The I Love BWV (yes, Hallways and Clown Pool too!) Thread

[bbcapps]

We closed on our BWV in January and will be staying there for the first time in June (we visited the boardwalk previously but never seen the rooms since we are not incredibly picky and enjoyed the atmosphere more than anything). This trip will be our first child free trip we are able to take. We are only doing Epcot 1 day since our daughter has never wanted to be there longer than 3 hours and we really enjoy beer and food. The other 1.5 days we were going to do a resort day since again... we have not had the chance yet. With all that being said, when I booked originally all that was open was a garden/pool view room or standard (we did garden/pool); is it worth trying to call DVC and asking for our "Welcome Home" stay to get the Boardwalk View? Or is the garden/pool fine? The points are the same for the stay. We are pretty new to Disney overall (AoA in May, 1 night in a Savannah View at AKL-J switching to Caribbean Beach in September, POFQ then switched to BLT-LV in January) needless to say we are rookies for views. We do enjoy people watching if that changes any advice.

 

[Pooh12863]

We closed on our BWV in January and will be staying there for the first time in June (we visited the boardwalk previously but never seen the rooms since we are not incredibly picky and enjoyed the atmosphere more than anything). This trip will be our first child free trip we are able to take. We are only doing Epcot 1 day since our daughter has never wanted to be there longer than 3 hours and we really enjoy beer and food. The other 1.5 days we were going to do a resort day since again... we have not had the chance yet. With all that being said, when I booked originally all that was open was a garden/pool view room or standard (we did garden/pool); is it worth trying to call DVC and asking for our "Welcome Home" stay to get the Boardwalk View? Or is the garden/pool fine? The points are the same for the stay. We are pretty new to Disney overall (AoA in May, 1 night in a Savannah View at AKL-J switching to Caribbean Beach in September, POFQ then switched to BLT-LV in January) needless to say we are rookies for views. We do enjoy people watching if that changes any advice.

You could try calling but having booked a trip on your own your welcome home trip is technically gone, Doestn't hurt to call though you might catch a MS cast member in a good mood willing to bend the rules some.

 

[pixieprincess925]

We closed on our BWV in January and will be staying there for the first time in June (we visited the boardwalk previously but never seen the rooms since we are not incredibly picky and enjoyed the atmosphere more than anything). This trip will be our first child free trip we are able to take. We are only doing Epcot 1 day since our daughter has never wanted to be there longer than 3 hours and we really enjoy beer and food. The other 1.5 days we were going to do a resort day since again... we have not had the chance yet. With all that being said, when I booked originally all that was open was a garden/pool view room or standard (we did garden/pool); is it worth trying to call DVC and asking for our "Welcome Home" stay to get the Boardwalk View? Or is the garden/pool fine? The points are the same for the stay. We are pretty new to Disney overall (AoA in May, 1 night in a Savannah View at AKL-J switching to Caribbean Beach in September, POFQ then switched to BLT-LV in January) needless to say we are rookies for views. We do enjoy people watching if that changes any advice.

Some of the P/G views will give you no people watching. You can request views of Village Green which will give you people watching views if you aren't able to get BW view. There are mostly studios available there (you didn't mention what type of villa you had reserved).

Did you buy your BWV contract direct? If not, I'm not sure DVC would do a "welcome home" stay.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

What is the welcome home trip and when did that start? I don't remember that from when we were DVC members years ago.

 

[pixieprincess925]

What is the welcome home trip and when did that start? I don't remember that from when we were DVC members years ago.

DVC member services will often try to help you piece together your first reservation if you are a new buyer with direct points. They will sometimes find a way to get you into the new resort if space allows.

 

[bbcapps]

Some of the P/G views will give you no people watching. You can request views of Village Green which will give you people watching views if you aren't able to get BW view. There are mostly studios available there (you didn't mention what type of villa you had reserved).

Did you buy your BWV contract direct? If not, I'm not sure DVC would do a "welcome home" stay.

thank you! Yes, AKL and BWV direct and then a separate resale for BWV the following week.

 

[bbcapps]

You could try calling but having booked a trip on your own your welcome home trip is technically gone, Doestn't hurt to call though you might catch a MS cast member in a good mood willing to bend the rules some.

Perfect. I’ll just stalk the website .

 

[pixieprincess925]

Perfect. I’ll just stalk the website .

Another thing to think about for a Boardwalk view. Yes, it's great to people watch, but it can also be noisy. Honking of boat horns, Boardwalk music (both the piped in music first thing in the morning and the entertainment on the Boardwalk in the evening), random "parties" or get togethers people seem to have on the Boardwalk. You can still hear things in your room with the door closed.
As long as you're ok with that, then Boardwalk is a fun option. Good luck!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Another thing to think about for a Boardwalk view. Yes, it's great to people watch, but it can also be noisy. Honking of boat horns, Boardwalk music (both the piped in music first thing in the morning and the entertainment on the Boardwalk in the evening), random "parties" or get togethers people seem to have on the Boardwalk. You can still hear things in your room with the door closed.
As long as you're ok with that, then Boardwalk is a fun option. Good luck!

I was just telling my husband about how much I missed that on my last trip. All of that is part of the charm for me. We had a garden view and were well away from the Boardwalk. It was kind of boring lol.

 

[js]

Another thing to think about for a Boardwalk view. Yes, it's great to people watch, but it can also be noisy. Honking of boat horns, Boardwalk music (both the piped in music first thing in the morning and the entertainment on the Boardwalk in the evening), random "parties" or get togethers people seem to have on the Boardwalk. You can still hear things in your room with the door closed.
As long as you're ok with that, then Boardwalk is a fun option. Good luck!

Maybe it is just me, but I smile if I'm still in bed and hear the boats honking. I love hearing that at Disney and the music, even the people having fun leaving a bar. Would I want that at home, no, but I don't mind at BWVs LOL
I was able to get 7 nights, October 9-16 at the 7 month mark last week in a PG view studio. I don't have much hope for BW view but I do have a WL in. I was just happy to get the week at 7 months.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Maybe it is just me, but I smile if I'm still in bed and hear the boats honking. I love hearing that at Disney and the music, even the people having fun leaving a bar. Would I want that at home, no, but I don't mind at BWVs LOL
I was able to get 7 nights, October 9-16 at the 7 month mark last week in a PG view studio. I don't have much hope for BW view but I do have a WL in. I was just happy to get the week at 7 months.

It's not just you. Good luck on the WL.

 

[legler2250]

It's nice to be among so many fellow Boardwalk lovers! I am new to this site but have used DVC info since 2015. There are so many little things to love about Boardwalk but I will share one of my small favorites. For the people who enjoy waking up early it's amazing to take a large hot cup of coffee to the bar / lounge area and just enjoy the stillness and serenity of the morning. The decorations, plants, and overall atmosphere make this my favorite book / coffee spot in all of Disney! Now if I could only get my significant other to wake up with me but we can't always plan on miracles =)

 

[pixieprincess925]

Maybe it is just me, but I smile if I'm still in bed and hear the boats honking. I love hearing that at Disney and the music, even the people having fun leaving a bar. Would I want that at home, no, but I don't mind at BWVs LOL
I was able to get 7 nights, October 9-16 at the 7 month mark last week in a PG view studio. I don't have much hope for BW view but I do have a WL in. I was just happy to get the week at 7 months.

I would stalk the site if BW view is important to you - you may be able to piece it together... It's difficult to get a whole 7 night WL I think.

 

[pixieprincess925]

It's nice to be among so many fellow Boardwalk lovers! I am new to this site but have used DVC info since 2015. There are so many little things to love about Boardwalk but I will share one of my small favorites. For the people who enjoy waking up early it's amazing to take a large hot cup of coffee to the bar / lounge area and just enjoy the stillness and serenity of the morning. The decorations, plants, and overall atmosphere make this my favorite book / coffee spot in all of Disney! Now if I could only get my significant other to wake up with me but we can't always plan on miracles =)

Do you mean the inside bar/lounge area or the tables by Abracadabar?

 

[js]

I would stalk the site if BW view is important to you - you may be able to piece it together... It's difficult to get a whole 7 night WL I think.

Thank you! I did and got the full week but not BW view, I got P/G. Well actually my WL picked up October 9 and I put the WL in last week after I got the 6 consecutive nights. I have been very successful in piecing together my under 7 month stays but this year, everything worked perfectly.

First four nights, my dd and grandson coming and my dd wanted his first trip to be at GF.

So,
October 5-9, GFVs one bedroom, standard view (LOVE watching the monorail)
October 9-16, BWVs, PG studio (my sister will be coming and joining my mom and me, who will be there the full 11 nights).

So excited and thank you!

 

[Pooh12863]

Perfect. I’ll just stalk the website .

Welcome to the chase, I’m trying to pick up a New Years Eve P/G view.

 

[DduzDis]

I am going to attempt to book a Standard View 1 BR for next year. We normally stay in Pool/Garden Views. We like higher floors and don't mind a walk in the hallway. Is there a SV 1 BR that people prefer over others? If I don't get the SV, we will likely just go with the P/G view as usual at 7 mos (blasted 50% borrowing rule is jamming up my plans).

 

[CarolynFH]

I am going to attempt to book a Standard View 1 BR for next year. We normally stay in Pool/Garden Views. We like higher floors and don't mind a walk in the hallway. Is there a SV 1 BR that people prefer over others? If I don't get the SV, we will likely just go with the P/G view as usual at 7 mos (blasted 50% borrowing rule is jamming up my plans).

The SV 1 BR at the corner - 2123, 3123, and 4123 - are larger and very near the stairway that takes you to the exit doors toward the parking lots and bus stop, or turn right and walk down the hall and out to the walkway, and you'll find yourself halfway to DHS. We requested that location for our trip in January and were placed in 4121, which we found to be very convenient as well. It was a long walk from the elevators, but there are other SV villas that are farther!

 

[DduzDis]

The SV 1 BR at the corner - 2123, 3123, and 4123 - are larger and very near the stairway that takes you to the exit doors toward the parking lots and bus stop, or turn right and walk down the hall and out to the walkway, and you'll find yourself halfway to DHS. We requested that location for our trip in January and were placed in 4121, which we found to be very convenient as well. It was a long walk from the elevators, but there are other SV villas that are farther!

Excellent. I'll check this out on TP. Thanks!

 

[boothbay]

We are exactly a month out from our stay at BWV. We have a 2 Bedroom Boardwalk view. Any favorite rooms that people can recommend? I am not kidding myself that any BW room will be quiet but I presume a higher floor would be less noisy?
We are also 4 pretty fit people so don't mind doing stairs versus elevators to leave the building.