*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[MrsBlovesDisney]

We joined DVC last August (finally!!) and we of course HAD to buy @ BLT! We've got 270 points and we're actually taking our first trip "Home" in about 17 days! We're going on the DVC member cruise 9/12-9/16 and then our first stay @ BLT in a 1BDRm MK view from 9/16-9/21!! It's been planned for almost 10 months now, so it's hard to believe it's almost finally here!!

We own at BLT and we are headed for our 1st stay there. We are really excited. We booked a 2BR MK view for 10 days. Can't wait!

 

[mrsmouse1960]

We purchased 280 points and Nov '10 will be our first Homecoming event! Can't wait. Haven't been thinking about vacation too much since I typically drive my family nuts. So, I thought I would drop in and see what everyone is saying and the nuts process has begun. Thanks for putting me on a high for the next 3 months.

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

We purchased 280 points and Nov '10 will be our first Homecoming event! Can't wait. Haven't been thinking about vacation too much since I typically drive my family nuts. So, I thought I would drop in and see what everyone is saying and the nuts process has begun. Thanks for putting me on a high for the next 3 months.

....That's what we're ALL here for!!! LOL!!!

 

[Debs Hill]

Just booked a week at BLT in March 2011 in a lake view one bed (requested high floor, even number etc thanks to the DIS boards) and now SO excited!!! It is not our home resort, so thrilled to get a 7 month reservation!

We have never been to the Top of the World Lounge............do we need to book days in advance? Where do we check in? Can we take our son up there(age 10) or is it not child friendly? Does anyone have a cocktail list?!

Thanks so much!
debsx

 

[Sandisw]

Just booked a week at BLT in March 2011 in a lake view one bed (requested high floor, even number etc thanks to the DIS boards) and now SO excited!!! It is not our home resort, so thrilled to get a 7 month reservation!

We have never been to the Top of the World Lounge............do we need to book days in advance? Where do we check in? Can we take our son up there(age 10) or is it not child friendly? Does anyone have a cocktail list?!

Thanks so much!
debsx

It is child friendly and you don't make reservations. You go down to the first floor and check in with the CM there. They will check your KTTW card to be sure you are staying at BLT and then bring your group up.

The first time we stayed they asked for everyone's KTTW card. This year, they only needed to see one but I would be sure everyone in your party has theirs with them just in case.

 

[katieam1]

We just purchased 120 points at BLT!

Our first stay will be Nov 28-Dec 5 in a Lake View Studio. I am so excited. We are trying to decide what type of request to make. With two small kids I am a little concerned about being in a high room so maybe on the 4th floor so it is an easy walk to the monorail. Any advice? My little 2 year old is a climber and while I know she wont be out there with out one of us I still worry.

 

[alice99]

We just purchased 120 points at BLT!

Our first stay will be Nov 28-Dec 5 in a Lake View Studio. I am so excited. We are trying to decide what type of request to make. With two small kids I am a little concerned about being in a high room so maybe on the 4th floor so it is an easy walk to the monorail. Any advice? My little 2 year old is a climber and while I know she wont be out there with out one of us I still worry.

To make it an easy walk to the monorail, you have to be on the 5th floor in the BLT. The walkway is on the 5th floor.

 

[katieam1]

To make it an easy walk to the monorail, you have to be on the 5th floor in the BLT. The walkway is on the 5th floor.

Oh yes thank you I forgot. I got confused because it goes to the 4th floor of CR.

 

[ssawka]

Not sure if others have seen this, but there are changes coming to BLT.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/news-resorts-220/1350-changes-coming-to-blt-deluxe-studio-villas

 

[ffcheff]

Purchased in april,Only 31 days until our first trip home to BLT. Thanks to everyone who posts here for all the good info.

 

[Harlemgirl720]

Just came back from Kidani on Sunday and we purchased 100 pts at BLT.

Now to book a room for next Dec 26-29 before our Dream Cruise.

 

[dizfan]

Purchased in april,Only 31 days until our first trip home to BLT. Thanks to everyone who posts here for all the good info.

to disboards!

We may bump into you in the hallways.

We switch from BCV to BLT the day after you arrive. We are looking forward to the short walk for MNSSHP.

Have a great trip!

 

[BEANTOWNDR7]

Anyone there now, have they started the enhancements to the bathrooms. Also, is the jogging path completed and the firepit

 

[papertraveller]

We were just there and didn't see any signs of construction.

I've listed our delights in a separate thread, but my what a lovely resort. This was our first visit as DVC members, and truly we have no regrets. And our biggest challenge now is that planning thing: what to do next!

 

[Robin"D"]

Hello BLT's owners....

we purchased ownership to BLT last year @ this time....
we went to listen to the DVC rep to hear what they had to say....we have been to many timeshares talks and knew to hard sell ...but we waited & waited for it at DVC....but it wasn't there...we loved what they had to say, to see, and the long life of memeories we were going to get by this....
so we got 225 points.

So we are finally "coming Home on Oct 20th for three days, ( and yes we are going to MNSSHP) the on to the Magic on the 23rd.
Also going on the the Wonder repo from LA to Vancouver and on to the 2011 Alaskan Inaugural Cruise, all because of DVC...

Hope to hear from so of you...

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[spiceycat]

welcome all the new BLT owners!

love BLT

 

[daisygirl902]

I'm heading off on my Disney wedding/honeymoon trip this weekend, and we've decided to add on 50 more BLT points while we're there!! YAY! I'm considering it a wedding present to myself I considered buying a resale contract at BWV or SSR, but y'know, I just love the idea of keeping my points at BLT for some reason I'm going to buy either from my original guide or on the cruise, haven't decided yet - depends on the cruise incentives I guess...

We haven't stayed "home" yet, we're staying at BWV to save points this trip (and for location as that's where we're getting married) but are booking our first trip home at BLT on Friday for August 2011!!

 

[msaseifert]

Our first trip "home" to Bay Lake Towers is Dec 3 thru the 7th. We are in a 1 bedroom lake view. Other than asking for a high floor even numbered room....should we request anything else?

Also, some friends of our are going the same time we are there, they are thinking about buying DVC. We thought that the TOW lounge would set them over the edge but from what I am reading, they will not be allowed to accompany us to the lounge since they are not DVC members and they are not staying at BLT....is this correct?

I can't wait to visit the lounge and view the fireworks. This is our first ever look at the parks all decorated for Christmas, its also our first time doing the MVMCP....can't wait!!

 

[dizfan]

In October, we had the pleasure of watching MNSSHP fireworks from multiple locations. We watched them from Main Street, Polynesian MK view 3rd floor room balcony (Tahiti building), BLT MK view (8128), and BLT TOTWL.

I truly expected Main Street to be my favorite place to watch.

However, BLT TOTWL won hands down because they shoot MNSSHP fireworks off all around the park. Towards the end, many were very close to Space Mountain, giving TOTWL an incredible perspective.

This picture doesn't do it justice, but it should give an idea of perspective.

 

[thelionqueen]

Did anyone (or everyone) else get a call from their guides advising that, beginning Dec. 1st, BLT is going to be selling for $130 per point? It is very close to sell out, and decided they can get that kind of ransom..
Glad I got mine when I did...has already gone up $48 per point from what we paid