Just got back from first trip to BCV, usually stay at OKW.
First off, loved it! BCV is a hit with us. Not just the great pool, but the villa quiet pool was a perfect get-away, even for the kids.
Check-in was odd. CM at front desk not too friendly, never made eye-contact, seemed generally uninterested. Needed to buy park hoppers at check-in (long story) and CM could care less about spelling our the benefits of various plans.
Studio Room was quite nice. Used to the bigger HHI kitchenettes in studios, but never needed to cook in it anyway.
Transportation: Walking to Epcot is the best. Boat to MGM was convenient. What we did not like was sharing the buses with Swan / Dolphin. Way to crowded in the mornings. As DVC 'ers we'd appreciate a bus on early mornings just for BC, YC and BCV.
Had a decent meal at Spoodles, kids meals are still too limited in choices and quality. Had over-priced and over-cooked meal at Chef de France. Enjoyed the strange quietness of Sci-Fi. (300 people eating dinner and no body talking, makes for very odd quietness). Ate at the Cantina in Mexico, huge portions, good price, perfect Illuminations spot. Still love those turkey legs!
Crowds were less than expected, though lots of school groups and college spring breakers. Temps in the low 70's with a few showers, so water parks were empty and chilly, though we enjoyed them just the same.
New PhilharMagic 3D movie is super!
HINT: Four of us travelled and we decided not to use Mears. We booked a limo with American Luxury Transport. Excellent service. Highly recomend it. Round trip price was $89.50. If you use a credit card they automatically charge a $9 per trip ($18 total) gratuity. Seemed fare. It felt luxurious having a driver holding a sign with our name on it at the baggage claim area, then getting whisked away while we watched the masses being herded onto Mears shuttles.
Anyway, can't wait till we return "home."
-TW
First off, loved it! BCV is a hit with us. Not just the great pool, but the villa quiet pool was a perfect get-away, even for the kids.
Check-in was odd. CM at front desk not too friendly, never made eye-contact, seemed generally uninterested. Needed to buy park hoppers at check-in (long story) and CM could care less about spelling our the benefits of various plans.
Studio Room was quite nice. Used to the bigger HHI kitchenettes in studios, but never needed to cook in it anyway.
Transportation: Walking to Epcot is the best. Boat to MGM was convenient. What we did not like was sharing the buses with Swan / Dolphin. Way to crowded in the mornings. As DVC 'ers we'd appreciate a bus on early mornings just for BC, YC and BCV.
Had a decent meal at Spoodles, kids meals are still too limited in choices and quality. Had over-priced and over-cooked meal at Chef de France. Enjoyed the strange quietness of Sci-Fi. (300 people eating dinner and no body talking, makes for very odd quietness). Ate at the Cantina in Mexico, huge portions, good price, perfect Illuminations spot. Still love those turkey legs!
Crowds were less than expected, though lots of school groups and college spring breakers. Temps in the low 70's with a few showers, so water parks were empty and chilly, though we enjoyed them just the same.
New PhilharMagic 3D movie is super!
HINT: Four of us travelled and we decided not to use Mears. We booked a limo with American Luxury Transport. Excellent service. Highly recomend it. Round trip price was $89.50. If you use a credit card they automatically charge a $9 per trip ($18 total) gratuity. Seemed fare. It felt luxurious having a driver holding a sign with our name on it at the baggage claim area, then getting whisked away while we watched the masses being herded onto Mears shuttles.
Anyway, can't wait till we return "home."
-TW
