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

[Happy Birthday Cat]

We will be staying at BWV for a whirlwind weekend 11/30-12/2 and it will be our first stay there, following 2+ months on a wait list! I have not made any type of requests, think I should?

Yes you should. Here are a few ideas:

Do you like the Studios or EPCOT better? Farther down the hall puts you closer to the studios if you are able to use the stairs.

Will you use the bus and/or a car. Farther down the hall puts you closer to the bus stop and the parking lot. If you valet your car, closer to the lobby is better.

Fireworks? Better views are farther down the hall. The closer you get to the lobby, the poorer the views (also the higher the floor the better too).

Closer to the lobby gets you closer to the Boardwalk. It also gets you closer to the clown pool. Farther down the hall gets you closer to the "quiet" pool.

High floor is always a good request for standard view. Request "far from the elevators" if you want to be closer to the studios, parking/bus stop and quiet pool. "Close to elevators" for closer to Boardwalk, clown pool and lobby.

Since you are getting in late, do on line check in. You cab do that ten days in advance. Some will argue it makes no difference but I had a discussion with a CM at the Boardwalk on my last trip and it according to her it does help to receive your requests.

HBC

 

[zeferjen]

We just got back from Boardwalk and had a wonderful time. I requested a high floor and far from the elevators for our BW view room. I ended up in 3031, which was decently far away but not that high. We had an OK view of the fireworks but a great view of the Boardwalk.

Overall, I really liked the hotel. We had fun with the CMs running the games at the pool as well as the Community Hall. The location was great, especially during food and wine! We had very good luck with buses and boats both, with hardly any wait. The only hassle was coming home from Animal Kingdom, where we had to stop at the waterpark, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Swan, Dolphin and then FINALLY Boardwalk.

The decor is not really my style, but not objectionable. The studio room was in good condition and comfortable for four people.

We ended up using the kids' club over at the Beach Club one night and the kids loved it so much that they didn't want to leave at the end of the night. This includes my son, who has cried at daycare dropoff almost every day of his 4.5 years.

The only slightly weird thing is the lack of 'stuff' in the main hotel. Having to go outside to refill mugs, for example, and no TV for the kids to watch during checkin. That said, the lobby is gorgeous and obviously a big hit, judging by the number of wedding parties having their celebrations and pictures done at the hotel.

I would definitely come back!

 

[psac]

Thanks for posting your review! In general, this thread is pretty stale. Most of the BW conversation has moved here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2861186

 

[Niewoe]

We're staying at BWV for the first time in May (4-14). This is our first trip as DVC members and we are very excited!! Any additional advice for studio standard view? I've seen some wonderful advice so far in this thread! There will be 3 of us, 2 adults and 1 5yo.

We will probably utilize the boats, since my son loves them!! He thinks of them as an additional ride... And frankly I enjoy the relaxing trip vs the walk to HS. I don't like clowns, at all, but know he will want to frequent that pool. *sigh* We won't have a car.

Also, are the refillable mugs included with the dining plan? Keep seeing mixed reviews. I always enjoy any souvenir, but don't want to pay for something that isn't worth the value. (Sorry to be such a noob!! LOL)

 

[bobbiwoz]

Had my first ever DVC upgrade. I had booked 3 nights SV 1 bedroom over MLKjr weekend. Was upgraded to a great pool view!

I actually called DVC to be reassured I had booked on points because upon arriving I was told my "balance" was over $1700!!!!! At any rate it was a great view, nice location, I was treating 2 friends, and we had a great time!!!

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Yes you should. Here are a few ideas:

Do you like the Studios or EPCOT better? Farther down the hall puts you closer to the studios if you are able to use the stairs.

Will you use the bus and/or a car. Farther down the hall puts you closer to the bus stop and the parking lot. If you valet your car, closer to the lobby is better.

Fireworks? Better views are farther down the hall. The closer you get to the lobby, the poorer the views (also the higher the floor the better too).

Closer to the lobby gets you closer to the Boardwalk. It also gets you closer to the clown pool. Farther down the hall gets you closer to the "quiet" pool.

High floor is always a good request for standard view. Request "far from the elevators" if you want to be closer to the studios, parking/bus stop and quiet pool. "Close to elevators" for closer to Boardwalk, clown pool and lobby.

Since you are getting in late, do on line check in. You cab do that ten days in advance. Some will argue it makes no difference but I had a discussion with a CM at the Boardwalk on my last trip and it according to her it does help to receive your requests.

HBC

This is only good advice if mobility is the very furtherest thing from your mind!

Although the far end of the resort is closer to DHS, its still quite a walk. I think its about 3/4 of a mile. On my last trip (bussing over from WL) we walked over 5 miles on our DHS day inside the park. We walked a total of 28 miles during the trip.

I know walking to and fro somewhere for 3/4 of a mile is not much...but I'm not willing to walk an extra 3/4 or 1 1/2 miles on my trip to add to the 28 miles walked.

The same goes for the long hallways.

I've found with my walking issues that anywhere in the last bend of the resort away from the front desk is just too far for me to deal with day in and day out.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

This is only good advice if mobility is the very furtherest thing from your mind!

Agree completely but I did not address mobility issues because the original question said that it didn't matter. Here it is:

We will be staying at BWV for a whirlwind weekend.....We don't mind the long halls, don't mind stairs, etc etc.

HBC

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Had my first ever DVC upgrade. I had booked 3 nights SV 1 bedroom over MLKjr weekend. Was upgraded to a great pool view!

I actually called DVC to be reassured I had booked on points because upon arriving I was told my "balance" was over $1700!!!!! At any rate it was a great view, nice location, I was treating 2 friends, and we had a great time!!!

We were just there too the same weekend. Had a great studio overlooking the village green on the third floor with a huge balcony. We were amazed at the size of the balcony. We usually stay in 1BR but for this short trip we did a studio and were very pleased.

HBC

 

[bobbiwoz]

We were just there too the same weekend. Had a great studio overlooking the village green on the third floor with a huge balcony. We were amazed at the size of the balcony. We usually stay in 1BR but for this short trip we did a studio and were very pleased.

HBC

I had a studio on the second floor in that area one time. What a great balcony!

Sorry we didn't connect in person!! Someday we will!

Bobbi

 

[Laurabearz]

Reading this thread had may me miss the Boardwalk... My last few trips have been at AKV. I think the next trip I book will be back home!!

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[bobbiwoz]

Reading this thread had may me miss the Boardwalk... My last few trips have been at AKV. I think the next trip I book will be back home!!

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I love AKV too, but there is something special about BWV! I'll be there for F&G, when is your next trip?

 

[jamerican]

I just found out I am staying at BWV in October - yeah! I need to find out if I can request certain rooms...if I can request or of the owner must - I am staying on points...what are the best rooms?? We will be in a preferred studio I believe...Any help will be great...what I am specifally dreaming of is a view of Space Ship Earth with some fireworks - possibly

Thanks so much!!

 

[vbarry]

Can you book member cash in a Boardwalk view room? Wanting to add on a day or two possibly but have to pay cash. Thanks for any info!

 

[kimpossible]

I just found out I am staying at BWV in October - yeah! I need to find out if I can request certain rooms...if I can request or of the owner must - I am staying on points...what are the best rooms?? We will be in a preferred studio I believe...Any help will be great...what I am specifally dreaming of is a view of Space Ship Earth with some fireworks - possibly

Thanks so much!!

Most preferred view rooms have a view of one of the two pools or the lagoon. There are a small number of rooms that overlook the village green. They have a partial boardwalk view (not sure if you can see spaceship earth...possibly). They will give you a very obstructed view of the fireworks. They are only studios.

 

[LSchrow]

I just found out I am staying at BWV in October - yeah! I need to find out if I can request certain rooms...if I can request or of the owner must - I am staying on points...what are the best rooms?? We will be in a preferred studio I believe...Any help will be great...what I am specifally dreaming of is a view of Space Ship Earth with some fireworks - possibly

Thanks so much!!

there is preferred pool/garden and preferred BW views. if you have the G/P view, request VG view as KP said. if you have BW view (lucky you!) the higher floors have better views, but all are breathtaking

Can you book member cash in a Boardwalk view room? Wanting to add on a day or two possibly but have to pay cash. Thanks for any info!

sorry, BW view can only be booked using DVC points, not even member discounted cash (yes, i tried)

 

[jamerican]

I am sure you will find a BWV owner who can call right at 11 months and get you a BW view studio. It sounds like you will be going in October of 2013 during Food and Wine Festival at Epcot, a fantastic time to be at BWV. That is one of the hardest times to book BW view so you are wise, indeed, to be planning ahead.
Here is a not-that-great daytime photo from a BW view room. I have better ones but recently cleaned up my hard drive and archived a lot of my photos. But you get the idea.

re-reading this thread...do you - if you are still on this thread - know what room # this was? I am hoping to have several room # choices to put in as a request...

Thanks! I have my studio booked! 252 days now!!

 

[kimpossible]

re-reading this thread...do you - if you are still on this thread - know what room # this was? I am hoping to have several room # choices to put in as a request...

Thanks! I have my studio booked! 252 days now!!

This is a boardwalk view room which is a separate category from preferred view. Unless you have that category booked, you will not be squarely facing the boardwalk. Also, it is best to request a particular area and not a specific room number. Don't forget these are just requests and in very many cases are not able to be granted.

 

[jekjones1558]

re-reading this thread...do you - if you are still on this thread - know what room # this was? I am hoping to have several room # choices to put in as a request...

Thanks! I have my studio booked! 252 days now!!

I have no idea what room this was. It was not a studio because we stay in one bedrooms. I wouldn't recommend requesting particular rooms anyway because the odds of any one or two rooms being available on the day you checkin are not good.
Did you get a BW view studio? If so, then my suggestion would be to request a high floor, although the photo above looks like it maybe was from a 2nd floor room. There are some rooms on 2nd floor that have balconies with solid walls rather than rails so it is hard to see the BW unless you are standing. The fireworks view is somewhat better from upper floors also. But I can honestly say that BW view rooms all have great views (except maybe the corner rooms but they aren't studios).

 

[eandesmom]

If I have a BW view, 2B booked, regardless of floor (I have requested high floor), will we see Spaceship Earth no matter what?

 

[jekjones1558]

If I have a BW view, 2B booked, regardless of floor (I have requested high floor), will we see Spaceship Earth no matter what?

Yes. For sure.