*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[Donald_Quackers]

Hi all! We just bought into BLT on our last trip. We just came ack from a 3 day cruise (where they sold us the points) and a week long stay at Saratoga Springs. We have about 100 points for BLT and I'm excited about learning more about it.

Congratulations and welcome home!

 

[lunaemica]

We own 200 pts at blt. Our only trip so far was in Nov/Dec 2010 and it was everything we hoped for. Can't wait to have the plane fair money to go back.

 

[DopeyFan1966]

We bought 160 points in June 2011, while on a cruise in the Mediterranean. I've been wanting to buy for a LOOOONNNGGGG time and finally convinced my husband to buy.

We have a use year of December and they gave us the points for 2010 as well. We haven't stayed at BLT yet, but have used our points at DLR California and will be using them to stay at OKW for Christmas in a 1 Bedroom. We have never spent Christmas at WDW, or even been during the Christmas season, can't wait to see all the decorations.

We really can't wait to spend some time at BLT, hopefully it will be next year.

We are going on an Alaskan cruise next year in July and I'm hoping for another great deal so we can buy more points. Still going to buy more points, just haven't found the right deal yet. I want about another 100 points and I think we will be set.

 

[gonecrusin]

Mickey Mouse

 

[Bolebrothers]

I cant' understand how I have missed this tread earlier. Good thing I found you.
We bought 600 points in June 11, and are going back for our 3rd visit already in Feb. 13.
Coming such a long way to vacation, we try to stay for 2-3 weeks, and we love BLT to bits. We have tried other DVC resorts before buying in, but no resort hit us all as hard as BLT. We fell in love at first look, and have no great desire to stay elsewhere really.
Although that may change in the coming years.
Now, to go back and read about 100 pages worth of BLT stuff

 

[AirGoofy]

We own 200 pts at blt. Our only trip so far was in Nov/Dec 2010 and it was everything we hoped for. Can't wait to have the plane fair money to go back.

We bought 160 points in June 2011, while on a cruise in the Mediterranean. I've been wanting to buy for a LOOOONNNGGGG time and finally convinced my husband to buy.

We have a use year of December and they gave us the points for 2010 as well. We haven't stayed at BLT yet, but have used our points at DLR California and will be using them to stay at OKW for Christmas in a 1 Bedroom. We have never spent Christmas at WDW, or even been during the Christmas season, can't wait to see all the decorations.

We really can't wait to spend some time at BLT, hopefully it will be next year.

We are going on an Alaskan cruise next year in July and I'm hoping for another great deal so we can buy more points. Still going to buy more points, just haven't found the right deal yet. I want about another 100 points and I think we will be set.

I cant' understand how I have missed this tread earlier. Good thing I found you.
We bought 600 points in June 11, and are going back for our 3rd visit already in Feb. 13.
Coming such a long way to vacation, we try to stay for 2-3 weeks, and we love BLT to bits. We have tried other DVC resorts before buying in, but no resort hit us all as hard as BLT. We fell in love at first look, and have no great desire to stay elsewhere really.
Although that may change in the coming years.
Now, to go back and read about 100 pages worth of BLT stuff

Welcome all and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[Discomom703]

After only been exposed to DVC since 2008.. after 4 years.. i finally made it!! I bought in 200 pt SSR just last October. 2012 and now just added a smaller contract for BLT!!! I'm so excited.. We're from So. California so I'm excited to finally venture out to the east coast.. (although we are originally from Virginia.. ) I"m glad i found this thread!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[DVC Owner in MA]

Looking forward to just our 2nd stay at BLT since buyin there in 2009. Last time was in a GV with another family. This time, there's a group of family members in a number of different villas. Looking forward to a great time!

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Wow, BLT has a 6% maintenance fee jump for 2013. Let's hope that trend doesn't continue. My other two home resorts went up 2% and 3%.

 

[KingRichard]

Wow, BLT has a 6% maintenance fee jump for 2013. Let's hope that trend doesn't continue. My other two home resorts went up 2% and 3%.

So is 6% just a guess as DVC has not released any info and have not even had the meeting yet?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So is 6% just a guess as DVC has not released any info and have not even had the meeting yet?

They have released info. Here's the thread discussing it.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3025864

I've never heard of the proposed budgets not being approved at the meeting so it's extremely doubtful anything would change.

 

[WeLoveAriel0505]

We have 500 Points and our visits are numerous and listed in the signature below. We absolutely love BLT and the location. Decor and fixtures will need to be updated soon, but can't be the location!

 

[AirGoofy]

Haven't received our email confirmation yet, but just finalized our October trip. We have bookend a cruise on the Dream with a stay at SSR before and BLT at the end. I am excited.

 

[Terapin]

We own 150 points at BLT in addition to 220 VGC points. We started with 100 BLT points but like it so much that we added on. We will likely add on again, but not for awhile.

We have stayed there in a 2 bdrm, a 1 bdrm and a studio so far. The 1 and 2 bedrooms are so large and airy - love it. Love the short walk to the Contemporary, but away from the hustle, bustle and noise. Love the marina views. I really don't mind the condo feel.

 

[rescuetink]

Wow, BLT has a 6% maintenance fee jump for 2013. Let's hope that trend doesn't continue. My other two home resorts went up 2% and 3%.

WOW!! Is this confirmed??? Will they let us know, or just increase it??

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

WOW!! Is this confirmed??? Will they let us know, or just increase it??

You should have received a copy of the annual report in the mail for each of your home resorts. This includes the proposed budget and dues changes. The budgets were approved at the recent annual meeting (really just a formality).

2013 dues statements should be coming out soon, but yes, the increase from $4.22 to $4.50 is confirmed.

 

[rescuetink]

You should have received a copy of the annual report in the mail for each of your home resorts. This includes the proposed budget and dues changes. The budgets were approved at the recent annual meeting (really just a formality).

2013 dues statements should be coming out soon, but yes, the increase from $4.22 to $4.50 is confirmed.

OUCH!!! Thanks Dave!!

 

[disneynutz]

You should have received a copy of the annual report in the mail for each of your home resorts. This includes the proposed budget and dues changes. The budgets were approved at the recent annual meeting (really just a formality).

2013 dues statements should be coming out soon, but yes, the increase from $4.22 to $4.50 is confirmed.

Your dues liability has been posted to your account. You can review and pay your dues online by accessing your account on the member website.

Bill

 

[GOOFY D]

Somehow overlooked this thread in the past. New BLT owner (170 points) in October 2012. Will be enjoying our first DVC stay in 2013, but at Kidani with a planned BLT later in 2013.

 

[floribr1]

I know that the top floor of the BLT Grand Villa has it's own entrance door in addition to the one on the first floor. My understanding is that the second entrance door opens onto the same floor as the Top of the World Lounge and that you can go out that door and down the hall and there you are.

I am wondering if the room keys for the Grand Villas get you access on the elevators that take you to floor where the second entrance door is. I know a CM has to let give access to guests going to the Top of the World lounge, but can Guests get to that floor on their own?

I ask because we will have young adults with us that will probably hit Jelly Rolls, etc. and be coming in late, and I was wondering if they would be able to get back to their bedrooms via that top floor of the Grand Villa or will they still need to use the main door on the first floor?

I just found this thread a few days ago, and it has taken me awhile to make my way through... We bought BLT back in October 2010, and love it!

I know that RweTHEREyet posted this question back in February, and therefore probably no longer needs an answer... But I thought I would post a response in case anyone else ever has the same question. The TOTWL is located on the top floor, i.e., the 16th floor. The theme park view GVs are located on floor 14-15, and therefore do not have direct access to the TOTWL. However, the lake view GVs are located on floors 15-16, and may or may not have direct access to the TOTWL; I have heard that they do, but cannot speak from experience. We stayed in a theme park view GV and still were required to access the TOTWL from the BLT lobby.

I hope this helps.