Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members

XQIXX · 08-31-2009

I have a question for Beach Club and Villas at Wilderness Lodge DVC owners and others who have stayed at both.
We (DW, DD-12 and will turn 13 on this trip and DS 10) are going April 16th -24th. I am booked at SSR ,Studio. As I would like to try as many different DVC locations as possible, I am hoping I will be able to change my reservations to either BC (long shot) or VWL, next month. I am trying to decide which to choose, if I can get either one. I also toyed with the idea of a split stay. Which would you choose and why? If I have to stay at SSR, I am also fine with that as I do like my "home". I just want to try them all first if possible. Any insight would be appreciated and also any room location preferences.

Thanks!

Tony

**WishUponAStar** · 08-31-2009

If it were me I'd choose Wilderness Lodge Villas. We only got to stay there once and hope to get a reservation there again in the future. It's just so nice to have the boat transportation to the MK, Contemp., & Fort Wilderness, and the whole property is just gorgeous and relaxing. The dining options are endless around the whole Bay Lake & 7 Seas Lagoon area and not to mention the pool area is so lush and comfortable. I love it there!

Yeah, BC has the pool that everyone wants to be in but there's just something about Beach Club that still doesn't feel so special to me. It's nice to be able to walk into the World Showcase & have the Boardwalk at night but I still feel like the Wilderness Lodge Villas has a more 'special' and magical atmosphere to it.

It really comes down to personal preferences.

**WishUponAStar** · 08-31-2009

OH, and it may be easier to get into these resorts now that Kidani and Bay Lake Tower has taken some of the pressure off the 7 month rush for rooms. Good luck, keep us updated.

XQIXX · 08-31-2009

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

If it were me I'd choose Wilderness Lodge Villas. We only got to stay there once and hope to get a reservation there again in the future. It's just so nice to have the boat transportation to the MK, Contemp., & Fort Wilderness, and the whole property is just gorgeous and relaxing. The dining options are endless around the whole Bay Lake & 7 Seas Lagoon area and not to mention the pool area is so lush and comfortable. I love it there!

Yeah, BC has the pool that everyone wants to be in but there's just something about Beach Club that still doesn't feel so special to me. It's nice to be able to walk into the World Showcase & have the Boardwalk at night but I still feel like the Wilderness Lodge Villas has a more 'special' and magical atmosphere to it.

It really comes down to personal preferences.

Thanks Wishy! My wife really likes WL and feels BC is a littlle stuffy.I am hoping the 7 month window is better with BLT and AKL-Kidani, kids want Stormalong pool though. How is it getting to the other parks from WL? Your trip report made us want to go back to AKL and try Kidani.

LittleMissMagic · 08-31-2009

The WL is absolutely stunning. I've never stayed there, but I love that resort!

PeterPansPixie · 08-31-2009

We own at VWL and absolutely love it. It is just so beautiful and the location is great. I actually just booked a split stay in March at Kidani and BC in studios. I was able to get exactly what I wanted and was actually surprised at how many choices I had. If you are looking to book a studio, you might actually have a better shot at BC. Even as owners at VWL we sometimes have a hard time getting a studio because there are so few of them at the resort.

johnkimv · 09-01-2009

I actually love both. Staying at the BC is not stuffy at all and the pool is great. WL has that really calm feel to it and the boat transportation is wonderful.

BC would be a great place to stay if you weren't going to the parks- that's what we did last month and there was plenty to do.

Try a split ressie if you can get it that way you can try both!

XQIXX · 09-01-2009

Thanks for the insight. If I am able I may do a split reservation. Would you do BC first and end at VWL or the other way around? So many choices..gotta love DVC!

rlcarmichael · 09-01-2009

That's the beauty orf DVC - lots of choices, and none of them bad.

johnkimv · 09-01-2009

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Originally Posted by XQIXX

Thanks for the insight. If I am able I may do a split reservation. Would you do BC first and end at VWL or the other way around? So many choices..gotta love DVC!

I think that would all depend on what your park schedule will be. Will you have a day or 2 of no parks, if so, I would schedule BC during that time. The kids will love the pool.

XQIXX · 09-01-2009

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Originally Posted by johnkimv

I think that would all depend on what your park schedule will be. Will you have a day or 2 of no parks, if so, I would schedule BC during that time. The kids will love the pool.

We usually spend all day in the parks with an afternoon pool break. We also have waterpark tickets to use this trip.

XQIXX · 09-01-2009

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

That's the beauty orf DVC - lots of choices, and none of them bad.

WoW! I just noticed your countdown less than 2 days until BLT!! That is my next stay! Have a great time and let us know what you think of BLT.

Elmo · 09-02-2009

BCV is our home resort, so perhaps I am biased.

The other resorts all seem interesting, and I get the "BCV is not as special or themed" as some of the resorts. Location is the key though. And the pool. And Gelato at the Marketplace, etc, etc.

If you had the opportunity, I'd split the stay. Have your cake and eat it too!

XQIXX · 09-02-2009

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Originally Posted by Elmo

BCV is our home resort, so perhaps I am biased.

The other resorts all seem interesting, and I get the "BCV is not as special or themed" as some of the resorts. Location is the key though. And the pool. And Gelato at the Marketplace, etc, etc.

If you had the opportunity, I'd split the stay. Have your cake and eat it too!

Thanks for the input Elmo, I really appreciate the people who take the time to help other MB'ers here! I think BC is a beautifull resort and anywhere that is close distance to a "Kitchen Sink" is alright in my book!

Pooh Fan · 09-02-2009

We own at BCV and it is our absolute favorite resort. We have never had problems with the transportation there and like the fact that we are close to 2 parks. We love the beach theme and don't feel the resort is stuffy at all. Plus, the kids think the pool is awesome.

If you don't mind changing resorts during your trip, then the split stay is a good idea. That way you can experience both resorts.

08-31-2009	#1 (permalink)
XQIXX Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 319	Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members I have a question for Beach Club and Villas at Wilderness Lodge DVC owners and others who have stayed at both. We (DW, DD-12 and will turn 13 on this trip and DS 10) are going April 16th -24th. I am booked at SSR ,Studio. As I would like to try as many different DVC locations as possible, I am hoping I will be able to change my reservations to either BC (long shot) or VWL, next month. I am trying to decide which to choose, if I can get either one. I also toyed with the idea of a split stay. Which would you choose and why? If I have to stay at SSR, I am also fine with that as I do like my "home". I just want to try them all first if possible. Any insight would be appreciated and also any room location preferences. Thanks! Tony __________________ XQIXX SSR DVC Member 2005 POP Century Oct 2005 SSR Feb 2006 AKL Feb 2006 SSR Oct 2006 OKW April 2007 AKV Nov 2007 BWV April 2008 BCV/VWL April 2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited return to the World! 143 days 14 hours 40 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members If it were me I'd choose Wilderness Lodge Villas. We only got to stay there once and hope to get a reservation there again in the future. It's just so nice to have the boat transportation to the MK, Contemp., & Fort Wilderness, and the whole property is just gorgeous and relaxing. The dining options are endless around the whole Bay Lake & 7 Seas Lagoon area and not to mention the pool area is so lush and comfortable. I love it there! Yeah, BC has the pool that everyone wants to be in but there's just something about Beach Club that still doesn't feel so special to me. It's nice to be able to walk into the World Showcase & have the Boardwalk at night but I still feel like the Wilderness Lodge Villas has a more 'special' and magical atmosphere to it. It really comes down to personal preferences. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 0 hours 40 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,747	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members OH, and it may be easier to get into these resorts now that Kidani and Bay Lake Tower has taken some of the pressure off the 7 month rush for rooms. Good luck, keep us updated. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 0 hours 40 minutes

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,499	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members The WL is absolutely stunning. I've never stayed there, but I love that resort! __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 78 days 14 hours 40 minutes

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PeterPansPixie Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 57	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members We own at VWL and absolutely love it. It is just so beautiful and the location is great. I actually just booked a split stay in March at Kidani and BC in studios. I was able to get exactly what I wanted and was actually surprised at how many choices I had. If you are looking to book a studio, you might actually have a better shot at BC. Even as owners at VWL we sometimes have a hard time getting a studio because there are so few of them at the resort. __________________ Upcoming Trips: Sept. 21-30, 2009: VWL March 17-25, 2010: AKV Kidani & BCV October 2010: TBD

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johnkimv Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 966	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members I actually love both. Staying at the BC is not stuffy at all and the pool is great. WL has that really calm feel to it and the boat transportation is wonderful. BC would be a great place to stay if you weren't going to the parks- that's what we did last month and there was plenty to do. Try a split ressie if you can get it that way you can try both! __________________ Upcoming Trips: Fort Wilderness 12/10-12/13/2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yeah!! Finally got a site at FW!! 16 days 1 hours 41 minutes

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XQIXX Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 319	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members Thanks for the insight. If I am able I may do a split reservation. Would you do BC first and end at VWL or the other way around? So many choices..gotta love DVC! __________________ XQIXX SSR DVC Member 2005 POP Century Oct 2005 SSR Feb 2006 AKL Feb 2006 SSR Oct 2006 OKW April 2007 AKV Nov 2007 BWV April 2008 BCV/VWL April 2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Long awaited return to the World! 143 days 14 hours 40 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members That's the beauty orf DVC - lots of choices, and none of them bad. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 16 days 19 hours 25 minutes

09-02-2009	#13 (permalink)
Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members BCV is our home resort, so perhaps I am biased. The other resorts all seem interesting, and I get the "BCV is not as special or themed" as some of the resorts. Location is the key though. And the pool. And Gelato at the Marketplace, etc, etc. If you had the opportunity, I'd split the stay. Have your cake and eat it too! __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Insight needed from BC and WL DVC Members We own at BCV and it is our absolute favorite resort. We have never had problems with the transportation there and like the fact that we are close to 2 parks. We love the beach theme and don't feel the resort is stuffy at all. Plus, the kids think the pool is awesome. If you don't mind changing resorts during your trip, then the split stay is a good idea. That way you can experience both resorts. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 23 days 17 hours 40 minutes

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