BLT rooms and views with picture links! Last update of post #1 10/21/2015

[work2play]

MMuskie- Thank you for the great photos! Love the view! I better the fireworks view was terrific!

 

[dizfan]

I've read a report that 8412 is a handicap (ADA) room. Also, based on a recent post, 8212 may also be a handicap accessible room.

They have a bed that is low to the ground.
Also, the bathroom area is different.

 

[mmuskie]

MMuskie....great pictures! What type of camera and lense do you have? That view straight down stinks!

Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT EOS
Zoom lens: Canon EF 75-300 mm (some with a Tamron-F AF tele-converter)

 

[WeLoveAriel0505]

Stayed in Room 7902. View was absolutely amazing. See for yourself. We love BLT!

 

[DenLo]

I've read a report that 8412 is a handicap (ADA) room. Also, based on a recent post, 8212 may also be a handicap accessible room.

They have a bed that is low to the ground.
Also, the bathroom area is different.

Not only does the OP report about the low bed in 8212, a dedicated 2 BR, but that the master bathroom has two bathtubs (the jacuzzi and a tub/shower combo) and no separate shower.

I have to admit I don't want to spend the points for a 2 BR on a room with that bathroom.

Here's the trip report on 8212: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337991

 

[work2play]

Hi all, I updated the maps with the latest info! Thanks for all of your help! Keep posting your info as you stay at BLT!

 

[spiceycat]

Hi all, I updated the maps with the latest info! Thanks for all of your help! Keep posting your info as you stay at BLT!

thank you so much!!!

 

[DVCAmy]

We just got back from staying at BLT in a 2 BR lockoff 7940/42 which is a Lake View room. From our balcony to our right we saw the contemporary, looking down we saw the contemporary pool/boat area, straight ahead we saw Bay Lake and in the distance Epcot, Expedition Everest, Swan/Dolphin and to the left we saw Bay Lake. Nice room, very happy with it. Requested north side room but got south and it was a beautiful view.

Amy

 

[SFD998]

We just got back from staying at BLT in a 2 BR lockoff 7940/42 which is a Lake View room. From our balcony to our right we saw the contemporary, looking down we saw the contemporary pool/boat area, straight ahead we saw Bay Lake and in the distance Epcot, Expedition Everest, Swan/Dolphin and to the left we saw Bay Lake. Nice room, very happy with it. Requested north side room but got south and it was a beautiful view.

Amy

Did you happen to make the request again when you checked in or take what they offered you. When we checked in they were going to put us on the 4th floor. I had requested as high a floor as possible. I asked again at check in and was given the 11th floor.

I'm curious as to what kind of success people are having at check in if their original request didn't come through. We are going to be there again in June and have switched from a LV to a MK view studio. Don't get me wrong we stayed in room 8108 (pics in post #344 LV with partial MK view) and it was great, but the uncertainty of having a MK view made us switch. We are arriving on a Wednesday and I'm afraid there won't be much left to pick from since there are very few MK view studios.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Stayed in room 8002 on the 10th floor. 2 BR Dedicated Lake View (but you could see the MK as you can see from the photo) at the end of the hall in the north wing. Here are some views from the balcony in the master bedroom:

HBC

 

[poohj80]

Did you happen to make the request again when you checked in or take what they offered you. When we checked in they were going to put us on the 4th floor. I had requested as high a floor as possible. I asked again at check in and was given the 11th floor.

I'm curious as to what kind of success people are having at check in if their original request didn't come through.

When we stayed in Sept, we were offered a room on the 14th floor, but with a pool view. We asked if there were any even numbered rooms on the north side available and were moved down a few floors but with the partial MK view we were hoping for.

 

[DVCsince02]

Just wanted to thank the OP and those who have contributed to this thread. We plan on staying next December at BLT and this has really helped me understand the layout.

 

[DVCAmy]

Did you happen to make the request again when you checked in or take what they offered you. When we checked in they were going to put us on the 4th floor. I had requested as high a floor as possible. I asked again at check in and was given the 11th floor.

I'm curious as to what kind of success people are having at check in if their original request didn't come through. We are going to be there again in June and have switched from a LV to a MK view studio. Don't get me wrong we stayed in room 8108 (pics in post #344 LV with partial MK view) and it was great, but the uncertainty of having a MK view made us switch. We are arriving on a Wednesday and I'm afraid there won't be much left to pick from since there are very few MK view studios.

I did not request again at check in because the room we were given was directly across the hallway from my sister's room so that was better for us and I doubted we could move both rooms. I usually just put in my requests and oftentime get exactly what I want but I have never asked for a different room once it was given and have never been really disappointed with the room assigned.

Amy

 

[RookieMouse]

First off, I must apologize for the lack of photos.

We just got back from our first trip home to BLT and we were extremely impressed with our villa. We spent three nights in room 7542, which is a one-bedroom LV villa. The view actually looks right over the little beach between BLT and the Contemporary's pool, as well as the marina area, but there is also a very good view of the nightly Electrical Water Pageant.

Being on the 5th floor was handy, as we were on the same floor as the walkway to the Contemporary, hence no elevators. And having a home resort on the monorail system is priceless.

The suite itself was awesome. DW and I certainly appreciated the separate bedroom and the very comfy king-size bed. The waterfall shower is great... even the kids used it (we never even used the shower in the other bathroom). As for the kids' beds, those sofa-beds and sleeper chairs that Disney uses are phenomenal, with their 9-inch thick mattresses. DD8 had the twin-sized sleeper chair and announced that it was just as comfortable as her own bed at home. DS10 was in heaven, going from a twin bed at home to a queen size.

All the other amenities are great... nice to be able to do laundry whenever you want. The only issue we had in the whole place involved the washer/dryer, and it is a minor, nitpicky one: one corner of the lid of the washer rattles when the washer or dryer is on, but placing something on it to weigh it down (like a pair of running shoes) pretty much eliminated that problem.

Speaking of noise, the one thing that DW specifically mentioned as we were checking out was that for the whole 3 days we were there, we never heard a sound from either side of us, or above or below.

The kids and I took advantage of the Community Hall downstairs one afternoon, with the foosball and video games. And on our last night we all went up to the ToTWL to take in the MVMCP fireworks. The only thing we didn't get to try was the pool/waterslide, as the day we had planned to laze around the pool was about 59 degrees and very breezy. Even we hardy Canadians won't swim in those conditions. I felt sorry for the lifeguards... not a soul in the pool, but there they were on duty, with their jackets on and hoods up. The one I spoke to had her pantlegs rolled up and was shin-deep in the pool because she said the water was warmer than the air.

All in all, an amazing first stay in our home resort. DW and I have said that we would like to eventually try all the DVC properties, but we are extremely pleased to have chosen BLT as our home.


John

 

[robinbutterfly]

Should I request to stay on the 5th floor? Is that a good floor to stay on?

 

[pcdvc]

We stayed in Room 8426 over Thanksgving week - it is a Grand Villa - Magic Kingdom view. If you look directly out of windows the the Grand Floridian is the main view. On the balcony if you look to right about 30 degrees you have a great view of the Magic Kingdom. Also, it is great to be able to watch Wishes right from your balcony.

 

[poohj80]

We stayed in Room 8426 over Thanksgving week - it is a Grand Villa - Magic Kingdom view. If you look directly out of windows the the Grand Floridian is the main view. On the balcony if you look to right about 30 degrees you have a great view of the Magic Kingdom. Also, it is great to be able to watch Wishes right from your balcony.

Would love to see some pix of the GV if you have any to share.

 

[SFD998]

Would love to see some pix of the GV if you have any to share.

I'll second that!

 

[Cmdbuddy]

We stayed in 8004 (one bedroom), and although it was considered a Bay Lake View, it was actually, BOTH a Bay Lake View and Magic Kingdom view. Highly recommend this room, but please don't mess it up because we'll be requesting it every time and want to come back to a nice room! lol

 

[barrysprot36]

We stayed in 8004 (one bedroom), and although it was considered a Bay Lake View, it was actually, BOTH a Bay Lake View and Magic Kingdom view. Highly recommend this room, but please don't mess it up because we'll be requesting it every time and want to come back to a nice room! lol

I promise if we are lucky enough to get that later this month to look after it for you

Caron