Why is BVC so popular??

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Newbie questions:

Why is BVC so popular? It seems their resales go for so much more than any other resort.

Thanks for any responses.

 

[Disney Doll]

Location and Stormalong Bay would be my guess.

You are within walking/boating distance to 2 of the 4 major parks, you have access to all the Boardwalk has to offer, and SAB is the best pool complex on the property, bar none.

 

[CarolMN]

BCVs are also quite a bit smaller (and newer) than the BWVs -so less supply on the resale market.

Since I don't care all that much about swimming, I prefer BWV (which has a perfectly good pool & slide). IMHO, BWV has a more central location, better views, a Community Hall and a lower point option. Not everyone shares my opinion, but that's certainly OK with me.

Best wishes -

 

[O2BNWDW]

Newbie questions:

Why is BVC so popular? It seems their resales go for so much more than any other resort.

Thanks for any responses.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

just as the previous poster stated. And Stormalong Bay is awesome.

Proximity to a plethora of Dining with the Boardwalk and Epcot within walking distance!

Ambiance!

But I am also prejudice since it is my home resort!

 

[CarolA]

I am with the other posters. BCV is like all real estate

Location, location, location. Close to Epcot and close to (and allowed to use) SAB!

 

[KristiKelly]

I agree, location & the pool. DH loves the sand bottom pool.

 

[JimC]

Some of the reasons:

One of the small DVC resorts so limited supply of villas. Great location for Epcot, MGM and Boardwalk area resorts. SAB, possibly the best pool on property. Limited supply of resale contracts. Great exchange rate for foreign DVC members.

 

[Beca]

As someone who used to own BWV, and VWL, and sold them both to buy BCV...here are my thoughts. Keep in mind, these are only why I like it...in the big pic., my thoughts don't mean diddly!!!

1) Location
2) Stormalong Bay

Those are the standards, but I had the location advantage with BWV, and I am not a big SAB person. But, I LOVE BCV!!! The big reasons for me are:

3) Theming. I LOVE the "relaxing" feeling as opposed to BWV's "busy" theming. I love the fact that BCV seems smaller and more "off the beaten path". I love the Victorian feel as opposed to the 1920's feel.

4) Beach. I LOVE being on the same level as the sand, as opposed to be "elevated" from the water at BWV. I love the fact that SAB is a "sand bottom" pool.

5) Elegance. BCV seems SOOO elegant. I love the fact that the lobby has a gift shop inside it (I don't think the gift shop in BWV counts). I like the fact that the "amenities" are inside the hotel, rather than on the BWV.

6) I prefer looking at Epcot to looking at the water and the Boardwalk. BCV (at least for now) has some really great Epcot views.

On paper, I thought there was NOTHING that appealed to me about BCV when you compared it to BWV. We were completely surprised that we both loved BCV as much as we do. BWV is a BEAUTIFUL resort, and is definitely my second choice of resorts...but, BCV is now my first.

Sometimes, you cannot control what the heart wants.



Beca

 

[donmil723]

Sometimes, you cannot control what the heart wants.

Well said, Beca!

We have been going to WDW since 1989 and thought about purchasing DVC at various times during the years but never felt like it was right for us until they started building BCV. BC has always been our favorite Disney resort so there wasn't any question about buying there just how many points to buy! We love the theme, the decor-both inside and outside, SAB, the way the resort is laid out with the restaurants, the gift shop, the health club, etc. and the location to Epcot, MGM and the BW.

Donna

 

[WDWLVR]

BCVs are also quite a bit smaller (and newer) than the BWVs -so less supply on the resale market.

Since I don't care all that much about swimming, I prefer BWV (which has a perfectly good pool & slide). IMHO, BWV has a more central location, better views, a Community Hall and a lower point option. Not everyone shares my opinion, but that's certainly OK with me.

Best wishes -

Carol - I agree with you. We've stayed at Beach Club but I prefer our Boardwalk home!

 

[westjones]

I prefer BWV (which has a perfectly good pool & slide).

It is a nice pool at BWVs, but if you are at BCV you can pool hop over to the BWV's pool (you can't go to BC's pool if you are staying at BWVs). We did this on our first trip to BCVs and it was a fun 'day off' from the parks to go to a new pool with the kids (we just walked over).

DJ

 

[kathleena]

I prefer BWV (which has a perfectly good pool & slide). IMHO, BWV has a more central location, better views, a Community Hall and a lower point option. Not everyone shares my opinion, but that's certainly OK with me.

I do!

While I prefer BWV, the grandkids like SAB. I figure I can walk over to the BW easy enough. What I miss are the lower points!

I agree also that BCV is smaller (# of rooms) so a perception of harder to get into - and definately harder to get into when you get down to the last couple of months.

And lets not forget the on-site character breakfast - the only DVC resort with one now that Olivia's doesn't have the Pooh characters anymore.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Location, location, location!

 

[lisareniff]

Beca, you make me so happy I own BCV!!!

Thank-you

 

[Beca]

Beca, you make me so happy I own BCV!!!

Thank-you

Thanks!!! I'm pretty happy I own there, too!!



Beca

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

As someone who used to own BWV, and VWL, and sold them both to buy BCV...

That must be it. The BCV's are so popular because Beca owns there! (That and location and the pool of course).

HBC

 

[DrBond007]

As someone who used to own BWV, and VWL, and sold them both to buy BCV...here are my thoughts. Keep in mind, these are only why I like it...in the big pic., my thoughts don't mean diddly!!!

1) Location
2) Stormalong Bay

Those are the standards, but I had the location advantage with BWV, and I am not a big SAB person. But, I LOVE BCV!!! The big reasons for me are:

3) Theming. I LOVE the "relaxing" feeling as opposed to BWV's "busy" theming. I love the fact that BCV seems smaller and more "off the beaten path". I love the Victorian feel as opposed to the 1920's feel.

4) Beach. I LOVE being on the same level as the sand, as opposed to be "elevated" from the water at BWV. I love the fact that SAB is a "sand bottom" pool.

5) Elegance. BCV seems SOOO elegant. I love the fact that the lobby has a gift shop inside it (I don't think the gift shop in BWV counts). I like the fact that the "amenities" are inside the hotel, rather than on the BWV.

6) I prefer looking at Epcot to looking at the water and the Boardwalk. BCV (at least for now) has some really great Epcot views.

On paper, I thought there was NOTHING that appealed to me about BCV when you compared it to BWV. We were completely surprised that we both loved BCV as much as we do. BWV is a BEAUTIFUL resort, and is definitely my second choice of resorts...but, BCV is now my first.

Sometimes, you cannot control what the heart wants.



Beca

The decor is really nice with the oak doors, wonderful interior areas, especially for those times in Florida when it rains. Excellent hotel amenities, we had our portraits painted in the BC lobby, haven't seen that at any of the other resorts, we've listened to music in the lobby too, interior food choices, the Crescent Lake area is wonderful, close proximity to parking, the room layout is better than the older resorts with the larger table, desk in bedroom is nice, the gift shop is always a place to stop a few times, (hope it isn't ruined), the beach swings on the beach, the boat transportation to MGM and across the lake, several pools to choose from, beauty salon if desired, nice workout facilities with an indoor hot tub if it's raining, Beaches and Cream, Jellyrolls is not too far away, as are the 10 or so restaraunts in the Dolphin, including the one open 24hrs, marina, ......

 

[cruise-o-matic]

SAB is one of two resort pools (AKL being the other) that DVC members cannot pool hop to.

The growth of SSR has some DVC members worried that they will not be able to book BCV (and access to SAB) at he 7 month window. They are gobbling up BCV contracts almost as fast as they hit the market to gain the 11 month booking advantage. Plus DVC has a long waitlist too. IMHO, BCV is the only resort on the resale market that are selling well above the ROFR threshhold.

 

[offtheice]

BCVs are also quite a bit smaller (and newer) than the BWVs -so less supply on the resale market.

Since I don't care all that much about swimming, I prefer BWV (which has a perfectly good pool & slide). IMHO, BWV has a more central location, better views, a Community Hall and a lower point option. Not everyone shares my opinion, but that's certainly OK with me.

Best wishes -

AGree. I stayed at the yacht club couple yrs back and used the pool that they share. I really dont see much of what the hype is .

 

[Beca]

SAB is one of two resort pools (AKL being the other) that DVC members cannot pool hop to.

The growth of SSR has some DVC members worried that they will not be able to book BCV (and access to SAB) at he 7 month window. They are gobbling up BCV contracts almost as fast as they hit the market to gain the 11 month booking advantage. Plus DVC has a long waitlist too. IMHO, BCV is the only resort on the resale market that are selling well above the ROFR threshhold.

Hmmm....I resemble that remark!!!



Beca