GF - BW should we split our time?

sleeping beauty · 03-12-2006

We are planning a trip in October to finish off the trip that we couldn't complete last year due to my father's passing. Since we stayed at the GF for 2 days then, we want to go back, but are considering splitting our time with the BW? Is it difficult to switch hotels? Any suggestions on locations at the BW that make it convenient for walking to Epcot and seeing Illuminations at night (perhaps from our room)?

Andrea · 03-12-2006

Unless it's going to be a very long trip, I'd just stay in one place. I like to stay put and not waste time moving. I enjoy settling in.

Allyson · 03-12-2006

We have never switched resorts, but from what I hear from fellow DCers it's a breeze. The WDW staff move your bags for you.

As for us, we like to unpack and use the dressers in the rooms. I'd HATE to pack it all up mid-trip. We always pick a place and stay put.

bali · 03-12-2006

Switching hotels at WDW is very easy--just check out of one, give your luggage to Bell Services who will transfer it for you, and check into the other hotel. All of the hotels in the Boardwalk area offer quick, walking-distance transit to Epcot. We were able to see Illuminations from our balcony at the Beach Club Villas, and I've heard that folks have been able to see it from the Boardwalk Inn/Villas.

I agree with Andrea that for a short stay, I'd just stick with one hotel. But if you're staying longer than a week, a change might be nice.

**Dana** · 03-12-2006

It is not difficult to switch resorts. WDW makes it easy for you. That being said, I won't do it again. I found it to be a hassle to pack up and then unpack....check out and then recheck in. I hoenstly won't do it again. It was time consuming and annoying.

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-12-2006

For a long trip I would say split your stay. We've done it a couple of times and it was easy, Disney will even move your bags to your new resort. On a shorter trip, a week or less, I would stay at one resort. Both of those resorts are beautiful, you can't go wrong with either one.

**MissDisney** · 03-13-2006

sleeping beauty...

When we stayed at BW (our very favorite resort in all of WDW!!!), the CM at the desk was delighted to tell us that she had a room by the elevators for us! We were horrified and asked for a room far from the elevators (which is standard procedure in most hotels to avoid the noises of the ice and soda machines, etc!) Well, when we got to our floor, we soon saw that she had been offering us a real gift! The hall to our room was about five billion miles long! We laughed so hard! The kids loved running down that long hall in the morning when their legs were fresh. But in the evening, those 5 billion miles seemed like ten billion miiles!

The moral to the story: Take the room by the elevator! and have a wonderful time at this incredibly terrific resort!

**llama** · 03-13-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

It is not difficult to switch resorts. WDW makes it easy for you. That being said, I won't do it again. I found it to be a hassle to pack up and then unpack....check out and then recheck in. I hoenstly won't do it again. It was time consuming and annoying.

I agree with Dana. We switch only when it's a necessity and only when we're staying for more than a week. Even though Disney makes it easy, you still have to pack up and then unpack at the new resort. I'd rather spend my time in the parks, having fun. That being said - why not give BW a try - it's a beautiful resort and a 10 minute walk to Epcot.

Miss Disney - you are so right about the halls, lol! I swear I couldn't even see the end of them. It looked like an optical illusion!

BuzzLightyear · 03-13-2006

I'm with everyone that said do it only if you'll be there more than 6 days.

At the Boardwalk you shoudl request an "Epcot" view to get a chance at seeing some of the Illuminations show from your room

Good Luck!

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sleeping beauty Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 85	GF - BW should we split our time? We are planning a trip in October to finish off the trip that we couldn't complete last year due to my father's passing. Since we stayed at the GF for 2 days then, we want to go back, but are considering splitting our time with the BW? Is it difficult to switch hotels? Any suggestions on locations at the BW that make it convenient for walking to Epcot and seeing Illuminations at night (perhaps from our room)?

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? Unless it's going to be a very long trip, I'd just stay in one place. I like to stay put and not waste time moving. I enjoy settling in. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? We have never switched resorts, but from what I hear from fellow DCers it's a breeze. The WDW staff move your bags for you. As for us, we like to unpack and use the dressers in the rooms. I'd HATE to pack it all up mid-trip. We always pick a place and stay put. __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? Switching hotels at WDW is very easy--just check out of one, give your luggage to Bell Services who will transfer it for you, and check into the other hotel. All of the hotels in the Boardwalk area offer quick, walking-distance transit to Epcot. We were able to see Illuminations from our balcony at the Beach Club Villas, and I've heard that folks have been able to see it from the Boardwalk Inn/Villas. I agree with Andrea that for a short stay, I'd just stick with one hotel. But if you're staying longer than a week, a change might be nice. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? It is not difficult to switch resorts. WDW makes it easy for you. That being said, I won't do it again. I found it to be a hassle to pack up and then unpack....check out and then recheck in. I hoenstly won't do it again. It was time consuming and annoying. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 1 hours 58 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? For a long trip I would say split your stay. We've done it a couple of times and it was easy, Disney will even move your bags to your new resort. On a shorter trip, a week or less, I would stay at one resort. Both of those resorts are beautiful, you can't go wrong with either one. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 6 hours 58 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? sleeping beauty... When we stayed at BW (our very favorite resort in all of WDW!!!), the CM at the desk was delighted to tell us that she had a room by the elevators for us! We were horrified and asked for a room far from the elevators (which is standard procedure in most hotels to avoid the noises of the ice and soda machines, etc!) Well, when we got to our floor, we soon saw that she had been offering us a real gift! The hall to our room was about five billion miles long! We laughed so hard! The kids loved running down that long hall in the morning when their legs were fresh. But in the evening, those 5 billion miles seemed like ten billion miiles! The moral to the story: Take the room by the elevator! and have a wonderful time at this incredibly terrific resort! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Re: GF - BW should we split our time? I'm with everyone that said do it only if you'll be there more than 6 days. At the Boardwalk you shoudl request an "Epcot" view to get a chance at seeing some of the Illuminations show from your room Good Luck! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 11 hours 58 minutes

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