*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[Alan_BLT_2009]

Welcome Home!!

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[woohooo]

We bought 200 pts for BLT a month ago as well. My guide was able to get us a studio for 3rd week of December. We're so excited, this will be 1st time trip for my DDs and the first time for my DH and I since we were kids, which was eons ago. I've never gone on the tour, but all the pics I've seen of BLT are amazing. Once I discovered the DIS boards, i'm sooo addicted with reading all the forums. It certainly helps to pass the time till the trip, but December can not come fast enough!!

 

[Sparkie]

Hello my fellow BLT owners. We bought 320 points back in April. Our first DVC trip is at AKL (BLT was not available) BUT.... we will be coming home March 2011.


Let me ask about the bus transportation. What would be the best/quickest way to get to AK or DHS?

Wait for the bus at the Contemporary? or Take the monorail to the TTC and get on the bus for AK or DHS there?

Or... any other suggestions?

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

When we were there this past may, we bussed from the Contemporary to DHS and AK. The busses came by rather frequently, I think we waited 15 or 20 minutes one time.

 

[Sparkie]

Sounds good.

I had just read someone's trip report and they stated that they waited a long time for the busses and they werent able to make EMH at DHS. But they may have also had an unrealistic expectation. It seems in her report she waited 25 min for the bus. Could have just been timing I suppose. You know you arrive at the bus stop just as the bus pulled away.

I just wanted someone else's observations/opinions.

Thanks.

 

[Sparkie]

When we were there this past may, we bussed from the Contemporary to DHS and AK. The busses came by rather frequently, I think we waited 15 or 20 minutes one time.

So how long of a ride after you got on the bus?

Doesnt the bus stop at GF and Poly too?
We will be traveling with a toddler and an infant and various other family members (a total of 9) . Still debating with the babies if a rental car might be the way to go. I would just rather not spend the money on a car when I have a free bus thus leaving me more MICKEY MONEY.

 

[Alan_BLT_2009]

So how long of a ride after you got on the bus?

Doesnt the bus stop at GF and Poly too?
We will be traveling with a toddler and an infant and various other family members (a total of 9) . Still debating with the babies if a rental car might be the way to go. I would just rather not spend the money on a car when I have a free bus thus leaving me more MICKEY MONEY.

The following link may help:

http://allears.net/pl/transp.htm

We used the bus system on previous trips. While there were waits, it was hard to beat riding the bus to AK and DHS, all things considered. If you are wanting to visit another resort not on the monorail, driving may be your best option.

 

[gkrykewy]

So how long of a ride after you got on the bus?

Doesnt the bus stop at GF and Poly too?
We will be traveling with a toddler and an infant and various other family members (a total of 9) . Still debating with the babies if a rental car might be the way to go. I would just rather not spend the money on a car when I have a free bus thus leaving me more MICKEY MONEY.

Yes, the bus stops at the GF and Poly too, and as a result is generally very slow and super crowded. I was very surprised about this last year. Maybe they'll run a dedicated bus in the future, now that CR's capacity is expanded by BLT.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hello my fellow BLT owners. We bought 320 points back in April. Our first DVC trip is at AKL (BLT was not available) BUT.... we will be coming home March 2011.


Let me ask about the bus transportation. What would be the best/quickest way to get to AK or DHS?

Wait for the bus at the Contemporary? or Take the monorail to the TTC and get on the bus for AK or DHS there?

Or... any other suggestions?

Of all onsite transportation just take the bus from the CR to AK or DHS. Timing always plays a role in busses so allow plenty of time. Driving your own car to those two parks will often be the fastest way though.

Yes, the bus stops at the GF and Poly too, and as a result is generally very slow and super crowded. I was very surprised about this last year. Maybe they'll run a dedicated bus in the future, now that CR's capacity is expanded by BLT.

I'm doubtful they'll change the bus route since it was the same when they had the north garden wing. It would be nice though.

 

[crcurton]

When we were there the last week of June, the busses to AK, DHS and DTD only stopped at the Poly after CR. I don't know if this was because of an increase of 4th of July season or what, but it was great! We did have to wait an hour on the DTD bus from CR and we were late for our ADR at PH. They were very accomodating at PH. They bus driver said that the delays were due to high volume of wheelchairs loading/ unloading.

 

[ssawka]

Yes, the bus stops at the GF and Poly too, and as a result is generally very slow and super crowded. I was very surprised about this last year. Maybe they'll run a dedicated bus in the future, now that CR's capacity is expanded by BLT.

This is true for most of the deluxe resorts. Look at the BC/BW route. Buses to
AK and DTD include stops at 5 resorts Swan, Dolphin, YC, BC, and BW. You would assume that the deluxe resorts would have better buses, but unfortunately the bus routes are determined by location and volume.

 

[gkrykewy]

This is true for most of the deluxe resorts. Look at the BC/BW route. Buses to
AK and DTD include stops at 5 resorts Swan, Dolphin, YC, BC, and BW. You would assume that the deluxe resorts would have better buses, but unfortunately the bus routes are determined by location and volume.

And the WL buses are shared with fort wilderness, right? I guess I'm just spoiled by the direct bus service between AKL and everywhere.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

And the WL buses are shared with fort wilderness, right? I guess I'm just spoiled by the direct bus service between AKL and everywhere.

The Epcot bus from WL is shared with FW. The DHS and the AKV busses sometimes stop at the GF but do not share with FW. And the MK bus is direct on it's own.

AKL does have the best bus service for certain. BWV's drives me bonkers with all it's stops.

 

[mrhistory]

We were in rooms 8408 and 8410, a two bedroom lockout in the North Tower facing Bay Lake. The view was perfect, lake in front and castle and fireworks to the left. We were also just around the corner from the elevator. It was our first trip home and it was perfect. Being able to walk to the MK is incredible.

 

[Cruella 66]

I would just use the "Contact Member Services" form under the "Contact" menu on http://dvcmember.com.

Thank you, I just did that! I'll remember it next time.

To the above posters about the buses, I think whether it stops at Poly and GF or not may depend on how busy it is. We were there 6/20 to 27 and the bus was always full and didn't stop at those resorts.

 

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

we just bought in on our trip in april. we bought 160 points, and our first trip home will be in februrary. i just booked it a few weeks ago for a studio, can't wait!

 

[jeejfig]

Hi! We are new DVC members and bought 210 points. We are SOOOO excited for our first trip to BLT December 2010.

 

[AirGoofy]

A great thread and groupie for now. We own at SSR and are buying into BLT. DW and I are still trying to decide how many points to buy.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

home, neighbors!

 

[aprincesswannabe]

We hope to make Bay Lake Tower our new Disney Home very soon! Love, love, love the location! We have watched (on previous trips) as the tower was being built and dreamed of becoming members there...