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

[Buckeye Bob]

Have you heard a time frame for the Clown slide to re-open? We arrive next Sat.(12) and would like the Clown to still be closed as we got the letter that we could use Stormalong if Clown still down. He gives me the creeps too but if he is fixed about the middle of the trip it would be good as it is more convenient than walking to BCV

I read on another site that the pool is scheduled to reopen on March 16th. We're arriving in about three weeks and our kids are hoping that the pool will be open as this will be our first visit to BWV. I know that the clown can be off putting to some people but my kids seem to be looking forward to the Keister Coaster although they did say that if the pool was still closed it would be okay as they'd get to go back to SAB!

We're really looking forward to our first visit to BWV as we're interested in adding on at either BCV or BWV.

Have a magical day!

 

[DVC Mike]

We're checking into a boardwalk view 1-BR at BWV on Saturday!!!

 

[LoveKermit]

We're checking into a boardwalk view 1-BR at BWV on Saturday!!!

Safe driving! Can't wait to read (and see) all about it! I thought we were about due for DVCMike Live Report.

 

[Cee]

I thought the same thing, Kermit. Another DVCMike trip report. YAY!

 

[podsnel]

We're checking into a boardwalk view 1-BR at BWV on Saturday!!!

YAY!!! That is JUST the thing to get me excited for my first REAL trip (we stayed for just one night after a DCL western a couple of years ago, but that is hardly enough!) to my new home!!

Have a safe trip, Mike- can't WAIT to start reading and viewing all of your GORGEOUS photos!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

We just booked Jan 14-19th, 2012. First time ever in January. It's MLK weekend, BTG will be there as well as cheerleading competition!! Can we say MARGARITAS!!! Can anyone comment on the weather that time of year? As long as it doesn't SNOW, I will deal with it. After all, I'll be at BWV!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I am about to head down to the front desk for another matter, I'll ask about the pool.

 

[brookelizabeth]

Recreation says the clown slide is expected to reopen on March 17th.

 

[msp2mco]

I love the look of BW, including the lobby, the porch, the bar, and the exterior. I enjoy being within walking distance to DS and Epcot. I love being near restaurants and shops. I love being able to walk around the lake and check out the other resorts.

 

[mecllap]

DVCMike: if you happen to be out on the "standard view" side toward the bus/parking lot are, could you please post a photo of the resort building from there? (Only if you're out that way -- not a special trip). And maybe some of odd nooks and crannies that people typically don't post photos about? If you make the walk from BWV to DHS, would you please tell us how long it took you? Thanks! (I haven't stayed there yet and couldn't swing the boardwalk view, but I know I love seeing your photos -- like so many others).

 

[brookelizabeth]

We did the walk from BW to DHS today, it was about 15 minutes.

 

[Mrs.Milo]

Does anyone have pictures of the BW "village green" studios? I've looked through the BW pictures thread but haven't seen any of that area? Hoping to get a room in that area for our next trip

 

[PKWallaby]

Hi guys...another BWV fan here. Can't wait to the see the sights and hear the sounds of my favorite DVC in less than 3 wks!

Just had to share: while running an errand with my 13 yr old DS I returned to the car only to find he switched the radio station to satellite channel "40s on 4". After a quick questioning look, he told me it reminded him of BWV and started describing places in BWV that the music was making him remember.

Now this is from the kid who has started to ask, "Disney again, Mom?".

Yep, I still got him!

Can't wait to get there and make some new memories...

 

[podsnel]

Hi guys...another BWV fan here. Can't wait to the see the sights and hear the sounds of my favorite DVC in less than 3 wks!

Just had to share: while running an errand with my 13 yr old DS I returned to the car only to find he switched the radio station to satellite channel "40s on 4". After a quick questioning look, he told me it reminded him of BWV and started describing places in BWV that the music was making him remember.

Now this is from the kid who has started to ask, "Disney again, Mom?".

Yep, I still got him!

Can't wait to get there and make some new memories...

LOVE IT!!!! I'm going to have to start listening to 40's on 4 in my car before my next trip!!

 

[lkenyon]

The first membership we bought was at BWV in July 2000 for 210 points. Our friends called and said that they thought we would like DVC. We called and bought it over the phone. Almost eleven years and another 350 points later - we have still never spent one night at BWV! Everyone teases us!

 

[mgroshans]

we'll be staying at the BWV for the first time in May/June. Boardwalk view for the first 2 nights, then standard view for the remaining 5 nights. So excited!

 

[mecllap]

DVCMike is doing a trip report that starts at the BWV here, with his fantastically wonderful photos: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2672187&page=3

 

[tammymacb]

A couple years ago I sold all of my BWV contracts and decided I would rather have all HHI points and trade in at 7 months when I visit WDW.

Well, hoping for the best come F&W time didn't work well for me and now I'm waiting for ROFR for a brand new 166 point BWV contract. Yay!

 

[8timesblessed]

We just went to Disneyworld for the first time and stayed at the BWV in a studio garden view and loved it! We felt the location was perfect. I only took 2 of our 8 kids so I could scope it out and see how to plan for taking all of our kids in October. We got to use the SAB pool area and my boys loved it. We loved getting to ride the boats to HS or Epcot and then walking over to Test Track and then hopping on the monorail to MK. Now we will see what our options are when I call in the AM since our 7 month window falls now for October. We own at VGC but we might have to buy some points in BWV.

Does anyone know where the GV are for BWV?? If we wanted a 2 bedroom and studio would they be able to be close together??

 

[Disney Princess]

We just went to Disneyworld for the first time and stayed at the BWV in a studio garden view and loved it! We felt the location was perfect. I only took 2 of our 8 kids so I could scope it out and see how to plan for taking all of our kids in October. We got to use the SAB pool area and my boys loved it. We loved getting to ride the boats to HS or Epcot and then walking over to Test Track and then hopping on the monorail to MK. Now we will see what our options are when I call in the AM since our 7 month window falls now for October. We own at VGC but we might have to buy some points in BWV.

Does anyone know where the GV are for BWV?? If we wanted a 2 bedroom and studio would they be able to be close together??

You have excellent taste in resorts - we own VGC and BWV!!! I believe all the GV are Boardwalk views, and I know some are one story and others are two stories. I am not exactly sure where they are in the resort though.

A 2BR and a studio *could* be close together. It all depends on the room-assigner, how long you'll be there, what the schedule is for other rooms, etc. We had two studios in June; we requested that they be near each other, and we lucked into two dedicated studios right next to each other. You can and should request the rooms be close together, but there are no guarantees; it is simply another request.