BCV or OKW

[triciacarole]

I can't make up my mind, one day I tell the family it will be OKW the next day I've changed my mind for BCVs, DDs think it is hysterical :rotfl: .

I like the proximity of BCV to Epcot, MGM and evening entertainment, but I like the idea of being able to park so close to the room at OKW as DD has mobility problems, I am unsure of OKW as it only has one restaurant and I am not cooking, its my holiday too, but there again we will have a car and OKW is not as expensive as BCVs... see my dilemma :rolleyes: , please help tell me which is your favourite :D ?

[Slowhand]

It really is a case of tossing a coin here!
You have stated the pros and cons of both locations, but on balance, given the convenience to park near to your accommodation in your case, and the $$$`s saved, the odds are in favour of OKW.
OKW is my "home" resort [members since 1992], and it has a very laid back feel to it, yet it is only a short bus/boat ride away from DTD where you will find many alternative eateries.

[triciacarole]

Thats the way I'm thinking :) but BCV look nicer..., never mind DH will have to drive more :D

[Scoootch]

What size villa are you staying in TriciaCarole? Perhaps the differences in the villa itself would help make the decision?!

OKW is my home resort too and I absolutely love it there but BCV's is my 2nd favorite. If location and access to SAB isn't helping to make up your mind - the differences in the villas themselves may.

In a studio...OKW will have 2 queen beds. BCV's will have 1 queen bed and a pull out sleeper sofa. Some people prefer to have 2 actual beds...some prefer the extra space you get when the sofa is folded up.

In a 1bdrm and larger.....the OKW villas are MUCH larger. You get alot more space and the shape of the villa is more condo-like with being able to park in front of your villa whereas at BCV's it will be noticibly smaller and have the hotel shape and feel with indoor corridors. It's all in what you prefer.

Beyond that....tough decision. Both have great qualities. If you really are having a tough time there's always the old "flip a coin" :)

[triciacarole]

Thanks Scoootch we will be going for a 2 bedroomed villa in either place which will accommodate 2 adults and 2 teens :). How much space is there is the BCV?

[Scoootch]

Hmm...well, a 2bdrm in either resort will be plenty of room for you but....in OKW again, it will be noticably bigger and depending on the type of 2bdrm you get at BCV's that could make a difference with the bed situation. At OKW the 2nd bdrm will have 2 queen beds in it whether you get a "dedicated" or a "lock-off". At BCV's on the other hand in a "lock-off" 2 bdrm you will have the studio as the 2nd bdrm and you'll get 1 queen bed and 1 sleeper sofa. If you get a "dedicated" at BCV's, they have 2 types 1 with 2 queen beds in the 2nd bdrm, 1 with the 1 queen bed and sleeper sofa -- you just wouldn't get the kitchenette and separate enterance. So if you'll have kids fighting over who gets stuck with the sleeper sofa....that may be a deciding factor.

Other than that, BCV's the kitchen is much smaller....has all the ammenities but the kitchen is smaller with a counter top that has 2 chairs to seat people and then another small table to the side with a cushioned bench seat and then the living room. Then you'll get a decent size master bdrm and main bath and the 2nd bdrm with whichever configuration (lock-off, 2q dedicated or 1q & sleeper sofa dedicated)..laundry will be in the closet and be a set of stackables and you may get 1 long balcony or 3 smaller ones ...1 off the LR, 1 - Master bdrm, 1- 2nd bdrm.
OKW you'll have 1 big balcony with a table and chairs for 4 and a whole separate laundry room and more square footage;)
You have to remember though that BCV's is smaller but has a great location and SAB pool!
Sooooo.....

[triciacarole]

Thanks, I forgot to ask if we chose BCV is it a long walk to the restaurants and hotel shops? DD has mobility problems and although she uses a wheelchair in the parks I like to encourage her to walk short distances to keep the strength in her legs. I understand that at OKW I can request a room near to the hospitality centre :)

[Scoootch]

Well...it's kind of how you look at it I suppose....

At BCV's the bldng for the villas is set separate from the main BC but it's not really any further to the main lobby then some of the furthest out rooms at the BC itself. Maybe you could request to have a villa nearer to the BC itself??

On the other hand, the HH at OKW has villas not too far but you'll still need to walk a little distance from them and it's not much closer IMO than from the BCV's to the main lobby of the BC....it all depends on where you actually end up and there's no way to tell ahead of time. I think it would kind of be equal at either resort.

Sorry...I'm sure that I'm not being much help.

[triciacarole]

Thanks Scoootch, I will take it as equal in each resort :)