*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[Debrn]

Just returned from 1st Home visit to BLT. Aboslutely loved it nothing like watching wishes in your slippers having a glass of wine!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Just returned from 1st Home visit to BLT. Aboslutely loved it nothing like watching wishes in your slippers having a glass of wine!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhh......cannot wait!

 

[Cherokeezebra]

Booked our first trip home today! After 4 trips and waiting for the right time, we were able to book 11 months out today. Week after Thanksgiving 2010, here we come!!!

 

[ibela]

We had our first trip home in Nov and absolutely LOVED it! Before going DH kept saying "we're paying HOW many points for a 1br MK view over the weekend???" but by the time we checked out he said he didn't want to ever stay anywhere other than a 1br @ BLT!

 

[LisaZ1113]

Here I am, Here I am!!

Bought last december, taking forst BLT trip for my 30th birthday...may 7th-10th...can't wait!!

 

[thelionqueen]

We had our first trip home in Nov and absolutely LOVED it! Before going DH kept saying "we're paying HOW many points for a 1br MK view over the weekend???" but by the time we checked out he said he didn't want to ever stay anywhere other than a 1br @ BLT!

You know it's funny to read that comment. We are booking our Summer trip, and comparing points at all resorts. BLT MK view rooms are just about twice as much as smaller accommodations at most other resorts, but it makes no difference to me & DH! The views, the location and amenities are worth EVERY penny...er..uh..point .

 

[Ksp]

Love, Love, Love our first stay here @BLT!!!!

 

[SpaceRangers]

Booked our first trip home today!
Dec 2 - 11 in a 2BR MK View. Can't wait... We've been in planning mode for 2 months already.

 

[goofygal1975]

We stayed at BLT for the first time the weekend of Dec 4th in a one bedroom villa. WE LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!! Was a bit worried about the decore and if we'd like it as much as my fav..Beach Club Villas. NO WORRIES...we had a MK view and it was AMAZING!!!

Dh and I are sneaking away for a 4 night stay in a studio MK view in 2 weeks and we're excited to explore more of the resort. really wish we had a one bedroom again...the living room/kitchen is amazing!!!

In June, we are taking ds (will be turning 15) and my mom and staying in a 2 bedroom for a week. Can't wait for that trip and the room!!!!

We stayed on the 11th floor and had the most amazing view of the MK/Castle!!

 

[Cruella 66]

We are proud BLT owners and bought in June...how do I know if we get a tile????

We bought in at 180. I stayed one night in a studio in October, BLV, and it was quirky...great view, weird studio set up. Won't do that again.

We stay in June 5 nights MK view and 2 nights BL view. Any room suggestions?

 

[dizfan]

We stay in June 5 nights MK view and 2 nights BL view. Any room suggestions?

I would suggest looking at work2play's thread
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2257082

For MK view, people typically request a high floor.

For BL view, it's a personal preference. See work2play's thread for views that you would enjoy best and then make a request for that general area (North side even # for MK+LV, odd # for pool, South side even # for Contemporary/marina view.

One more suggestion that I've heard may be a good idea. In addition to the request for the area, if you want to do not want a handicap accessible room, make sure to mention NO handicap accessible room with your request. (It doesn't guarantee you won't get one, but it hopefully reduces the chance of getting one).

 

[ElizabethG]

We checked into BLT on Aug 4, opening day. We booked a cash MK view studio with the 4/3 offer in 2009. It was so beautiful. Sitting on the balcony, my DH said, "We aren't staying anywhere else." We bought points as soon as we got home. We're taking our first DVC trip there in Oct 2010.

 

[robinbutterfly]

Are there coffee filters in the room? If so, how many? Are the coffee pots decent? Also, does the gift shop sell milk or creamer?

 

[Debrn]

Are there coffee filters in the room? If so, how many? Are the coffee pots decent? Also, does the gift shop sell milk or creamer?

We had to buy filters we left them for the next guests. Coffee maker was fine. We brought our own coffee, and had grocery delivery so we got filters and cream. They did have milk and cream in the fantasia shop

 

[BreezyBus]

We are now proud owners at BLT. Added on in Dec'09.

Our first trip booked is in Nov'10 for DH's birthday. He can't wait to see the MK fireworks from the balcony.

We are actually going home next week to AKL for the first time since we purchased in Sept '08.

 

[Girldreamer02]

First trip home will be dec 8th-16th! We have a studio with a mk view and the hubby and i are stoked!

 

[ibela]

You know it's funny to read that comment. We are booking our Summer trip, and comparing points at all resorts. BLT MK view rooms are just about twice as much as smaller accommodations at most other resorts, but it makes no difference to me & DH! The views, the location and amenities are worth EVERY penny...er..uh..point .

LOVE LOVE LOVE the location!! You just can't beat walking to MK in 5 minutes. We didn't spend enough time in the room to care too much about the view. I'd book 1br @ MK every single visit if I could, any view available.

We are proud BLT owners and bought in June...how do I know if we get a tile????

There are no more tiles, the fountain is there with all the tiles already. Sorry.

So yesterday I just booked a last minute birthday trip to WDW for 2/3-2/6. Of course I requested a 1br @ BLT but they only had availability for Lake View on the last 2 nights, not the first. I'm waitlisted, let's hope for pixie dust. In the meantime, I took a studio (with 2 young children, should be tons of fun ) at VWL.We're more of the type that like the look and feel of BLT and are not woodsy/camping people at all. I've never stayed there so I hope it's alright, for 3 nights I'm sure it'll be fine.

 

[2010Goofy]

we had our first full trip "home" over the weekend. The view from our room was great, we loved the lounge, and ease of access to MK.

It was absolutely perfect for getting to the staging area both days for the marathon/half-marathon and since we could ride the monorail it was just that much less time we had to spend outside.

We're very much looking forward to our Dec 2010 trip to show off our home away from home!

 

[3guysandagal]

We have just returned from our first trip Home in Dec and loved our BLT.
Location, Location, Location!
Walk to Mk and monorail to the MK resorts and Epcot was priceless.
The fireworks from the lounge were great, but a little different than what you are used to as you are viewing them from the side instead of down Main street, so the full affect is lost a bit, but still wonderful.
Head down to south end of the viewing area (closest to the Contemporary) and Epcot's Illuminations fireworks can be seen.

We did one week in a Studio, BLV, and one week in a 1BR, BLV.
Although a fabulous stay, a few things did arise that we didnt care for.

Initial check-in over at the Contemporary went fine, moving rooms halfway through was a bit of a struggle.
I'm sure it was just the CM (Francisco), but I almost went postal on him.
He said we could not check in until 3:00, this was at 8:30am.
I know, I know, thats what check-in time says, but we all know different.
I will not go through the whole discussion here, but I have checked in to a few WDW resorts in my day, and know the drill.
I realized the room may not be ready, but I can still check in.
Nope...he is a trainer and knows how this works.
And apparently was the supervisor at the time as well.
After a few tense moments and some words, I decided to back away before causing a scene and come back after and hope for another CM.
Came back at 11am, with our 2 carts of luggage (we drove), and went back to the desk, where Florence (and Zeke!) were MORE than helpful and willing to check us in, and unsure of why Big F (as I now like to call him) would not do this earlier.

Anyway, on to the (small) room issues.......

In the 1Br only, we could not find an internet outlet in the living room, just in the bedroom. It may be there, but we never found it.
This meant the kids had to come into the bedroom to use the computer.

Second was the gap in the bathroom doors, but this was fixed (a bit) while we were there as they moved the door stop more so as to let the door slide farther, so that was good.
I think they were doing all the rooms as we did not say anything about it.

Third, although we liked the layout of the Kitchenette in the Studio (lots of storage ), others have expressed a dislike for the kitchen and bath sinks so close.
This didn't bother me, until my DW pointed out that when she puts her hairspray on, it goes all over the coffee maker, toaster, etc on the counter.
Something us male engineering types wouldn't have thought of.
Another mirror, other than the one over the table and chairs, possibly in the bathroom or hall, could fix this.

Fourth, the standup safes in the closets take up too much room that could be used for suitcases, but this is only an issue in the studio, as the 1Br has 2 closets.

Finally, not a big deal, but the grab bars on the tubs in the studio (at least in ours) are already showing stains of rust running down the tilework.
I think it is more the bolts used for fastening rather than the bar itself, but in a resort that is only 4 months old, I can see a problem on the horizon.

And one last thing...lets utilize the ToTW lounge people!
It was generally empty every time we went up there, so if we don't use it, we are gonna lose it.

Oh, and BLV, north side, higher floors, can still see MK if you look left.

All in all it was a fantastic stay and we love our BLT.....no mayo please.

 

[robinbutterfly]

We have just returned from our first trip Home in Dec and loved our BLT.
Location, Location, Location!
Walk to Mk and monorail to the MK resorts and Epcot was priceless.
The fireworks from the lounge were great, but a little different than what you are used to as you are viewing them from the side instead of down Main street, so the full affect is lost a bit, but still wonderful.
Head down to south end of the viewing area (closest to the Contemporary) and Epcot's Illuminations fireworks can be seen.

We did one week in a Studio, BLV, and one week in a 1BR, BLV.
Although a fabulous stay, a few things did arise that we didnt care for.

Initial check-in over at the Contemporary went fine, moving rooms halfway through was a bit of a struggle.
I'm sure it was just the CM (Francisco), but I almost went postal on him.
He said we could not check in until 3:00, this was at 8:30am.
I know, I know, thats what check-in time says, but we all know different.
I will not go through the whole discussion here, but I have checked in to a few WDW resorts in my day, and know the drill.
I realized the room may not be ready, but I can still check in.
Nope...he is a trainer and knows how this works.
And apparently was the supervisor at the time as well.
After a few tense moments and some words, I decided to back away before causing a scene and come back after and hope for another CM.
Came back at 11am, with our 2 carts of luggage (we drove), and went back to the desk, where Florence (and Zeke!) were MORE than helpful and willing to check us in, and unsure of why Big F (as I now like to call him) would not do this earlier.

Anyway, on to the (small) room issues.......

In the 1Br only, we could not find an internet outlet in the living room, just in the bedroom. It may be there, but we never found it.
This meant the kids had to come into the bedroom to use the computer.

Second was the gap in the bathroom doors, but this was fixed (a bit) while we were there as they moved the door stop more so as to let the door slide farther, so that was good.
I think they were doing all the rooms as we did not say anything about it.

Third, although we liked the layout of the Kitchenette in the Studio (lots of storage ), others have expressed a dislike for the kitchen and bath sinks so close.
This didn't bother me, until my DW pointed out that when she puts her hairspray on, it goes all over the coffee maker, toaster, etc on the counter.
Something us male engineering types wouldn't have thought of.
Another mirror, other than the one over the table and chairs, possibly in the bathroom or hall, could fix this.

Fourth, the standup safes in the closets take up too much room that could be used for suitcases, but this is only an issue in the studio, as the 1Br has 2 closets.

Finally, not a big deal, but the grab bars on the tubs in the studio (at least in ours) are already showing stains of rust running down the tilework.
I think it is more the bolts used for fastening rather than the bar itself, but in a resort that is only 4 months old, I can see a problem on the horizon.

And one last thing...lets utilize the ToTW lounge people!
It was generally empty every time we went up there, so if we don't use it, we are gonna lose it.

Oh, and BLV, north side, higher floors, can still see MK if you look left.

All in all it was a fantastic stay and we love our BLT.....no mayo please.

Overall, sounds like it wasn't too bad.
Regarding the TOTW... if they would open it to ALL BLT guests, it would get busier!