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I'd have a hard time deciding between the two resorts also! I've been to visit both (I tour at least two resorts per trip) and I love the atmosphere at each.
In February, though...I think I'd go for Beach Club!
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We are leaning towards BC - depending on our airfare! It's a nice "problem" to have, though! It's nice to know that either way we really can't go wrong. In any event, we will at least have dinner at Artists Point regardless of where we stay.
Thanks again for your input everyone - I'll let you know what happens!
Being a huge WL fan, it is hard for me to say something that might sway someone away from staying there. But, if the WL is too close to what you think will be too much like home, the BC is the obvious choice.
We stayed for the first time at the BC back in May and I have to say it has become our new love in the way of a resort. We loved being able to walk to Epcot and MGM. We loved being able to take in the boardwalk in the evenings and we loved the pool.
The WL is one of the best themed resorts on WDW property IMHO, but, it sounds like you and your family would really enjoy the BC more.
For me I would say it would depend on where you are going to spend more time.... MK or EPCOT and go from there. WL is one of my favorite resorts it is beautiful. You can't go wrong either way.
Sheana - how are the rooms at WL? I know they are smaller than the BC rooms, but are they comfortable? Since we have naptime to consider, we do end up spending a decent amount of time in our room. Any info is appreciated!
Being a huge WL fan, it is hard for me to say something that might sway someone away from staying there. But, if the WL is too close to what you think will be too much like home, the BC is the obvious choice.
The WL is one of the best themed resorts on WDW property IMHO, but, it sounds like you and your family would really enjoy the BC more.
WL and BC are my favs. WL first with BC a close second. I think you'll enjoy BC for a winter getaway. You are going after Christmas when everyone is itching for the warmewr weather. Even if you don't plan on spending a whole lot of time in EPCOT, BC is just wonderful. I myself have chosen WL for December because I hear that the Christmas decor is lovely. I love my cold Christmases so I think the WL theming will keep my traditional feelings toward the winter holidays intact.
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I gotta admit that I fell in love with the WL the second I lay eyes on it. That's why we chose to stay there during our honeymoon next April. You should definitely consider staying there if your toddler is likely to want to spend a lot of time at MK (which I hear most little kids do...) because the short boat ride is soooo convenient. And the WL also has a beach - well, you can't swim in the lake but you can lay on the beach with your toddler playing in the sand.
Sorry, I can't say anything about the BC because I've neither stayed there nor visited the resort.
Let us know how you decide! Oh, one last thing, I think you'll be perfectly fine in a room at WL just you two and a 3-year-old (space-wise).
Ya know we've stayed at both.....honeymooned at BC and family timed at WL.....If it were me I'd stay at BC in February......however........WL is so close to MK>>>>>my kids never want to stay anywhere else but WL......
First, let me say again how much I appreciated folks responding to my question. It's nice to know that there are still plenty of friendly people out there!
For this trip we've decided to stay at BC. I just couldn't get visions of Stormalong Bay out of my head, with my little boy being able to play in the sand and me with a "tropical beverage" in hand (as long as DH agrees to sit in the sand with DS!). Let's just hope the weather cooperates! We are going to have dinner at WL, and as I've read so many positive things about it, we are going to stay there next time around when we go in September/October (yes, we too are Disney addicts).
I can't thank you all enough for your input, and I look forward to "chatting" with you all in the days to come.
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Our vote, also, is for BC. There last Oct, returned at Christmas to YC, now returning to BC this October. We love it! Pool is great for kids, close to Epcot and boat to MGM. Try the Flying Jib at the pool...also there's Beaches and Cream for ice cream and other treats, very good restaurants on site. Have fun!
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I've been to visit both (I tour at least two resorts per trip) and I love the atmosphere at each.
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WL and BC are my favs. WL first with BC a close second. I think you'll enjoy BC for a winter getaway. You are going after Christmas when everyone is itching for the warmewr weather. Even if you don't plan on spending a whole lot of time in EPCOT, BC is just wonderful. I myself have chosen WL for December because I hear that the Christmas decor is lovely. I love my cold Christmases so I think the WL theming will keep my traditional feelings toward the winter holidays intact.
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