DVC Mike Live from BLT (8/14-8/16/09) - The DIS Discussion Forums

DVC Mike · 08-14-2009, 04:35 PM

We arrived at Bay Lake Tower today, and all I can say is "Wow!". I really love the views. This trip, we got a lake view room. They gave us a room on the 11th floor right in the middle of the "C", so it overlooks both the pool and Bay Lake.

This trip is a park-free trip; that's right, we won't be going to any parks. We'll spend most of our time at BLT, with the exception of some meals at the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Kidani Village.

We'll soon be off to dinner at the California Grill, and hope to catch the fireworks from the Top of the World lounge tonight.

Gotta run!

tjhsr · 08-14-2009, 04:37 PM

thanks great pictures!!

rlt431 · 08-14-2009, 04:38 PM

Have a good trip DVC Mike, fellow North Carolinian and BLT Owner. Our first trip isn't until Thanksgiving and I can't wait!!!!!

Enjoy you trip.

mrsswat · 08-14-2009, 04:44 PM

we just came back from a few nights there - be sure to hit the lounge for some refreshments

I can't believe your picture of the fountain has the fountain off - I don't remember it EVER being off while we were there! How can you be 10 minutes walking distance for MK and not go in

DH and I went there 5 times during our 3 day stay

Have a great time, and yes the views are AWESOME. I just wish there was some way to sprinkle some pixie dust on that darn parking lot that comes with the MK view.

chiclet · 08-14-2009, 04:45 PM

Great pictures DVC Mike.

Have a great trip. We are counting down to our arrival at BLT on 8/27.

stitchineeyore · 08-14-2009, 04:48 PM

Have a great time! And since you won't be in the parks, you'll have time to write one of your awesome trip reports as you go so the rest of us can get even more excited about our first visits! (just kidding, but let us know how it's going when you can. cause you DO write great trip reports). We arrive on Sept. 1. I can't wait!

work2play · 08-14-2009, 04:53 PM

Hey Mike! I have been waiting for you to come on the air!! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!

lwilliam · 08-14-2009, 05:10 PM

Thanks DVC Mike - expecting FULL reports...we just purchased more points on our cruise and won't be able to see our 'home' till next July! (HOPEFULLY our 11th month window will allow us to stay there!)....have a wonderful trip. I could also spend a few days in Disney and not do the parks (I guess because we do parks every year). Lucy

jekjones1558 · 08-14-2009, 05:11 PM

Hooray! It's a DVC Mike live report with photos! Just what those of us who have not been to WDW in a while need to get by. Thanks for the great start to what I know will be another legendary TR.

bobbiwoz · 08-14-2009, 05:17 PM

Gorgeous pictures! I'm looking forward to hearing more of your vacation!

Bobbi

spiceycat · 08-14-2009, 06:00 PM

thanks

the playground is shared - right and in between CR and BLT?

Disney Princess · 08-14-2009, 06:08 PM

Great pictures and views. We can't wait to read more and see more pictures!

RLRDA · 08-14-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by work2play

Hey Mike! I have been waiting for you to come on the air!! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!

I've been checking on and off all day, also, to see if you'd post, DVCMike! I was hoping to catch some of your great pictures before we leave tomorrow for our AKV/BLT trip! Thanks for taking the time

... My boys are going to LOVE

that slide.

Disneypirate85 · 08-14-2009, 06:43 PM

Alright Mike...will be anxiously waiting for the TR...Shawn

dizfan · 08-14-2009, 06:47 PM

Great pics Mike.

Have a great trip!

08-14-2009, 04:35 PM	#1
DVC Mike DVC Member @ BLT, AKV, VWL, BWV, BCV Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,410	DVC Mike Live from BLT (8/14-8/16/09) We arrived at Bay Lake Tower today, and all I can say is "Wow!". I really love the views. This trip, we got a lake view room. They gave us a room on the 11th floor right in the middle of the "C", so it overlooks both the pool and Bay Lake. This trip is a park-free trip; that's right, we won't be going to any parks. We'll spend most of our time at BLT, with the exception of some meals at the Polynesian, Grand Floridian, and Kidani Village. We'll soon be off to dinner at the California Grill, and hope to catch the fireworks from the Top of the World lounge tonight. Gotta run! __________________ DVC Member - My 6 Home Resorts: BLT, VGC, AKV, VWL, BWV and BCV! Next Trips: 3/6-3/14/10 (AKV), 10/23-10/31/10 (VWL), 12/4-12/12/10 (BLT) A happy DVC member! Last edited by DVC Mike; 11-03-2009 at 07:27 AM.

08-14-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
tjhsr DVC Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland@SSR Posts: 362	thanks great pictures!! __________________

08-14-2009, 04:38 PM	#3
rlt431 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TOO FAR FROM WDW; North Carolina Posts: 148	Have a good trip DVC Mike, fellow North Carolinian and BLT Owner. Our first trip isn't until Thanksgiving and I can't wait!!!!! Enjoy you trip. __________________ Nov. 21-28, 2009 (BLT); October 30, 2008 (3 night Wonder Cruise); Nov. 2 and 3, 2008 BWV after Cruise; Nov. 17, 2007 - Nov. 23, 2007 SSR; Oct 30-Nov 4, 2005 VWL (1st Time Home); Oct 28-Oct 30, 2005 CSR 2004 DVC Owner SSR; 2004 Port Orleans French Quarter; 2003 Poly concierge; 2002 Poly; 1996 All Star Sports

08-14-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
mrsswat Irishtinksmama Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Jersey - too far from "home" Posts: 690	Hey Mike ... we just came back from a few nights there - be sure to hit the lounge for some refreshments I can't believe your picture of the fountain has the fountain off - I don't remember it EVER being off while we were there! How can you be 10 minutes walking distance for MK and not go in DH and I went there 5 times during our 3 day stay Have a great time, and yes the views are AWESOME. I just wish there was some way to sprinkle some pixie dust on that darn parking lot that comes with the MK view.

08-14-2009, 04:45 PM	#5
chiclet DVC Member since 2003 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Rockland County,NY Posts: 149	Great pictures DVC Mike. Have a great trip. We are counting down to our arrival at BLT on 8/27. __________________ Charlene Disneyland 1990; Sept. 1992 - Offsite; Dec. 2003 BCV;Aug. 2004 BCV; Aug. 2005 BCV; Apr. 2006 BCV; Aug. 2006 BCV; /NAHB IBS SHOW FEB 2007 SSR; Aug. 2007 BCV; VB Nov 2007 ; NAHB IBS Show BCV Feb 2008;VB April 2008,August 2008 BCV/VB,,VB Dec. 22-31, 2008, VB Feb 2009, VB April 8-13,2009,HRH 4/13&14, BCV 4/15&16,July 12-20 SSR NY DVC ISA Training,BLT 8/27-9/4/09,3/25/10-4/1/10 BCV

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08-14-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
stitchineeyore Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 136	Have a great time! And since you won't be in the parks, you'll have time to write one of your awesome trip reports as you go so the rest of us can get even more excited about our first visits! (just kidding, but let us know how it's going when you can. cause you DO write great trip reports). We arrive on Sept. 1. I can't wait! __________________ deb

08-14-2009, 04:53 PM	#7
work2play Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 486	Hey Mike! I have been waiting for you to come on the air!! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing! __________________ We love BLT and BWV!

08-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#8
lwilliam Goofylover Done after 34-1/2 Years! I stopped working about 10 minutes after I wrote my thread! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kutztown, PA Posts: 2,845	Thanks DVC Mike - expecting FULL reports...we just purchased more points on our cruise and won't be able to see our 'home' till next July! (HOPEFULLY our 11th month window will allow us to stay there!)....have a wonderful trip. I could also spend a few days in Disney and not do the parks (I guess because we do parks every year). Lucy __________________

08-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
jekjones1558 Always happy at Disney Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: MN Posts: 4,715	Hooray! It's a DVC Mike live report with photos! Just what those of us who have not been to WDW in a while need to get by. Thanks for the great start to what I know will be another legendary TR. __________________ Jean I'm an OL Groupie!DH on his wheels at BWV We're at BWV now!

08-14-2009, 05:17 PM	#10
bobbiwoz I'm happy to dance with you I have 2 opinions We had tried usual things to keep them away, including something like coyote urine, it is sold in hardware stores by us Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington Township OH and Cape May NJ Posts: 27,819	Gorgeous pictures! I'm looking forward to hearing more of your vacation! Bobbi __________________ Thanks Meriweather! Thank you Kitty 34!

08-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#11
spiceycat Own at BWV, VWL and BLT Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: birmingham, Al Posts: 30,364	thanks the playground is shared - right and in between CR and BLT? __________________ Pat J

08-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#12
Disney Princess Member Since Day 1 I am just the "organized" one Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: TX Posts: 1,390	Great pictures and views. We can't wait to read more and see more pictures! __________________ DH Me Dory

08-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#14
Disneypirate85 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 790	Alright Mike...will be anxiously waiting for the TR...Shawn __________________ 1997 CBR 2001 Off Site 2005 PoP 2006 POR 2007 POP Christmas 2007Bought DVC 2008, BWV June/July 2008, POP/OKW Christmas 2008

08-14-2009, 06:47 PM	#15
dizfan DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: McFarland, WI, USA Posts: 867	Great pics Mike. Have a great trip! __________________

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