Reviews of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Disneydreamers3 Review Date: 03/28/2013
Rating: (5) Recommended
We'd been wanting to stay at BWV for the longest time and finally was able to this past week,unfortunately it was with big diasappointment. It started with our room not being ready and them telling us it would only be a few minutes longer and that they would text us when ready. After more than an hour and a half waiting and no text we finally asked and was told it HAD been ready for quite awhile!
We had a great room overlooking the main courtyard and side view of the boardwalk/lake, too bad our room was not as clean as it should have been. Food particles on the rug, dust on furniture and a pair of socks from a previous guest under the chair. Our 4th day housecleaning service proved worse, new washcloths placed but all the dirty ones left where they were last used! Although our room view was beautiful it was extremely noisy with everyone on the boardwalk, the bars, restaurants and hanging in the courtyard to all hours and at around 6am and earlier you can hear workers rolling carts on the walkway and making all kinds of noise to get things prepared for the day. If you decide to rent a car beware that the parking lot is as far away as walking to a theme park and you'll have more luck hitting the lotto than actually finding a spot!( I assume due to the convention center).Another big disappointment to us was the inconveinence of getting any form of quick service food/beverage.You had to go out onto the boardwalk or to the pool area(during open hours)to get anything. On a positive note, the boadwalk entertainers are FANTASTIC!!!! We enjoyed each of them night after night. Watching the EP fireworks from our room was great too. And, of course, the biggest positive of this resort is the conveinence of walking to Epcot(it's a nice walk too) and the boat ride to Hollywood Studios.
I reccommend this resort only for the close proximity to EP and HS however, I don't think we'll stay here again.
Pros:
Location, Boardwalk EntertainersCons:
HOUSEKEEPING, noise level, parking lotReviewed by CEB1228 Review Date: 02/18/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
After staying at Kidani Village for three nights, my husband and I transferred to Boardwalk Villas. This was planned to give us an opportunity to try two different DVC properties. Arriving at Boardwalk made us feel like we were home. We prefer the Epcot resorts due to their proximity to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Nothing beats the quick walk in and out of World Showcase, especially when Illuminations ends.
The one-bedroom standard villa was conveniently close to the lobby. The room looked out over the airport baggage check-in area but we were never disturbed by any noise. After some difficulty with key card which required me to return to the lobby twice, I was finally able to enter our room. The room was nicely decorated, very clean and met our needs wonderfully. Each day we went out for the morning and returned in the afternoon for a break either in our room or by the pool. Twice we enjoyed drinks by the Luna pool. The staff st the Leaping Horse Pool Bar were very friendly and attentive.
When our trip came to an end, we were sorry to leave our "little home" away from home. We look forward to our next visit in October.
Pros:
Location to Epcot & Hollywood Studios, resort feels like "home"Cons:
Lack of counter service optionsReviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (2) Recommended
BW is one of my favorite resorts. This time I stayed in a standard studio at BWV. My room was very far from elevator and lobby, felt like 1/4 mile. Before going I received a letter saying Luna Pool would be closed. Surprisingly pool was open, but Boardwalk Bakery was closed, which was disappointing. I checked in later in the evening and had an Epcot tour the next morning prior to park opening. I asked concierge if I could enter this early at International Gateway. Her response was that I would have to walk over to EP that evening and ask. She kept telling me she had no way of finding the answer. Huge fail for concierge. The worst part of this stay was how dirty the room was. Every surface was covered in dust and dirt (vents, ceiling fan, lights, bureau, light switches, phone, clock, etc). The carpet had popcorn on the floor; hairdryer had hairs all over it; lightbulb dead over vanity; bathroom door had toothpaste on it; dark red smears on wall, which I hope wasn't dried blood. I complained to manager who told me room would be thoroughly cleaned the next morning at 9 am. Returned at 7:30 pm the next day to find room being cleaned. I was ready to turn in for the night, but headed back out to give them time to clean. Room was still not thoroughly cleaned. A manager did follow up and was very sincere with apology. Despite this terrible room, I am recommending this resort because I love the location, namely being able to walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. I also enjoy the nightly entertainment. The feature pool is nice with a good slide. I hope the next time I stay here my room will be clean(er). I also think it's time for this resort to have room renovations, particularly when compared with the great remodels at many of the less expensive moderate resorts.
Pros:
Walk to HS & EP; BW activitiesCons:
Dirty, dated rooms; Distance of rooms to lobby/boardwalkReviewed by laurenschultzyuhasz Review Date: 01/02/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Getting excited for the boardwalk villas from Jan. 13-17! It is a surprise birthday trip for our 8 year old daughter. Have not told her yet (so hard).
Just wanted to give others a heads up- received notification today the Luna park pool is closed Jan. 2 through early March.
