Why do people think BWV's rooms are tiny?

[Ken the Retired Cop]

I've not visited either of the resorts, just seen video tape from my daughter's trip. She stayed at OKW and took the tour of BWV (which also showed WVL room model as well).

I really should make a fair judegement in person, but the room at her OKW was extremely large and bright and light and when she videoed the rooms at the BWV they really seemed quite small and she even pointed out on the tape "look how small this is compared to OKW". She was saying that while I was thinking it and it was quite funny.

Either way, the room is bigger than your regular hotel room so there's really not much to complain about other than it seems you don't get that huge living room space that I think OKW provides.

I've visited Disney before and I really am a fan of Epcot and MGM so sometimes if I wanted to be in a situation where I was close to those parks I guess I'd choose BW and just not worry about the size. Who knows.

 

[PamOKW]

Rich, I believe you were looking for this thread?

 

[Richyams]

This is odd, I have seen it happen before, but the thread was no where, I went to the second page, looked up and down, it was nowhere. I have been doing that since 7:00 this morning, constantly refreshing.

I guess I should check in here now.

First, I want to thank all my fans, I am not worthy of your adulation, anyone who can look at things objectively and speak candidly could take my place, I am not worthy.

Seriously, BWV rooms are small, but they had to be that way for the setting they are in. Its kind of like the country mouse and the city mouse, each being unable to see why the other thinks he is in heaven. For short stays with small numbers of people, I may stay there again. My only real complaint is the walk to the rooms from the elevator.

Parking in front of your unit at OKW is just great.

 

[Renee']

Since we bought into DVC sight unseen we had nothing to compare to. We purchased OKW versus BW as OKW seemed more our style. When we made our first DVC visit we were very pleased with the size of the units - they are very large. We looked at BW and were very surprised at how much smaller they were. When you take into account that those units also require a higher point rental and much higher dues it doesn't seem to make sense (at least to us). We recently stayed at VWL and honestly the higher point cost, smaller rooms with the fact that your car is a mile away takes us happily back to OKW.

BW & VWL are beautiful resorts but when using our points we prefer to stay in the larger accommodations. Some people much prefer BW and that's great too. Personal taste and preference plays a major role as variety is the spice of life.

 

[mikesmom]

When we stayed for the 1st time at BWV our jaws just dropped when we walked in and saw the size! Even my professionally refuse-to-be-awed teenager was impressed. Up to that trip we had always stayed in regular hotel rooms, offsite at that. If regular hotel roms are what you have been used to, believe me, the rooms at BWV will seem huge.

Last January we stayed one night at OKW (last minute ressie, couldn't get BW for whole trip) and the room was, indeed, much larger. I agree with Rich that if I was taking a whole family for a trip and there would be lots of in-room hanging out and visiting, OKW would be the ticket.

That being said, my DS didn't like it much. We had all gotten spoiled by being able to walk out the door at BWV (o.k., Rich, out the door and down the hall) and be out on the Boardwalk or stroll into Epcot or MGM within a few minutes. For us, with a teen, BWV works a lot better - plenty to do, easy to split up if desired and certainly sufficient room.

By the way, I have a theory that where you live in "real" life has something to do with it. We live in a small college town. Housing is inexpensive, so the house is plenty big, we have gardens out back, a deck and hot tub and PLENTY of peace and quiet (have to drive 75 miles to find a mall). For us, the hustle and bustle of the BW is a vacation. For those coming from a big city, I imagine the space and quiet of OKW is more of a change.

 

[one_cat]

Penny likes OKW better than BWV.

She says the rooms are bigger.

 

[Regina]

Alright, who let the cat in???

 

[ncligs]

One_Cat...I hope you are joking.......

 

[BobH]

I wouldn't put my cat in the same sink I wash my face in. This whole animal thing is out of control......