*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[dozerdog]

We are new owners of DVC at BLT. These boards really helped in our decision to become DVC owners, so much information so little time.
Does anyone know if you will be able to hear the soundtrack for MK fireworks from your MK view balcony? I know they pipe the sound into Ohana’s, or does the sound carry across the park?
First trip to BLT 9/25/09 if we can get through to res on March 1st

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Hi Groupies! Ok, another question! Will the new pool only be for DVC members, or can the Contemporary guests also use it? Will BLT have their own boat dock?

 

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Groupies! Ok, another question! Will the new pool only be for DVC members,....

We were told by our guide that the pool would be for BLT guests only but I guess we'll have to wait and see if that is true or not

 

[M-I-C-K-E-Y]

I remember reading something in the BLT documentation that the pool would also be open to guests at the Contemporary...

 

[thelionqueen]

I remember reading something in the BLT documentation that the pool would also be open to guests at the Contemporary...

I was told the exact opposite. ONLY BLT guests can have use of the BLT pool (as well as CR pool), CR guests will NOT be allowed use of the BLT pool. They are beginning with BLT to provide more exclusivity for members, and limiting pool use is step one (along with the rooftop BLT restaurant-only for registered BLT guests). Just my. 02.

Dozerdog-they will have the fireworks music piped in on the TV and in the restaurants of course. WELCOME HOME NEIGHBOR!!!

 

[WoodysRoundup]

I was told the exact opposite. ONLY BLT guests can have use of the BLT pool (as well as CR pool), CR guests will NOT be allowed use of the BLT pool. They are beginning with BLT to provide more exclusivity for members, and limiting pool use is step one (along with the rooftop BLT restaurant-only for registered BLT guests). Just my. 02.

We were also told the same thing, thelionqueen. I hope they don't change that plan.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I remember reading something in the BLT documentation that the pool would also be open to guests at the Contemporary...

The POS is confusing......after reading it, I also took it to mean that it is not an exclusive recreational item. That's why I posted the question...the POS does lead one to believe that it is not exclusive to members. I sure hope I'm wrong....I think the pool would get really croweded otherwise.

 

[spiceycat]

Is anybody else planning on making reservations for Sept? We have our airline tickets for the 4th-13th. I am wondering if I should make a reservations at BW and then wait until March 1st to book at BLT. I am just worried if they don't open on time we might not be able to get a room.

going in Sept - but the last week - so get food/wine too.

won't worry. DVD contractors so far have finished early.

if the worst happens and BLT is not finished - DVC will find you another place.

that say don't worry. really think the contractors have to pay DVD if they are late.

 

[spiceycat]

Does anyone know if you will be able to hear the soundtrack for MK fireworks from your MK view balcony? I know they pipe the sound into Ohana’s, or does the sound carry across the park?
First trip to BLT 9/25/09 if we can get through to res on March 1st

the CR gets it on their TV's - so hoping this will happen with BLT too.

 

[WoodysRoundup]

going in Sept - but the last week - so get food/wine too.

Hey spiceycat! What do you mean "so get food/wine too the last week in Sept.???

 

[6mouselovers]

we bought 750 late fall and are planning december 2009 for that (maybe we'll see you disney spaz). the contemp. has long been my favorite resort, and this is a dream come true. we also have 300 at bwv and love the epcot scene as well. can't wait for the march 1st reservation opening!!

 

[WoodysRoundup]

we bought 750 late fall and are planning december 2009 for that (maybe we'll see you disney spaz). the contemp. has long been my favorite resort, and this is a dream come true. we also have 300 at bwv and love the epcot scene as well. can't wait for the march 1st reservation opening!!

What a fantastic purchase at BLT. CONGRATS fellow "groupie"!!!!!!!!

 

[auntsue]

Congratulations to all the new BLT owners!

I'm so jealous reading about everyone's 100+ points at BLT. Imagine what you could do with 750? Wow! I was lucky enough to talk DH into 64 points for two weekday nights in an MK view 1 BR in Adventure season. Too bad they changed the number of points needed to stay there in the past 12 days since we purchased. Oh well, we'll still get to stay there one trip every year.

The virtual tour looks spectacular. I'm dreaming about walking home from MK. It can be quite the nightmare waiting for the bus to BWV at the end of the night. Now we'll be able to get all of our MK touring and GF dining out of the way while staying at BLT. That will be quite a treat!

I can't wait till December. Wishing good luck and pixie dust to everyone trying to get ressies on March 1. What time does MS open on Sundays?

 

[thelionqueen]

Congratulations to all the new BLT owners!
Too bad they changed the number of points needed to stay there in the past 12 days since we purchased. Oh well, we'll still get to stay there one trip every year.

What do you mean they changed the number of points? This is the first I've heard of anything like this. Thanks!

 

[T-i-double-g-err]

What do you mean they changed the number of points? This is the first I've heard of anything like this. Thanks!

The point chart for 2010 adjusts some of the point numbers from the original 2009 point chart that we saw when purchasing. So, we have only 4 months, Sept. - Dec., on the 2009 chart before the new point counts kick-in from the 2010 chart.

The biggest change generally appears to be a shift in cost up for Sun. - Thurs. nights and a shift in cost down for Fri. - Sat. nights. So, anyone who purchased an add-on aimed particularly at some number of weeknight days during a particular season without much point margin in the add-on is going to come up a little short, or a lot depending on how many weeknight days. Similarly, someone new buying with an aim to stay weeknights only with a particular point contract matched to the exact projected cost may be in the same boat.

 

[spiceycat]

Hey spiceycat! What do you mean "so get food/wine too the last week in Sept.???

the food and wine festavial starts Sept 18, 2009 - so if you go late in Sept you get both MNSSHP and food/wine

 

[BWV Dreamin]

the food and wine festavial starts Sept 18, 2009 - so if you go late in Sept you get both MNSSHP and food/wine

Ok, so what is MNSSHP?

 

[DVC Mike]

Ok, so what is MNSSHP?

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

 

[spiceycat]

we bought 750 late fall and are planning december 2009 for that (maybe we'll see you disney spaz). the contemp. has long been my favorite resort, and this is a dream come true. we also have 300 at bwv and love the epcot scene as well. can't wait for the march 1st reservation opening!!

WOW 750 points - oh you can do my dream the GV with MK view.

oh that is so wonderful.

maybe one day - only if win the lottery!!!

 

[MrDVC]

Anyway way to reduce the pixel size to 75 x 75 pixels? I would love to use it, its just a little big for my siggie area.

See if this 93 x 100 will work. I first tried a 75 x 75, but it just seems too small.