Boardwalk Villas

[Lil Simba]

DH and I became DVC members last June and after a bunch of family members, not going, going, then not going we fianlly got it squared away.

I tried last night to book a 1 bedroom villa at Beach Club (our home resort) for May 30 - June 6, 2004. NO LUCK! I also tried for June 6 - June 13, 2004. Also NO LUCK!

They had 1 bedroom's for either of those weeks at all of the other DVC resorts. I am sooooo bummed! I was really looking forward to Stormalong Bay.

So, I booked at the Boardwalk Villas. I really got used to the idea of staying in the Boardwalk area, walking distance to Epcot. So, Boardwalk Villas it is.

We have a preffered view room. Does anyone know what this means? Are there any Epcot view rooms at the Boardwalk? Can anyone suggest which building to stay in? Any other tidbits about the resort would be appreciated. Thanks folks!

[OKWTink]

Preferred view means that of the canal, lagoon or sometimes overlooking parts of EPCOT. I'm lousy with recommendations for villa numbers as I never remember which one I've had. Just tell them what you want and they'll do their best to comply.

The resort is nice enough, although not my favorite. I has no restaurant within the hotel proper. If you don't eat in your villa, you will be going out elsewhere to dine. And there are plenty of "elsewheres!"

Be prepared for the possibility of a hike. That resort is deceptive and you could be hauling your luggage down hallways that seem to never end.

I don't like the main pool. It reminds me of something out of Stephen King, but the quiet pools are lovely. The walkway to MGM is very nice.

The boardwalk itself is a fun place to be in the evening. There are live acts and much activity. You should have a good time! Enjoy!

[Scoootch]

Originally posted by Lil Simba

I tried last night to book a 1 bedroom villa at Beach Club (our home resort) for May 30 - June 6, 2004. NO LUCK! I also tried for June 6 - June 13, 2004. Also NO LUCK!

They had 1 bedroom's for either of those weeks at all of the other DVC resorts. I am sooooo bummed! I was really looking forward to Stormalong Bay.

Just a suggestion, have you waitlisted with MS for the 1bdrm at BCV's? You can keep your ressie with BWV's and if your name comes up on the waitlist you can just have it switched over to the 1bdrm at BCV's

Sorry you weren't able to book it right off -- BCV's is hard to get into if you don't book well in advance (the 11 month window can really come in handy if trying to book during busier crowd times)

Anyway, if you hadn't thought of it, you may want to get on the waitlist -- you may get BCV's after all

[SorcererMickey]

OKWTink, there had always been something I did not like about that pool and the clown head, something disturbing about "IT".

[OKWTink]

You know, that's right! It's just plain creepy! (Nice photo though)!

[Alison3]

My kids think that 1 bedroom villa at Bc without any success. I chose a room at BC instead. But I will call tomorrow to put my name on that waiting list.

[dcfromva]

...moving this over to DVC.....


-DC

[dcfromva]

Lil Simba,
I just wanted to say, "Welcome Home!"


-DC

[PaulaK]

This is another photo of the pool. Apologies for the pic, it was taken sideways (through the glass!) from the Swan RBC breakfast room.

[OKWTink]

That's a great shot PaulaK and makes the pool look quite nice, actually!

It is a pretty resort in many ways, I'm just weird when it comes to that gaping mouth clown.