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

[Judique]

Just have less unused space.

Add a Quick Service somewhere

Those options are not under the Owner's money - just like Bay Lake Tower's lounge, The Attic at BW, the Convention Center, Sea Breeze Point, Atlantic Dance.

I agree we all would want everything perfect no matter who is paying but we have no $ responsibility for these, just wishes for more options to please us. Maybe not you, but I think a lot of people get confused on what is part of our timeshare. er - vacation club.
And what is available to us just via proximity.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Those options are not under the Owner's money - just like Bay Lake Tower's lounge, The Attic at BW, the Convention Center, Sea Breeze Point, Atlantic Dance.

I agree we all would want everything perfect no matter who is paying but we have no $ responsibility for these, just wishes for more options to please us. Maybe not you, but I think a lot of people get confused on what is part of our timeshare. er - vacation club.
And what is available to us just via proximity.

I was shocked when I learned most of the restaurants at Epcot were not Disney owned.

 

[Add-On-Itis]

I was shocked when I learned most of the restaurants at Epcot were not Disney owned.

they are not? Who owns them?

 

[VGCgroupie]

they are not? Who owns them?

I cant remember but it's various entities I believe.

 

[Wedgeout]

I was shocked when I learned most of the restaurants at Epcot were not Disney owned.

A lot of third party. Three main will hear of:

 

[Judique]

A lot of third party. Three main will hear of:

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You can add Levyrestaurants.com for Paddlefish and Terralina at Disney Springs.

Edit: I like both of these and have been a rewards member for 20 plus years with Levy. However, I was a bit disappointed they reduced my birthday reward from $25 to $15. Didn't get there this past trip in January, my birthday month.

Also belong to Landry's since back when they had a Rainforest Cafe in Tyson's Corner, Va. In January I did get to Yak & Yeti with my friend and had a good burger for lunch.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Guys.... I got one more night!!

 

[Judique]

This morning February 9 was there, in the wee hours when I awoke. Then it was gone. I resisted booking it because now I have probably too many nights.

Went back to sleep for another few hours.

Woke up and had breakfast then started booking Marriotts, Hyatts and IHG hotels for the summer months. I was able to do a couple nights on points at the ocean, then another couple with cash. After 2 nights hit over $1500, it's easier to pay Disney rates. Stuff is just plain expensive. At least I'm staying where I want, oceanfront with balcony and separate bedroom.

Then son called for help with another hotel in a couple of weeks. With a 1 year old and a almost 4 yo, his wife wanted a suite type spot. He was annoyed because it wouldn't let him book a refundable rate. I was able to get it to work with points as they are usually refundable up to the last couple of days. My rate turned out less expensive also and he happily deposited what he had been trying to pay in an account we both access. I'm leaving that money there. He and my Dil have birthdays in April and May. I'll make the room nights their gift.

Meanwhile I had some stuff expiring. Still haven't booked anything but end of March is school break for grands, but not for the Mom and Dad (my DD's family.) Emailed her to see if grands can go with me somewhere. That will be a 'yes' guaranteed as no childcare needed.

 

[RuntheMouse]

DH and I decided to play DVC slots last week to see if we could grab a couple of days anywhere this week. We were able to book 2 days at BWV in a PG room.

We arrived this morning! I’m convinced that I’ve unlocked the secret to getting a villlage green room. Don’t request it! We don’t stay at BWV often but we have received this view twice and I never put in room requests here. Sitting on the balcony as I write this!

 

[Add-On-Itis]

DH and I decided to play DVC slots last week to see if we could grab a couple of days anywhere this week. We were able to book 2 days at BWV in a PG room.

We arrived this morning! I’m convinced that I’ve unlocked the secret to getting a villlage green room. Don’t request it! We don’t stay at BWV often but we have received this view twice and I never put in room requests here. Sitting on the balcony as I write this!

This post deserves a photo!

 

[RuntheMouse]

This post deserves a photo!

 

[AstroBlasters]

I was speaking with a friend today about the difference between people who have a “maximizer” psychological profile versus those who are more “satisficers.”

One isn’t inherently better than the other. In fact, if someone with a maximizer mindset tries to behave like a satisficer, they may end up miserable because they constantly feel like they’re leaving something on the table. On the flip side, if someone who is naturally a satisficer tries to operate like a maximizer, they may also be unhappy—because the extra risk and stress of chasing the absolute best outcome may not be worth the marginal gains to them.

It made me think of this thread. I feel like I was a maximizer when I was younger and have been molded into a satisfier by my wife over time.

Option A: Wife will be happy
Option B: Wife will be unhappy or very happy

Choice: Ask wife which option she wants and usually go with option A.

Bonus points: Be willing to spend money to upgrade from happy to very happy where possible.

Guardrail: Don’t spend money to go from happy to slightly more happy. It needs to be a full very happy upgrade.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I was speaking with a friend today about the difference between people who have a “maximizer” psychological profile versus those who are more “satisficers.”

One isn’t inherently better than the other. In fact, if someone with a maximizer mindset tries to behave like a satisficer, they may end up miserable because they constantly feel like they’re leaving something on the table. On the flip side, if someone who is naturally a satisficer tries to operate like a maximizer, they may also be unhappy—because the extra risk and stress of chasing the absolute best outcome may not be worth the marginal gains to them.

It made me think of this thread. I feel like I was a maximizer when I was younger and have been molded into a satisfier by my wife over time.

Option A: Wife will be happy
Option B: Wife will be unhappy or very happy

Choice: Ask wife which option she wants and usually go with option A.

Bonus points: Be willing to spend money to upgrade from happy to very happy where possible.

Guardrail: Don’t spend money to go from happy to slightly more happy. It needs to be a full very happy upgrade.

Well since this is clearly pertaining to me I will respond. We don’t all have Grand Villa points and some go to the parks more than others and have to spread their points to the best of their ability.

Maybe I’m in middle of satificer and maximizer since I’m not trying to live a champagne life on a beer budget, but I still can’t afford the champagne life all the time, points or otherwise.

 

[kmc8826]

DH and I decided to play DVC slots last week to see if we could grab a couple of days anywhere this week. We were able to book 2 days at BWV in a PG room.

We arrived this morning! I’m convinced that I’ve unlocked the secret to getting a villlage green room. Don’t request it! We don’t stay at BWV often but we have received this view twice and I never put in room requests here. Sitting on the balcony as I write this!

You might be right on not requesting! In November I had one night at BWV. My oldest just started her first year going to college in FL so this past year there have been a ton of short weekend DVC trips. I arrived late for the flight one night and had that same room. Such a view! Literally the best room I have ever had at BWV. It was after midnight and I didn't want to go to bed and next morning I didn't want to leave! (We ended up from there checking into Poly after I picked her up...after being at my BWV it was a bit of a let down).

 

[AstroBlasters]

Well since this is clearly pertaining to me I will respond. We don’t all have Grand Villa points and some go to the parks more than others and have to spread their points to the best of their ability.

Maybe I’m in middle of satificer and maximizer since I’m not trying to live a champagne life on a beer budget, but I still can’t afford the champagne life all the time, points or otherwise.

I completely agree, it’s all about making choices and every person is going to have preferences about how to maximize their own happiness.

 

[Judique]

You might be right on not requesting! In November I had one night at BWV. My oldest just started her first year going to college in FL so this past year there have been a ton of short weekend DVC trips. I arrived late for the flight one night and had that same room. Such a view! Literally the best room I have ever had at BWV. It was after midnight and I didn't want to go to bed and next morning I didn't want to leave! (We ended up from there checking into Poly after I picked her up...after being at my BWV it was a bit of a let down).

I had it 3rd floor last October (2025) with the huge balcony. I gave up switching into a Boardwalk view (for 1 of 4 or 5 nights) to keep it after I walked into the room. Prior I was afraid I'd get a long walk canal side and not get a chance to enjoy the view up front. I've had the same section three or four times, (over 26 years and maybe 75 to 85 visits) to include the one bedroom on the end on the 2nd floor.

I would say either don't ask at all or ask for something you might get as this is pretty hit or miss considering the number of options. Oh, one time I got it because they had the option to say what you were celebrating and I had my birthday that week. Not sure they do this now.

 

[Judique]

I was speaking with a friend today about the difference between people who have a “maximizer” psychological profile versus those who are more “satisficers.”

One isn’t inherently better than the other. In fact, if someone with a maximizer mindset tries to behave like a satisficer, they may end up miserable because they constantly feel like they’re leaving something on the table. On the flip side, if someone who is naturally a satisficer tries to operate like a maximizer, they may also be unhappy—because the extra risk and stress of chasing the absolute best outcome may not be worth the marginal gains to them.

It made me think of this thread. I feel like I was a maximizer when I was younger and have been molded into a satisfier by my wife over time.

Option A: Wife will be happy
Option B: Wife will be unhappy or very happy

Choice: Ask wife which option she wants and usually go with option A.

Bonus points: Be willing to spend money to upgrade from happy to very happy where possible.

Guardrail: Don’t spend money to go from happy to slightly more happy. It needs to be a full very happy upgrade.

I think I've gotten to be more of a maximizer as I've gotten older and can see my 2042 contracts ending. I intend to keep borrowing to maximize my use. Still, looking at next year's points diminish, I feel a bit of stress but on the flip side I'm borrowing a relatively small portion and can borrow the following year's points next year. I can also put back a few as seven months roll around and other choices pop open. I'll be late 80ties in 2042. Hopefully someone younger will want to travel with me! My friends are in the same age group and will also want some support! Also have a lot of experience seeing the patterns of use over time.

 

[zackiedawg]

DH and I decided to play DVC slots last week to see if we could grab a couple of days anywhere this week. We were able to book 2 days at BWV in a PG room.

We arrived this morning! I’m convinced that I’ve unlocked the secret to getting a villlage green room. Don’t request it! We don’t stay at BWV often but we have received this view twice and I never put in room requests here. Sitting on the balcony as I write this!

Wow - by the photo, you didn't just get village green, you got one of the nice higher floor ones with a nice angle to Epcot. Good score. The last time I 'randomly' got Village Green without requesting it, it was one of the weird covered 2nd floor ones under the overhang by Wyland, so not much of a view of anything except the lawn and sidewalk.

 

[Judique]

Wow - by the photo, you didn't just get village green, you got one of the nice higher floor ones with a nice angle to Epcot. Good score. The last time I 'randomly' got Village Green without requesting it, it was one of the weird covered 2nd floor ones under the overhang by Wyland, so not much of a view of anything except the lawn and sidewalk.

When we had 2nd floor 1 bedroom with the huge end balcony, we also had a teeny balcony off the living room over Wyland's. Would have been nicer if we could have walked to the larger balcony from our teeny spot, to not disturb occupants of the main bedroom but obviously the outside esthetic is more important than inside functionality. I would take the room again in a heartbeat. The corner stairwell was more important to me than the balcony tbh. Boat's coming, gotta run, no waiting for the elevator.

 

[LadybugsMum]

We arrived this morning! I’m convinced that I’ve unlocked the secret to getting a villlage green room. Don’t request it! We don’t stay at BWV often but we have received this view twice and I never put in room requests here. Sitting on the balcony as I write this!

It doesn't seem to matter if I don't do a request or I do one - I almost always get the end of the hall by the tennis courts. Sigh.