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

[Cee]

Those pictures of the Hess mart are extremely helpful! We will probably make a run for some beer when we're there in Oct. I hate paying for ONE BEER what you can get a six-pack for anywhere else! Thanks again!

 

[podsnel]

That was really nice of you, Brook- thank-YOU!!!

 

[jekjones1558]

I wonder what the Hess employees were thinking when you were taking photos of their merchandise! So nice of you!

 

[momoflizandains]

Great thread! We're staying there for the first time in July for 3non-park nights before a cruise. Can't wait!

 

[Mert]

I belong to Boardwalk and me and my family just returnedand loved it, especially the weather we usually go in February and its been to cold. But we were thinking about Christmas Time, hows the weather usually around that time, swimable weather ? Christmas seems fun, but with kids need the pools.

 

[Caren90]

I belong to Boardwalk and me and my family just returnedand loved it, especially the weather we usually go in February and its been to cold. But we were thinking about Christmas Time, hows the weather usually around that time, swimable weather ? Christmas seems fun, but with kids need the pools.

Definitely go just before or during Christmas, it is spectacular. Weather can be hit or miss. During December, you can always tell who is from up north because they will venture into the pools (Brrrrr).

 

[DisneyQueen1320]

I'm so exicted I was able to get 3 nights in a standard studio at BWV. I had OKW booked but BWV came thru.

I can't wait to wake up and eat breakfast at the boardwalk bakery.

 

[dansyr2514]

I'm so exicted I was able to get 3 nights in a standard studio at BWV. I had OKW booked but BWV came thru.

I can't wait to wake up and eat breakfast at the boardwalk bakery.

Just curious, when do you waitlist?

 

[cdnsluvdisney]

We have been Members of BWV since 2005 and have been "home" twice a year since. We absolutely love it! The first time I walked into a "Boardwalk view" room, I jumped up and down, I was sooo excited!!! But then after staying in it, realized it was a little noisy for our liking, especially after the bars closed and people were leaving. We enjoy the noise and energy on the Boardwalk at night but like quiet during our sleep. We decided in future to get the "standard view" to save points and stay in a quieter location, but mostly for points. Our second stay, we couldn't get "standard", only "pool view", so we decided to get that. I wasn't thrilled with the room, especially after the Boardwalk view, but we were still at Boardwalk, where everything is outside our door! Our third time, we got a "standard view", which was located on the top floor facing the entrance to the resort. It was absolutely amazing! The greenery and landscaping is so beautiful, it's fun to sit on the deck and people watch, close to transporation, and the lights that light up the Boardwalk sign and entrance are beautiful. You can also see the fireworks from Epcot there. We haven't looked back since and always request a standard view and usually get around the same location. We have small kids and it is so easy after a busy day at the parks to go in the pool, or the community centre, or go to BCV and watch a movie on the beach, or take the boat ride, watch the entertainers at night, grab a pizza and people watch, rent bikes and ride around the boardwalk, and the list goes on and on. After our 3rd visit, we added on more points because we loved it so much.

We are from the West Coast, so when GCV opened up some DVC units, we decided to stay there a couple times, in May and September, for convenience as we have two small children and the flight is much shorter and the parks and resort are much smaller and closer. It's wonderful and convenient, but we are really excited about returning "home" to BWV on May 1st, after 2 years away

We are renting a car and heading down to Disney's Vero Beach for our first night to get adjusted to the time change before heading to the BWV. 8 more sleeps

 

[DisneyQueen1320]

Well, I put in a waitlist last week for 4 nights in Sept. but I called the other day and 3days were avab so I booked it. So I will stay 2 nights at AKV value studio then 3 nights at BWV standard studio.

 

[saintstickets]

Well, I put in a waitlist last week for 4 nights in Sept. but I called the other day and 3days were avab so I booked it. So I will stay 2 nights at AKV value studio then 3 nights at BWV standard studio.

We did something similar to this the week after Thanksgiving 2010 (TR link below). We stayed at AKV-Kidani for 3 nights and then BWV for 3 nights. The move wasn't too bad. You lose some time that could be spent at the parks but it is a good way to experience 2 different resorts during one stay.

 

[cdnsluvdisney]

You can drop your bags off at the bell hop on the morning you leave and tell them you are moving to a new resort and they will have them sent to your next resort for you. That's what we did the last time we had to switch resorts. That way you don't lose any time at the parks and don't have the hassle of moving your own baggage.

 

[Kristineamb]

My family and I just rented points for TWO standard studios @The Boardwalk Villas in March! This will be our first stay here and we are SUPER excited! Any advice, suggestions, pics, etc that would make our stay more enjoyable would be greatly appreciated!

 

[icouldlivethere]

Last month we spent a week at the Boardwalk and we walked over to the Hess Station for a few needs. I took a bunch of pictures and notes of what they have for selection. I hope this helps someone!

Thanks so much for posting those pictures from the inside of Hess Station! The funny thing is that just today I was wondering to myself what food items they had inside the station so I had to laugh when I clicked on this thread to see pictures of everything. Thanks again!

 

[Cheltenham]

Does anyone know when they last refurbished the rooms at the BWV? What was done?
Thanks for all of the great information.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

We enjoyed our first stay at AKL but I really missed the Boardwalk!!! We have reservations for 6 nights at the Boardwalk in September! I can't wait to return to our favorite resort!

 

[lowe@massed.net]

We had to waitlist the first and last nights of our December trip and the last night (12/18) just came through! I'm confident we'll get the first night (12/12) eventually. It'll be our first time staying in a Boardwalk View studio. It'll be so nice to be there at Christmastime!

 

[jekjones1558]

Does anyone know when they last refurbished the rooms at the BWV? What was done?
Thanks for all of the great information.

It has been about 2 years now since the refurbishment. New carpet, some furniture replaced and some refinished/recovered, appliances, TVs.

 

[Kristineamb]

I just wanted to mention there are some videos on YouTube of the Boardwalk!

 

[bonrea]

We went to WDW for the Summer Nightastic fun and stayed a BWV. DH shot some great video and we wanted to share it here.
Here is the link to the Sunrise video he put together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q38bMd6j_Ds