Live from BLT **PIX ADDED 8/18**MORE PIX ADDED 8/19**

[mac_tlc]

I am writing this as I stare out my bedroom window from Room #8120, a one bedroom MK view on the 11th floor. While words do not do it justice I will try anyway.

The view is absolutely amazing. I can see four resorts from our balcony and WISHES last night from our room was breathtaking.

I am not fond of contemporay styling, but I can "survive"... I just look out the window.

We checked in yesterday at about 11AM, room was not ready so we headed off to EPCOT for lunch in Mexico. Returned about 7PM and stared out the window for while. There were no clouds, so the sun shines directly at you in th PM. I did get some nice sunset pictures which I will post when I get time or we get home, whichever comes first.

Went up to the Top of the World lonuge about 8:15PM. Had a Bay Lake Tower flatbread (BLT, of course) which was very very good. We watched the beginning of Illuminations from the observation deck and then headed back to our room for the 10PM WISHES show. The music and narration is on Channel 20. We turned out all of the lights in the room and covered the TV. It was just fabulous, can't wait until 10PM tonight. The best part is you are ready for bed by 10:30!!!!!!!!! No busses, no crowds, no walking...

Today we slept late (for us) and got to the MK at about 10AM. It is very hot, so we did a couple things and headed back. We check out tomorrow and wanted to soak up as much view as we could.

Dinner reservations at Boma tonight at 5, and WISHES at 10... dont have plans for in between..

I think they are pumping something into the air system that promotes addonitis.... maybe I'm wrong....

More later..

mac_tlc

[dizfan]

Thank you for posting.

Enjoy the rest of your stay at BLT.

Do you have anyone sleeping on the sleeper sofa? If so, how is the mattress?

[mac_tlc]

dizfan,

My DD is on the sleeper chair and she said it is more comfortable than the sleeper sofa at OKW. My DS is on the sleeper sofa and he also say it is comfortable, but I think he could sleep on the sidewalk and be comfy.....

mac_tlc

[RweTHEREyet]

Thanks for posting. Can't wait to see your pictures. I know you will have a fabulous dinner at Boma tonight, it is one of our favorite places to eat, breakfast or dinner. :goodvibes

[dizfan]

dizfan,

My DD is on the sleeper chair and she said it is more comfortable than the sleeper sofa at OKW. My DS is on the sleeper sofa and he also say it is comfortable, but I think he could sleep on the sidewalk and be comfy.....

mac_tlc

Thank you for the speedy response.

[Tara]

Thanks for posting! I included your room number/view and your comments about the sleeper sofa/chair on the BLT Q&A thread. :)

[locodemickey]

Thanks for posting! I included your room number/view and your comments about the sleeper sofa/chair on the BLT Q&A thread. :)

Could you please provide the link to this thread? Thanks! :goodvibes

[Tara]

Could you please provide the link to this thread? Thanks! :goodvibes

Of course :)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2191172

[puntagordabob]

Have a super time!!!! Be sure to watch Wishes from he TOW lounge and observation deck too...very cool

[jamie@dvcstore]

Hi mac_tlc,
Thank you SO much for the fantastic review. I have a reservation for BLT in December and now I can not wait.

I love the contemporary styling so even if that is not your thing and you are loving it I know I will feel right at home. Once I stay there though I may catch the dreaded addonitis! Now to find that perfect BLT resale contract! :banana:


Thanks again,
Jamie
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[tink,too]

I think they are pumping something into the air system that promotes addonitis.... maybe I'm wrong....

:lmao:

Anything is possible - reminds me of the bakery "perfume" they release into the atmosphere in MK to entice guests in for a delicious pastry treat. :laughing:

Glad you are enjoying your stay - and the fabulous view. :cloud9:

[mac_tlc]

Thought I would continue the review.....

After dinner at Boma last night (as usual, a fabulous meal where I ate too much) we came back to BLT to enjoy the surroundings. Spent about an hour at the pool, from 8-9 pm. It was not very crowded, probably 20-25 people. The slide is very cool. It's basically circular with two revolutions. You gain some speed on that second "lap" before you enter the water. There is a lifeguard at the top clearing people to go, but that was not the intent. It seems that the automated "red light" "green light" system is not functioning, so they must have a person there. At least that's what the person staffing the slide said....

Did WISHES again from our room. Just as magnificent as the first night. There was some vivid lightning in the area (also very visible from our room), so Tinkerbell did not fly. I forgot to mention on the original post that you can clearly see Tinkerbell's entire flight from the Castle !!!!!

I think the experience is enhanced because you can hear the music and narration so clearly, and there are no loud "BOOMS" to disrupt the narration. As I sit here overlooking the Magic Kingdom, I conclude that the 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units have a distinct advantage over Studios in the "view" department. The living room has four windows, each 6' by 4'. That's a 6' high, 16' wide unobstructed view, except the dividers between the windows (let's not get too picky here !). Of course the first thing you have to do when you enter the room is move the lamp that is dead center in front of the windows.

Well, checking out this morning and moving to OKW for a couple days. Will have more space in a 2 BDR, but no view.... unless they changed something since May !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pix coming soon.

mac_tlc

[KSBelle]

DH and I are staying in a Studio MK view in late Sept.
Eagerly awaiting pics and thanks for the trip report.

[TLPL]

Hey thanks for the TR, are they still giving away the Mickey or Minnie artwork? Do they have any BLT pin left for sell?? Those on ebay are like up to $99 a pin. :headache:

[SunnieRN]

Thank you for the review, can't wait for the pictures!!!:goodvibes Have fun!

[dahall]

Thanks for the review! We can't wait until our September trip, all the reviews and pictures make it worth witting that check every month.

[mac_tlc]

We are finally home and I will soon post pix. right now, I am having technical difficulties.

mac_tlc

[mac_tlc]

OK, I think I got this figured out:

CR & Monorail :
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4387.JPG

Grand Floridian From BLT:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4379.JPG

View from the bed in the Master Bedroom:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4388.JPG

View from the tub in the Master Bathroom!!:rotfl:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4389.JPG

A few sunset Pictures:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4369.JPG

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4371.JPG


http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4382.JPG


More later after the wash is done.

mac_tlc

[funatdisney]

I am so impressed with the pictures from BLT I have seen from different posters. Your pictures are very stunning. The views!!! Your picture from the master bedroom are quite remarkable.It reminded of a stay in a one bedroom suite I had at the Grand Californian at DLR where Space Mountain was perfectly framed by the sliders doors in the master bedroom. I think my next stay will be at BLT. I just love the views.

[kent285]

Wow, nice sunset! Thanks for sharing.

[ccigliano]

Wow, just looking at the pictures makes me feel like I am coming down with a case of addonitis. I can't imagine actually being there:scared1:. I may need to think about switching to BLT MK view for my May birthday trip this November at 7 months. Have a great vacation!!!

[leith78]

:goodvibes Wow!! What an absolutely amazing view! Thanks for sharing your pics. :goodvibes

[DVC Mike]

Thanks for posting the pics!

[BLTtinkerbell]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Great pictures! I can't wait until I am there next year.

[ShuisFan584]

Wow, awesome! I'm glad you're having a good time. I hope one day I'll get a chance to stay in an MK view at BLT...although this will probably be next to impossible considering I'm not a BLT owner.

[ppony]

WOW!!!!!!!! That VIEW!
I have to be honest, I wasn't keen on the look of the tower or the decor but the thoght of that view is just TEMPTING! We will be buying into DVC with posisbly AKV AND BLT. I need to show DH those pix! THANKS for posting!!!!!!

[dizfan]

Thanks for the pics.

After seeing those pictures, DW and I may have to avoid MK views. I could watch the monorails for hours.

[rentayenta]

Wow on those sunsets! :cloud9:

[tink,too]

Thanks for sharing your photos - what a stunning view! :goodvibes

[BigEeyore]

WOW stunning sunset photos!
OK you have convinced me that we need to splurge for at least one night in an MK view room to experience that amazing view. More than a night or two would really eat up my points though! :goodvibes

[jade1]

OK, it's bad enough you can sit on the bed or in the jacuzzi and see the castle and space mountain and Wishes. Now we have that darn sun setting behind the castle to stare at as well? Not sure we will leave the room-just order room service. This just keeps getting better. :thumbsup2

[moredisneyplease]

OH THAT SUNSET!!!!!! truly amazing! thanks for sharing!

[WeLoveAriel0505]

Great pictures (especially sunset pics) and I like your comment that you're able to see Tinkerbell from the room. That's awesome.

[dvc at last !]

Thanks for you pics !

We will be in a 2 bedroom - Bay Lake View - arriving on October 10th.

I have never posted a TR or pics, will do beginning with this trip to BLT.

:cool1:

[mac_tlc]

Here are a few more pix:

Another of the CR & Monorail, a little closer-up:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4380.JPG

A little wider look:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF43871.JPG

The Pool - not very many people in it:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4367.JPG

No explanation necessary:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4378.JPG

What's with the lamp ? (it was moved soon after) :
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4392.JPG

The Castle at Dusk:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4364.JPG

Sunset from the Top of the World Lounge:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4372.JPG

Just before Sunset:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4361.JPG

And one more:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/DSCF4362.JPG


All in all a rather spectacular two days at BLT.

mac_tlc

[DVC Mike]

Nice pics!

[Splat25]

Awesome, thank you for sharing! :thumbsup2

We are excited about heading to our BLT home, but have to wait util Oct-2010. :eek:

[Mouse511]

Fantastic Pics !!! :thumbsup2

[dizfan]

Thanks for the pics. Really enjoy the sunset pics. The one reminds me of a seen from The Lion King.

[Cee]

Simply beautiful. Thank you! I cannot WAIT to stay there!:goodvibes

[funatdisney]

With those beautiful views, I can see why you would not want to leave your room. Would be a great place for the Hubby and me to go without the kids.:love::rolleyes1

[MinnieFan4ever]

Wondrful pictures! My husband and I will be there the day after Thanksgiving! I can't wait.:thumbsup2

[goofygal1975]

OK, it's bad enough you can sit on the bed or in the jacuzzi and see the castle and space mountain and Wishes. Now we have that darn sun setting behind the castle to stare at as well? Not sure we will leave the room-just order room service. This just keeps getting better. :thumbsup2

My thoughts exactly!! LOVE the sunset shots! Simply amazing!! Can't wait for Dec, Jan and June!!!

[arthur06]

Thanks for the pics!

[flipflopmom]

Thanks for posting. Just stunning. :lovestruc

[jns]

Thanks for sharing

only another few days until we are there

[mac_tlc]

Thanks to all for your kind words regarding the pix, sunsets especially. I'd like to tell you I planned ahead for just the right time/day/conditions, but...........

We have decided to investigate an add-on at BLT. My DW would go full steam ahead, I am a little bit more aprehensive since the decor is not my favorite ( in fact, it may be my least favorite). But the view is amazing. I think the plan may be to get enough points for a MK view in a 1 bdr for 2-3 nights a year, and plan for Early December. I'd love to see the castle lights from my bed!!! I think 100 points will do fine.

A couple of more thoughts on some items I have seen mentioned frequently:
1) The infamous sliding bathroom doors. ---- The lack of a lock is not an issue for us, but I can see the point with small kids. Ours are 22 & 15 and only occasionally act younger!:rotfl: The door gap is overhyped. Its smaller than the gap onthe bottom of most doors.

2) TOWL - I hope the attendance increases enough to keep it exclusive. It is a special "perk" that I think really makes BLT different. IMHO, I would not like to see it extended to all members staying at WDW (...I feel the flames growing already!)

3) Again, in our case, I think we would only stay there is we had an MK view. I never thought I would say that, given the huge point difference, but while the other views are excellent, especially from the upper floors, the MK view is super-special.

4) While the studios certainly do appear small (very small by some standards), I would try it if it were just my DW and me. Again, with 22 & 15 year-olds, any studio is more of an "adventure" than I care to have on vacation!!!!

mac_tlc

[flipflopmom]

I'm so glad to hear you think it's worth the points for a MK view, as DH and I were just discussing whether or not it would be worth it to do a split stay MK/LV just to save some points. Hope you continue to have a great trip.