Before the little rates secret a review: these are really nice villas but they feel like you are staying in a nice Boston area condo. The complex is huge and unless you are facing the Epcot and Boardwalk side these really just feel like a nicely kept condo development. Not really filled with the Disney magic you expect in resorts like the Polynesian or Contemporary. We had a studio villa and it was fine for my sister and myself, but if my husband and boys were with me it would have been way too small, with only a pull-out sofa for the kids, and a double, not a queen, bed for the grown ups. Towel service is provided only once every four days and it might seem minor, but there was no body lotion provided, which was rather unfortunate after several days in the Florida sun!! Here is the secret for getting cheaper rates though - use a Disney Vacation Club point rental service. We booked through Dave's DVC points rentals and saved a bundle - $950 for five nights, rather than the rack rate of $376 per night. Wow!

Our family of six stayed at the Villas for five nights mid January. We have been to Disneyworld in the past but our children were only 3 & 1 so we stayed close to Magic Kingdom at the Contemporary, which we loved as well! This time however we had children ages 11, 8, 6 & 3 and decided that a more centrally located resort would be best for us. Honestly I was hesitant as I loved the closeness to MK and being able to walk or hop on the monorail, but really am so glad I went ahead and stayed at this resort. My kids enjoyed the pool and activities at the resort just as much as they enjoyed all the things we did while visiting the parks. The on site restaurants are delicious and everyone is so kind and friendly everywhere we went. We were in #201 and it was perfect. Quiet room, large balcony and enough room for all of us to spread out and relax when needed. We were less than a 5 mile walk to Epcot and a quick boat ride to Hollywood Studios. You can easily walk to HS as well, but we usually went there later in the day and decided to rest our legs a bit before hitting the park! We went to all the pools while we were there, but stormalong bay was the favorite of all. The last couple of years we have gone to a beach during this time of year, so the sandy pool area filled that need for us!! Pools were always very warm and just perfect! Hot tubs were an added bonus (at least three at stormalong bay and one at every other smaller pool). My girls had their hair wrapped just by the beach area, (kinda pricey, but what isn't?) My three year old loved every thing we did. The only negative thing I can say is you don't have the monorail available to you so easily. We did ride it to Magic Kingdom one evening (walk through Epcot and hop on) but we should have just taken the buses. Being centerally located it seemed like the buses were more frequent than when we visited DW before, but that could just be a change over the years. If you are a family with real young children and will be spending most of your time at Magic Kingdom (which it takes 2 days to really see everything there) then you probably want to stay closer to MK but if you have children of all age ranges this is the perfect spot! Everytime we do Disney it is a different experience for us because of our kids' ages. We did Disneyland four years ago and mainly rode the rides and saw very little shows (same as our first trip to world) This time, we really enjoyed Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom more than Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is great but my 11 year old is starting to out grow is (sadly) but he still managed to have fun. The one site restaurants are great. We ate at Havannas (by stormalong bay), Yachtsman, Cape May, & Beaches & Cream and loved the foods. The food at the parks could use some revamping! Although Mama Melrosa's was the best we found in the parks!! You definitely won't go wrong if you stay at this resort. Perfect getaway!! Oh, and I would suggest booking one extra day just to relax and enjoy this resort. We did only 5 nights and I wish we would have had one more day to just relax before heading home.

OH, each night they have a bonfire by the beach and do movies!! Super fun for the kids!

We have stayed in almost every Disney property and in all honesty, we actually stay most often at the World Marriott. The kids love riding in their elevator almost as much as Mickey Mouse. The Beach Club Villas would now be my only Disney choice. Our one bedroom villa was spacious and quaint. Yes, the villas are a bit worn, but the construction quality ensures a quiet stay for everyone. The pool is the best at Disney World, and our kids,5 and 9, would beg to leave the parks to go back to the pool. We don't go to Disney for the food, so having our own kitchen was ideal. Access to the Boardwalk, Epcot and for those who likes bit of a walk Disney Studios, make this the only property we would book at Disney again. Be appreciative of all the pluses but overlook the wear and tear. Staff was wonderful and Donald in maintenance ensured our stay was complete. We will be back for the 25th Anniversary of the Marathon!

We stayed at the BCV last Dec.2012 for 5 days. My family & I were in the 2bd/2bath unit. Excellent. It was ground floor(good for my ECV travels), 3 patios, excellent family living space and good kitchen. The bathroom for the king bedroom was perfect. The WC had it's own room with a door( thank you ). Then a sink and shower room with it's own door, and a separate sink outside with a lovely tub. Great set up.
Beds comfy, housekeeping 5 star, and the convenience of this resort is terrific. You can walk to EPCOT(very convenient) and you're in World Showcase(excellent food choices) in 5 minutes. Stormalong Bay is the best. Don't miss eating at "Beaches& Cream". The pool is one of the best, along with the Polynesian. As with Disney, you get polite, professional help all along the way. From the moment you arrive someone is at the valet area to accompany you to check in and answer any of your questions. We traveled with our 4 1/2 year old grandson and he loved it. In fact, that's what he said when we walked into the villa, "Grandma, I love this place!" And this boy has been in many Disney resorts! So, to sum up, BCV is quiet, well cared for, convenient, beautiful, and grandson friendly! :) Enjoy yourself. P.S. We treated ourselves to a room service breakfast one morning. Well, was this worth it. Our server was a gentleman from Great Britain. He was THE BEST. He did everything to the max! From table linens to appropriate Christmas touches, he didn't leave a stone un-turned. It was a wonderful experience because of him.