Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT and BAY LAKE TOWER Information Thread ~2013~

[bigAWL]

Originally Posted by meredith1

I have to wonder about David's. You only needed 70 pts and he couldn't get that for you? We needed 230 pts, had our app and deposit into him about 12 months prior and he wasn't able to secure those either. I wonder if people just aren't wanting to do away with their points?

I understand our situation but, only 70 pts-wow.

There seems to be either a drop in supply or a rise in demand for points. David's site is currently offering $11 per point to owners where the rate is normally $10. They are clearly having trouble filling orders right now, but so far they have not raised their rate to renters (still $13).

I've been wondering how long it would take for the going rates to start creeping up.

[toniosmom]

Originally Posted by bigAWL

There seems to be either a drop in supply or a rise in demand for points. David's site is currently offering $11 per point to owners where the rate is normally $10. They are clearly having trouble filling orders right now, but so far they have not raised their rate to renters (still $13).

I've been wondering how long it would take for the going rates to start creeping up.

I agree -- there are so many factors involved that effect inventory. He can only fulfill requests if owners contract with him. It also depends on resort -- some resorts are more popular than others. Every time I have rented my AKV points with him, I had a request the same day. Lucky for me, AKV appears to be a popular rental resort. For the past couple of years, I've been renting out some of my AKV points and paying for a DCL cruise with cash. (Disney is getting my money either way....LOL.)

Good luck with your BLT rental -- hang in there, hopefully it'll come through soon.

[WDWKOOK]

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[RapunzelsGoodMom]

Please, please, PLEASE let me get selected for the BOG FP+ in September. So far, it is really my only "want to do" item for our week there. And I keep hearing horror storied about people calling and getting shut out from all dinner reservations! I'm hoping to do both a lunch one day and a dinner another. Here's hoping!

I have a BLT ressie that I attempted to book through David's at the 11 month mark. He didn't have the points when the booking time came. But he was able to place it about two weeks later so hang in there! Crossing my fingers for you! Paid cash last year for BLT and it was worth every penny. Can't wait to go back. Seriously. Can't wait. How in the heck am I supposed to wait. Oh good idea, I'll get in on the remodel "what the heck is up with that AWFUL fried egg carpet?" discussion. Seriously, that is hideous. But funny in a strange way......

[Missyrose]

Originally Posted by RapunzelsGoodMom

Please, please, PLEASE let me get selected for the BOG FP+ in September. So far, it is really my only "want to do" item for our week there. And I keep hearing horror storied about people calling and getting shut out from all dinner reservations! I'm hoping to do both a lunch one day and a dinner another. Here's hoping!

I have a BLT ressie that I attempted to book through David's at the 11 month mark. He didn't have the points when the booking time came. But he was able to place it about two weeks later so hang in there! Crossing my fingers for you! Paid cash last year for BLT and it was worth every penny. Can't wait to go back. Seriously. Can't wait. How in the heck am I supposed to wait. Oh good idea, I'll get in on the remodel "what the heck is up with that AWFUL fried egg carpet?" discussion. Seriously, that is hideous. But funny in a strange way......

So far, it looks like FP+ will be for lunch only at BOG. Start trying for your dinner ADR at 6am on the first morning of your 180+10 and you should be able to get it. September isn't a particularly busy time in the World.

[closetmickey]

Love the new Mickey pillow! Was there any "Mickey" themed decor in the old design? Fun touch, while still understated. My kids will enjoy them this summer.

[RapunzelsGoodMom]

Originally Posted by Missyrose

So far, it looks like FP+ will be for lunch only at BOG. Start trying for your dinner ADR at 6am on the first morning of your 180+10 and you should be able to get it. September isn't a particularly busy time in the World.

I'm totally ready! Hoping the drama is simply from busy season and I won't get the same going in September. The joy of having little ones is going for lesser crowds......my dialing finger is ready! Now I just hope it lives up to my expectations....hearing such great things......that and I can't wait to see the pool this time. Last time we seriously didn't leave the parks or our room to even LOOK at the pool! ha!

[singastory]

Originally Posted by RapunzelsGoodMom

Seriously. Can't wait. How in the heck am I supposed to wait. Oh good idea, I'll get in on the remodel "what the heck is up with that AWFUL fried egg carpet?" discussion. Seriously, that is hideous. But funny in a strange way......

Honestly I am super surprised at myself. I HATE eggs, they gross me waaayyyy out. I'm pretty sure I overdid them as a kid because I used to eat them constantly. Honestly, the new carpets aren't that offensive to me!!! I've never stayed at the CR, and if my BLT request comes in I won't have to for my upcoming trip, so maybe it's because I never saw the old ones? My favorite color is yellow so maybe that helps me see past the egginess?

[Hulles]

Woo, just paid off our april stay at bay lake tower....a whole 4days before my 45day due date Now, its time to countdown and pack.

[montrealdisneylovers]

Originally Posted by Hulles

Woo, just paid off our april stay at bay lake tower....a whole 4days before my 45day due date Now, its time to countdown and pack.

Real excited for you!! Enjoy both the countdown and the stay! It will be over before you know it.

[Gryhndmom]

Originally Posted by Hulles

Woo, just paid off our april stay at bay lake tower....a whole 4days before my 45day due date Now, its time to countdown and pack.

Your going to love BLT and have a great Birthday ! From another 45 yr old... It's not too bad an age

[cmbpanda]

Please cold one of you knowledgeable CR regulars tell me if there is a microwave and / or toaster available anywhere at CR to heat our own food. Knowing this will help me to plan our GG order. Thanks

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by closetmickey

Love the new Mickey pillow! Was there any "Mickey" themed decor in the old design? Fun touch, while still understated. My kids will enjoy them this summer.

The daybed had HMs on it in between the larger circles.

Originally Posted by singastory

Honestly I am super surprised at myself. I HATE eggs, they gross me waaayyyy out. I'm pretty sure I overdid them as a kid because I used to eat them constantly. Honestly, the new carpets aren't that offensive to me!!! I've never stayed at the CR, and if my BLT request comes in I won't have to for my upcoming trip, so maybe it's because I never saw the old ones? My favorite color is yellow so maybe that helps me see past the egginess?

After I showed DH the carpet, he said it didn't really bother him. Why does it bother me so much

Originally Posted by Gryhndmom

Your going to love BLT and have a great Birthday ! From another 45 yr old... It's not too bad an age

I think the OP meant that she is PIF 45 days before her 45-day mark. But, I turned 45 recently and I agree that it's a nice number

Originally Posted by cmbpanda

Please cold one of you knowledgeable CR regulars tell me if there is a microwave and / or toaster available anywhere at CR to heat our own food. Knowing this will help me to plan our GG order. Thanks

You can request a microwave for your room, but it's not guaranteed and there are microwaves at Contempo Cafe:

[Leafsgirl36]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Welcome! Unless you are accompanied by the DVC owner who rented the points to you, then you're correct that you can't go to the TOTWL. I know that you can see the EWP from the Skybridge, but I thought I read once that they weren't going to allow guests to watch Wishes from the Skybridge - hopefully someone will chime in here.

Hi WDWKOOK, I am not sure that info is correct. We stayed on points that we purchased from a friend of ours so when we checked in and received our key to the world card our card had DVC on it. The person who takes you up to the TOTWL said as long as your card has DVC on it you can go up. My husband and nephew went up a couple of times when we were there and were never questioned.

[Gryhndmom]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK
I think the OP meant that she is PIF 45 days [I

before[/I] her 45-day mark. But, I turned 45 recently and I agree that it's a nice number ]

See what happens when you haven't had coffee in the a.m. AND you've been home 3 days from CR and the CL and you just want to go back to WDW ? !