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There are other changes as well.
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We are scheduled to stay in a BC 1 bedroom villa in early June 2003. We would like to hear any comments from people who have stayed there. What is a good room to request? Has anyone left there kids at the SandCastle Club? [img]graemlins/usa.gif[/img]
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Hi and welcome to the boards! [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
We haven't stayed at the BCV yet, we're planning to next year, as it's our home resort as DVC members. From looking around the Villas, we have been trying to work this one out, so I'd be interested in other people's answers as well.
[img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img] Welcome dduck! [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img] Only stayed at the BC resort thus far but it looks like BCV may be in the near future [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] .
dduck,
We will be there 6/22-26. If you have not stayed at a DVC resort 1bd you will be spoiled. We have home resort at OKW and have also stayed at BWV. Our favorite is still OKW ...can't beat the room atmosphere and your car right outside the room. I am very anxious to try BCV this June. You can see wonderful pictures on wdwig.com The pool is definitely worth it..its great to swim in for all ages. Hve fun
Connears [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
We stayed at BCV in Oct 2002! We LOVED it! We had a studio about the furthest away from civilization and did not mind the walk (especially as long as DD was in her stroller [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] !). The resort is spectacular. Not having daily mousekeeping was a new experience for us, especially because we utilized Stormalong Bay daily, and the sand was noticeable. We had a view of Epcot as we stayed in room 475. I cannot wait to go back in Dec '03, and I can say, it WILL NOT GET HERE FAST ENOUGHT! Enjoy!
We read somewhere that daily mousekeeping was given to people who were not members of the DVC. In other words, just like any other deluxe resort. Is this true? [img]graemlins/usa.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/usa.gif[/img]
We stayed in a studio at BCV and loved it! we didnt mind not having daily Mousekeeping at all. I think if you are paying cash (not staying as a guest of a member) you do get daily cleaning, but I am not sure. It is my favorite place to stay now. Sheila
dduck,
if you are not dvc member and you stay at the resort as just a guest (not using dvc points) then you do get daily maid service as all resorts rooms. we have been dvc members since 1994 and don't mind the set up of 4 and 7th day. We have washer/dryer in the 1 or 2 bd and can use pool towels for swimming..We actual like not having to think about housekeeping coming into room..late starts or early returns are not a problem.
Connears [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
If you have a cash ressie you will have housekeeping daily. If you are there using DVC points and your stay is 8 days or more, one day 4 you will have a full cleaning and on day 8 what they call trash and towel service. If your stay is less than 8 days you will have trash and towel service on day 4.
In Dec we stayed in a studio and had a great time there. It was just my wife and I.
They are very nice. You enjoy teh soaking tub after a long day. They differ from the BW in that the toilet is in a separate w/c from the shower, giving some privacy. Alas the rooms are smaller than those at the BWV, not by much, but they are smaller. Not all rooms have a full balcony.
Our DVC home is the Beach Club Villas and have stayed there many times. We have tried many other DVC resorts and Deluxe resorts, but always say we like the Beach Club the best! Our two young boys love it too. We hope to use the Sandcastle Club our next trip in June 2009 (boys will be 5 and 11). We request a high floor with Epcot view if possible. It is quiet and we love the back walkway into Epcot, International Gateway. Storm Along Bay is awsome and well worth staying there. But we also enjoy the quiet pool as well. We love Beaches and Cream and Cape May Breakfast Buffett. Other pluses are walking to the BoardWalk and to MGM studios (a longer walk but we love walking alot). We often walk through Epcot and then take the monorail to Magic Kingdom. So we can't say enough good things about Beach Club, we have always felt "at home" there with the best service from CM's as well. Our first trip to the Beach Club was in 1999, so we have been there many times and always a positive stay!
Our home resort thru DVC is WLV but we had stayed at BCV previously (wanted to buy there and it was sold out) and love it so much we only stay at WLV when we can not switch over to BCV. We love the atmosphere in that little part of the world....we love the hotel and the pool area and being by the beach and being able to walk to Epcot & HS (was a huge plus instead a dragging double stroller on crowded buses), and walking over for the entertainment on the BW and so much more. Sorry to say I do not remember any of our room numbers as we have had so many but we usually ask for an Epcot view and have never been disappointed. LOVE IT!!!! Hands down our favorite VC property.
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