BLT - Great location but its a morgue! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Disney On The Bayou · 11-13-2009, 04:54 PM

I haven't posted here in quite sometime, but I had to report on the general mood I felt recently visiting BLT. I love the location.... always have! However, the walking around the building reminded me of the hospital in the movie "Coma". In addition, the security is definitely post 911 type, you must have a room card to use the public restrooms. It was spooky.... However, the studios are by far the best designed to this date and we plan on using them for short trips. Anyone else has thoughts on this?

Maistre Gracey · 11-13-2009, 05:01 PM

I personally have not seen a studio at BLT, but the general consensus has been they are terribly laid out.

I don't understand why the security is so tight. I enjoy visiting the different DVCs, but this one will be off limits I guess.

MG

6mouselovers · 11-13-2009, 05:27 PM

my husband and i went down for an adults only trip last weekend and stayed at the boardwalk, but visited our new home to report back to the kids. we walked right through the lobby, up to the 15th floor, looked around, down out to the pool and even into the pool area as the gate into the pool was ajar!!! this was on a friday am, around 10:30 so maybe the timing had something to do with it (middle of the park day)

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Reddog1134 · 11-13-2009, 05:30 PM

When I bought my DVC membership this past May, I got to tour the model rooms for BLT and AKV. I chose AKV as my home resort because the room felt warm and inviting. I thought the BLT looked cold and sterile.

Tara · 11-13-2009, 05:44 PM

Funny, I saw not one dead body the entire time I was there. I'm so glad Disney finally created a resort that isn't a mish-mash of overly-loud patterns but instead a soothing blend of color, shape and texture that is much more appealing to my tastes. Plus I'll take an all-white cotton duvet over a stain-hiding polyester bedspread any day!

That's the good thing about Disney - there's something for everyone! I just wish a few more people had felt it was so awful looking so that my wait list would have come through!

As an owner, I love the extra security - it helps minimize the traffic and therefore wear and tear. That, coupled with the reduced need for staff helps keep my dues low.

rentayenta · 11-13-2009, 07:07 PM

Love the location but not thrilled with the decor. I think I may have to try it one day to make sure.

schewy · 11-13-2009, 07:35 PM

My buddy was staying at OKW this week. He went to BLT and ran into the same situation. The doors required keys and a passcode to get to the roof observation. They wanted to see the fireworks from the BLT rooftop. Our guess is this is the reason for the extra security at the BLT.
I will arrive at BLT tomorrow so I will find out for myself.

DisneyBrideToni · 11-13-2009, 07:37 PM

I haven't stayed at BLT yet but I will in January. We loved the model room. I loved the contemporary clean look of BLT. The pictures we saw before the tour didn't do the rooms justice. I am just hoping the rooms are the same as the model rooms when we get there!

podsnel · 11-13-2009, 07:41 PM

We just came back from BLT- thought it was extremely luxurious and we loved it! Very nice CMs in the TOW and downstairs in the lobby. The kitchen was excellent- the pantry has so much space to store food. And the laundry room was a big bonus.

We all felt lucky to have stayed there, and hope to be able to get in again.

Goofy's apprentice · 11-13-2009, 07:43 PM

We stayed in BLT this past October, in a studio and just loved it!!

We had a Bay Lake view and really enjoyed the balcony overlooking the lake. I do admit that the galley kitchen/sink arrangement is odd, but it is a studio and we were willing to accept that. The TOW lounge is wonderful, viewing the fireworks from the top was terrific. Loved the pool area and the general feeling around the resort.

I have never had any desire to stay at the Contemporary but gave this a try and really loved it. Taking the monorail to the various nearby resorts, watching the fireworks from the lounge, relaxing at the pool, everything was wonderful. We wish that we were owners as well!

As a final thought, we were on the waitlist for the magic kingdom views but decided to stay with the bay lake view. We were glad we did as the view from our room was fabulous and we spent a lot of time (adults only trip) just sitting on the balcony relaxing. More even then when we stay at BWV's and watch the activities on the Boardwalk!

quirty30 · 11-13-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara

Funny, I saw not one dead body the entire time I was there. I'm so glad Disney finally created a resort that isn't a mish-mash of overly-loud patterns but instead a soothing blend of color, shape and texture that is much more appealing to my tastes. Plus I'll take an all-white cotton duvet over a stain-hiding polyester bedspread any day!

Amen to that. We were at BLT in September and I loved the clean fresh albeit boring white linens on the bed. Last month I stayed in an unrenovated studio at BWV and the first thing I did was pull the nasty pilled old polyester bedspread off the bed and threw it in a corner.

Tara · 11-13-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by podsnel

We just came back from BLT- thought it was extremely luxurious and we loved it! Very nice CMs in the TOW and downstairs in the lobby. The kitchen was excellent- the pantry has so much space to store food. And the laundry room was a big bonus.

We all felt lucky to have stayed there, and hope to be able to get in again.

The kitchen is a huge plus! We moved from SSR to BLT and not only is the entire living space much, much larger, the kitchen is so much easier to deal with because of the island and open plan. Plus the pantry is ideal - we end up with food all over the place at SSR because there are so few cabinets and some of the cabinet space is very shallow.

We didn't have a laundry room - I'm assuming you were in an odd-numbered room? Seems those have laundry room but no overhang on the island with bar stools.

I need to write up my trip report this weekend...

MouseMomx2 · 11-13-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Disney On The Bayou

In addition, the security is definitely post 911 type, you must have a room cad to use the public restrooms. It was spooky....

I do agree that the security at BLT is tight but I don't mind it. However, I did want to comment on the above point. I visited BLT in September during the Member visiting hours. The DVC rep used her key card to let me in and told me how to get to the model units. On my way out I used the public restroom off of the first floor lobby. No key card was required.

work2play · 11-13-2009, 08:10 PM

BLT, love it, love it, love it! It is so different that my decor at home that I really feel I am on vacation. Some of the other DVCs have more of a condo feel to them.... It is all about the views for me, so I couldn't be happier. I was there in August, and honestly the views are incredible.

BeccaG · 11-13-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara

We didn't have a laundry room - I'm assuming you were in an odd-numbered room? Seems those have laundry room but no overhang on the island with bar stools.

I need to write up my trip report this weekend...

No laundry room? Only certain 1 BR and up rooms at BLT have them?

11-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#1
Disney On The Bayou Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 10 West of New Orleans Posts: 143	BLT - Great location but its a morgue! I haven't posted here in quite sometime, but I had to report on the general mood I felt recently visiting BLT. I love the location.... always have! However, the walking around the building reminded me of the hospital in the movie "Coma". In addition, the security is definitely post 911 type, you must have a room card to use the public restrooms. It was spooky.... However, the studios are by far the best designed to this date and we plan on using them for short trips. Anyone else has thoughts on this?

11-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#2
Maistre Gracey Still trying to figure out the mystery of the 'Downy Ball' and the Tag Fairies??!! Kevin Bacon looks just like me< Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mostly Connecticut, but preferably VWL or VB! Posts: 6,567	I personally have not seen a studio at BLT, but the general consensus has been they are terribly laid out. I don't understand why the security is so tight. I enjoy visiting the different DVCs, but this one will be off limits I guess. MG __________________ Good night Adventurers. Thanks for the great years... Kungaloosh... Pretend you see a VGC thingy here

11-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
6mouselovers Our HAPPIEST place on earth!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange, CT for 10 months; HHI, SC for 1 month, WDW anytime we can!!! Posts: 54	my husband and i went down for an adults only trip last weekend and stayed at the boardwalk, but visited our new home to report back to the kids. we walked right through the lobby, up to the 15th floor, looked around, down out to the pool and even into the pool area as the gate into the pool was ajar!!! this was on a friday am, around 10:30 so maybe the timing had something to do with it (middle of the park day). __________________ 6MouseLovers ME: DH: DD (14): DD (11): DS (10): DS (5): grew up at dl, took a break, then 1992-offsite, 1996-dl, 1998-as sport,asm,cbr,po 1999-cbr,offsite for millineum 2000-gf, 2001-bc,gf, 2002-cs,bc,gf, 2003-bc,gf 2004-ak,bc,gf, 2005-ak,bc,gf, 2006-ak,bc,cr,cr 2007-bc,cr,gf, 2008-gf,ssr,poly,bc,cr,bwv,cr 2009-ssr, bc,ak,ssr,bwv,bwv, blt 2010 BOOKED-gcv,blt,1st cruise!,bcv,bwv,blt (42 stays and counting!) ( dvc home resorts: bwv & blt )

11-13-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
Reddog1134 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 198	When I bought my DVC membership this past May, I got to tour the model rooms for BLT and AKV. I chose AKV as my home resort because the room felt warm and inviting. I thought the BLT looked cold and sterile. __________________ '80, '82, '84, '91, '04, '07, '09 Offsite May 2010 - Grand Californian October 2010 - AKV

11-13-2009, 05:44 PM	#5
Tara Bad Influence Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New York, USA Posts: 2,483	Funny, I saw not one dead body the entire time I was there. I'm so glad Disney finally created a resort that isn't a mish-mash of overly-loud patterns but instead a soothing blend of color, shape and texture that is much more appealing to my tastes. Plus I'll take an all-white cotton duvet over a stain-hiding polyester bedspread any day! That's the good thing about Disney - there's something for everyone! I just wish a few more people had felt it was so awful looking so that my wait list would have come through! As an owner, I love the extra security - it helps minimize the traffic and therefore wear and tear. That, coupled with the reduced need for staff helps keep my dues low. __________________ -Tara

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11-13-2009, 07:07 PM	#6
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	Love the location but not thrilled with the decor. I think I may have to try it one day to make sure. __________________ 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

11-13-2009, 07:35 PM	#7
schewy No one is completely useless..some will always be BAD examples! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 112	My buddy was staying at OKW this week. He went to BLT and ran into the same situation. The doors required keys and a passcode to get to the roof observation. They wanted to see the fireworks from the BLT rooftop. Our guess is this is the reason for the extra security at the BLT. I will arrive at BLT tomorrow so I will find out for myself. __________________ Slim Chewy

11-13-2009, 07:37 PM	#8
DisneyBrideToni Proud BLT DVC Owner I had to give him a bit of his batman Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a house Posts: 3,277	I haven't stayed at BLT yet but I will in January. We loved the model room. I loved the contemporary clean look of BLT. The pictures we saw before the tour didn't do the rooms justice. I am just hoping the rooms are the same as the model rooms when we get there!

11-13-2009, 07:41 PM	#9
podsnel DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 2,922	We just came back from BLT- thought it was extremely luxurious and we loved it! Very nice CMs in the TOW and downstairs in the lobby. The kitchen was excellent- the pantry has so much space to store food. And the laundry room was a big bonus. We all felt lucky to have stayed there, and hope to be able to get in again. __________________ 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

11-13-2009, 07:43 PM	#10
Goofy's apprentice DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St.Catharines,Ontario Posts: 658	We stayed in BLT this past October, in a studio and just loved it!! We had a Bay Lake view and really enjoyed the balcony overlooking the lake. I do admit that the galley kitchen/sink arrangement is odd, but it is a studio and we were willing to accept that. The TOW lounge is wonderful, viewing the fireworks from the top was terrific. Loved the pool area and the general feeling around the resort. I have never had any desire to stay at the Contemporary but gave this a try and really loved it. Taking the monorail to the various nearby resorts, watching the fireworks from the lounge, relaxing at the pool, everything was wonderful. We wish that we were owners as well! As a final thought, we were on the waitlist for the magic kingdom views but decided to stay with the bay lake view. We were glad we did as the view from our room was fabulous and we spent a lot of time (adults only trip) just sitting on the balcony relaxing. More even then when we stay at BWV's and watch the activities on the Boardwalk! __________________ Offsite 1987 - POR (Dixie Landings) - 1997 DVC since Nov 2004 2005 Apr-VB, OKW ---Nov-BWV, BCV 2006 Apr-BWV, OKW --- Nov-BWV, OKW 2007 Mar-SSR --May OKW/SSR --Oct - SSMC07 2008 Feb - SSR/VWL ---Apr - Vero/SSR --- Nov - BWV 2009 Mar-VWL/SSR ---Oct - BWV/BLT 2010 Mar - BWV/THV

11-13-2009, 08:10 PM	#14
work2play Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville, MD Posts: 486	BLT, love it, love it, love it! It is so different that my decor at home that I really feel I am on vacation. Some of the other DVCs have more of a condo feel to them.... It is all about the views for me, so I couldn't be happier. I was there in August, and honestly the views are incredible. __________________ We love BLT and BWV!

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