Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas

allienonomom · 12-05-2006

We can stay in a 1 bedroom villa at either resort for the same price. traveling with a 2 and 3 year old - what should I chose?

Cavey · 12-05-2006

Oooo! That's a toughy. Both are beautiful. Wilderness Lodge gets you closer to MK. BW gets you closer to Epcot and MGM.

I'd say BW, just because the area is sooooo nice at night.

SilentRascal · 12-05-2006

Personally, although I just recently stayed in the Boardwalk Villas and found the area to be beautiful and appealing, I would choose the Wilderness Lodge Villas just for the simple fact of its proximity to the Magic Kingdom, the park I spend the most time in.

**MissDisney** · 12-06-2006

We have had the 1-br at BWV, and it was heaven. Sorry I haven't seen the rooms at WL, but the resort is great.

But BWV has the most incredible pool, lots of stuff to do at night, you are surrounded by restaurants, the boat service to MGM and Epcot,

Heck, walking out the International Gateway after fireworks and being 5 minutes form your door is reason enough!

GrumpyDad · 12-06-2006

It would depend on your favorite park. As mentioned the BWVs are right there in the midst of the EPCOT resorts, very cool place to be if you are into MGM and EPCOT. On the other hand if you have little ones and are a big MK fan, the boat from the WLVs to MK can be really exciting for children of all ages.

Enjoy!
-harry

**llama** · 12-06-2006

We've stayed in both and both are beautiful - it's a tough call. I guess which parks you spend most time in might be the deciding factor...

**WishUponAStar** · 12-06-2006

I personally wasn't 100% sold on the Boardwalk Villas, they had serious transportation issues EVERY day we where there (for 9 days), and I felt like the counter service options at the resort were always out of options or just not open. I LOVED the convenience to walk to EPCOT & the boat transportation was AWESOME! It was GREAT atmosphere but the pool area clears out and closes REAL early, the buses are slow and packed (they share with the Swalphin & Beach Club), the laundry rooms are kinda old and crappy, & honestly we just didn't feel "at home" there. Which is ironic enough because we live on the Jersey Shore and basically live & breath boardwalk livin'.

Anyway, I would more likely choose the WL because of the convenient boat to the Magic Kingdom, the quiet & peaceful atmosphere, & the buses always seem quicker to me.

Pooh Fan · 12-07-2006

Since we rent a car, transportation is not an issue for us. I would choose the Boardwalk because of its proximity to Epcot and MGM. You could take the boat to both of those parks. You really only need the bus for MK and AK, and if you have a car you can just drive to those parks. We were trying to choose between Boardwalk and Beach Club. We ended up choosing the Beach Club and can't wait to stay there in a week. Good luck making your choice.

allienonomom · 12-07-2006

WILDERNESS LODGE VILLAS - and were sticking with it - it seems to be easier with the little ones. Our deposit is in and our first disney trip is booked - yeah!!!!!

**llama** · 12-08-2006

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Originally Posted by allienonomom

WILDERNESS LODGE VILLAS - and were sticking with it - it seems to be easier with the little ones. Our deposit is in and our first disney trip is booked - yeah!!!!!

With little ones, I think you made the right choice. The Villas there are so peaceful and beautiful. You'll love it.

rlcarmichael · 12-08-2006

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Originally Posted by llama

With little ones, I think you made the right choice. The Villas there are so peaceful and beautiful. You'll love it.

Cool boat ride to MK. That's the ticket.

wdw&tk · 12-08-2006

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Originally Posted by allienonomom

WILDERNESS LODGE VILLAS - and were sticking with it - it seems to be easier with the little ones. Our deposit is in and our first disney trip is booked - yeah!!!!!

You will love WL, the pool, the lobby, the location everything is beautiful at this resort. Try to get to Fort Wilderness, the kids will love the Chip & Dale camp fire, the petting zoo, etc. Rent the bikes from WL and enjoy the day taking in the excitement.

softychik · 12-09-2006

I would go with BW!

allienonomom · 12-11-2006

Thanks for all of your advice!

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allienonomom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 58	Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas We can stay in a 1 bedroom villa at either resort for the same price. traveling with a 2 and 3 year old - what should I chose?

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas Oooo! That's a toughy. Both are beautiful. Wilderness Lodge gets you closer to MK. BW gets you closer to Epcot and MGM. I'd say BW, just because the area is sooooo nice at night. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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SilentRascal Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 229	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas Personally, although I just recently stayed in the Boardwalk Villas and found the area to be beautiful and appealing, I would choose the Wilderness Lodge Villas just for the simple fact of its proximity to the Magic Kingdom, the park I spend the most time in. __________________ "Oh please. A pinky no more needs a ring than a neck needs a gold medallion." - Dr. Frasier Crane Resort Stays: Polynesian (2x), Wilderness Lodge (2x), Boardwalk Villas (1x), Caribbean Beach Resort (1x), Fort Wilderness Campground (1x), Offsite (1x)

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas We have had the 1-br at BWV, and it was heaven. Sorry I haven't seen the rooms at WL, but the resort is great. But BWV has the most incredible pool, lots of stuff to do at night, you are surrounded by restaurants, the boat service to MGM and Epcot, Heck, walking out the International Gateway after fireworks and being 5 minutes form your door is reason enough! __________________ 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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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas It would depend on your favorite park. As mentioned the BWVs are right there in the midst of the EPCOT resorts, very cool place to be if you are into MGM and EPCOT. On the other hand if you have little ones and are a big MK fan, the boat from the WLVs to MK can be really exciting for children of all ages. Enjoy! -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas We've stayed in both and both are beautiful - it's a tough call. I guess which parks you spend most time in might be the deciding factor... __________________ 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 32 days 4 hours 29 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas I personally wasn't 100% sold on the Boardwalk Villas, they had serious transportation issues EVERY day we where there (for 9 days), and I felt like the counter service options at the resort were always out of options or just not open. I LOVED the convenience to walk to EPCOT & the boat transportation was AWESOME! It was GREAT atmosphere but the pool area clears out and closes REAL early, the buses are slow and packed (they share with the Swalphin & Beach Club), the laundry rooms are kinda old and crappy, & honestly we just didn't feel "at home" there. Which is ironic enough because we live on the Jersey Shore and basically live & breath boardwalk livin'. Anyway, I would more likely choose the WL because of the convenient boat to the Magic Kingdom, the quiet & peaceful atmosphere, & the buses always seem quicker to me. __________________ 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 17 hours 29 minutes

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas Since we rent a car, transportation is not an issue for us. I would choose the Boardwalk because of its proximity to Epcot and MGM. You could take the boat to both of those parks. You really only need the bus for MK and AK, and if you have a car you can just drive to those parks. We were trying to choose between Boardwalk and Beach Club. We ended up choosing the Beach Club and can't wait to stay there in a week. Good luck making your choice. __________________ 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! 24 days 10 hours 29 minutes

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allienonomom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 58	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas WILDERNESS LODGE VILLAS - and were sticking with it - it seems to be easier with the little ones. Our deposit is in and our first disney trip is booked - yeah!!!!!

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softychik Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,076	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas I would go with BW! __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Birthday celebration trip 324 days 22 hours 29 minutes

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allienonomom Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 58	Re: Boardwalk villas or Wilderness Lodge Villas Thanks for all of your advice!

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