked to be waitlisted for BWV, and we just found out today that it came through!!
So, this will be our first time staying at BWV, so please feel free to hand out the advice. We are staying in a studio with a pool/garden room. What does that mean exactly?? Can we request a Boardwalk view room once we get there since they are the same amount of points? Is there a specific building that is better than others, or closer to the bus stop?
Please load me with all the info!

disneymomof2boyz If you are able to open the map I posted, the "preferred view/water & garden view rooms are those on the left side of the villas, as you look at the aerial view...see how the villas are sort of shaped like a "number three" shape from above...the sections facing the left, or the canal are water/garden view, along with a few rooms facing the "Village Green" which is the courtyard area to the right of the villas...these are not directly facing the Boardwalk, but are about where the pink "walking path" line crosses the green villa outline.

Boy, that sure sounds clear as mud! I have another map with the 3 Room View Classifications color coded (it is really slick!)...but I can't figure out how to post or attach a link to it 'cause, well, I'm technically challenged...perhaps another Diser will help us out...

 

[disneymomof2boyz]

Thank you PK Wallaby!!
Believe it or not, I actually understood what you explained!!
Another question:
Personal opinion, which restaurant is better: Spoodles or Big River Grill and Brewery?
Thanks again!

 

[jekjones1558]

Granny posted this great graphic:

The Village Green rooms are those represented by the little piece of red stripe between the blue and green and stripes.

 

[penguins1]

All,

I am actively seeking a BW resale contract... going to start small (75 pts or so). I found this thread yesterday:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148733

It got me very scared! BW is not represented well at all there.

All of you BWV lovers please get on that thread and show your support!!!

Thanks!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

All,

I am actively seeking a BW resale contract... going to start small (75 pts or so). I found this thread yesterday:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148733

It got me very scared! BW is not represented well at all there.

All of you BWV lovers please get on that thread and show your support!!!

Thanks!!!

Ignore that thread!! This is the year of BWV bashing..... go with what YOU like, not other posters. It is a sold out resort that has maintained its value very well, and is always hard to book October - December. That tells you something!

 

[bobbiwoz]

All,

I am actively seeking a BW resale contract... going to start small (75 pts or so). I found this thread yesterday:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148733

It got me very scared! BW is not represented well at all there.

All of you BWV lovers please get on that thread and show your support!!!

Thanks!!!

I had a great spring break at BW in a 2 bedroom standard view, one that was close to the elevators, on the third floor. People have talked about noise from ME luggage containers bothering them at this location, and I was apprehensive, but no, we had no bother from anything like that. It was an easy walk to the boat/bus stop/boardwalk. Busses to/from parks were very good...absolutely no probems regarding the villa or the resort for me or my 4 DGFs! The view? Well, I've had much better standard view views, but in the early morning on a few days, I had my coffee and enjoyed sitting outside. As I said, this was March, and it was rather chilly/rainy some of the mornings, so that too kept us off the balcony.

My DGF's voted and picked BWV as the place they most wanted to spend the spring break. We own points there and I booked this at 11 months out, and am glad I did!

Good luck and Pixie dust as you look for a contract to buy! I look forward to welcoming you home as a BWV neighbor!!!

Bobbi

 

[annnewjerz]

So, Bobbi so graciously bumped this thread for me back in November before we were even close to our 11 months out and I just wanted to give an update.

We are renting points from a fellow DISer and have booked our stay from December 13-18 in a Standard View Studio. I added an additional night after we booked at POP with a AAA discount and it just solidified how great a deal we are getting at BWV.

1 night at POP with AAA discount = $87 per night!!!
5 nights at BWV without a discount = $95 per night!!!

Really, how can you beat it? For an additional $50 total on our trip, we are getting the entertainment, the TS variety and the proximity to Epcot and DHS. I'm sure we will love POP as well (haven't stayed there yet), but this will be our first trip staying anything other than Value and in case I haven't mentioned it yet....I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Now, I do have a few questions:

1. When you rent points, do you also get the free internet access?? If not, no biggie---just figured it was worth finding out!
2. Free laundry, are we able as renters to take advantage of this (not like I really plan to do laundry on our vacation anyway)
3. Where can we get our refillable mugs filled up at? I know at the Values you do it at the food court, but without a food court....do we go to the lounge, the bakery, leaping libations???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Ann

 

[ferastu]

Just had our first stay at BWV (SSR owners) from 4/10-17 in a standard view 1-bedroom.

Overall, we loved it. BWV is a great resort.
- Quick walk to Epcot
- Quick walk to several different snacks
- Entertainment/Dining on boardwalk/beach club area are all great.

A couple of negatives that wouldn't stop me from going back there
- Bus service. Although buses came quickly they were always crowded. More crowded than the SSR buses when we stayed in Xmas '06.
- The kiosk that serves french fries closed earlier than it should have (11pm) on our last night there. All during our walk back from Epcot my wife and son were looking forward to some fries. However, the kiosk was closed @10:25 when we got there. The pizza window and other kiosks were still open though.

 

[ferastu]

1. When you rent points, do you also get the free internet access?? If not, no biggie---just figured it was worth finding out!
2. Free laundry, are we able as renters to take advantage of this (not like I really plan to do laundry on our vacation anyway)
3. Where can we get our refillable mugs filled up at? I know at the Values you do it at the food court, but without a food court....do we go to the lounge, the bakery, leaping libations???

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,
Ann

1. According to the page that pops up when you connect it is only free for DVC members.
2. We stayed in a 1 bedroom and did our own laundry. I wasn't aware of any free laundry available to those in a studio.
3. There are signs where they sell the mugs that let you know where refills are available. I don't remember all of them but the bakery and leaping libations are included.

 

[PinkTink63]

1. According to the page that pops up when you connect it is only free for DVC members.
2. We stayed in a 1 bedroom and did our own laundry. I wasn't aware of any free laundry available to those in a studio.
3. There are signs where they sell the mugs that let you know where refills are available. I don't remember all of them but the bakery and leaping libations are included.

If you are staying in the Villas, you are entitled to use the free laundry facilities, even if it is a studio.

 

[wdwnut]

There was a laundry room down the hall to the left of the elevators. I know there was a sign for it.

 

[Bethpremier]

Granny posted this great graphic:

The Village Green rooms are those represented by the little piece of red stripe between the blue and green and stripes.

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?

 

[LSchrow]

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?

the highlighted areas are the Boardwalk Villas (DVC). the Boardwalk Inn is the building mirrored to the right (not DVC).
"great view" would normally be Boardwalk view. BW view is a catagory, not a request, so you would know upon booking if you have it (unless you waitlist, of course). we've booked BW view 11 months in advance (to the day) & still have had to waitlist a few days during busy times, so expect to waitlist if you are within 7 months.

many of the pool/garden views are nice (as well as some standard ~ the green marked "corner" rooms are wonderful!). some have views of the quiet pool, luna park, swan/dolphin, & the waterway to DHS.

hth

 

[heaven2dc]

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?

First of all, when will you be going? And will you be using points (either by renting from a DVC owner or using yours if you are one)?

If you are using points or paying full rack rate (or even with a discount), I would recommend asking for a Boardwalk view. They are hard to get under 11 months (meaning you have to book 11 months in advance to snag one of these or at least the 7 month window). You simply cannot beat the Boardwalk view but be sure to ask for an upper floor and close to the elevator. They put me in room 2001 back in December and it was close to Jellyrolls and was noisy until after 2 a.m. (at least for me even tho I had the tv on low, I could hear the music til 1 a.m. and then a bunch of girls outside til after 2 a.m.). The walk to the elevator was too long since I was wearing a foot brace. They moved me the next morning to room 3041 (these were both 1-bedrooms) and I had a great view plus so much closer to the elevator. Someday I'd like to stay on the 5th floor!

If you can't get a boardwalk view, then definitely ask for a preferred water/garden view. The preferred water view will have you overlooking one of the pools and the canal. In January 2008 we asked for preferred water/garden view and they put us on the 3rd floor above Wyland Galleries and could still see Crescent Lake and Illuminations above the Boardwalk Inn side. If you stay on the villas side overlooking the boardwalk, you can see both Wishes & Illuminations each night. I can't give any info on the Boardwalk Inn side as I haven't stayed on that side but I know the rooms are updated and are absolutely beautiful.

 

[Bethpremier]

Lschrow-I see it all now. I dont know where my brain was when I was looking at the map. We are planning on renting points and the individual suggested letting her book us in a 2 bedroom at her home resort and then she would put us on a waitlist for a 2 bedroom for Boardwalk. This should give us close to a year to get what we want. Yes?

Heaven2dc-We are renting points from a most wonderful person. We would really love a view of Epcot. Ive seen some people who had a view of the Eiffel tower and watched the fireworks break the sky over this structure at night. I would love to have this kind of view but I dont even know if something like that is feasible for a 2 bedroom. To make us happy, I just want a gorgeous view of something at least besides a tree or a quiet pool. I would settle for the type of room you described for January 2008.

Could either of you tell me what area of the map above (line color either blue, red, or green) would be the best choice for me?

 

[heaven2dc]

Lschrow-I see it all now. I dont know where my brain was when I was looking at the map. We are planning on renting points and the individual suggested letting her book us in a 2 bedroom at her home resort and then she would put us on a waitlist for a 2 bedroom for Boardwalk. This should give us close to a year to get what we want. Yes?

Heaven2dc-We are renting points from a most wonderful person. We would really love a view of Epcot. Ive seen some people who had a view of the Eiffel tower and watched the fireworks break the sky over this structure at night. I would love to have this kind of view but I dont even know if something like that is feasible for a 2 bedroom. To make us happy, I just want a gorgeous view of something at least besides a tree or a quiet pool. I would settle for the type of room you described for January 2008.

Could either of you tell me what area of the map above (line color either blue, red, or green) would be the best choice for me?

In answer to your question above, the best choice is the blue area (when you tell the person you are renting points from, don't say "blue area" - request Boardwalk View. You haven't said when it is exactly you are going and in order for the DVC person you are renting from to get Boardwalk View, you have to make that reservation 11 months in advance. For instance, if you were not going until January 29, 2010. If you are going sooner thant that, then you will have to be put on a wait list for that view. You can get a 2 bedroom in any of the blue, red or green areas so I would put in my request right away for the "blue area" which is boardwalk view. If that isn't available, then ask for preferred water/garden view. Hope this is of help to you! I would definitely ask the person you are renting from more about this.

Here's a pic of the Boardwalk view you would get from a 2 bedroom (this is courtesy of one of our fellow Diser's (DISfamily):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbiiTfyX5lE
Plus one of the fireworks from the 2-bedroom Boardwalk View (we watched both Wishes & Illuminations each night from our 1-bedroom in December and it was awesome!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3qcuCiYqiQ&feature=related

(DISfamily - hope you don't mind me sharing your video!!)

 

[LSchrow]

beth~ when are you going?
since the person you are renting from doesn't own at BWVs, they will need to wait until 7 months prior to try for a BW view (BWV owners can book at 11 months). what is their "home" resort? (b/c you might prefer booking BWVs preferred view ~ which is the easiest to get ~ and waitlisting for just the BW view).
fair warning: depending upon when you're going, BW view can be sometimes be very difficult to get, even exactly at the 7 month mark (during F&WF, holidays). however, it is worth every moment of trying, absolutely no other view in WDW can compare IMHO