*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[jundland]

Leaving in 6 hours

Have a great trip.

 

[spiceycat]

congratulations!!! best wishes!!!

hope your wedding is wonderfully.

guess you are getting married at Disney!

 

[thefirebuilds]

This place is frickin fantastic.

I spoke to a cast member at the top of the lounge. Not that he looks hungry but they're BORED. I asked him what the head count limit was, he said that the fire code says 499 and they will not be turning away people over the arbitrary 70 person number. While the lounge itself is not very large the space for viewing fireworks is quite generous. The bar could easily serve 100-200 people... especially considering most families here aren't drinking. He says they will be working with the rest of the resort to discuss the capacity number because business is suffering terribly with the DVC-only restriction. I heard over and over and over they would not allow more than 50-70 people up at a time - from boards, from literature, from resort staff.

It was a pretty cool time though, very private... we were there with one other family and 4 CMs to ourselves for over an hour. About 45 minutes before the fireworks there were 3 more families. A few looky loos along the way but none stayed longer than us. Probably one of the more private areas in the park for regular schlubs like us The same CM said the hotel is at 80% capacity right now.

oh and they gotta address these bathroom doors. I need some dang private time!

 

[thefirebuilds]

Congrats and Welcome Home! We also own BLT and bought about a year ago at Woodfield Doorway to Dreams.

Also what suckered us in... cold winter months wandering the mall... Disney caught us at a weak moment

 

[geauxlsutigers]

My wife and I bought 160 points at Bay Lake Tower last February. Our oldest Daughter is a DVC member at Saratooga Springs and we'll be staying at BLT with her, my son-in-law and my beautiful granddaughter. And maybe a new addition by then!! We didn't get a tile but did get a 3 day cruise which we are using in Feb. followed by 3 night in Old Key west. We can't wait to see Bay Lake Tower!

 

[dizfan]

I'm so excited that I found this thread!

We just bought into BLT - started the application last night. We will be putting our down payment in on Saturday.

We're going to bank our 2009 points (incentive), and we will be going in May, 2010 to plan our May, 2011 wedding.

We usually stay at the value resorts, so I wasn't sure about buying into DVC, but once our rep (Alan at Doorway to Dreams Woodfield) showed us how we can get a 2 BR for our wedding (to board some relatives), it was almost a no brainer.

Woo-Hoo!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!!

Also, congratulations on your BLT purchase and home!!!

 

[dizfan]

This place is frickin fantastic.

I spoke to a cast member at the top of the lounge. Not that he looks hungry but they're BORED. I asked him what the head count limit was, he said that the fire code says 499 and they will not be turning away people over the arbitrary 70 person number. While the lounge itself is not very large the space for viewing fireworks is quite generous. The bar could easily serve 100-200 people... especially considering most families here aren't drinking. He says they will be working with the rest of the resort to discuss the capacity number because business is suffering terribly with the DVC-only restriction. I heard over and over and over they would not allow more than 50-70 people up at a time - from boards, from literature, from resort staff.

It was a pretty cool time though, very private... we were there with one other family and 4 CMs to ourselves for over an hour. About 45 minutes before the fireworks there were 3 more families. A few looky loos along the way but none stayed longer than us. Probably one of the more private areas in the park for regular schlubs like us The same CM said the hotel is at 80% capacity right now.

Thanks for the report. We're looking forward to heading up there (19 days away).

 

[wedwdw05]

I'm so excited that I found this thread!

We just bought into BLT - started the application last night. We will be putting our down payment in on Saturday.

We're going to bank our 2009 points (incentive), and we will be going in May, 2010 to plan our May, 2011 wedding.

We usually stay at the value resorts, so I wasn't sure about buying into DVC, but once our rep (Alan at Doorway to Dreams Woodfield) showed us how we can get a 2 BR for our wedding (to board some relatives), it was almost a no brainer.

Woo-Hoo!

Congrats on planning your fairytale wedding!!! I wish we had DVC when we got married in 2005. That would have been great. What are your plans? have to started a planning journal?

We purchased 200 points at BLT back in March. We just used 60 points to stay at AKV for a long weekend in October. Can't wait to stay at BLT in 3 weeks. When we bought DVC, the incentive was a FREE 4 night Disney cruise. We are doing that Dec 6-10 then staying at BLT in a studio BLV 10-14. We'll have to see. I am a Boardwalk lover, so it's really hard for me to stay anywhere else. I've heard the resort is amazing, but the studio a bit small and an odd sink setup. So we'll see.

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

We just added on at BLT on Monday. We stayed there in October and fell in love. So glad we took the leap!

 

[MADCLFAN]

We just got off the 7 Day Western Cruise last week. We already have 200 points at AKLV, and thanks to Ameil we now have 200 points at BLT. We couldn't pass on the great deal. We have already booked a week at BLT in Oct for 2 bedroom lock-off with Lake View. Can't wait to see it. Thanks Ameil, you where great.

 

[dizfan]

We just added on at BLT on Monday. We stayed there in October and fell in love. So glad we took the leap!

We just got off the 7 Day Western Cruise last week. We already have 200 points at AKLV, and thanks to Ameil we now have 200 points at BLT. We couldn't pass on the great deal. We have already booked a week at BLT in Oct for 2 bedroom lock-off with Lake View. Can't wait to see it. Thanks Ameil, you where great.

Congratulations to both of you!!!

 

[mom2cobysyd]

I posted a comment about this on another thread and was told that my guide must have been misinformed so I thought I would post it here to see if anyone else was told the same as we were.

When we took the tour in September, our guide specifically told us that BLT would allow for a 5th person to be listed on the reservation in the studio and a 6th person in a 1 bedroom (no age restriction). He indicated that we would have to provide the air mattress and even pointed in the area where one would fit. I questioned him on this several times as I know how Disney is about number of guests in a room and he assured me that this was 'allowed'. Not that it wouldn't be extremely crowded but I would like to know if anyone else was told this just for future reference. If we were given wrong information, I may want to email our guide to find out why he told us that. We still would have bought BLT and can't wait to stay there but it's nice to know all the facts!

 

[spiceycat]

boy can't believe he say that.

the studio is small - for 4 people it will be crowded - but 5.

where did he suggest an air mattress for the studio - can't see one - the place is tight as is.

now for the 1-bedroom and up - you do have the room.

but think you might be better off calling DVC - the toll free phone number and ask them.

they place the reservation - so they would know if 5 or 6 are allowed.

can see 6 in a 1- bedroom at BLT - but not 5 in a studio.

 

[rlt431]

I'm so excited we are heading home in 2 days. I can't believe the time is finally here. Looks like it is going to be crowded but that is ok. We will have a wonderful time no matter how many people.

Staying in a studio MK view. Would have preferred to stay in 1 bedroom but my DH and DS wanted to stay in a studio this time so we could stay longer.

I am so excited I am going to have a hard time working today and tomorrow.

BLT HERE WE COME!!!!!!!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Interresting about the whole number of people in a studio. My understanding is that it's really only the AK and BLT that can even fit 5 in a one bedroom. They have the pull out that can sleep 2 and a pull out chair that can sleep one more. I guess perhaps a travel crib could make the 6th person. But they have to be under the age of 3 then I think. We have stayed in SSR studio twice. When the sofa bed is pulled out, the only room to lay a blow up would be in front of the sink/bathroom area.

 

[jstarcze]

Welcome Home and Congratulations from Mickey, Goofy, and Me!

 

[thefirebuilds]

Thanks for the report. We're looking forward to heading up there (19 days away).

o, hai... McFarland. Not too far from the cities

We just got back. We stopped at the lounge on Thursday night, it was significantly busier at 11pm when we went up, maybe 5 parties altogether. I had a rum runner and it was fantastic.

let's try real hard not to lose this space to something lame, make sure you all go visit!

 

[thefirebuilds]

I'm so excited we are heading home in 2 days. I can't believe the time is finally here. Looks like it is going to be crowded but that is ok. We will have a wonderful time no matter how many people.

Staying in a studio MK view. Would have preferred to stay in 1 bedroom but my DH and DS wanted to stay in a studio this time so we could stay longer.

I am so excited I am going to have a hard time working today and tomorrow.

BLT HERE WE COME!!!!!!!

the 1 bedroom is pretty cool, but I think I'd trade the smaller accommodation for an MK view too... it's just ridiculously cool!

 

[Ksp]

How's the lounge at the top of the tower? We'll be there in January

 

[thefirebuilds]

How's the lounge at the top of the tower? We'll be there in January

Gorgeous. Accessible. Great drinks. Generally great service. Please make sure to use it so we dont lose it

Kids are welcome but it has an upscale feel so make sure they behave for the other patrons