Just Back from BLT with pictures of views - The DIS Discussion Forums

searlproudbottom · 10-29-2009, 08:56 AM

Hello All

We Just Got back on Saturday and had a really good time at the world and loved Bay Lake Tower’s. We have two daughters, Carli 15 and Jodie 11. We all knew that the room would be small before arriving, so it wasn’t a big deal when we arrived. Four in the studio was pushing it but we all managed and no one really complained. The only thing that bothered me was the fact that the wash basin was in the galley kitchen and you have to open and close the bathroom door before washing your hands. I would suggest bringing a small bottle of disinfectant to spray on the bathroom door handle. Carli said that the pull out sofa bed was a bit hard but by the end of the day we were so tired the Girls could have slept on a concrete mattress. The kitchen was stocked with plastic utensils and paper plates so you might want to bring some real utensils. The room was really nice and the clock radio had a Ipod/ Iphone dock. I tried to charge my Iphone with it but it charged really slow so I ended up using my own charger. I had requested a room high in the tower and close to the elevator. Our room was on the 6th floor and right next to the elevator. It was very quiet and I couldn’t hear the elevator at all. The water parade and the fireworks were very loud and you could hear them easily from the room. We watched the fireworks from the 16th floor and in my opinion it was the best place in the whole world. You need your room key in the elevator to get there. I have read on the Web that only members are allowed their but the sign on the elevator states members and their guest are allowed. There is a laundry room and a community hall on the first floor. The washers and dryers are free to use but you will need your room key to enter. The walk to the Contemporary is very short. All in all the BLT was our favorite DVC resort but the Beach Club was a close second mainly due to its location. The food at the Contempo Café is really good, much better than the parks. We all took the Monorail over to the Poly and ate at Captain Cooks. The food and the Dole Whips are really good their.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Roy

View from our room 6th floor Room No 7632

magicaldisney · 10-29-2009, 08:59 AM

Great pictures of the views. Thanks for sharing!!!

engle · 10-29-2009, 09:06 AM

I take it that this is a room with a Bay Lake View??

searlproudbottom · 10-29-2009, 09:08 AM

Yes, We had a Bay Lake View

Roy

disney0505 · 10-29-2009, 10:25 AM

I presume you would need to bring your own laundry detergent if you are in a studio? I think the 1 bedrooms provide enough to wash one load if I am not mistaken.

DenLo · 10-29-2009, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the review. Great photos, that first one of the skywalk and CR was stunning.

Could you report your view and room number on Work2Play's thread on BLT views? Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2257082

Thank you.

nll007 · 10-29-2009, 02:48 PM

Hi Roy, Quick question, you mention "The washers and dryers are free to use...", is a detergent/soap kit provided in the studio rooms? Or do we have to pay extra for this?

thanks in advance....norm

chalee94 · 10-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nll007

Hi Roy, Quick question, you mention "The washers and dryers are free to use...", is a detergent/soap kit provided in the studio rooms?

no. you'd need to bring your own detergent or else buy some when you get there.

TheGeddings · 10-29-2009, 03:25 PM

Awesome view. We have DVC BLT Bay Lake view ressies for January 2010!

Crystal_27 · 10-29-2009, 04:14 PM

So glad that you had a great stay. Thanks for your review!!

rentayenta · 10-29-2009, 07:30 PM

Great view.

That wash basin and kitchen set up still frogs me out.

Halle · 10-29-2009, 08:46 PM

Can we really bring guests to the lounge?? I hope so,

searlproudbottom · 10-29-2009, 11:27 PM

I happened to take a picture of this placard. It’s at the elevator on the 5th floor where the sky bridge connects to the BLT. I’m fairly sure it’s on the first floor as well.

Roy

bama106 · 10-30-2009, 06:33 AM

Enjoyed the pics, thanks for sharing. We are staying at BLT for the first time in Jan. And can't wait.

DenLo · 10-30-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halle

Can we really bring guests to the lounge?? I hope so,

Quote:

Originally Posted by searlproudbottom

I happened to take a picture of this placard. It’s at the elevator on the 5th floor where the sky bridge connects to the BLT. I’m fairly sure it’s on the first floor as well.

Roy

That's guests staying at BLT on your points. So if you reserve a room at BLT, for your friends they have the right to use TOTW. Sure glad they allowed that since so many of us DVCers bring family to WDW.

10-29-2009, 08:56 AM	#1
searlproudbottom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 419	Just Back from BLT with pictures of views Hello All We Just Got back on Saturday and had a really good time at the world and loved Bay Lake Tower’s. We have two daughters, Carli 15 and Jodie 11. We all knew that the room would be small before arriving, so it wasn’t a big deal when we arrived. Four in the studio was pushing it but we all managed and no one really complained. The only thing that bothered me was the fact that the wash basin was in the galley kitchen and you have to open and close the bathroom door before washing your hands. I would suggest bringing a small bottle of disinfectant to spray on the bathroom door handle. Carli said that the pull out sofa bed was a bit hard but by the end of the day we were so tired the Girls could have slept on a concrete mattress. The kitchen was stocked with plastic utensils and paper plates so you might want to bring some real utensils. The room was really nice and the clock radio had a Ipod/ Iphone dock. I tried to charge my Iphone with it but it charged really slow so I ended up using my own charger. I had requested a room high in the tower and close to the elevator. Our room was on the 6th floor and right next to the elevator. It was very quiet and I couldn’t hear the elevator at all. The water parade and the fireworks were very loud and you could hear them easily from the room. We watched the fireworks from the 16th floor and in my opinion it was the best place in the whole world. You need your room key in the elevator to get there. I have read on the Web that only members are allowed their but the sign on the elevator states members and their guest are allowed. There is a laundry room and a community hall on the first floor. The washers and dryers are free to use but you will need your room key to enter. The walk to the Contemporary is very short. All in all the BLT was our favorite DVC resort but the Beach Club was a close second mainly due to its location. The food at the Contempo Café is really good, much better than the parks. We all took the Monorail over to the Poly and ate at Captain Cooks. The food and the Dole Whips are really good their. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Roy View from our room 6th floor Room No 7632 Last edited by searlproudbottom; 10-29-2009 at 09:14 AM.

10-29-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
magicaldisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shoreview, MN Posts: 4,024	Great pictures of the views. Thanks for sharing!!! __________________

10-29-2009, 11:41 AM	#6
DenLo Believe in Victor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,012	Thanks for the review. Great photos, that first one of the skywalk and CR was stunning. Could you report your view and room number on Work2Play's thread on BLT views? Here's the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2257082 Thank you. __________________

10-29-2009, 03:25 PM	#9
TheGeddings Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 97	Awesome view. We have DVC BLT Bay Lake view ressies for January 2010! __________________ The Geddings Charleston, SC pre 1997: 10 times that I recall; 1997: Honeymoon - OKW; 1999: Off-Site; 2002: CBR 2003: POFQ; 2006: AS-Sports; 2007: POR; 2008: CSR, AS-Movies, SSR (x2), AKV (Christmas); 2009: VWL; SSR; BCV; AKV-Kidani; PLANNED For 2010: BLT (01/2010); BWV (06/2010)

10-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#10
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10-29-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
engle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,357	I take it that this is a room with a Bay Lake View??

10-29-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
searlproudbottom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 419	Yes, We had a Bay Lake View Roy

10-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
disney0505 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 63	I presume you would need to bring your own laundry detergent if you are in a studio? I think the 1 bedrooms provide enough to wash one load if I am not mistaken.

10-29-2009, 02:48 PM	#7
nll007 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: northern california Posts: 18	Hi Roy, Quick question, you mention "The washers and dryers are free to use...", is a detergent/soap kit provided in the studio rooms? Or do we have to pay extra for this? thanks in advance....norm

10-29-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
rentayenta Authentic Feelin' itchy I hear an infant cry and it's letdown city I would kiss their little chinchilla lips off! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 10,963	Great view. That wash basin and kitchen set up still frogs me out. __________________ me DH DD12 DD10 DS8 Riley Guinness Relax boys, the belly dancer does not want your singles- a May 9-20 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post31925886

10-29-2009, 08:46 PM	#12
Halle DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,203	Can we really bring guests to the lounge?? I hope so,

10-29-2009, 11:27 PM	#13
searlproudbottom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 419	Plackard at the elevator I happened to take a picture of this placard. It’s at the elevator on the 5th floor where the sky bridge connects to the BLT. I’m fairly sure it’s on the first floor as well. Roy Last edited by searlproudbottom; 10-29-2009 at 11:33 PM.

10-30-2009, 06:33 AM	#14
bama106 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Meridianville, AL. Posts: 340	Enjoyed the pics, thanks for sharing. We are staying at BLT for the first time in Jan. And can't wait. __________________ Facebook: www.facebook.com/bama106 Follow me twitter: www.twitter.com/bama106

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