Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
great ride, great experience.
Pros:
excellent experience; stand-by line exhibits; ride not too short;Cons:
long lines;Reviewed by hsmamato2 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
I LOVE this resort. So much so, that I hesitate to write this review...I want to keep it to myself! Over the years I've stayed at a variety of Disney resorts,from value up to Deluxes. They're all a lot of fun. The Dolphin(and sister Swan) are WONDERFUL. The location beats everything else by a mile! The boardwalk view is right out the window,as are potential views of Epcot and the Studios. Beautiful! A fantastic pool complex, so many excellent restaurant choices onsite,and great service make this my favorite resort to stay at,I'd choose the Dolphin over any of my previous onsite stays! Yes, it's not 'Disney' themed, but it's gorgeous! the lobby, the rooms, the views,I love it all. Walking to the Studios and Epcot is GREAT,or you can take a boat ride which is fun. I also enjoy just walking over to the Boardwalk area just to see the sights,and exercise. It's technically 'offsite' but it's as 'onsite' as it can be with the location. We usually Uber to and from the airport, so that's not a problem at all. Disney run buses to the parks work just fine here also.
Pros:
Right in the middle of the action!Cons:
Lots of walking,if you don't like to walk.Review of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by DizFan Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We are DVC members with Old Key West as our home. We had wanted to stay at Boardwalk for a long time, but it's hard to get at 7 months. We got lucky with a five night stay in May 2018. I am now in love with this resort! Check in was easy, and we wouldn't eve have had to stop at the font desk except for one snafu that was my fault. We never received the room ready text or email (never have for any stay actually) but we were given our room number at the security gate when we drove in. We had forgotten our Magic Bands (newbie mistake) so we did have to stop at the desk anyway. A very friendly cast member got us set up with new bands and in no time we were on our way to our room. I would have given a 10/10, except they do lack elevators. We were close enough to a bank of four, but some rooms could have quite a long walk to the elevator. We also had some extremely full elevator rides at peak times and long waits even at non-peak times. The room was very spacious and beautiful, and even though we had booked a garden view, I requested a room in the North building, high floor, facing NE. We were granted this request and our fourth floor room had a view of the Boardwalk & Crescent Lake. Sadly, with nearly constant rain during our trip we were not able to spend much time on the huge balcony! The location was perfect for walking to Epcot (we did not visit Hollywood Studios this trip) and our room had easy access to the Boardwalk, pool, lobby and bus stop. We did have some longish waits for buses, but there was a lot of road construction and congestion in the area that I'm sure was a factor. We had no issues with bell services or housekeeping during our stay. Even though we did not have a full cleaning while we were there, they did room checks every day and emptied the trash. We did have to request extra washcloths, but we always do at all the DVC resorts as they don't give you enough to get through between check in and trash/towel day.
Pros:
Location, Location, Location! Table service dining options on the Boardwalk.Cons:
Hard to book for DVC members at 7 month window. Lack of quick service options.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We were very pleased with our stay at OKW. The 1 bedroom suite had a feel of home! Very spacious rooms. Short walk to bus stop. And Olivia’s restaurant is a hidden gem...delicious!
Pros:
Spacious Rooms, quaint atmosphereCons:
TransportationReview of Bay Lake Tower (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Lisa B Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Bay Lake Tower
Pros:
Bay Lake Tower is one of the best resorts on Walt Disney World property. The resort is well appointed, offers a lot of amenities for everyone to enjoy. The rooms are of ample size too. The best feature: the Magic Kingdom is literally in your backyard and you can walk there quickly! I like how it is connected via walkway to the Contemporary Resort.Cons:
No cons.Review of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by morgaa2 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
One of our absolute favorite places to eat in any of the parks. If you have the dining plan it is hands-down the one of the best places to optimize your quick-service credits. If you don't have the dining plan, then go and share the braised pork...it's worth it! The atmosphere and service for quick-service lunch is unbeatable and worth making the reservation for!
Pros:
Food, atmosphere, serviceCons:
needs a reservation, prices are a bit high if not utilizing dining planReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Lisa B Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
50's Prime Time Cafe
Pros:
This restaurant is one of Walt Disney World's best! The atmosphere is awesome! The staff really help carry out the motif of the restaurant and add a lot of fun! The food is amazing and priced very well!Cons:
No cons.Review of Theme Park Photo Pass
Reviewed by Candy Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Photopass
Pros:
Photos sent to MDE, perk of Annual passCons:
Few photographers in certain placesReview of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Lisa B Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (1) Recommended
Disney's Boardwalk Villas
Pros:
This resort is awesome! It has great proximity to EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Fantasia Gardens! The Boardwalk is teeming with a lot of activities and has a number of great dining options!Cons:
No cons.Review of Typhoon Lagoon
Reviewed by trishie30 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We rented a Beachcomber Shack and if you can swing it, it's a great experience. Unlimited towels, drinks, a covered place to relax and a Cast Member to deliver food for you, plus a locker for you to keep your valuables all really added to our experience here. This was our first visit and we didn't know what to expect, but we knew from a prior visit to BB that it would be touch to find a place to sit. We reserved in advance and chose our spot when we arrived and we couldn't have been happier. We all loved the wave pool although it is not for the faint of heart. Beware that if you stand where the waves crash, you can easily wipe out. Loved the slides and group raft ride. The lazy river is great but gets really crowded sometimes. Try to remember water shoes because the pavement can get extremely hot and there's little relief.
