BLT Hostility

[M-I-C-K-E-Y]

No - they are discussing the "sky bridge" walkway between the Contemporary and BLT. Apparently that will be open only to BLT guests. Some believe Contemporary guests should be able to use it also. I can't figure out why they'd want to use it when there isn't anything at BLT for them to walk to, except for the lounge and that's said to be off limits if you aren't staying at BLT.

Exactly, it's a BRIDGE to the guest levels of BLT. It wasn't put in place for CR guests to visit BLT, but rather BLT guests to utilize CR's amenities.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Personally until BLT opens and we see what really is the case and not the on paper case of what is going to be allowed or not, the discussion is moot anyway.

Disney is very good about making rules and not enforcing them, so I would say everyone needs to chill until BLT is open and we see what "really" is going to be allowed or not.

But I will go on record and say if the entire property is barred from me, not being a BLT owner, I won't be miffed in the least.

I agree Sammie. We really need to wait and see. Some have said guides have told them 1 thing or another, etc. but until it opens we will not know.

Many said Kidani would be exclusive but it is open to everyone staying at the resort. All cash guests and point guests of AKL can use Kidani amenities.

 

[SnowWitch]

If you want it, you should buy it,otherwise, be quiet.

 

[pixie921]

Exactly, it's a BRIDGE to the guest levels of BLT. It wasn't put in place for CR guests to visit BLT, but rather BLT guests to utilize CR's amenities.

Right. Some CR guests seem to be objecting to it "on principle" .. i.e., "If you can use MINE, why can't I use YOURS, too?" That's where the resentment seems to be coming in. They're not looking at it properly; as different parts of the same resort, like standard vs. concierge levels, as others have correctly pointed out.

 

[Fantasmic303]

Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing pool hopping eliminated completely, especially if they're only going to allow it at the so-called desirable pools like BLT and SAB.

We own at BWV and usually choose to stay there. While I wouldn't mind being able to use SAB during our July trip, I totally respect the fact that it's limited to BC/YC guests. What annoys me is that as guests of the BW, just because of the nature of the boardwalk itself, the same strictness isn't applied at our resort. I would love to see rules put in place for EVERY DVC that experiences an overflow from other guests, be it that they are reserved for members in general or for specific resort guests.

I bring this up based on our last two trips to the BWV, when we noticed two things: first, the number of people enjoying the pools (we have never had an issue finding a couple of chairs near one of the pools, but had a lot of trouble the past two trips - there just seemed like there were soooo many people) and secondly, the parking lot situation. We had a LOT of trouble finding parking in the lot in March (during ESPN weekend) and a couple of weeks ago, so on our walk from the lot towards the hotel during one afternoon (maybe 2:00 pm), we took notice of the passes in the windows - the majority of them (yes, MAJORITY) were not even BoardWalk guests. Of the ones we looked at (I'd say at least twenty between us) only 6 of them were BoardWalk Villas or Inn...the rest were Pop, Caribbean, Port Orleans...

I know that guests of other hotels will park there to visit the BoardWalk, but at 2:00 on a Monday afternoon, I highly doubt that's where most of them were. I've always heard that at Poly and CR, you are permitted to park if you have reservations to eat there, and that your pass expires like three hours after you enter. I don't know if that's true or not, but I do think a policy like that is necessary at any resort that has something more to offer to other guests - be it restaurants, savannahs, boardwalk, etc. - especially if a park is within walking (or even monorail) distance.

No offense to anyone!

 

[DisneyWalker44]

- Primo location (let's face it, it IS the best resort location imaginable)

I hope this doesn't come across as hostile, but for a lot of people, BLT doesn't have the best location imaginable. If you like it, great. But many of us like others better.

 

[M-I-C-K-E-Y]

I hope this doesn't come across as hostile, but for a lot of people, BLT doesn't have the best location imaginable. If you like it, great. But many of us like others better.

Agreed, to each their own. However, let's be honest here, the closest hotel to the MK, which is the most popular (attendance records from each year) Disney park. That's simply the primo location.

 

[Fantasmic303]

Agreed, to each their own. However, let's be honest here, the closest hotel to the MK, which is the most popular (attendance records from each year) Disney park. That's simply the primo location.

I see your point, M-I-C-K-E-Y, but to be fair - MK may be highest attendance overall, but amongst DVC members, I think you'd be likely to get some stiff competition from Epcot. I know that while MK remains my favorite park personally, our family finds ourselves spending a lot more time at Epcot as we've gotten older and have begun taking a different kind of vacation. For some of us, what Epcot can offer has brought it to the "favorite" spot on the list, as DVC allows us to experience Disney World in a way different from people who are making a short trip to see the Magic Kingdom.

And while the monorail is great for MK, BCV and BWV members would be just as likely to argue that being within walking distance to Epcot and the Studios is worth more than the option of waiting for a monorail to the MK. (Sidenote: for me, the option of WALKING to MK from BLT is more of a draw than the monorail, since you have to transfer for Epcot anyway.)

BLT is in a great location, no doubt - but I'm not sure I would be so quick to declare it THE BEST location.

 

[d-r]

the thing is, if someone is staying at cont. enough to be actually bothered, they really ought to just buy points there.

 

[smjj]

Exactly, it's a BRIDGE to the guest levels of BLT. It wasn't put in place for CR guests to visit BLT, but rather BLT guests to utilize CR's amenities.

I aggree. I am sure the viewing area in question is not going to be very large for all the BLT people, let alone all others who would try and use it and are not staying at BLT...smjj

 

[jade1]

What is the 'Member Only' walkway? ?

This may have popped up from the sign they just put up next to concrete walkway from CR to BLT pool area. In effect it says "BLT members and guests only".

Its zoomed in at 2 min 15 seconds of this video. Need to us "HQ" button to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWAV-jdXQJ0

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I am really trying to find a reason why this thread was started....

 

[Dean]

I am really trying to find a reason why this thread was started....

Like they all are, defending a given resort and it's owners against perceived (real or imagined) persecution. The truth is it is inappropriate to allow a guest a one way benefit. It's certainly inappropriate to allow guests staying at one resort to say PH to a second resort but not the reverse, period. I understand why SAB and AKV do not allow PH but they should simply no allow PH to or from those resorts, all or none.

 

[pixie921]

I am really trying to find a reason why this thread was started....

Um ... for discussion?

I didn't get the impression the OP was trying to stir the pot, just asking a question. I certainly wasn't either when I replied -- I was wondering the same thing myself. (And FWIW, I'm not a BLT owner, or even a DVC member anymore, for that matter.)

 

[DebbieB]

I am really trying to find a reason why this thread was started....

Probably because there is a thread on the resorts board from a non-member planning to stay at the Contemporary being upset that access to the BLT bridge will be by room key only. They thought Contemporary guests should have access to BLT.

 

[Jillpie]

Probably because there is a thread on the resorts board from a non-member planning to stay at the Contemporary being upset that access to the BLT bridge will be by room key only. They thought Contemporary guests should have access to BLT.

For what purpose should there be access? Aren't there just going to be a bunch of rooms and thats about it? I'm asking in all seriousness.

 

[DebbieB]

For what purpose should there be access? Aren't there just going to be a bunch of rooms and thats about it? I'm asking in all seriousness.

Although they really didn't exact state it, I think they wanted access to the rooftop observation deck and the pool.

 

[twinklebug]

This may have popped up from the sign they just put up next to concrete walkway from CR to BLT pool area. In effect it says "BLT members and guests only".

Its zoomed in at 2 min 15 seconds of this video. Need to us "HQ" button to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWAV-jdXQJ0

You can read that? LOL... I must have had one too many... er... few (as I haven't had a drink in months)

To me BLT is a building. The pool goes with that building. I see no reason why anyone not staying there should have access. Same goes for all of the resorts around the Disney property, DVC or not -- Disney is not required to give us access to the resorts if we're not guests there. It does make for a bit of a diversion to tour resorts, however I have yet to have found time to do so outside of the monorail loop & EPCOT area resorts.

 

[Sammie]

I am really trying to find a reason why this thread was started....

Because a thread was started on the Resorts Forum stating it was "fact" that the bridge was for BLT use only. Basically that thread was a pot stirring thread and it got a few people heated but that was about it, nothing that I would say really warranted saying BLT was being subjected to hostility.

And as I said on that thread and this one, it ain't fact just because someone said it was going to be that way, time will tell.

We all know that the majority of Disney guests can not read the signs that tell them not to do something.

 

[jamstew]

I would not have a problem with DVC getting rid of pool hopping. If you want to use a certain pool then just stay at that resort.