*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[Wiltony]

Driving in and planning to hit Publix before we arrive. If we get there and the room isn’t ready, can I leave cold groceries with bell services?

yes, and it makes it easier for them if you separate frozen from refrigerated and tell them which is which.

 

[MaveDatthews]

yes, and it makes it easier for them if you separate frozen from refrigerated and tell them which is which.

Excellent. Thanks!

 

[MaveDatthews]

Staying at BLT next week and plan on having some family that’s staying at a different t resort come over and visit us for a bit on various days. Can thry park at BLT if I let security know who they are, their car details, etc?

 

[CarolynFH]

Staying at BLT next week and plan on having some family that’s staying at a different t resort come over and visit us for a bit on various days. Can thry park at BLT if I let security know who they are, their car details, etc?

Generally, if they give the guard your name and your room number and say they’re visiting you, they’ll be allowed to park. I say “generally” because at a near-park resort like BLT, especially if it’s busy, the guard might not let them in. So have a plan B.

If they’re staying at another Disney resort, they can park for free at TTC if the guard turns them away.

 

[ehh]

News on refurb?

I'm betting it starts late April or early May 2024.

 

[MartyParty]

We just got back from BLT staying in the 3 bedroom villa! We had visitors come over via car without any issues.

 

[MartyParty]

Forgot how convenient it was to catch the monorails from BLT to Epcot. One stop to the ticket center then express monorail to Epcot. I think it was 20 minutes or less for both. Coming back was a bit longer as you have to take the resort monorails all the way around till you reach BLT.

Reinforced why we like owning and staying at BLT. I hope the hard side rebub is done well. Anxious to see what the designers come up with.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I'm betting it starts late April or early May 2024.

Oh, I hope so! CR is my favorite, really looking forward to seeing the redone villas.

 

[Tymeece]

We just got back from BLT staying in the 3 bedroom villa! We had visitors come over via car without any issues.

How are the Grand Villas holding up?

 

[MartyParty]

We were really pleased. Bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, etc. we’re all in good shape. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.

Only item off were the cushions on the main couch in the family room. But that’s probably to be expected after this amount of time and use. They looked fine but we’re a bit whonkey as you felt like you kept sliding off the couch when sitting. Forced me to sit in the chairs by the window which had a better angle to view the park.

We booked a lake view but had a really excellent theme park view of Tron, Space Mountain, and the castle. Lake view was directly in front looking out the window but looking to the was Magic Kingdom.

 

[MartyParty]

Here was the lake view directly out the family room.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Here was the lake view directly out the family room.

I've had that view before but out of a 2BR on the highest floor that those are available. I used to prefer the other side to be able to also see the CR building (and that is nice) but I'm a convert now, looking out north is so peaceful and lovely.

 

[MartyParty]

I've had that view before but out of a 2BR on the highest floor that those are available. I used to prefer the other side to be able to also see the CR building (and that is nice) but I'm a convert now, looking out north is so peaceful and lovely.

I think I’m with you. We previously had a 2 br with theme park views a few years ago. Bank borrowed 3 years of our points to celebrate a graduation this time in the 3 br villa. Lake view was us maxed out. But now that I’ve stayed in BLT 3 bedroom, not sure I would have wanted to put up another 120ish points for our M-Sat stay for direct “theme park view” in a 3 bedroom. Smaller rooms maybe.

3 bedroom is grand enough that you don’t need to go the extra theme park view route. Don’t get me wrong, if you can afford those points then great.

We enjoyed it thoroughly!

 

[NeutralNovice]

Ughhh.. they just announced that Copper Creek will be getting their refurb in April 2024... but WHAT ABOUT BLT? Cmon DVC, hurry and refurb BLT! But ermm... just don't use the bland Incredibles theming, thanks.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Ughhh.. they just announced that Copper Creek will be getting their refurb in April 2024... but WHAT ABOUT BLT? Cmon DVC, hurry and refurb BLT! But ermm... just don't use the bland Incredibles theming, thanks.

I think BLT is in the Fall

 

[MartyParty]

Yes, anxious to see how Disney Imaginers work their magic with the BLT refurb. Not sure if I'm in the minority or majority, but I kinda like have BLT having a "lite theming" touch. Just enough Mickey to know where you're out but overall wanting a higher quality room that has the 'wow' factor.

Not sure how they do that. The current décor is 'ok' but I feel it could be step better. Better for me not necessarily being more Disney intellectual theming.

 

[bcuinohio]

Yes, anxious to see how Disney Imaginers work their magic with the BLT refurb. Not sure if I'm in the minority or majority, but I kinda like have BLT having a "lite theming" touch. Just enough Mickey to know where you're out but overall wanting a higher quality room that has the 'wow' factor.

Not sure how they do that. The current décor is 'ok' but I feel it could be step better. Better for me not necessarily being more Disney intellectual theming.

I agree on the lite theming. It it could use a little more imo.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Yes, anxious to see how Disney Imaginers work their magic with the BLT refurb. Not sure if I'm in the minority or majority, but I kinda like have BLT having a "lite theming" touch. Just enough Mickey to know where you're out but overall wanting a higher quality room that has the 'wow' factor.

Not sure how they do that. The current décor is 'ok' but I feel it could be step better. Better for me not necessarily being more Disney intellectual theming.

I think they should turn the entire CR, along with BLT, more to mid-century modern decor rather than "modern" (which, they way they've done it, isn't really that modern either). The new CR lobby has more of that retro/mid-century vibe and I'd like to see that at BLT and in the rooms.

 

[quinacciani]

Hello! I rented DVC points through DVC Rental Store and need to call them to ask the member to add my SIL and nephew to the reservation. It says I can only make one request before getting charged so I am planning to ask everything at once.

Staying in a GV Lake View.
Planning to ask for 2 baby gates, 1 P&P and a high chair.

Anything else worth requesting? I am having a hard time finding too many view options to know if I'd prefer one to another so looking for suggestions there too!

 

[DMPicone]

I like the current look (a lot better than some of the recent refurbs), I just hope they get rid of the carpet. So many mold issues, especially with the far too common air conditioner leaking issue.