*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[T-i-double-g-err]

Other than the viewing tower, can you see the fireworks anywhere else, say from the beach?

Not sure. Maybe someone else can chime in with an answer. In terms of other public areas, we've enjoyed the fireworks from CG at CR, the launches between MK and Poly (kind of neat seeing them while coasting across the lagoon), and also from the beach area at Poly. I'm not sure about other areas around CR or BLT.

 

[spiceycat]

Other than the viewing tower, can you see the fireworks anywhere else, say from the beach?

well the beach is on the other side of BLT these days

that say you can see them pretty easily in front BLT - besides CR.

or you can go to the 4th floor of the CR out on the deck - there is seating plus the music

if you own at BLT - you can (hoping) go to the top - 'Top of the World' is a lounge that BLT guests can see the fireworks from.



BLT is right next to the MK - so from the beach you can probably see the highest one.

that say you can see most of the show from the 4th deck at CR.

Mother wanted to stay here so our first and second were Bay Lake. Our third was an upgrade to the MK view. It was lovely. we were there for 4 days and no - I didn't get tire of the MK view.

now with little kids - these fireworks are LOUD. so it might kept the kids awake or wake them up. So might consider the lv and just the one night wanted to see them go up to the top of the world.

 

[lynetteSC]

I joined the BLT group on Facebook.

ohhh how did you find this???

 

[TinkTatoo]

.....For those who have had a MK view, do you get tired of seeing it after a couple of nights?

We had 7 nights with an MK view in the CR and you never get tired of the fireworks as spiceycat said though, they are very loud and often set car alarms off so bear that in mind if you have any young kids

 

[6mouselovers]

good morning all:

just this am i was on the phone with dvc guest relations for another ressie and wanted to confirm march 1 for blt ressies. she told me that they were just told there may be a date change (after march 1st, not before): it has not been officially announced, and to keep checking the dvc member website. i did and do not see any change as of yet. has anyone else heard this?????????

 

[spiceycat]

No.

do you think it is a change because BLT opening date is being moved?

or a change to make it a weekday instead of weekend - assuming more workers on weekday.

boy hope I remember to call.

 

[TinkTatoo]

No.

do you think it is a change because BLT opening date is being moved?

or a change to make it a weekday instead of weekend - assuming more workers on weekday.

boy hope I remember to call.

I think they would have known already that 1st March is on a weekend so I can only guess that it's to change the opening date

 

[6mouselovers]

she did not say what the reason, just that march 1st was not firm at the moment. i would hope it's not for a delay, although i guess even a week delay, if they are not sure on a firm date, could wreak havoc if they have booked it! i looked here, on allears, and on the dvc website and could find nothing. i am going to call on monday and see if anyone knows anything else, maybe even my original guide since they are obviously still selling contracts. i will keep everyone posted as soon as i hear anything, you all do the same!

 

[spiceycat]

she did not say what the reason, just that march 1st was not firm at the moment. i would hope it's not for a delay, although i guess even a week delay, if they are not sure on a firm date, could wreak havoc if they have booked it! i looked here, on allears, and on the dvc website and could find nothing. i am going to call on monday and see if anyone knows anything else, maybe even my original guide since they are obviously still selling contracts. i will keep everyone posted as soon as i hear anything, you all do the same!

they dvc is not telling their guides as much as us.

so they probably don't know.

DVD charges their contractors a fee for being late. so really don't think it is the resort opening late. but hey things do happen.

hope it is not like BCV - and the furniture won't fit...

 

[Dee77]

didn't someone post pictures of the building recently and it showed that quite a few of the floors are already furnished? That definitely gave me the impression that they were ahead of schedule, I am curious why they are considering changing the dates for making reservations. Hmmm

 

[WoodysRoundup]

good morning all:

just this am i was on the phone with dvc guest relations for another ressie and wanted to confirm march 1 for blt ressies. she told me that they were just told there may be a date change (after march 1st, not before): it has not been officially announced, and to keep checking the dvc member website. i did and do not see any change as of yet. has anyone else heard this?????????

Thanks for the (bad) info.! Just so I am understanding correctly, the rep said the date to call reservations may change, not the opening date, right? I will be SO bummed if the Sept. 1 date is moved out. I already have half our reservations booked for that vacation.....waiting to book the BLT portion.

 

[stitchineeyore]

Oh dear. Just got off the phone with MS myself. Before I hung up, I asked about the possibility of a date change for booking BLT. The CM I was speaking with said that they have been told the first booking date WOULD be changing, and that was all the information they had. I was told to watch the member website for further info.

 

[goofygal1975]

Oh dear. Just got off the phone with MS myself. Before I hung up, I asked about the possibility of a date change for booking BLT. The CM I was speaking with said that they have been told the first booking date WOULD be changing, and that was all the information they had. I was told to watch the member website for further info.

As a new member, you'd think I'd be on the member website all the time, but I forget about it. I'll have to remember to look at it. I hope they don't delay the date too far(just because I'm impatient..haha). I don't mind a small delay (have to call for ADR's on 3/1 as well).

 

[WoodysRoundup]

Oh dear. Just got off the phone with MS myself. Before I hung up, I asked about the possibility of a date change for booking BLT. The CM I was speaking with said that they have been told the first booking date WOULD be changing, and that was all the information they had. I was told to watch the member website for further info.

Okay, I am (mildly) freaking out about this. Anyone else heard anything more?

 

[kaffinito]

As a new member, you'd think I'd be on the member website all the time, but I forget about it. I'll have to remember to look at it. I hope they don't delay the date too far(just because I'm impatient..haha). I don't mind a small delay (have to call for ADR's on 3/1 as well).

I'd actually be happy about a delay. March 1st the first day of my DH's first trip to WDW, and I really didn't want to have to spend a long time on the phone that day. If they pushed it back a week I would be ecstatic!

Now if they delay the opening I will be seriously bummed out. Like WoodysRoundup I'm hoping to finish off our end of summer trip at BLT.

 

[Disneydonnam]

Okay, I am (mildly) freaking out about this. Anyone else heard anything more?

I am also starting to freak out. I was waiting until March 1st to book our room for 9/4. I am thinking maybe I should book another resort just to have something.

 

[Dee77]

I was told by MS that the date for reserving BLT will probably be delayed, and to watch the member site to find out the exact details, should be released in the next week or so. I asked if the hotel opening will be delayed and she seemed to think no but then again didn't say it with much confidence so who knows....

 

[Disneydonnam]

I just hung up with DVC. I booked a room at BWV for the first week of Sept. I asked about the March 1st and she did confirm that they will not be taking reservations that day. I told her I already had my airline tickets and did she think BLT would be opening Sept. 1. She said as of now yes but she did recommended that I book another resort and if they open on time I can cancel.

 

[dhlikesbellemore]

im new to all this.
we purchased 200 at blt on our new years trip.
we are new members.
what makes you a founding member?

 

[pixierella]

ohhh how did you find this???

This is the link to the group. I did find it by trolling the boards excessively since I'm all the about the Disney and months away from our first trip home.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=56458583823