BCV Questions...

[5fromabove]

Today was our 7 month window date to switch our room from SSR to someplace different. We really love SSR, just want to try all of the different places. I was hoping to get either VWL, BWV or BCV. I was totally thrilled to be able to get Beach Club. We stayed at the YC 4 years ago and our kids absolutely loved the pool . We are hoping to have TONS of pool time on this trip...so getting this resort is even better. We've never stayed here though, so a few questions. First off, I was looking at the photos on ICot of the rooms and it looks like the pool for the villas is different than Stormalong Bay. I'm assuming this is just a "quiet' pool and we can still use the main pool, right? Also is there a "preferred" area to be in...a specific section we should request that is maybe closer to the bus stops, etc?? THANKS so much...can't wait to try it out.

[Maleficent's Dad]

The villas pool is essentially a "quiet pool." Yes, you can use SAB.

Rooms are decently located in relation to the bus stop. Just walk towards the valet/bell services counter instead of into the solarium. For EPCOT, follow the path to the left of the main building.

Some of the higher up rooms afford better views of Illuminations - not all rooms face EPCOT. Many face the pool, waterway, or parking.

Great location. Wonderful resort!
Enjoy yourselves!!!

[MinnieMommie]

It sounds like the 7 month window takes you to April. I have reservation at BC in January (which I also got at the 7 mth window with SSR our home resort). MS told me this week that SB will be under refurbishment Jan through March. They said thought that it will be open as it will be worked on in sections.

[DVC_dad]

I am certain that you can use the other pool.

As for BCV, the rooms are significantly smaller there than BWV and far smaller than OKW but the pool (which admittedly is the best by far of all the DVC pools) and location to Epcot probably makes up for it.

[thumperbug]

Our first WDW with our DVC was BCV. We had a 2 bedroom villa. We truly enjoyed it. Our villas was on a corner and faced the front entrance of the resort. We are not big on views, locations since we spend little time in the room but really enjoyed BCV. You won't be disappointed

[Maleficent's Dad]

As for BCV, the rooms are significantly smaller there than BWV

Huh???

BCV rooms and BWV rooms are the same size!

[DVC_dad]

Sorry to contridict you, especially since I'm new, I don't want to offend anyone but...

No, the BWV rooms are larger according to the DVC website. Now the differences seem small but in reality a few dozen square feet in the wrong places can seem like a squeeze.

We always stay in a 2BR so I'll use that for comparison.


BWV 2BR
1226 sq. feet
sleeps 8

BCV 2BR
1083 sq. feet
sleeps 8

A couple hundred square feet is significant. The places that seem smaller or too small is the areas around the "dining table". We have a lot of kids and we can more or less fit around the dinning table at BWV. But at BCV there is not table, it is more of a little bench against the wall with mirrors behind it and its TIGHT. That is one area where a few dozen sq. feet make a HUGE difference. Also, my teenager likes to throw down an air matress in the "living room" area. Its tight but easily done at BWV, not so at BCV. Again, small differences can make a big difference.

[Maleficent's Dad]

Sorry - I stand corrected!

I knew that the rooms in DVC villas were close in size - but I didn't realize that it was so significant! We usually have a 1BR or studio, so it doesn't seem as big a deal.

(The notable exception being OKW, of course!)

Thanks for the clarification.

[ThanxForNoticin]

Staying at the BCV entitles you to all the privileges of the Beach Club guests, including use of any pool at the BC (quiet pool or SAB). Being a DVC member staying at BCV actually entitles you to pool hop to all other pools on property, except the Animal Kingdom Lodge pool (or if you are there during the very busy holiday times when pool-hopping is not allowed). With the pool and the location, BCV has become our favorite location. Have a great time.