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Does anyone know if there is a site that lists the conventions that are going to be held at the Boardwalk Resort. Planning my trip and don't want to be among a zillion conventioneers.
I'm not sure if there's one for the BoardWalk. I know someone maintains (or maintained) an unofficial listing for Coronado Springs.
Welcome Paulette!
Due top the way Disney has designed convention facilities for all resorts but the Contemporary (which was built in a different time), guests and convention activities are well separated. The convention facilities are separate buildings, and many don't even have an indoor public hallway that connects to it (the BoardWalk is one of those). Convention Center entrances are a fair distance from the rest of the hotel. Disney works carefully to keep convention activities separated from regular guests. For example, convention organizers must provide private transportation for their attendees who are going from hotel-to-park or hotel-to-hotel for convention activities - they aren't allowed to use Disney transportation.
The hotel itself can only hold so many guests, so it doesn't matter a whole lot if they're attending a conference or visiting the parks. Disney doesn't exactly attract a Vegas-style clientele.
The basic fact of life is, Disney is going to try to fill every convention center with business, 365 days a year if they can manage it, and sometimes events are booked on relatively short notice. You could make a room reservation 6 months out based on the convention schedule, and still find events taking place when you get there. The only places I've found significant mixing between convention and hotel guests is at the Swan/Dolphin, and the Contemporary, which have huge ballrooms. There's also a bit at Coronado Springs, mostly in the restaurants, not the lobby. Few guests complain about conventions affecting their room stay. There are other groups (youth athletics programs a prime example) who generate far more comment.
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There are other groups (youth athletics programs a prime example) who generate far more comment.
Our last trip included Cheerleaders or some such at ASMo the last weekend we were there and believe me, they took over the pool, buses and most were very rude! (When I got up to go to bathroom and returned, my chair was gone and all my belongings dumped in a puddle of water - and that's WITH an adult chaperone!) Definately not what we expected. I'd put up with Conventioneers anytime over that!
I was at Cape May buffet last week. The conventioneers at Beach Club or Yacht Club, where Crew Club lounge is at, were milling in a throng in the lobby and bar. They were polite and would move out of people's way. If you must avoid large groups then call the hotel with your concern. It was late at night when I was overrun with conventioneers but earlier in the day there were few around.
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Thanks everyone. I have tried to stay at a different WDW hotel each trip and Boardwalk is the next pick. However, after a jammed time with conventioneers at the Contemporary, I was hoping not to have to deal with that at the Boardwalk. This is the last one on my list. Oops have to add the new Budget one!
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We've stayed at BWI twice and BWVs twice. Never noticed any conventioneers during those trips and I don't doubt that there was something going on during at least two of those trips. As Dave mentioned, their facilities are set off from the resort rooms and lobby, making it easy to miss the people there for a convention. (We have noticed them during stays at CSR, but were never distracted by them at all).
I dont think there has ever been a time Ive stayed at Disney when there hasnt been a convention going on! But honestly I never noticed any different. The only time that I did notice more people was in the lobby in the morning, but nothing to the point of I couldnt walk thru! I wouldnt worry about the crowds for conventioneers, have a great time!
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I was there for a meeting a couple months ago and Grainger basically took over CSR. They had a couple of huge tents set up over a couple of the Live Oaks.
When are you going? Gartner has a HUGE convention at the Swan/Dolphin, Yacht/Beach & Boardwalk in late October. DH will be attending (& I get to tag along!), but the conventioneers will also be staying at AKL (where he is booked), CSR, and some of the other resorts.
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A long time ago, I read about an event at Disney Hollywood where the cast members actual put on a performance of singing. It is not ever listed. Does anyone know what it is called and when it might be?
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Our last trip included Cheerleaders or some such at ASMo the last weekend we were there and believe me, they took over the pool, buses and most were very rude! (When I got up to go to bathroom and returned, my chair was gone and all my belongings dumped in a puddle of water - and that's WITH an adult chaperone!) Definately not what we expected. I'd put up with Conventioneers anytime over that!
But honestly I never noticed any different. The only time that I did notice more people was in the lobby in the morning, but nothing to the point of I couldnt walk thru! I wouldnt worry about the crowds for conventioneers, have a great time! 
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