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mprewitt
05-28-2007, 09:20 AM
Our first visit to WDW was May 2007, when we stayed at the Grand Floridian. The only DVC locations we've actually seen are SSR (during the DVC tour) and AKV (when we visited AKL).

We are a couple without any children. We plan on going to WDW any time except June-August. We bought 210 points at AKV and 40 points at VWL. We'll probably stay in a 1-BR for most visits.

Our favorite parks are, in order: 1) Magic Kingdom, 2) Epcot, 3) Animal Kingom, 4) Disney-MGM Studios.

Based on that, can you recommend which DVC resorts we should try in the future, and why (theming, location, etc). I assume we will first stay at AKV, followed by VWL. Are there other resorts that we should consider for future visits to WDW?

Thanks in advance to all who respond with their recommendations!

Maleficent's Dad
05-28-2007, 10:01 AM
Our favorite parks are, in order: 1) Magic Kingdom, 2) Epcot, 3) Animal Kingom, 4) Disney-MGM Studios.

Based on that, can you recommend which DVC resorts we should try in the future, and why (theming, location, etc).
Best theme: VWL, hands down! Very nice place, good location for MK. Boat ride to/from the MK, is relaxing, but hardly fast...:boat:

Best location: BCV or BWV. These allow a short walk into EPCOT's WS (a great perk for dinner at EPCOT - or drinks around the world since you have no kids!). Additionally, you have the dining/drinking options of several resorts in a small area. The walk from BWV to MGM is very manageable :walk:. BC (and BW) offer boat service to MGM as well.

Best rooms: OKW - hands down the largest villas. These rooms are significantly larger than any other DVC resort - especially the 1BR and larger. Love the atmosphere of OKW. :vacation:

Good luck! :mickey:

mprewitt
05-28-2007, 10:42 AM
Best location: BCV or BWV.

Assuming you've stayed at both, which do you prefer: BCV or BWV?

Maleficent's Dad
05-28-2007, 04:24 PM
Assuming you've stayed at both, which do you prefer: BCV or BWV?
Yes, we've stayed at both, numerous times. :mickey:

Prefer the BCV only because they're closer to EPCOT, often can see Illuminations from the balcony (very dependent on room location), and they have SAB.

We've never been disappointed by staying at the BW. Pool is great, location is great, atmosphere is great! :mickey:

Given the choice, BCV win. But we'll stay at either without a word of complaint!