*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[Luvndisney]

I'll be there for opening day!! staying August 4th-8th Studio MK view....and can't wait

 

[dizfan]

On another thread, flipflopmom posted that her guide said of the 2BR lockoffs (which can be split into 1BR and Studio), there are...

20 Magic Kingdom view
21 Standard view
106 Lake view

 

[monetnj]

Hey everyone. I went to a special DVC member event at the Contemporary tonight that culminated in a tour of BLT. We walked along the gangway from the Contemporary to BLT, saw the grand villa, a one bedroom, a studio and the observation deck and lounge. It was VERY impressive. If anyone has any questions, I would be more than happy to answer if I can.

First impressions, the floor to ceiling windows in the grand villa makes for some spectacular views. The grand villa also has an LCD flat panel in the master bath viewable from the jacuzzi tub. Very luxe. Lots of stainless steel appliances and accents, but also nice use of dark wood and tones to warm up the room. The one bedroom is about what you would expect from the layout. However, it (and the grand villa) have a "seat" in the dedicated shower. Nice touch. The studio reminds me of a small nyc apartment with its galley kitchenette. There really is space in there for a small stove if they wanted, but I guess that would detract from stepping up to the one bedroom. Having the bathroom sink in the kitchenette is also a bit odd. Finally, the views from the 16th floor lounge is quite something. You can see quite far out. In fact, in high rooms that face towards the WL, the DVC CMs claim you will be able to see Illuminations over at EPCOT. As for MK view rooms, apparently they will make up only 20%, so it may be very tough for non-owners to book these rooms. The music to Wishes will be available on a TV channel to BLT residents. Almost forgot to mention, the pool has a slide built on glass blocks and features a "chaser" light that runs down the length of the slide. Looks very cool at night.

I was able to take some night shots of the view from the terrace about 15 minutes before Wishes started. Unfortunately, we got called away to meet with a DVC guide before the fireworks started. However, we did our first add-on contract for 100 points at BLT. Just couldn't pass up using my mom's CM discount plus they stacked on a $5 off per point incentive they were offering. It ended up working out to $90 a point! I still kick myself over the fact that we bought our initial 175 points at VWL about 6 months before my mom decided to move from Miami to the Orlando area and get at job at Disney. Oh well, it worked out this time.

Anyway, here are my pics from the terrace.

 

[Shleedogg]

DH, DD and I just got back from a quick "budget" trip to WDW because we needed a WDW fix, lol. Well, we ended up buying into DVC at BLT. $17,000 later, the budget kind of went out the window .

We bought 170 points and are planning on adding on in the next 6-10 months either at BLT or another resort. We don't know when our first trip home will be. We have a trip booked in Nov, but couldn't get BLT (didn't expect to on this short of notice), but will be staying at WL and then a trip in March w/ SIL & fam and they really want to stay at AKV. So sadly, it probably won't be until fall 2010 that we get to go home for the first time.

I'm seriously in love!

 

[LUVMICKEY]

DH, DD and I just got back from a quick "budget" trip to WDW because we needed a WDW fix, lol. Well, we ended up buying into DVC at BLT. $17,000 later, the budget kind of went out the window .

We bought 170 points and are planning on adding on in the next 6-10 months either at BLT or another resort. We don't know when our first trip home will be. We have a trip booked in Nov, but couldn't get BLT (didn't expect to on this short of notice), but will be staying at WL and then a trip in March w/ SIL & fam and they really want to stay at AKV. So sadly, it probably won't be until fall 2010 that we get to go home for the first time.

I'm seriously in love!

Sounds great about your new points. About the budget thing, I know what you mean, it very rarely works out for us either.

 

[tmgandolph]

I have never been to F&W but have stayed a few times in Oct. Strange! Just always seemed to miss it. Never caught the F&W bug but want to try attend it sometime.
Hope to see you there!

 

[tmgandolph]

I have never been to F&W but have stayed a few times in Oct. Strange! Just always seemed to miss it. Never caught the F&W bug but want to try attend it sometime.
Hope to see you there!

 

[fitzpa]

I'll be there for opening day!! staying August 4th-8th Studio MK view....and can't wait

Please lets us know the details when you return.

 

[Ronald Duck]

Anyway, here are my pics from the terrace.

THANKS for the great pics...I can't get enough of them!

 

[flipflopmom]

I am almost scared to post it, b/c we haven't even signed the papers yet, but my down payment has been run and the papers are on their way to us! My guide did give me a ID #, and I called MS just to see, I was in the system, so I went ahead and grabbed one of those MK views while I could! I will be making my first trip home June 19-26 in a MK view studio!!

 

[DVCGeek]

Welcome Home (almost?) flipflopmom!

 

[dizfan]

I am almost scared to post it, b/c we haven't even signed the papers yet, but my down payment has been run and the papers are on their way to us! My guide did give me a ID #, and I called MS just to see, I was in the system, so I went ahead and grabbed one of those MK views while I could! I will be making my first trip home June 19-26 in a MK view studio!!

Welcome home neighbor!!!

Congrats on the new contract and also congrats on getting a MK studio!!! As you posted earlier this week, only 20 MK view studios (and 20 MK view 1BRs) will make them very difficult to get.

 

[jguner]

How do i get the BLT signature???

 

[WIDisneyFan]

I am happy to say add us to the list!!!! 320 points and our first trip home will be in July or August of next summer

 

[the who #3]

those last pictures taken from blt at night are just outstanding. one of the best pictures of the castle that i have ever seen.

boy, i can not wait to come home.home everyone!

i will be there in sept. and will be looking for my tile. i sure hope it's there. i will be bringing the grandchildren in nov. and their names are on the tile. i hope i can show it to them.

this thread is a better sales tool that the guides. i am already thinking of another blt add-on to my 205 pts.

 

[Mr_Potts]

those last pictures taken from blt at night are just outstanding. one of the best pictures of the castle that i have ever seen.

boy, i can not wait to come home.home everyone!

i will be there in sept. and will be looking for my tile. i sure hope it's there. i will be bringing the grandchildren in nov. and their names are on the tile. i hope i can show it to them.

this thread is a better sales tool that the guides. i am already thinking of another blt add-on to my 205 pts.

When I took the BLT tour on July 12 I was able to walk around back to see the Tempo Fountain. My avatar is a photo I took of it. I walked around the whole fountain once and didn't see our tile. Then, a little more calmly, I focused and saw it. We are right along the water's edge. I was amazed at how central the fountain is. When you look from the main entrance through the lobby you can see it bubbling away. I loved the inscriptions people had chosen. Lots of "dreams come true" and even one or two references to "my laughing place". I was also surprised at how many fellow Rhode Islanders I saw. Maybe you can get someone to send you a photo of your tile once BLT officially opens--but probably it will be more exciting to just discover it on your own with your grandchildren! I didn't expect to see the fountain until my first trip home at Christmas so this was a real treat for me.

 

[fitzpa]

How do i get the BLT signature???

Look at post #701, and you do need the brackets.

 

[flipflopmom]

It looks like a lot of us are first time buyers - anyone else stressing over their purchase yet? I am so excited! I have buyer's remorse before I get in the car if I buy new toothpaste, so of course a 51 year contract will get me!

Of course, I haven't even signed the papers yet, they haven't gotten here. It's hard not to get caught up in the magic of a recent WDW trip! But my theory is that I am buying a way to get that magic more often!

 

[dizfan]

I am happy to say add us to the list!!!! 320 points and our first trip home will be in July or August of next summer

Congratulations!!!

Welcome Home!!! (From another Wisconsinite BLT owner. DW's from Brown Deer.)

Dan

 

[DVCGeek]

It looks like a lot of us are first time buyers - anyone else stressing over their purchase yet?

I have occasionally stressed some just on the off chance that somehow I am disappointed with DVC accommodations or the cost skyrockets and the value vs. Disney hotels is lost. You read horror stories about unclean rooms and poor upkeep or problems making reservations and sometimes I get a twinge of fear. After I calculate point purchase cost and dues over the life of the contract my planned stays cost me roughly what a moderate or preferred location value would have depending on the resort & season. I've enjoyed stays at Values but was mainly wanting a king (or at least queen) bed and never managed to get one there. So a DVC studio with a queen will be a nice step up. I've stayed in deluxes as a kid several times (including Wilderness Lodge and Contemporary garden wing, both standard view rooms) and do like to visit them, I just always had trouble justifying the price. I also stayed once (on developer's points!) @ the Grand Californian Hotel and DW & I LOVED that, thus the add-on there! Before buying BLT I had a "cash" standard view room at Paradise Pier booked for that trip...

But all in all, I am excited and happy 99% of the time. Plus, I've already booked out all my 2009 BLT & VGC points + borrowed most of my BLT Aug. 2010 UY's points into my 2009 UY. That done, we have 3 trips totaling 15 nights for us booked already, so lots to look forward to!!! Studios currently booked: 2 nights VWL + 1 SSR in Oct., 6 BLT LV after Thanksgiving, 6 BLT MK view including DW's Feb. 4th BD, and for my parents 3 BLT SV in Feb. (they always book standard views, usually at Wilderness Lodge or Port Orleans each trip, and told me not to "waste" extra points on a view for them- they'd just like to check out our MK view room since they are coming during part of our 3rd trip...)

I'll find out soon enough how happy I am with my purchase, and I think & hope I'll be a very satisfied member for the life of my contract!