*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[MrsBlovesDisney]

You are correct. . . if you book a cash trip through MS you will have access to the ToW. If you look at the DVCmember.com site it is in writing. . .

Thx!!!!

 

[stopher1]

Yes there are 14 GVs at BLT. The best thread for BLT rooms and views is:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2257082

(Of course I am biased since I started the thread!)

Enjoy BLT!

Yeah, it's a good thread. I think I found it after the other. I am on the SSR Owner's thread (we are up to version 2), so I keep up with that one. There are several good BLT threads. I just bought in a couple days ago and am really excited. I like SSR and it is a nice way to relax and enjoy DTD, but it is really cool to be near MK, MK resorts, and Epcot. Now, we just have to go stay there.

Thanks to you both. I also found what I was looking for over on DVCNews.

 

[misse320]

We're just back from our first stay at BLT in a dedicated two bedroom and overall were very happy. We got probably one of the worst Magic Kingdom views, which still managed to be very interesting with the monorail always wooshing by out front. The units felt very spacious and were generally well laid out and showed none of the wear and tear so many have complained about. We found the decor to be soothing and tasteful rather than stark. We loved the lounge as a quiet place to hang out. The folks in the community center were so great with the kids and the pool was very kid friendly. Housekeeping delivered mountains of clean towels on towel and trash day.

I do see what the complaint about the bathroom door was. I mean, not only doesn't it lock, there's a full half-inch gap where you can seen into the bathroom. What were they thinking? It wasn't that much of a problem for us--that bath became the eight-year-old's private bath and he didn't care, but I would consider it to be unsuitable for adult use. We also found the uncomfortable furniture to be a problem--both the couch and the chair cushions kept trying to slip forward and were not at all comfortable. DH speculated it was because they had their beds made up and the extra bulk of sheets and blankets made the furniture not fit together right. In any case, we want to use the living area as a living area, not a sleeping area, and didn't find it to be comfortable for hanging out in.

How comfortable were the couches for sleeping on? We are going to have two adults sleeping in the living room.

 

[djh597]

Somewhere I saw a comment on how to adjust the shower heads. Does anyone know where that thread was? I have heard the showers have brutal water pressure, and wanted to print out the comment on how to adjust the shower head water pressure. We arrive for our first trip home in 39 days!!!

turn water on. (now its running in the tub) adjust temperature. Push diverter switch over, (wait a few secs) shower turns on. reminds you of a hurricane. now pull that diverter switch back (like your turning it off) to your desired pressure.

 

[Cruella 66]

The couch and chair beds were very comfortable.

 

[DenLo]

Somewhere I saw a comment on how to adjust the shower heads. Does anyone know where that thread was? I have heard the showers have brutal water pressure, and wanted to print out the comment on how to adjust the shower head water pressure. We arrive for our first trip home in 39 days!!!

turn water on. (now its running in the tub) adjust temperature. Push diverter switch over, (wait a few secs) shower turns on. reminds you of a hurricane. now pull that diverter switch back (like your turning it off) to your desired pressure.

I realize that since BLT has 16 floors they need good pressure to get the water up all those floors, but man is that shower painful, if you don't turn the lever back.

 

[ScrappinGran]

Somewhere I saw a comment on how to adjust the shower heads. Does anyone know where that thread was? I have heard the showers have brutal water pressure, and wanted to print out the comment on how to adjust the shower head water pressure. We arrive for our first trip home in 39 days!!!

turn water on. (now its running in the tub) adjust temperature. Push diverter switch over, (wait a few secs) shower turns on. reminds you of a hurricane. now pull that diverter switch back (like your turning it off) to your desired pressure.

THANK YOU!!! I get it! Don't even have to print it. I assume this applies to the shower stalls in the Master Bedroom Bathrooms also. Thanks sooo much!

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

The couch and chair beds were very comfortable.

Agreed!!

 

[It'sJustPoints]

Just got back from our first stay at our BLT!! We had an amazing view for a SV-Studio. Room #7228. We had the monorail and Poly right in front of us and the MK to the right. Perfect view for fireworks.

A few observations: I did see a family get turned away for the ToTW because they weren't staying on points.

The bathroom door gap... ugh-- got difficult at times.

But regardless-- it was gorgeous and as my husband said, "there's no reason to stay anywhere else!"

 

[jaurban]

We are just back as well. Had a dedicated 2BR on the 10th floor - 8030, Magic Kingdom view. Very nice. From the balcony we could see Spaceship Earth and ExpeditionEverest too. The no lock bathroom didn't bother us too much as we are all family. There is a lock on the Master Bedroom door though. Didn't even think to look for one on the other bedroom. We really liked the pool area and splash zone for our 20 month old. DD liked the slide quite a bit. She also liked the craft activities in the community center. Visited the TOTWL once, but not at fireworks time. It was very quiet - a few groups, one small child there. I did not bring our kids up there as I wanted it to remain a quiet place. (It was nice that way.) My DH likes VWL better for the theme and atmosphere, but does like the proximity of BLT to MK and to the monorail, so I guess there are trade offs for each (we own both). THe bathroom door space was a non issue also, perhaps with just family you tend not to notice it. (Our kids are small so don't have that privacy expectation yet, in fact, at home, we disabaled the bathroom locks so they can't lock themselves in by accident.)

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Just got back from our first stay at our BLT!! We had an amazing view for a SV-Studio. Room #7228. We had the monorail and Poly right in front of us and the MK to the right. Perfect view for fireworks.

A few observations: I did see a family get turned away for the ToTW because they weren't staying on points.

The bathroom door gap... ugh-- got difficult at times.

But regardless-- it was gorgeous and as my husband said, "there's no reason to stay anywhere else!"

YAY!!! Glad you had a great time!!! We agree that "there's no reason to stay anywhere else" !!!
Also glad to hear you liked your view from #7228. We'll be staying in a Studio MKV next year and was worried about the view from rooms ending in XX28. Looks like all of the MK view Studios ending in XX28 and XX18 are wonderful!! Now we only have to wish for the highest floor possible! LOL!

 

[Bullseye]

We're in!!

Just purchased 280 Points at BLT. We stayed at FTW cabins this June, so our first DVC vacation is June 2011. I think it is really cool that I already have next years trip booked.

Plus I love the fact that I can walk to MK and take monorail to Epcot (my favorite park). Long term were planning on October being our usual time to visit, so looking forward to taking monorail to F&W. Another thing I dig is that you can get to any other resort from BLT by simply walking over to the MK bus stop and catching the bus.

Now I think I'm gonna have to start buying hoppers so if I want to just pop over to main street for a candied apple or some fudge, I'll be able to.

 

[Plucker001]

Just got back from a 7 night stay at Kidani Village. Never again! I missed my BLT!!!! Kidani was nice but not for us!

 

[mdsd8700]

Welcome Bullseye! We are new to DVC too, our first trip home is next June as well. Congratulations!

 

[okwoodsmith]

We mailed in our closing documents today for BLT...our first DVC home.

We were pleasantly surprised that our guide was able to get us 2 LV studios for 4 nights during Food & Wine this November. I guess the pixie dust really flows over there at DVC headquarters. I know that's not a high traffic time, but being only 2 1/2 months out, we thought they'd be booked solid.

Anyway, we are thrilled to be joining the DVC family and more specifically the super awesome BLT folk.

JimmieD

 

[helloirishkitty]

Very excited to join this thread! Our first DVC trip is in 18 days at VWL and our first trip "home" is in February...

 

[minisiren]

We joined DVC last August (finally!!) and we of course HAD to buy @ BLT! We've got 270 points and we're actually taking our first trip "Home" in about 17 days! We're going on the DVC member cruise 9/12-9/16 and then our first stay @ BLT in a 1BDRm MK view from 9/16-9/21!! It's been planned for almost 10 months now, so it's hard to believe it's almost finally here!!

Jennifer

Mom to Emma (5) and Logan (15 months)

 

[Iceman13]

We were pleasantly surprised that our guide was able to get us 2 LV studios for 4 nights during Food & Wine this November. I guess the pixie dust really flows over there at DVC headquarters. I know that's not a high traffic time, but being only 2 1/2 months out, we thought they'd be booked solid.

I am also amazed at what the guides can do. We purchased BLT in August and our guide was able to get us 8 days in a 1BR the week before Christmas.

Of course, our guide made sure he told me how difficult it was for him to get that reservation

 

[melissa0208]

There isn't anything bad I can say about BLT! We love our home!

 

[The B Team]

We own at BLT and we are headed for our 1st stay there. We are really excited. We booked a 2BR MK view for 10 days. Can't wait!