Which Resort - Help Please!

[Jo-Anne]

We just decided to take a family trip to WDW in 2004 in either mid Oct or early Nov. We went on a Disney Cruise in 03, so I haven't been following the park boards or resorts in the past year, so I feel a little out of the current loop! We'll be hoping to rent points again to stay at one of the DVC resorts, so wondering if folks can fill me in on the newer resorts like Beach Club Villas or Saratoga Springs Villas? We have stayed at the Boardwalk Villas twice before and really like it, but might want to try something different this time. It will be my DH, DD - 8, and DS 5. Which resort would you choose - Beach Club Villa, Boardwalk Villa, Old Key West, Saratoga or Wilderness Villas? Thanks, Jo

 

[kda]

If you haven't already posted this on the DVC Discussion Board, you'll get responses there from members ---- very unbiased, unemotional opinions -------- right!

While VWL is our home resort and our favorite, I'd stay in any of them without a second thought. It depends on our mood and the season. VWL seems just right in the winter, when the fire is lit. We love to rent boats on Bay Lake (both the small ones and pontoons) and relax, but we don't spend a lot of time in the parks anyway. It's very, very relaxing there. Some people don't care for the rustic decor and dark colors. And we also enjoy riding the boats to MK.

No one can tell you about SSR yet, since it won't open until May. The model unit is reportedly very, very nice.

OKW is very "Florida" and quite relaxing and laid back. Rooms are huge and it's great to be able to park right outside your room door. If you don't have a car, this won't be a big plus for you. No slide at the pools, but it's reported that the main pool will have one this year. The property is large and spread out, but good bus service.

The lay out and size of the BWV, BCV, SSR and VWL rooms seems almost identical, with a few variations. BCV is similar to BWV, with a different color scheme.

If you think you'd really enjoy Stormalong Bay, BCV is the only way you can enjoy that. Lots of choices for meals in the Boardwalk area.

October - early November is a very popular time for DVC, due to Food and Wine Festival and a variety of other events. We booked the 1st week in November in early July this year and people had trouble getting OKW right after that. BCV and BWV are particularly popular due to close proximity to Epcot, so don't wait too long if you choose that area.

As you know, BWV and BCV are definitely in an area where the action is. OKW, VWL (and, I suspect SSR) seem quite relaxed and quieter. We feel like we're at Disney when at the parks or DTD but also feel like we're someplace totally different when we're at the resort.

 

[DVCnewbie]

while I have only stayed at the BCV with my family in Jan 03, I would stay at any one of the DVC resorts in a second. My criteria(since I only have 150 pts in the DVC) is usually how long I want to stay-which is inevitably a week or longer , so I make my will be making my future plans around how far I can strech the pts and not have to wait 2 yrs before I return.

 

[stacy6552]

That's so funny! I was going to say a fall trip? Then try the WLV. They are just a boat ride away from the MK and a short walk over to the petting zoo at Ft Wilderness.

What are you looking for in your resort? If you want to stay near all the action, then BCV (may be easier to get in the cooler months) or the BWV are for you.

If you want to feel relaxed and away from the action, then OKW is the best place with WLV second for you.

If you want brand spanking new, well then SSR is the place to be.