[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by BDavis932

The Savannah View, IMHO, is not worth it! It was a HUGE walk every night and the value room that my sister had and the one my Mom had both could see a savannah from their room, but it was actually considered a pool view.

If it were me, I would stay with the BWV...you're already going to be staying at AKL in May, this way you'll be able to try both!

Also, I think some of the savannah rooms will not have any animals on them starting in January because they are moving the animals to get them used to the new savannahs with the new DVC area, so if you change to a AKL SV...you may check in and they tell you that the animals in your savannah are not going to be there for that week. They said that the people who book savannah rooms will receive a credit of points if the animals are not there during their stay.

Thanks for that tip. I really didnt like the idea of the extra pts to see some animals walking around when its not for sure you will see them. Heck.. I dont hang out at the resorts anyways.. Besides.. If I want to see animals I will make my way to AK!
thanks for the advise and the links!!!

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I would keep BWV over AKV any day just because it's close to Epcot and HS. Nothing beats being able to walk back after a long day in the park.

Walking?!?!!? Who said anything about walking?!?!?! na...After a long HOT day at Disney the last thing Im about to do is walk back to my room from a park

BUT... I do like the idea of possible fire works from the hotel

[WishUponAStar]

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Walking?!?!!? Who said anything about walking?!?!?! na...After a long HOT day at Disney the last thing Im about to do is walk back to my room from a park

BUT... I do like the idea of possible fire works from the hotel

It's actually a REALLY nice walk along the water. A couple times we opted to walk because the line was so long for the boat. Then again, it was cool weather out, I hate the heat so if it would have been summer I probabyl would have opted for alternate transportation.

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

It's actually a REALLY nice walk along the water. A couple times we opted to walk because the line was so long for the boat. Then again, it was cool weather out, I hate the heat so if it would have been summer I probabyl would have opted for alternate transportation.

well then perhaps I will try it Walking wont KILL me. :laugh I need some good exercise and what better way to so it than in WDW

[Soundgod]

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

BUT... I do like the idea of possible fire works from the hotel

Don't hold your breath about watching Illuminations from the Boardwalk! (I know from experience and have the video tape to prove it.) I can watch any MK fireworks show from many different places around Seven Seas Lagoon and see virtually all of it, in fact some shows are so widely staged, that you get a better view outside the park than in. Illuminations MUST be viewed from inside the park. Not just inside the park, but with a mostly unobstructed view of World Showcase Lagoon.
What you will see from the Boardwalk is truly underwhelming! Remember, Illuminations starts with the inferno barge so you won't see more than a red horizon. The country pavilions do a good job of blocking your views of World Showcase Lagoon. Next, you've got the long video globe segments. Same problem as the inferno barge flames, only worse! Yes, you will see most, if not all of the aerial bursts, but the total show length is 12 minutes, of which only about 4 to 5 minutes is fireworks that you can see. Plus, you won't really hear the music that well from the hotel. One final fly in the ointment, unless you're on the upper 3 floors, and facing the garden/quiet pool, you won't really see anything either.

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Walking?!?!!? Who said anything about walking?!?!?! na...After a long HOT day at Disney the last thing Im about to do is walk back to my room from a park

The Boardwalk is the most centrally located of the 5 hotels on Crescent Lake and the closest to the Studios. It isn't that much farther to Epcot than the Yacht and it is the shortest walk to DHS of all five.
Disney's true "best kept secret": You will probably beat the Friendship to either park. From DHS, they first dock at Swolphin. From Epcot, they first dock at Yacht/Beach. Going to Epcot, they dock at Boardwalk first, but must go to the other two before continuing to Epcot, while at least (if I recall correctly) Boardwalk is the last stop before heading to the Studios, but you can still beat the boat most of the time.
I have taken the boat from MGM to Swolphin and then walked to Epcot many times after Fantasmic, so that I could make it to Epcot in time for Illuminations and I have beaten the boat EVERY SINGLE TIME!

[DisneyTeacher]

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Walking?!?!!? Who said anything about walking?!?!?! na...After a long HOT day at Disney the last thing Im about to do is walk back to my room from a park

BUT... I do like the idea of possible fire works from the hotel

It's no longer than walking out to the regular bus stop to all the other resorts.

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

It's no longer than walking out to the regular bus stop to all the other resorts.

well.. in that case...

I was really only kidding. Perhaps a nice walk for a nice day
After the last experience with Disney transportation I may like the walk

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Don't hold your breath about watching Illuminations from the Boardwalk! (I know from experience and have the video tape to prove it.) I can watch any MK fireworks show from many different places around Seven Seas Lagoon and see virtually all of it, in fact some shows are so widely staged, that you get a better view outside the park than in. Illuminations MUST be viewed from inside the park. Not just inside the park, but with a mostly unobstructed view of World Showcase Lagoon.
What you will see from the Boardwalk is truly underwhelming! Remember, Illuminations starts with the inferno barge so you won't see more than a red horizon. The country pavilions do a good job of blocking your views of World Showcase Lagoon. Next, you've got the long video globe segments. Same problem as the inferno barge flames, only worse! Yes, you will see most, if not all of the aerial bursts, but the total show length is 12 minutes, of which only about 4 to 5 minutes is fireworks that you can see. Plus, you won't really hear the music that well from the hotel. One final fly in the ointment, unless you're on the upper 3 floors, and facing the garden/quiet pool, you won't really see anything either.



The Boardwalk is the most centrally located of the 5 hotels on Crescent Lake and the closest to the Studios. It isn't that much farther to Epcot than the Yacht and it is the shortest walk to DHS of all five.
Disney's true "best kept secret": You will probably beat the Friendship to either park. From DHS, they first dock at Swolphin. From Epcot, they first dock at Yacht/Beach. Going to Epcot, they dock at Boardwalk first, but must go to the other two before continuing to Epcot, while at least (if I recall correctly) Boardwalk is the last stop before heading to the Studios, but you can still beat the boat most of the time.
I have taken the boat from MGM to Swolphin and then walked to Epcot many times after Fantasmic, so that I could make it to Epcot in time for Illuminations and I have beaten the boat EVERY SINGLE TIME!

Thanks for all that info!
I dont expect to see the fire works but it will be nice to see a little something when the kids are tired and dont want to be in the parks.

[chappellfamily]

try beach club also if you want relaxing, great location and awesome pool !!!!!!!

[jk8]

As Wishy said I would keep BWV because it can be harder to get into. You will have plenty of times to stay at AKL. I would love to stay at BVW someday.

[tinkerbelle24]

Well... I guess I have a change of plans for my Bday. I have decided to cancel my BWV stay and book a resort in the mountains of VT. I was looking at the book today and seen some great locations. I think I may need a break from Disney after my Christmas trip for a little while but I still plan on going in May and Oct

[A Goofy Family]

Wow, that's a big change...but a nice one! We've always wanted to visit VT, not sure if we'll ever get there. Take lots of pictures and tell us all about it in a TR!!

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

Wow, that's a big change...but a nice one! We've always wanted to visit VT, not sure if we'll ever get there. Take lots of pictures and tell us all about it in a TR!!

Im just getting a little tired of thinking only DIsney lately. I have this wonderful DVC with a book full of places I should take advantage of.

[A Goofy Family]

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Im just getting a little tired of thinking only DIsney lately. I have this wonderful DVC with a book full of places I should take advantage of.

I sometimes have that same feeling. We have 4 trips in 12 months...December will be #3 of 4....I'm ready to see something new. Plus with our 20 yr anniversary coming up, I think it's a good excuse to see/do something new...like a cruise!!

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

I sometimes have that same feeling. We have 4 trips in 12 months...December will be #3 of 4....I'm ready to see something new. Plus with our 20 yr anniversary coming up, I think it's a good excuse to see/do something new...like a cruise!!

Im the same way. So far this year I have been to Disney in Feb/March, May, gonna be in Dec so why in March then back again in may and Oct. I think I just may cancel. Im not too too sure yet. Im still thinking about it. I will have to see about it. I was thining f just going to VT for a few days in March then in May use DVC in Disney for a few days but try Sea World and poss universal then perhaps a 3 day cruise.