Worth it?

[Sam84]

Right now we’re booked June 19-25 at BWV 1 bedroom using the 35% discount offer. Staying there has always been on our buck list but now I keep second guessing if we will be disappointed with the changes on the Boardwalk due to Covid. We could switch to the Dolphin and save about $600 but then I’m worried we will feel cramped with 3 adults and 1 child. We would also loose the second bathroom. Just looking for others opinion of what would you do. Thanks.

 

[supamaki]

I think you're making the right choice with BWV. Usually I'm a huge proponent of Swan and Dolphin, but with 3 adults and 1 child you would need 2 rooms to compare with the amenities of The villa and you still wouldn't be able to cook anything or do any laundry.

 

[MomOTwins]

Would help to know what drew you to the Boardwalk. I agree the boardwalk right now really lacks nighttime entertainment if that all you are going for. If you like the theme/style of the resort and the 1-bedroom room layout though, that is pretty much the same as before Covid. Since you are going this year, Boardwalk also includes magical express transportation to/from the airport so if you aren't driving/renting you have to factor cost of airport transportation if .

Obviously, location/transportation and convenience to Epcot/ is a total wash as between Boardwalk and Swolphin, so the real difference is going to be the rooms and resort style.

 

[Marionnette]

Right now we’re booked June 19-25 at BWV 1 bedroom using the 35% discount offer. Staying there has always been on our buck list but now I keep second guessing if we will be disappointed with the changes on the Boardwalk due to Covid. We could switch to the Dolphin and save about $600 but then I’m worried we will feel cramped with 3 adults and 1 child. We would also loose the second bathroom. Just looking for others opinion of what would you do. Thanks.

There is no second bathroom in a BWV 1BR room.

 

[Marthasor]

It is my understanding that the Dolphin only has double beds which, if correct, would make that room feel even more cramped, IMHO. I'm not a huge fan of the pull-outs in the BWV one-bedrooms, but I also wouldn't want to share a double bed with anyone. Tough call! I would probably vote BWV.

 

[Sam84]

There is no second bathroom in a BWV 1BR room.

I thought the 1 bedroom villa’s have the split bathroom? Tub, sink and toilet one side and shower/sink in the other?

 

[Sam84]

I think we’ll stay with the BWV. I keep coming back to the thought we will feel too cramped for a week in a regular room. The kitchen and in room laundry are just the extra icing on the cake.

 

[HiStitch626]

I thought the 1 bedroom villa’s have the split bathroom? Tub, sink and toilet one side and shower/sink in the other?

It's tub and sink on one side and shower, toilet, and sink on the other.

 

[Marionnette]

I thought the 1 bedroom villa’s have the split bathroom? Tub, sink and toilet one side and shower/sink in the other?

No. It's not a true split bathroom. There is a jetted tub (no shower) and sink in one part and toilet, sink and shower in the other part. There is no door between the master bedroom and the sink/tub part. There is a door between the sink/tub and the shower/sink/toilet. And there's a door between the living room and the shower/sink/toilet.

ETA: Just to be clear...there is a dooway between the master bedroom and the tub/sink. There is no door that separates the two.