*** Bay Lake Tower Owners Group***

[GADisneyDad14]

Is the BLT community room open during the refurbishment? Are there any plans to close it to be refurbished at any point (I just noticed on the new AKL refurbishment timeline that they do specifically mention community room, but I didn't see that for BLT).

Thanks

It was closed for renovation for a bit earlier this year, reopened in May. Some pics - https://www.disboards.com/threads/bay-lake-tower-owners-group.2027988/post-66164682

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[gottalovepluto]

What sort of room request do people do for Studio Resort View rooms? This is my first BLT stay, just a couple nights early/mid Sept (caught it when they had that sudden drop of rooms recently). It looks like all these rooms are on the the first 4 floors.

I’m not DVC so viewing the fireworks from the BLT Lounge is out for me. I think I read somewhere you can see the fireworks from the hallways and there is even seating near the windows on each floor, can anyone confirm that?

 

[Ariel620]

What sort of room request do people do for Studio Resort View rooms? This is my first BLT stay, just a couple nights early/mid Sept (caught it when they had that sudden drop of rooms recently). It looks like all these rooms are on the the first 4 floors.

I’m not DVC so viewing the fireworks from the BLT Lounge is out for me. I think I read somewhere you can see the fireworks from the hallways and there is even seating near the windows on each floor, can anyone confirm that?

IMO the best place to watch the fireworks is on the bridge between BLT and contemp (4th or 5th floor). The music is piped in and it is not crowded.

Resort view rooms, there aren't many, and they are all low, but I like to request not first floor, so we get a little view of something.

 

[ParrotBill]

What sort of room request do people do for Studio Resort View rooms? This is my first BLT stay, just a couple nights early/mid Sept (caught it when they had that sudden drop of rooms recently). It looks like all these rooms are on the the first 4 floors.

I’m not DVC so viewing the fireworks from the BLT Lounge is out for me. I think I read somewhere you can see the fireworks from the hallways and there is even seating near the windows on each floor, can anyone confirm that?

If "resort view" is a new term for "standard view", you will be on floor 5 or below. There are 2 north facing rooms on each of floors 4 and 5.
On floor 3 there are 2 interior facing, 2 north facing, and 2 parking lot facing.
On Floor 2 there are 2 interior, 1 north, 1 parking lot, and 1 south.

Most people would ask for a north facing or parking lot facing room, where you have a possible sharp angle toward the Magic Kingdom. Others would choose floor 5, to avoid the elevator to be on the same level as the bridge.
With small numbers, your chances of a specific view or floor are pretty low. 7 north facing is best odds, but, everyone will be asking for those.

 

[debedo]

For all of you BLT experts….From past experiences, what are the chances of a 2 bedroom availability at 7 months?

 

[GGGT]

For all of you BLT experts….From past experiences, what are the chances of a 2 bedroom availability at 7 months?

We're usually in a GV at BLT. However, our past two trips were with different groups of our grandchildren, and we booked 2BR's under 7 months both times. (Around 6 months out as I recall) Once in April of this year and the other the end of July this year.

 

[debedo]

We're usually in a GV at BLT. However, our past two trips were with different groups of our grandchildren, and we booked 2BR's under 7 months both times. (Around 6 months out as I recall) Once in April of this year and the other the end of July this year.

Awesome! Thanks for a quick reply!!We are planning a family trip for Feb 2027 and hopefully we can get it at that time!

 

[GGGT]

Awesome! Thanks for a quick reply!!We are planning a family trip for Feb 2027 and hopefully we can get it at that time!

Good Luck!

 

[RickNJane]

I'm thinking about buying into BLT on resale. Does anyone here have regrets about owning here?

We Bought BLT as our first add on sight unseen. When we walked in the first time, we were pretty underwhelmed at the lobby and theme. Started to have a twinge of regret. That quickly faded. Love the place. Cannot beat the point chart, location, or the rooms! 3 Bathrooms in a dedicated 2 bedroom. A lifeSaver! Also Did I mention Location! Our original DVC purchase is at BWV. Great Location there as well. Cannot beat being able to walk to the parks. Normally don't go for towers, this is the one exception. It is pretty perfect.

Our next trip will be our first in the refurbed rooms. Really cannot wait to see it! No regrets.