So my lovely girlfriend and i just got back from 17 night split stay at Beach Club Villas and BayLake Theme Park view.
a little run down of our experience
Beach Club Villas-
Once we walked through the Lobby of the Villas we immediately fell in love, what a beautiful well looked after DVC Resort.
Rooms- We stayed in a Studio Villa for 8 nights, we wasn't over whelmed when we first walked in thinking it could do with refurbishing, however it was clean and big enough for what we required. Another point is we couldn't get the Air Con to turn off for some strange reason, but still didn't let it bother us as we were both very excited to be starting our magical journey, and the fact we were very tired from our 9 hour flight.
Staff- Pleasant and friendly.
Location- One Word, PERFECT. easy access to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios, a relaxing walk around Boardwalk and the market place wasn't too far away to easily pop down to get an extra bottle of Soda or that naughty late night treat.
Overall- A very Quiet Resort and really enjoyed our stay here, will definitely be back.
BayLake Theme Park View-
We got dropped off at the Contemporary Resort and was greeted by a Lovely Young girl with an IPAD who checked us in and walked us over to Baylake to pick up our second lot of Magic bands. off to a great start.
Rooms- First impressions, very impressed, but with closer look, i don't think there well maintained at all, i understand they have a higher intake of Guests as compared to the other resorts, but i do think they could do with some work e.g- Mattress had gone, work surfaces had been battered, chips/dents out of most the furniture, but obviously wasn't a massive dent into our 6 night magical stay waking up to Cinderellas Castle .
we however did like the layout of the room especially for a studio and the mini kitchenette is pretty cool.
Theme Park view was brilliant especially for the first few nights, however after the 3rd night of wishes we did kind of wish we had a Lake view instead, but still was an experience that we really enjoyed, which most people will never get going to Disney world.
Staff- This for us was the best part of staying here, there were all very friendly and helpful, i think most days when we walked into the lobby we ended up chatting with the CM's on duty for 20+ mins. Amazing!
Overall- it was a great hotel to stay at and will probably end up going back if only to see the CM we met, the elevators are only a short walk away and the walkway to the contemporary, makes things a lot more accessible. 7/10
one point i may add, we went up to the Top of the world for drinks after our meal at Cali Grill we chose to sit at the bar by this elderly couple, who may i add, were the rudest i have ever met.
The first thing they said once we sat down was
Elderly man- " barman do they let anyone in here now then, you dont need to be a DVC member?" Barman- "Yes you need to be a member to be let in here"
Elderly Man- "oh right so what about those renting points like these two here"
Barman- " i am sure they are members sir"
To which i then took my band off proceed to place it in his eye line and explained that albeit my partner and i are 25 yrs old and from the UK, we are indeed members and Enjoy being apart of the magic as much as you do, now please may we drink in peace?
Elderly man then said "Well i think its pathetic" got up and left with his wife and tail between his legs.
the barman then offered me a free drink as a sorry on this elderly mans behalf, which being 25 i am not going to refuse, however i do think people lack a little bit of respect. Rant over.
besides The top of the World Fiasco, we had a wonderful time
Anyway Until Next time
a little run down of our experience
Beach Club Villas-
Once we walked through the Lobby of the Villas we immediately fell in love, what a beautiful well looked after DVC Resort.
Rooms- We stayed in a Studio Villa for 8 nights, we wasn't over whelmed when we first walked in thinking it could do with refurbishing, however it was clean and big enough for what we required. Another point is we couldn't get the Air Con to turn off for some strange reason, but still didn't let it bother us as we were both very excited to be starting our magical journey, and the fact we were very tired from our 9 hour flight.
Staff- Pleasant and friendly.
Location- One Word, PERFECT. easy access to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios, a relaxing walk around Boardwalk and the market place wasn't too far away to easily pop down to get an extra bottle of Soda or that naughty late night treat.
Overall- A very Quiet Resort and really enjoyed our stay here, will definitely be back.
BayLake Theme Park View-
We got dropped off at the Contemporary Resort and was greeted by a Lovely Young girl with an IPAD who checked us in and walked us over to Baylake to pick up our second lot of Magic bands. off to a great start.
Rooms- First impressions, very impressed, but with closer look, i don't think there well maintained at all, i understand they have a higher intake of Guests as compared to the other resorts, but i do think they could do with some work e.g- Mattress had gone, work surfaces had been battered, chips/dents out of most the furniture, but obviously wasn't a massive dent into our 6 night magical stay waking up to Cinderellas Castle .
we however did like the layout of the room especially for a studio and the mini kitchenette is pretty cool.
Theme Park view was brilliant especially for the first few nights, however after the 3rd night of wishes we did kind of wish we had a Lake view instead, but still was an experience that we really enjoyed, which most people will never get going to Disney world.
Staff- This for us was the best part of staying here, there were all very friendly and helpful, i think most days when we walked into the lobby we ended up chatting with the CM's on duty for 20+ mins. Amazing!
Overall- it was a great hotel to stay at and will probably end up going back if only to see the CM we met, the elevators are only a short walk away and the walkway to the contemporary, makes things a lot more accessible. 7/10
one point i may add, we went up to the Top of the world for drinks after our meal at Cali Grill we chose to sit at the bar by this elderly couple, who may i add, were the rudest i have ever met.
The first thing they said once we sat down was
Elderly man- " barman do they let anyone in here now then, you dont need to be a DVC member?" Barman- "Yes you need to be a member to be let in here"
Elderly Man- "oh right so what about those renting points like these two here"
Barman- " i am sure they are members sir"
To which i then took my band off proceed to place it in his eye line and explained that albeit my partner and i are 25 yrs old and from the UK, we are indeed members and Enjoy being apart of the magic as much as you do, now please may we drink in peace?
Elderly man then said "Well i think its pathetic" got up and left with his wife and tail between his legs.
the barman then offered me a free drink as a sorry on this elderly mans behalf, which being 25 i am not going to refuse, however i do think people lack a little bit of respect. Rant over.
besides The top of the World Fiasco, we had a wonderful time
Anyway Until Next time
