I've been staying at CR since the early 80's. I have not noticed an appreciable difference between crowds since BLT was built. There were fewer crowds during the construction, because the old North Garden Wing rooms were demolished and BLT wasn't operating yet. So for people who just started visiting CR during that period, it may seem like there is a difference. But considering there are approximately 280 villas, and there were approximately 350 rooms in the old wing, the maximum occupancy is probably pretty close to the same.