Bay Lake Rip-off!

[canals68]

Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point? Convenient to MK and monorail but the Epcot resorts have so much more character IMHO. I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

 

[Chuck S]

Then if I were you, I simply wouldn't purchase an interest in BLT, and would avoid staying there. Not every DVC resort appeals to everyone. What you may see as gaudy and cold, others may see as futurist. I actually kind of like the decor and location, but it wouldn't be my very first choice of resort, I prefer the condo style of OKW for the convenient parking, since we drive.

BWV and BCV aren't my cup of tea, but they are popular resorts.

Choices, one of the many beautiful things of DVC.

 

[silmarg]

Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point? Convenient to MK and monorail but the Epcot resorts have so much more character IMHO. I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

"Rip off" is strong language... but I hear BLT is over 50% sold out... so what is a rip-off to you is an apparent value to others.

For me, I view a DVC point as a DVC point. And SSR on the resale market is the best bargain out there. And SSR is a real nice resort.

I did do the DVC tour recently, and I was not crazy about BLTs room decor. AKVs rooms were so much better themed - but that is my opinion.

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

Rip off??

AFAIK, nobody is forcing you to purchase BLT. Once nice thing about DVC is that you have choices. If you don't like BLT and you're interested in DVC, look for alternatives.

 

[casper]

canals68...I'm really not sure what the point of your post is. Are you looking for those whom agree with you so that you don't feel alone in your opinion? Or are you trying to pick a fight by using strong words like "Ripp-off!, gaudy, and cold?" Or are you trying to increase the value of your ownership at the EPCOT resorts so that you can sell them?

I don't own at BLT and probably never will. But people have sunk a lot of money into it and I'm sure they will enjoy the decor and location.

As one that gets tired of hearing people slam my home resort (a place I really like) sometimes I think it would be just more prudent to not say anything if a resort isn't up to our personal tastes.

Service issues, cleanliness issues, etc... are different stories that might be worthy of posting.

Anyway

 

[WolfpackFan]

I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

So that makes it a rip-off? Personally, I like the appearance, so that makes it a fantastic deal I guess.

 

[Cyndibear]

Good thing there are other DVC resorts to choose from!!

Cyndi

 

[corpcomp]

My guide told me today it was over 50% sold out and the price goes to $120 on October 1. Ouch!

 

[eliza61]

I wouldn't call it a rip off.
I don't like the decor either, but I didn't like the Contemporary so it wasn't unexpected.

I do like the fact that Disney has a bunch of different themes so if one doesn't float your boat, there are 6 more to float your boat.

variety is the spice of life.

 

[rentayenta]

BLT is my least favorite, though the recent set of photos are terrific, but I wouldn't call it a rip-off. Some people love it and that's cool. Something for every DVC style.

 

[Muushka]

The Contemporary is so not my style. But one year we stayed there and loved it. While we would not buy points there, I look forward to staying there again one of these days. I have Hope that we will be able to book there.

 

[DenLo]

Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point? Convenient to MK and monorail but the Epcot resorts have so much more character IMHO. I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

Catchy title, but just a bit inaccurate. You wouldn't be stirring up some folks would you? You can buy BCV from Disney direct at $106 a point right now, so that's only a $4 difference. But of course most would buy resale instead and get it much cheaper.

It's okay that you don't like the looks of BLT. But some of us do.

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

 

[lisah0711]

Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point? Convenient to MK and monorail but the Epcot resorts have so much more character IMHO. I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

Wow! Tell us how you really feel! That is the nice thing about DVC, there is something for everyone.

 

[Tara]

Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point? Convenient to MK and monorail but the Epcot resorts have so much more character IMHO. I've visited or stayed at every DVC resort in person and this one just doesn't look that appealing. Just one guys opinion.

I suggest that you don't stay there or buy points there, then.

 

[hakepb]

While I'm not the largest fan of the decor, the potential ability to sleep in an extra hour (or use the extra hour enjoying my vacation) on the mornings I go to Chef Mickeys, Ohana, MK... would certainly make the price premium worhwhile. Where do you buy quality vacation time for less?
.. if only I could afford an add-on!

 

[DVC Mike]

Bay Lake Rip-off! Looks gaudy and cold in the photos I've seen. Not a big fan of the decor and @ $110+ per point?

Don't hold back... tell us how you really feel about BLT.

 

[Gowahoowa]

Don't hold back... tell us how you really feel about BLT.

can't wait for our first stay in a few months!

 

[senator74]

If you are going to make such an aggressive comment about the resort, be big enough to continue with the thread and respond to other people's thoughts about your strong comments. It almost seems like you started a post just to throw out a negative vibe about BLT. I for one am not a big fan of it from what I see, but I would not try and take away from the allure of the resort for many, many other people. We love AKV, but I can see why some families would be excited about BLT.

 

[TLSnell1981]

While I'm not the largest fan of the decor, the potential ability to sleep in an extra hour (or use the extra hour enjoying my vacation) on the mornings I go to Chef Mickeys, Ohana, MK... .

I considered a add-on at BLT entirely for these reasons. BUT, I was turned off by the price, high points per stay, the decor and the design flaws. The final, deciding factor, (for me)....the "views". I wouldn't be happy paying for an MK view and chance getting a not so "magical" view.