KAT4DISNEY
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I think I'm just really confused. I remember last year there was definitely some extra cost event at TOTWL. Maybe I'm thinking of New Year's Eve? And then maybe I assumed it would apply to July 3rd and 4th because those dates were typically listed as "block out" dates...? So, maybe that's what I was thinking. But I don't really know what they mean by "block out", maybe they mean guests who aren't staying at BLT?
I don't really want to spend extra money for the dessert party (trying to spend less in general), but it overall it sounds fun/festive, and it would be a guaranteed spot to see the fireworks. I do really love the view from TOTWL. Oh, well, either way I'm sure it would be good. Maybe do the party this year, and next year try to do TOTWL, maybe I can ask around at the front desk or TOTWL check-in desk and see what they say.
The black out dates at TOTWL (July 3 & 4 and Dec 30 & 31) mean only that it is required that you be staying at BLT on points in order to access the lounge on those nights. That differs from the requirement the rest of the year that any DVC member can access it when staying anywhere onsite whether cash or points.
I don't recall any extra cost event at TOTWL but certainly might have happened. They do use the lounge at other times of the day for other events though and from what I've heard even continue to do new member breakfasts there at times.