I wonder if I might impose on you all for a bit of information. I had posted in the mousecellaneous previously as am thinking of buying into the DVC program. Of course Disney is offering currently BLT and AKV. AKV not interested to me as I had nothing but trouble and bad luck with the buses on our trip a few weeks ago. Then I stumbled on this thread.
Anyhow we stayed at the WL and I was very at ease and comfortable there. Now I didn't get to see the villas so not really sure what they are like but the atmosphere at the WL really suited me. My wife was comfortable and enjoyed the place as well but she likes the idea of BLT on the monorail and closer to the MK. But my problem lies in the fact that I just cannot wrap myself around the ultra moderness of the BLT. I have stayed at the CR before and enjoyed it but it just seemed so anteseptic to me.
I can't say much for the other places cause I haven't been to them and I surely cannot go visit all of them although some I can rule out already due to location.
B
Now these are the types of decisions I love
Welcome Tamplain, no imposition at all. As you can tell we love the lodge. For many of us it's not our home resort (I'm a BCV'er) but it is our favorite.
I'm very much like you, in that I enjoyed my stay at the CR but the Wilderness lodge simply speaks to my soul (as corny as that sounds). It truly is one of the only resorts that "moves" me the moment I step on the grounds. It really does surprise me the absolute joy I get from staying there especially since the resort doesn't actually "do" any thing. I love the sounds, from the music through out the resort to the way even, in the summer when it's most crowded, it never sounds "loud". I love the boat ride over to the MK in the morning, coming around the bend and seeing the GF on the left and then when you return from the park coming around the bend again and WHAM, the WL jumps up at ya!!
We are not early, early risers but one of my favorite things to do is to wake up early, go to the mercantile and get some coffee and then sit in the lobby. The music is on and the world is slowly waking up.
As WD mentioned, you will have a longer contract with BLT and that may count as you have a small one (lots of vacations ahead). Also your wife has a point, as a mom I can tell you if your lugging a stroller and a baby bag, you definitely love the ease of the monorail.
So now that I've made your choices as clear as mud
Good luck, feel free to post any specific questions you may have about the lodge.
Eliza