We can't make up our minds!!

[carolinamama]

We are planning a trip for February, and we are stumped. Help push us in one direction, please!!

This time, we want a 1 bedroom villa. Our last stay was at CR, and we loved the feel and being able to walk to the MK. So we thought for sure we wanted to stay at BLT. Now we're second guessing ourselves.

We are now also considering BCV, BV and WV. We stayed at WL several years ago and loved the feel, but we hated the buses. That's one of our big hang ups! With the other two, we're concerned about some of the reviews calling the decor tired.

We're a family of 5 - kids are 9, 5 and will be 16 months. Which 1 bedroom would you recommend - WV, BV, BCV or BLT?

 

[spiceycat]

go by the parks you will vist the most

if MK and Epcot - then BLT
if Epcot and Studios - then BCV or BWV - BCV for Epcot, BWV for Studios
OKW, SSR and AKV are bus transportation only to the PARKS
VWL has bus or boat
you will be taken a bus to the theme parks not close to your resort

would still go with BLT - especially if you are planning on sending alot of time at the MK.

the problems with the studio - do not apply the 1-bedroom - they are BIG.
the only 1-bedroom villa that are bigger - are OKW and maybe AKV

 

[carolinamama]

SUPER good to know about the size - we love our space!

We primarily go to DHS and MK. We spend the least amount of time at AK by far.

 

[spiceycat]

then you are talking about BWV or BLT.

would say BLT because since MK is bigger think you will definitely be spending more time here.

you would have to bus to studio or drive your car

at BWV you would walk or boat to DHS (studios)

BWV 1-bedroom depends upon which unit you get - there is one in the corner (maybe 4) that is BIG. otherwise the 1-bedroom at BWV is smaller than the 1-bedroom at BLT.

at BLT you get 2 bathrooms in 1 -bedroom, at BWV you get one. at BWV you get a table - at BLT you get a bench thing in the kitchen.

 

[carolinamama]

One of our big issues is actual room quality. We are hesitant to stay someplace in need of refurb. BLT is rather new, so I'm not worried there. We've just been reading reviews (which I always take with a grain of salt) that BWV, WLV and BCV are tired, worn rugs, etc. True?

An eating bar/island is fine - we will just be eating breakfast in the room. I do not cook on vacation!

We definitely spend the most time at MK, but we spend an amazing amount of time at DHS. My oldest loves it there. So I'm comfortable with a place that's close to DHS instead of MK.

With a toddler, we need to be able to go back and forth with relative ease. We've previously stayed at Poly and CR with a toddler. We fly and will not have a car.

Based on what you lovelies have shared so far, I'm starting to rule out BCV.

Thanks for the helpful comments thus far! Definitely have pointed out some things we haven't considered.

 

[MMS1125]

is BLT the same setup at AKV-Kidani with a pull out sofa and chair? If so I'd go with BLT just so your kids can all have their own place to sleep plus 2 bathrooms.

 

[herb102211]

We've stayed at BLT, BWV and BCV and had great stays at all 3. We usually do a split stay and will stay at BLT for a few days to go to MK and eat at all of the monorail resorts. BLT is newer and cleaner. If you're planning on going to MK a lot, then I'd recommend it.

DH and I love the Ecpot resorts (BWV and BCV). We find them the most convenient, because we love that we can walk to HS and Epcot or take the boats. We also take the monorail from Epcot to MK since we have APs (if you have park hoppers you can do that, too).

We've stayed at BCV 3 times and didn't find the rooms to be worn (maybe we got lucky? )

 

[carolinamama]

Okay, I think I'm ruling out BCV. I wish WLV was on the monorail!

One of my personal difficulties is that no matter how much I like a resort, I want to try the other ones (for the most part!).