Just returned from BLT--LOVED IT!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

nexttripdisney · 11-12-2009, 02:04 PM

We just returned from our first DVC trip and fell instantly in love with BLT.

I read a lot of trip reports and looked for some specific things while we were there. This is my abbreviated version:

Magical Express: Excellent. So, so convenient.

Check in: Super easy--our person helped us upgrade tickets, add on guests to our ressie, did lots of last minute decision stuff.

The walkway: Windy and the doors weigh a ton. We mostly walked between the two buildings on ground level.

Garden Grocer: Excellent and reasonable although a little slow being delivered from the Contemporary to our villa.

Cleanliness: A+. Plus, they switched out our towels and removed trash on day 3.

View: Our 8th floor LV was a B-. I don't really like looking directly into dozens of other villas. They probably don't like looking at me either, I know.

The gap in the bathroom door: Clearly *pun* an oversight. Somewhat distrurbing for the teenage girls who were assigned that as their bathroom.

Size of the villa: A teeny bit smaller than I hoped for but gorgeous to make up for it. The laundry room was set up awkwardly.

Shower: Lovedddddd it! The master bath was too dim though. Need better lighting for hair and makeup. Three bathrooms in a 2BR was great.

Bed/Pillows: A+ I slept like a baby. I usually don't at hotels.

Thermostat: No problem there.

Balcony: I didn't see even one bug--dead or alive.

Lounge: Loved it. Monday Night Football. Go Steelers!

Pool: B-. Kind of boring. Not too much creativity there.

Convenience: Loved being on the monoraid to MK and Epcot. I dislike the busses although they were timely enough not to complain.

Thoughts for next time: LV is good enough. Not planning to spend more points on MK view. Chef Mickey's is overrated. Bring raincoats. Bring Purex laundry sheets again--they were wonderful. Don't store eggs on the top shelf of the refrigerator--they'll freeze, yuk. And finally... must stay LONGER!!!!!!!

WARNING: If you use the resort airline check in--be sure they give you ALL your boarding passes. They ALMOST messed us up--big time. Good thing I audited their work before we boarded the M.EX.

Crystal_27 · 11-12-2009, 03:55 PM

Awwwww, so glad that you had a great time. Thanks for the report.

Cajun28 · 11-12-2009, 04:03 PM

Sounds good, thanks for sharing your review.

jakenjess · 11-12-2009, 04:09 PM

Thanks so much for the review! We'll be there in January and can't wait!

CarolMN · 11-12-2009, 06:00 PM

You covered most everything except the TURKEY BUZZARDS!

Did you see any?

Seriously, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Greysword · 11-12-2009, 06:06 PM

Excellent overview! Thank you for taking the time to post the highlights.

I do have one exception to your post, however:

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexttripdisney

...Monday Night Football. Go Steelers!

As a person living in Colorado, I have to say; how dare your team further ruin the Bronco's hard fought mostly sterling record to that point!

Do you know that the Steelers victory means the Broncos need to work that much harder?

For shame.

nexttripdisney · 11-12-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greysword

I do have one exception to your post, however:

As a person living in Colorado, I have to say; how dare your team further ruin the Bronco's hard fought mostly sterling record to that point!

Do you know that the Steelers victory means the Broncos need to work that much harder?

For shame.

I have great respect for all things Colorado. I wish your team all the best!

LISAVWL · 11-12-2009, 08:34 PM

thanks for posting your review! I just booked our room for May 2010. We can't wait!

DVC Mike · 11-13-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nexttripdisney

We just returned from our first DVC trip and fell instantly in love with BLT.

We did too! Glad to hear you enjoyed BLT.

pearljim · 11-13-2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks for your report. We leave tomorrow morning for one week in a 2bdr LV at BLT. I've seen some less than complimentary reports so this is nice to hear the day before we go!!

nexttripdisney · 11-13-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearljim

Thanks for your report. We leave tomorrow morning for one week in a 2bdr LV at BLT. I've seen some less than complimentary reports so this is nice to hear the day before we go!!

I'd like to hear what you think of BLT. I've read some pretty tough criticism of it, too. I guess it rocks some people and turns some off. Depends on what you're looking for. It so happens that I like the tight security and private pool.

Makes me feel special.

work2play · 11-13-2009, 08:22 PM

We love it too! Next time request an even numbered room and you will not be looking across into another room.

podsnel · 11-13-2009, 09:49 PM

Geez- we were up there at TOWL on Monday night, too- the place was CRAZY with Steelers fans!!! Looked like you were all enjoying yourselves!

Loved BLT, too! Hope to go back soon!

pearljim · 11-14-2009, 05:35 AM

Quote:

I'd like to hear what you think of BLT. I've read some pretty tough criticism of it, too. I guess it rocks some people and turns some off. Depends on what you're looking for. It so happens that I like the tight security and private pool.

Makes me feel special.

Will do, my friend!

Halle · 11-14-2009, 07:38 PM

We had tons of dead and semi dead bugs on our balconey this past week, figured they must have sprayed. Love the security and the resort DH wants to sell our OKW to get points at BLT!!! What are turkey buzzards??

11-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
nexttripdisney Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 72	Just returned from BLT--LOVED IT!! We just returned from our first DVC trip and fell instantly in love with BLT. I read a lot of trip reports and looked for some specific things while we were there. This is my abbreviated version: Magical Express: Excellent. So, so convenient. Check in: Super easy--our person helped us upgrade tickets, add on guests to our ressie, did lots of last minute decision stuff. The walkway: Windy and the doors weigh a ton. We mostly walked between the two buildings on ground level. Garden Grocer: Excellent and reasonable although a little slow being delivered from the Contemporary to our villa. Cleanliness: A+. Plus, they switched out our towels and removed trash on day 3. View: Our 8th floor LV was a B-. I don't really like looking directly into dozens of other villas. They probably don't like looking at me either, I know. The gap in the bathroom door: Clearly pun an oversight. Somewhat distrurbing for the teenage girls who were assigned that as their bathroom. Size of the villa: A teeny bit smaller than I hoped for but gorgeous to make up for it. The laundry room was set up awkwardly. Shower: Lovedddddd it! The master bath was too dim though. Need better lighting for hair and makeup. Three bathrooms in a 2BR was great. Bed/Pillows: A+ I slept like a baby. I usually don't at hotels. Thermostat: No problem there. Balcony: I didn't see even one bug--dead or alive. Lounge: Loved it. Monday Night Football. Go Steelers! Pool: B-. Kind of boring. Not too much creativity there. Convenience: Loved being on the monoraid to MK and Epcot. I dislike the busses although they were timely enough not to complain. Thoughts for next time: LV is good enough. Not planning to spend more points on MK view. Chef Mickey's is overrated. Bring raincoats. Bring Purex laundry sheets again--they were wonderful. Don't store eggs on the top shelf of the refrigerator--they'll freeze, yuk. And finally... must stay LONGER!!!!!!! WARNING: If you use the resort airline check in--be sure they give you ALL your boarding passes. They ALMOST messed us up--big time. Good thing I audited their work before we boarded the M.EX. __________________ 1972-dh&family 1984-dw&family 1987-dw-offsite 1989-Disneyland-offsite 1992-engaged-Port Orleans 1998-w2kids-offsite 1999-w2kids-Caribbean Beach 2002-6+godparents-Offsite 2005-w/4kids-Vistana 2005-6+grandparents-Vistana 2007-6+brother's6-Vistana 2009-6-Vistana 2009-NewMembers!BLT-Nov.

11-12-2009, 03:55 PM	#2
Crystal_27 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,220	Awwwww, so glad that you had a great time. Thanks for the report. __________________ Me (30); DH (34); DD (5) December, 2007 Land/Sea Trip Report 9 Days of Disney Dining (Food Report) March, 2009 Trip Report September, 2009 Eastern Cruise Trip Report Next trips: Cruisin' with Mickey in September and spending the holidays at BLT

11-12-2009, 04:09 PM	#4
jakenjess DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,550	Thanks so much for the review! We'll be there in January and can't wait! __________________ Lori

11-12-2009, 06:00 PM	#5
CarolMN DVC Co-Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 19,862	You covered most everything except the TURKEY BUZZARDS! Did you see any? Seriously, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. __________________ Best Wishes - BWV - Early Morning on May 2, 2008

11-12-2009, 08:34 PM	#8
LISAVWL Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 493	thanks for posting your review! I just booked our room for May 2010. We can't wait! __________________ DH & ME , DS16, DD7.5, DS6, DS4.5, DALLAS POLY JUNE 1978, MK DAY TRIP MAY 1991, CBR SEPT 1994, CBR SEPT 1995, CBR MARCH 1999, OKW MARCH 2000, (BOUGHT VWL DVC!), OKW NOV 2001, OKW OCT 2002, BCV MARCH 2004, VERO & CBR MAY 2004, VWL OCT 2004, BWV MARCH 2005, VWL OCT 2005, SSR MAY 2006, VWL OCT 2006, SSR FEB 2007, POLY MAY 2007, VWL OCT 2007, SSR APRIL 2008, VWL OCT 2008,DOUBLETREE DEC 2008, HGVC MAY 2009,(BOUGHT BLT DVC!), VWL OCT 2009, SSR DEC 2009, BLT MAY 2010,BLT DEC 2010

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11-12-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
Cajun28 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 167	Sounds good, thanks for sharing your review.

11-13-2009, 12:13 PM	#10
pearljim Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Carolina (but always a Husker!) Posts: 443	Thanks for your report. We leave tomorrow morning for one week in a 2bdr LV at BLT. I've seen some less than complimentary reports so this is nice to hear the day before we go!! __________________ Home Resort #1 - OKW '93 Home Resort #2 - SSR '03

11-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#12
work2play Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 486	We love it too! Next time request an even numbered room and you will not be looking across into another room. __________________ We love BLT and BWV!

11-13-2009, 09:49 PM	#13
podsnel DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 2,923	Geez- we were up there at TOWL on Monday night, too- the place was CRAZY with Steelers fans!!! Looked like you were all enjoying yourselves! Loved BLT, too! Hope to go back soon! __________________ THX Tammie!HHI 8/09 TR VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR SSR Girlie TR June 08 Disney's HHIR TR, 7/08 DCL Western TR 11/1/08 ST. JOHN, USVI 1/2009 DISMOMS TR 5/09 HHI 8/09 TR VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR

11-14-2009, 07:38 PM	#15
Halle DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,203	We had tons of dead and semi dead bugs on our balconey this past week, figured they must have sprayed. Love the security and the resort DH wants to sell our OKW to get points at BLT!!! What are turkey buzzards??

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