Access to Top of the World Viewing Area

[disneynutz]

Yes, so true. This is why I really appreciate this board and the things I learn through it... I'm not sure I would have known that DVC did not own the TOTWL as part of the building. I'm not a BLT owner (I own points in VGC) but I know I have considered becoming an owner due to its proximity to MK, monorail access, beautiful rooms, etc. Since the TOTWL is beautifully shown in the 2010 vacation planner (pp. 30-31), I had just assumed it was part of DVC. I don't know if others might have calculated their needed points based on this assumption, but I would have. That is, I don't need or even would want a view of the MK during my entire stay... knowing I'd be able to go up to the lounge to take in the view of the park would be enough for me. Then I might only buy enough points for a standard view generally (although of course that could change).

I'm just wondering all the other aspects that I assume are included... like the bridge to the Contemporary? The use of the elevators? The pool? Likewise, at the VGC, is there something that might be misconstrued as available to DVC members that is not?

Using your points for anything other than staying at a DVC resort might be another gray area. While you can use your points for other stays and Disney promotes the 500 plus destinations, most will agree that points don't have much buying power.

Bill