"STORMIN THE BEACH" BCV Owners- and GROUPIES WELCOME HOME !!

[skier_pete]

Epcot view is mostly just "tree view" and you get noise from the road (Epcot Resorts Boulevard) as well. I like the quiet pool view - very quiet. No really good views to speak of at BCV.

I was going to say the same thing, but to request a higher floor.

OK - so there's no real "view" of the park / Illuminations? You recommend a view of the quiet pool...just because it's quiet, or is it also a pretty view...

 

[GrumpyInPhilly]

OK - so there's no real "view" of the park / Illuminations? You recommend a view of the quiet pool...just because it's quiet, or is it also a pretty view...

Just because it's quiet. You can see the parking lot beyond the pool. You may want to use Google Earth to scope out BCV and the surrounding area.

 

[skier_pete]

Just because it's quiet. You can see the parking lot beyond the pool. You may want to use Google Earth to scope out BCV and the surrounding area.

So if the views are much to write home about, wouldn't I just want to be towards the front? All else being equal, I tend to ask for rooms that are central / close to the main lobby. There's so much walking at WDW (and I have heel spur issues that often flair up at WDW) that I do what I can to minimize steps. Looks to me like I should request a room ending in _31 or lower. Keeps us closer to SAB and also to the walk to Epcot.

Actually typically for our family I usually could care less about the view. It would only be worth the request If you could see illuminations. Beyond that it is so rare for us to go outside on the balcony at any hotel we stay at. Again, I would prefer being closer to the front of the resort and have a view of trees than have to walk an extra 150 yards to our room and see the pool.

Thank you all for the advice, BTW. It is GREATLY appreciated!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

As far as walking. nothing at BCV is really that far, compared to some other resorts, like Kidani. When I was at Kidani, I was only 3 rooms from the end. One day, I counted the number of steps, just for the heck of it (I was solo). When I transferred to BCV I took those same number of steps on my way to Epcot and found I was IN the IG entrance. Regarding the trees and Illuminations-I've been staying there since a few months after BCV opened. Since then, the trees have really grown taller! However, if you get a room facing Epcot that's on the fourth or fifth floor, at least in 2013, you could still see Illuminations.

 

[2binak]

We're hoping to try BCV this year. What are the view requests that you can ask for? I spend quite a bit of time on the balcony and want to try to avoid noise from Epcot Resorts Blvd.

 

[nalajms]

Actually typically for our family I usually could care less about the view. It would only be worth the request If you could see illuminations.

One stay we got the "road" view. We didn't mind, expect it was kind of loud at certain times of the day. It's a service road that the buses drive by.

BCV is so small that it really doesn't make a significant difference where you are, especially if you use the elevator. If you typically take the stairs, I might ask for rooms near the stairs by the 2 bedroom #24. It takes you closest to the walkway behind Beach Club and out to IG. http://www.parkinfo2go.com/dvc-bcv/floor4.php

 

[GrumpyInPhilly]

So if the views are much to write home about, wouldn't I just want to be towards the front? All else being equal, I tend to ask for rooms that are central / close to the main lobby. There's so much walking at WDW (and I have heel spur issues that often flair up at WDW) that I do what I can to minimize steps. Looks to me like I should request a room ending in _31 or lower. Keeps us closer to SAB and also to the walk to Epcot.

Actually typically for our family I usually could care less about the view. It would only be worth the request If you could see illuminations. Beyond that it is so rare for us to go outside on the balcony at any hotel we stay at. Again, I would prefer being closer to the front of the resort and have a view of trees than have to walk an extra 150 yards to our room and see the pool.

Thank you all for the advice, BTW. It is GREATLY appreciated!!

Yep. Rooms ending in _31 or lower would be a good request. This will put you closest to the Beach Club hotel lobby.

 

[franandaj]

OK - so there's no real "view" of the park / Illuminations? You recommend a view of the quiet pool...just because it's quiet, or is it also a pretty view...

With PIO we had the first two rooms forward in the hall (studio and 1 br) on the ground floor with the quiet pool view. They were HA rooms. It was convenient and since we had planned to use the BBQ grills for our DISmeet and cookout it worked out spectacularly. For any other stay I would have preferred a higher floor with a quiet pool view only because I like to enjoy my coffee/wine on the balcony and would rather not have vehicular traffic tainting that view.

 

[Snurk71]

We're hoping to try BCV this year. What are the view requests that you can ask for? I spend quite a bit of time on the balcony and want to try to avoid noise from Epcot Resorts Blvd.

We had a "road room"this past January, but it didn't bother us. We heard vehicles when we were up during the day, but they didn't bother us at night.

 

[michelec69]

We are about to close on our contract for point at BCV and are hoping to go the end of August. What are the chances of a two bedroom being available at BCV only 5 or so months out? Thanks in advance!

 

[skier_pete]

We are about to close on our contract for point at BCV and are hoping to go the end of August. What are the chances of a two bedroom being available at BCV only 5 or so months out? Thanks in advance!

Not an owner, but I can tell you your odds are poor. BCV fills up quickly once us unwashed masses can get access at 7 months. You might be able to find 2-3 nights in a row, but anything longer is probably not do-able.

 

[Dr Gevil]

We are only 5 days out from our first trip to BCV as owners! Does anyone have any updates on the SAB refurbs? Are they finished?

Love seeing the mid 80 temps on the forecast - I'm am ready for some pool time and warm weather!!

 

[skier_pete]

So, just received an e-mail from Disney/Beach Club, basically staying that the resort will be under construction during our stay (August 28th - September 3rd).
They did note that "all unique Resort amenities including our shopping, dining, and recreation experiences will remain open to you during your stay", which pretty much confirms room refurb. They also indicate construction is from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This doesn't bother me as I knew this going in, but wondering if others are getting this as well, and how far out they are sending them. I'm sort of hoping for a refurbed room, though never having stayed there I am not sure I would really care one way or another.

 

[Simba's Mom]

So, just received an e-mail from Disney/Beach Club, basically staying that the resort will be under construction during our stay (August 28th - September 3rd).
They did note that "all unique Resort amenities including our shopping, dining, and recreation experiences will remain open to you during your stay", which pretty much confirms room refurb. They also indicate construction is from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This doesn't bother me as I knew this going in, but wondering if others are getting this as well, and how far out they are sending them. I'm sort of hoping for a refurbed room, though never having stayed there I am not sure I would really care one way or another.

That's interesting. I have reservations in mid- October and now I'm wondering whether anything will be under construction, or if they're planning to finish before the F&W crowds.

 

[jade1]

 

[Wood Nymph]

We are only 5 days out from our first trip to BCV as owners! Does anyone have any updates on the SAB refurbs? Are they finished?

Love seeing the mid 80 temps on the forecast - I'm am ready for some pool time and warm weather!!

The SAB refurbs are finished and the pool is open. Have fun.

 

[satman1962]

So, just received an e-mail from Disney/Beach Club, basically staying that the resort will be under construction during our stay (August 28th - September 3rd).
They did note that "all unique Resort amenities including our shopping, dining, and recreation experiences will remain open to you during your stay", which pretty much confirms room refurb. They also indicate construction is from 9 AM to 4 PM.

This doesn't bother me as I knew this going in, but wondering if others are getting this as well, and how far out they are sending them. I'm sort of hoping for a refurbed room, though never having stayed there I am not sure I would really care one way or another.

I received the e-mail for our stay Oct 9-13 2015

 

[Simba's Mom]

I received the e-mail for our stay Oct 9-13 2015

Oh, shoot! I check in October 18th, and haven't received any Email yet. I was hoping that due to the popularity of BCV duing the F&W, they were making an effort to finish up before October. Guess not, and now I'm waiting for that Email.

 

[mymankeith]

I'm staying 22-28 of September, and no email yet!!

 

[WDWLODGE]

We're staying 9/8 - 9/19 and we haven't received any e-mails either.