Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites?

mowgli's mom · 08-12-2006

We are a family of 5. I have a chance to stay either the Beach Club Villas Studio or the DoubleTree Suites. Doubletree Suites includes breakfast every day. DH is concerned about the non maid service at the BCV with 3 kids. I am concerned I will be disappointed not staying on disney property and transportation with the DoubleTree Suites. The two hotels will cost roughly the same (+/- $100.00 for the week). Any thoughts?

SnazzyCMB · 08-12-2006

do the WDW one!!! beach club is awesome....I may be a bit biased, as it is my favorite resort....and, I don't know a whole lot about DVC stuff...but, if it's a choice between disney or non-disney resort, I'd pick disney everytime....especially if cost is about the same...good luck!

**llama** · 08-12-2006

Staying off-site cannot be compared to staying on-site - for the convenience of transportation alone. Plus the added perks of early morning and late hours in the parks. Plus The Boardwalk just across the lake (a quick walk).

If you are staying on points, it is true that you don't get daily maid service - you get towel and trash service in the middle of the week - but if you're simply reserving a suite and paying for it, you do get daily maid service.

Is "space" a big issue for you? Because a studio suite at BCV is the size of a large guest room. In fact, it sleeps 4 - unless the 5th is a child under 3.

mickaholic4077 · 08-12-2006

Go to the BCV!!!! Stormalong Bay,the pool complex,is the best on Disney property.

NokeyNose · 08-12-2006

I can understand your dilema. We are DVC owners and staying 5 people in a studio seems kind of cramped, but there is no comparrison to staying on WDW property! Give it a shot.

If you don't mind me asking, what are the ages of your children? DH and I have two girls 2 & 3 and they go to bed before us so a Studio right now is not an option. We would be tossing and turning in our beds trying to get to sleep, (even if we are exhausted from a long day) so we wanted a one bedrooms villa for the time being. It also will give us a little "Down time" to recoup from little ones and relax for a bit before turning in. However, if your kids are older and you can all go to bed around the same time, then that will make a huge difference.

Good luck!

BonnieBluEyes · 08-12-2006

We're also DVC members and are actually trying to rent a studio for a few nights next spring at BCV. I would for sure say make reservations for the Beach Club. You'll be happy with your decision. The location and the pool alone make it one of the best resorts for families on Disney property. A studio may be a little on the tight side for a family of 5, but we've found other hotels can't compare to any of the DVC resorts. Let us know what you decide.

mowgli's mom · 08-13-2006

Kids will be 3, 8 and 11. So, size of room is a consideration, but how much time do you actually spend IN your room when you are at disney?

I do think you are all right, Disney property is the best. . . Thanks for you input.

Boss Mouse · 08-13-2006

Allow me to restate the above thoughts. Stay at the beach club. The pool alone will rock the children's world.

Don't make me come up there............

mowgli's mom · 08-13-2006

okay, okay. . Beach Club it is. Thanks to everyone.

Boss Mouse · 08-13-2006

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Originally Posted by mowgli's mom

okay, okay. . Beach Club it is. Thanks to everyone.

<whew> that's good. I get lost going north into Pa, let alone Maine.

**Dana** · 08-13-2006

Nothing beats staying on property...no way. Free breakfast or not. I would stay at the BW and tell the kids to keep it clean. Make them pick up after themselves. Being on vacation isn't permission to be messy in my opinion. Tell DH that the lack of maid isn't worse than crappy transportation to and from the parks. I haven't heard many positive things about their transportation.

BonnieBluEyes · 08-14-2006

I'm guessing you won't be spending much time in your room anyways. With kids that age, you'll be out by the pool all day! They'll never want to leave.

vlogilvie · 08-22-2006

I just stayed at the Double Tree. It was very close to Downtown Disney, we walked there, and busses run every 30 minutes to the parks. We had no problems wih the transportation. The room was huge, and the service was execellent. I think it is a great value for the money, and I give it my stamp of approval.

Soundgod · 08-22-2006

Based on my stay at OKW and at the Beach Club Resort, I'd say, do the Beach Club Villas. You'll walk to Epcot. You'll walk to the Boardwalk. If you're up to it, you can walk to MGM. You only have to share your bus with the Yacht, which is really the same hotel anyway.
(Why do I post late into these threads?)

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mowgli's mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brewer, Maine Posts: 122	Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? We are a family of 5. I have a chance to stay either the Beach Club Villas Studio or the DoubleTree Suites. Doubletree Suites includes breakfast every day. DH is concerned about the non maid service at the BCV with 3 kids. I am concerned I will be disappointed not staying on disney property and transportation with the DoubleTree Suites. The two hotels will cost roughly the same (+/- $100.00 for the week). Any thoughts? __________________ 2007 ~ Pop Century 2004 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 2000 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1999 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1997 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1993 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 1992 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1989 ~ Polynesian 1987 ~ Polynesian

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 617	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? do the WDW one!!! beach club is awesome....I may be a bit biased, as it is my favorite resort....and, I don't know a whole lot about DVC stuff...but, if it's a choice between disney or non-disney resort, I'd pick disney everytime....especially if cost is about the same...good luck! __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Could it be? Xmas trip to BLT? 380 days 5 hours 42 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Staying off-site cannot be compared to staying on-site - for the convenience of transportation alone. Plus the added perks of early morning and late hours in the parks. Plus The Boardwalk just across the lake (a quick walk). If you are staying on points, it is true that you don't get daily maid service - you get towel and trash service in the middle of the week - but if you're simply reserving a suite and paying for it, you do get daily maid service. Is "space" a big issue for you? Because a studio suite at BCV is the size of a large guest room. In fact, it sleeps 4 - unless the 5th is a child under 3. __________________ 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 34 days 4 hours 12 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Go to the BCV!!!! Stormalong Bay,the pool complex,is the best on Disney property.

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? I can understand your dilema. We are DVC owners and staying 5 people in a studio seems kind of cramped, but there is no comparrison to staying on WDW property! Give it a shot. If you don't mind me asking, what are the ages of your children? DH and I have two girls 2 & 3 and they go to bed before us so a Studio right now is not an option. We would be tossing and turning in our beds trying to get to sleep, (even if we are exhausted from a long day) so we wanted a one bedrooms villa for the time being. It also will give us a little "Down time" to recoup from little ones and relax for a bit before turning in. However, if your kids are older and you can all go to bed around the same time, then that will make a huge difference. Good luck! __________________ 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 321 days 8 hours 12 minutes

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Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites?

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BonnieBluEyes Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hundred Acre Wood Posts: 130	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? We're also DVC members and are actually trying to rent a studio for a few nights next spring at BCV. I would for sure say make reservations for the Beach Club. You'll be happy with your decision. The location and the pool alone make it one of the best resorts for families on Disney property. A studio may be a little on the tight side for a family of 5, but we've found other hotels can't compare to any of the DVC resorts. Let us know what you decide. __________________ Bonnie

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mowgli's mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brewer, Maine Posts: 122	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Kids will be 3, 8 and 11. So, size of room is a consideration, but how much time do you actually spend IN your room when you are at disney? I do think you are all right, Disney property is the best. . . Thanks for you input. __________________ 2007 ~ Pop Century 2004 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 2000 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1999 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1997 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1993 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 1992 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1989 ~ Polynesian 1987 ~ Polynesian

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Boss Mouse Gearing Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coolsville Posts: 4,339	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Allow me to restate the above thoughts. Stay at the beach club. The pool alone will rock the children's world. Don't make me come up there............ __________________ 1979 - Wilderness Campground 1980 - Off site - I don't remember where. It was the 80's. 1999 - AllStar 2001 - Beach Club 2004 - Saratoga Springs 2005 - Beach Club 2006 - Saratoga Springs 2007 - Boardwalk 2008 - OKW 2009 - A Tree House! ___________________________________________ The Jungle VIP. "We did not inherit the world from our ancestors; We are borrowing it from our children." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Monkeying around in a tree house Swinging w/the king Last edited by Boss Mouse; 08-13-2006 at 06:52 PM.

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mowgli's mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brewer, Maine Posts: 122	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? okay, okay. . Beach Club it is. Thanks to everyone. __________________ 2007 ~ Pop Century 2004 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 2000 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1999 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1997 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1993 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 1992 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1989 ~ Polynesian 1987 ~ Polynesian

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Nothing beats staying on property...no way. Free breakfast or not. I would stay at the BW and tell the kids to keep it clean. Make them pick up after themselves. Being on vacation isn't permission to be messy in my opinion. Tell DH that the lack of maid isn't worse than crappy transportation to and from the parks. I haven't heard many positive things about their transportation. __________________ ~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. 273 days 17 hours 12 minutes

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BonnieBluEyes Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hundred Acre Wood Posts: 130	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? I'm guessing you won't be spending much time in your room anyways. With kids that age, you'll be out by the pool all day! They'll never want to leave. __________________ Bonnie

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vlogilvie Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Magic Kingdom Posts: 841	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? I just stayed at the Double Tree. It was very close to Downtown Disney, we walked there, and busses run every 30 minutes to the parks. We had no problems wih the transportation. The room was huge, and the service was execellent. I think it is a great value for the money, and I give it my stamp of approval. __________________ Valerie WDW Cast Member Guest Relations at Magic Kingdom MB'ers I've meet so far: DDoll, WishUponaStar, Dana, Prezcat & b1wife, Rosebud, Jenabug, Soundgod, Mickeysgirlz

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Beach Club Villas as a DVC member or Doubletree Suites? Based on my stay at OKW and at the Beach Club Resort, I'd say, do the Beach Club Villas. You'll walk to Epcot. You'll walk to the Boardwalk. If you're up to it, you can walk to MGM. You only have to share your bus with the Yacht, which is really the same hotel anyway. (Why do I post late into these threads?) __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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