Which DVC resort?

BonnieBluEyes · 05-27-2006

I know it's early to start planning, but we'll be visiting WDW next year over spring break. Being DVC members, we usually stay at the WL Villas and absolutely love it. It's our home resort, so we're able to book 11 months in advance. This visit we would like to try to split our week between the WL and another DVC resort. We were thinking about the Beach Club Villas. Any recommendations??? We won't be able to book a different resort until 8 months before our departure date, but we want to try as soon as possible especially since this is a busy time of year.

**llama** · 05-27-2006

We've stayed at all the DVC properties at WDW and it's really hard to choose amongst them. They've all got something special. If you love Epcot, you can't get better than BCV or BWV. Personally, I think I like BWV a little better than BCV. Our suite a BCV was a little "worn" looking - which surprised me, because I've never come across that at any of the other properties - but maybe that was a "one-off" - Stormalong Bay is absolutely the best pool at WDW. OKW has the best suites, IMHO, but is secluded - (which is nice too). SSR is very nice and close to DTD. Decisions, decisions - but what a nice quandry to have.

skwak · 05-27-2006

We have stayed at a few DVCs. I think if you are going at a busy time of year, you will probably have a choice of SSR and OKW since these seem to book up last. Each is nice. SSR is a short walk to DTD. OKW has an easy going feeling. Each is nice.

We have also split trips several times and the kids love doing this! It's like two vacations in one!

bali · 05-27-2006

We've stayed at SSR and BCV, and have also stayed at the Wilderness Lodge (not Villas) and the Boardwalk Inn (not Villas). Our favorites are the Wilderness Lodge and the Beach Club Villas, hands down! SSR is too far from EVERYTHING!!! and although the Boardwalk is beautiful and well-placed, the pool doesn't hold a candle to Stormalong Bay. Even though we're not DVC members, BCV has truly become "home" to us!

**MissDisney** · 05-28-2006

We've stayed at BWV and we love it... just like BWV, the BCV will offer that great location! I say you can't go wrong with any of them!!!

BuzzLightyear · 05-28-2006

Since you'll be at the WLV, and close to the MK, I'd split with either BCV or BWV and be near to Epcot and the studios.

Reiko · 05-28-2006

My vote is for Boardwalk or Beach Club...location, location, location.
Walking or short boat ride to Epcot & MGM,
And the use of all the amenitites at BW, BC, and Swan Dolphin. Also a quick walk to those above mentined parks for meals and shows without a bus ride!!
After a long day it is nice to be able to go out for a drink or quick bite to eat without having to hop on a bus to have other choices besides your resorts. And strolling along the boardwalk is wonderful.
Since you are going during a busy period, if these resorts are unavailable, I would book Saratoga (quick walk to all Downtown Disney has to offer), and waitlist the Epcot Resorts. I have a feeling if you book early enough, what you want will become available before your trip. (no guarantees of course).
I vacation with just my husband (no children) so maybe your needs are different...for us it is all about having the most available to us, closest to us, limiting those bus rides, and long travels for meals, or evenings out. The proximity of these resorts to Epcot & Mgm also makes returning to your resort for a break during the afternoon and returning in the evening MUCH easier.

dab · 05-28-2006

I'd definately go with BCV!!! It is by far my favorite resort on WDW property. We love to relax at the pool and DD loves to swim. The pool here is simply the best there is! Our 1BR villa was beautiful and definately not showing signs of wear. The balcony faced Epcot and we could watch the Illuminations fireworks from either our bedroom (lying in bed) or from the balcony. We could even hear the music. We also love to eat at Beaches and Cream. It's a good thing we had walkways to Epcot and MGM so that we could walk off some of that ice cream! We spend a lot of time at Epcot and it was extremely convenient with the short walk.

mickaholic4077 · 05-28-2006

I would definitely say BCV so you could use Stormalong Bay.

Soundgod · 05-28-2006

Didn't we just do this thread during the middle of the week? I think you'd do fine with either Beach Club or Boardwalk villas. The Stormalong Bay pool is pretty nice for kids, and I think that the BCVillas are the closest resort to the Epcot south entrance.

NokeyNose · 05-28-2006

The BCV look so beautiful! I think that is where we will stay next!

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BonnieBluEyes Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hundred Acre Wood Posts: 130	Which DVC resort? I know it's early to start planning, but we'll be visiting WDW next year over spring break. Being DVC members, we usually stay at the WL Villas and absolutely love it. It's our home resort, so we're able to book 11 months in advance. This visit we would like to try to split our week between the WL and another DVC resort. We were thinking about the Beach Club Villas. Any recommendations??? We won't be able to book a different resort until 8 months before our departure date, but we want to try as soon as possible especially since this is a busy time of year. __________________ Bonnie

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Which DVC resort? We've stayed at all the DVC properties at WDW and it's really hard to choose amongst them. They've all got something special. If you love Epcot, you can't get better than BCV or BWV. Personally, I think I like BWV a little better than BCV. Our suite a BCV was a little "worn" looking - which surprised me, because I've never come across that at any of the other properties - but maybe that was a "one-off" - Stormalong Bay is absolutely the best pool at WDW. OKW has the best suites, IMHO, but is secluded - (which is nice too). SSR is very nice and close to DTD. Decisions, decisions - but what a nice quandry to have. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 4 hours 33 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Which DVC resort? We have stayed at a few DVCs. I think if you are going at a busy time of year, you will probably have a choice of SSR and OKW since these seem to book up last. Each is nice. SSR is a short walk to DTD. OKW has an easy going feeling. Each is nice. We have also split trips several times and the kids love doing this! It's like two vacations in one! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Which DVC resort? We've stayed at SSR and BCV, and have also stayed at the Wilderness Lodge (not Villas) and the Boardwalk Inn (not Villas). Our favorites are the Wilderness Lodge and the Beach Club Villas, hands down! SSR is too far from EVERYTHING!!! and although the Boardwalk is beautiful and well-placed, the pool doesn't hold a candle to Stormalong Bay. Even though we're not DVC members, BCV has truly become "home" to us! __________________ 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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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Which DVC resort? We've stayed at BWV and we love it... just like BWV, the BCV will offer that great location! I say you can't go wrong with any of them!!! __________________ 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: Which DVC resort? Since you'll be at the WLV, and close to the MK, I'd split with either BCV or BWV and be near to Epcot and the studios. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 110 days 3 hours 33 minutes

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Reiko Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 261	Re: Which DVC resort? My vote is for Boardwalk or Beach Club...location, location, location. Walking or short boat ride to Epcot & MGM, And the use of all the amenitites at BW, BC, and Swan Dolphin. Also a quick walk to those above mentined parks for meals and shows without a bus ride!! After a long day it is nice to be able to go out for a drink or quick bite to eat without having to hop on a bus to have other choices besides your resorts. And strolling along the boardwalk is wonderful. Since you are going during a busy period, if these resorts are unavailable, I would book Saratoga (quick walk to all Downtown Disney has to offer), and waitlist the Epcot Resorts. I have a feeling if you book early enough, what you want will become available before your trip. (no guarantees of course). I vacation with just my husband (no children) so maybe your needs are different...for us it is all about having the most available to us, closest to us, limiting those bus rides, and long travels for meals, or evenings out. The proximity of these resorts to Epcot & Mgm also makes returning to your resort for a break during the afternoon and returning in the evening MUCH easier.

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Re: Which DVC resort? I'd definately go with BCV!!! It is by far my favorite resort on WDW property. We love to relax at the pool and DD loves to swim. The pool here is simply the best there is! Our 1BR villa was beautiful and definately not showing signs of wear. The balcony faced Epcot and we could watch the Illuminations fireworks from either our bedroom (lying in bed) or from the balcony. We could even hear the music. We also love to eat at Beaches and Cream. It's a good thing we had walkways to Epcot and MGM so that we could walk off some of that ice cream! We spend a lot of time at Epcot and it was extremely convenient with the short walk. __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Which DVC resort? I would definitely say BCV so you could use Stormalong Bay.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,790	Re: Which DVC resort? Didn't we just do this thread during the middle of the week? I think you'd do fine with either Beach Club or Boardwalk villas. The Stormalong Bay pool is pretty nice for kids, and I think that the BCVillas are the closest resort to the Epcot south entrance. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Which DVC resort? The BCV look so beautiful! I think that is where we will stay next! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 320 days 8 hours 33 minutes

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