They are still closed - and it does affect your stay I have been stuck waiting 2 elevators at busy times. I am enjoying BLT more than I ever thought I would but I will have to try it with a 1Br and working elevators on both sides to judge.
We go in November. Sure hope they are open!
The refurbishment is supposed to be done this month. They should be open in November.
Nice!
Did they move the CM desk?
In your 2nd picture, where the small pool is outside, wasn’t the guest service desk where the furniture is? The two smaller desks on either side are bell services and concierge.
Sorry, this is my first time at BLT, if there was a big desk there, it’s gone now. They are checking people in at what you described as the concierge’s desk. Bell services is still at the other little desk. They are mostly walking around with iPads. It doesn’t surprise me as isn’t this what they did at Polynesian tower.
Thanks for the explanation and hope you’re enjoying BLT notwithstanding the elevator situation.
I had very modest expectations, it was probably the last resort I would’ve tried, it was only because of the last-minute trip and that member services was able to grab me a room.
So why the switch if you'll stay at BLT more?My BLT contracts are getting replaced by Polynesian but having extensively pored over the point charts...I believe I'll end up staying at BLT way more often than Polynesian. I will just probably have to settle for a nicer view (which sounds very nice!). Love the new lobby, too!
I realized I had a few too many points to begin with. When I purchased, I bought with my most expensive year in mind, but it turns out the 2 bedroom isn't necessary every year for us, and there may be years we need to take off occasionally. So one of my contracts (not BCV) was probably getting sold regardless, especially with a supposed renting crackdown that would make having too many points a liability. I also have been interested in a blue card for Sorcerer's pass access.
Gotcha. I have BLT direct, but if I didn't I might have done something like what you are doing. You're right that you can stay at BLT, at least lake view, at 7 months. 1BRs linger for a while especially. So makes sense.
Curious why your switching resorts?My BLT contracts are getting replaced by Polynesian but having extensively pored over the point charts...I believe I'll end up staying at BLT way more often than Polynesian. I will just probably have to settle for a nicer view (which sounds very nice!). Love the new lobby, too!
We did something similar. We bought 125 resale points at BLT. I quickly realized that I should have bought a few more. When VGF went back up in 2022, we took advantage of the promo and bought 150 points direct. Ended up selling the BLT contract for more than we paid for it plus got two trips out of it. We wanted direct for the ability to stay at all current and future resorts.
If you’re already checked in, he should be able to use his phone or magic band to get into room.
