*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[MiaSRN62]

Just booked a one bedroom MK view in early May. Anything special to request ? I know with the Bay Lake view it was suggested to request an "even" numbered room. Any special tips/suggestions for MK view ? This will be our first trip "home".

Thanks

Maria

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just booked a one bedroom MK view in early May. Anything special to request ? I know with the Bay Lake view it was suggested to request an "even" numbered room. Any special tips/suggestions for MK view ? This will be our first trip "home".

Thanks

Maria

Yay Maria! After staying in a studio I got a better idea of views. Personally I'd ask for a room that ends in xx20 for the 1BR. And a high floor. The only other MK view 1BR's are going to be rooms that ends in xx26 which is the lock off to the studio I was in (7428). If you get assigned a xx26 then a higher floor will definitely be the best or you may have some obstruction from the front of the building awning. Apparently they designate a room on the 3rd floor as MK view and you really only start getting a clear view from the 4th - and I'm iffy on that since I had the 4th floor. 5th would be the lowest I'd prefer to go for the xx26.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Great info Kathy ! Thanks so much !!!

Maria

 

[Jamoky]

Hey everyone,

I am definitely in. We just bought 210 points at BLT in '09 and are planning our first trip to BLT in July. My mother has owned at VB since 2002 and I have stayed at almost every DVC resort. Beach Club used to be my favourite but I was so impressed with the BLT models and my family is SO psyched to be a part of the Bay Lake Family. WOohoo!!!!!!!

 

[2Xited4Disney]

I'll be there in 7 days!

 

[Nancy F]

How is the Mousekeeping??? I want to get extra days and don't want to pay if all they do is drop towels in my room. If we pay for it... will it be a full cleaning? And what is their idea of a full cleaning??? And does anybody know what they charge?
Thanks,
Nancy

 

[cricketjamest]

We recently booked a one bedroom LV for our first trip "home" in October.
Since this is our first trip to BLT, I wasn't sure what to request with regards to the elevators and sky bridge. We will most likely be using both frequently, but I didn't want to limit our room assignment. Is distance such between the rooms and elevators/sky bridge that I need to include our preference in a request?

 

[crcurton]

We recently booked a one bedroom LV for our first trip "home" in October.
Since this is our first trip to BLT, I wasn't sure what to request with regards to the elevators and sky bridge. We will most likely be using both frequently, but I didn't want to limit our room assignment. Is distance such between the rooms and elevators/sky bridge that I need to include our preference in a request?

Wanting to know the answer to this too!

 

[ssawka]

We recently booked a one bedroom LV for our first trip "home" in October.
Since this is our first trip to BLT, I wasn't sure what to request with regards to the elevators and sky bridge. We will most likely be using both frequently, but I didn't want to limit our room assignment. Is distance such between the rooms and elevators/sky bridge that I need to include our preference in a request?

I would say something in the 20's or 30 would be closest to the sky bridge and one set of elevators. I belive the rooms run down from CR. In other words, the unit closest to the CR are xx30 and then count down from there. We were in 7326 and that was the third room starting from the CR side. I forgot to look, but I think the odd number rooms (LVs) are the same. If you don't care about the view, I would say something on the second or third floor would be perfect because it will only be a flight or two up to the skybridge or a flight or two down to the ground floor.

 

[Redbunny]

Bought BLT back in October,my husband fell in love with the place, not what I was expecting. He can still surprise me after 14 years. Our girls are so excited about our first trip home this December for the Holidays



DH ME DD8DD5

 

[DVCGeek]

The Skybridge is next to the 5th floor south elevator bank, right around the 30s rooms. I'd simply ask for "Near Skybridge"; that should kill two birds with one stone! I thought I had a picture of that area, but I can't find it now...

 

[DVCGeek]

We were in 7326 and that was the third room starting from the CR side.

I think you were in the room I "own" a piece of; BLT "Unit 13A". What did you think of it? MK view 1-BR lockoff, right? Have any pics from the balcony?

My inlaws stayed in studios 7228 (SV) and I was in 7728 (MK view) back in Feb., so right around that area!

 

[ssawka]

I think you were in the room I "own" a piece of; BLT "Unit 13A". What did you think of it? MK view 1-BR lockoff, right? Have any pics from the balcony?

My inlaws stayed in studios 7228 (SV) and I was in 7728 (MK view) back in Feb., so right around that area!

The room was fine, but I did complain about this being a MK view room. Basically, you can see SM and the castle from the living room, but you're low enough that the monorail and the parking lot are a distraction. Also, from the patio the awning support for BLT blocks your view of the MK. After complaining, DVD did contact me and made ammends. They also said that some of the rooms are being re-evaluated and may change categories.

 

[DVCGeek]

The room was fine, but I did complain about this being a MK view room. Basically, you can see SM and the castle from the living room, but you're low enough that the monorail and the parking lot are a distraction. Also, from the patio the awning support for BLT blocks your view of the MK. After complaining, DVD did contact me and made ammends. They also said that some of the rooms are being re-evaluated and may change categories.

Makes sense; it would be REALLY nice if DVC would publish an OFFICIAL chart of where which room views are, especially if they re-arrange them!

BTW, here is the view from my inlaws room # 7228 <SV studio>:

And here are some from 5 floors up off my balcony in 7728 <MK view studio>:

 

[bord1niowa]

We're here now and on the 10th floor MK view. It was nice the first couple of nights but the parking lot is the greatest part of your view even that high up. IF we come to this hotel again, and that is a big IF, we will probably get a lake view, nicer view in my opinion. The "IF" I mentioned comes to me because maybe we're not exactly the type of people for the Bay Lake. For instance, we are the only people above the age of 10 with a funny hat or pin lanyards that we have seen. We like to have a fun time while on vacation, be whacky, who cares, type of people. We usually stay at Fort Wilderness and have fallen in love with it. We will be trying out Animal Kingdom lodge for this next week, we'll see how that goes. I think we may like the Theming there. IMHO

 

[ssawka]

We're here now and on the 10th floor MK view. It was nice the first couple of nights but the parking lot is the greatest part of your view even that high up. IF we come to this hotel again, and that is a big IF, we will probably get a lake view, nicer view in my opinion. The "IF" I mentioned comes to me because maybe we're not exactly the type of people for the Bay Lake. For instance, we are the only people above the age of 10 with a funny hat or pin lanyards that we have seen. We like to have a fun time while on vacation, be whacky, who cares, type of people. We usually stay at Fort Wilderness and have fallen in love with it. We will be trying out Animal Kingdom lodge for this next week, we'll see how that goes. I think we may like the Theming there. IMHO

Well, let's see, comparing Fort Wilderness to BLT, aren't those on opposite ends of the Disney spectrum. Not that there is anything wrong with Ft. Wilderness, but you are basically saying that you prefer a campground to a deluxe hotel. To each his own! The nice thing about Disney is that there are accommodations for all tastes. BTW, did you happen to read the name of this thread? You are basically insulting a property that most readers of this thread own at. Are you just trying to start a flame war?

 

[bord1niowa]

I'm not insulting Bay Lake, it's just not my cup of tea. I have never really been one to go the deluxe route and I wanted to try it. It is a nice hotel. Just not for me. BTW I also own at Bay Lake Towers.

 

[ssawka]

I'm not insulting Bay Lake, it's just not my cup of tea. I have never really been one to go the deluxe route and I wanted to try it. It is a nice hotel. Just not for me. BTW I also own at Bay Lake Towers.

Sorry, maybe I overreacted. It's a shame that you bought at a resort that you don't really care for.

 

[bord1niowa]

It's ok, that's why we bought, not just for Bay Lake but being able to stay at many others, including using our points for Fort Wilderness if we choose. All just one big happy Disney family!

 

[Plucker001]

We're owners. Joined DVC last year as soon as they made the announcement! Two trips already (8/09 and 11/09). Love it!!!