BLT rooms and views with picture links! Last update of post #1 10/21/2015

[dparksfan]

We are checking into BLT in 2 wks, 2bd ded standard view. I've searched this board a lot so I'm aware of the rooms I have available, but I can't seem to figure out if I should make any requests or not.

I was thinking if I did request, I would say, "not a ground floor" or "even numbered room", but I know that with so few rooms, I'm not sure if it would help or hinder my chances of getting a room I'd want. I don't want to make any mistakes by making a request and then they can't give it to me or to not make a request and I end up getting a ground floor, or facing the pool (not what I want).

So my question, to request or not?

Thanks,

 

[Sandisw]

We are checking into BLT in 2 wks, 2bd ded standard view. I've searched this board a lot so I'm aware of the rooms I have available, but I can't seem to figure out if I should make any requests or not.

I was thinking if I did request, I would say, "not a ground floor" or "even numbered room", but I know that with so few rooms, I'm not sure if it would help or hinder my chances of getting a room I'd want. I don't want to make any mistakes by making a request and then they can't give it to me or to not make a request and I end up getting a ground floor, or facing the pool (not what I want).

So my question, to request or not?

Thanks,

If there is something you really want to avoid, definitely put in a request for that. I do think the more requests you have, the harder it is to get exactly what you want.

For our BLT trips, we have just put in one--the most important one in hopes that we ended up where we wanted (which we have 2 of the 3 times).

I just booked a SV 2 bedroom next summer and the only thing I do not want is ground floor so I will be adding that. I would love an even #'d room as well but would rather keep it to one request in hopes that will be more likely.

 

[wdrl]

So my question, to request or not?

Thanks,

It never hurts to make a request, especially if its not too specific (like I want villa xxxx). We have stayed at BLT and made requests both times. In March, we stayed in an MK view studio and requested "High Floor". We were assigned 8028, which is on the 10th floor. In September, we stayed in a one-bedroom Lake view and requested "High floor, even-number (outer facing), north side." We were assigned villa 8142, which is on the 11th floor, outer facing, but on the South wing. No complaints about that assignment because we got two out of the three items we requested. I'm sure that on a future trip we'll run out of pixie dust and won't get what we requested. But I'll still feel fortunate that I'm enjoying life at WDW.

Good luck on getting a good view!!

 

[dparksfan]

My main concern is that their are only 8 units to choose from, and if I request too much, there won't be any units for them to choose from and then we end up with a unit we don't want. We narrow down our trips to every other year, so I feel we got a lot riding on where we end up. But at DL I don't request because we go a lot and it's completely backfired. I think I'm just going to call and give my requests and hope for the best.

Thanks.

 

[msaseifert]

We are checking in on 12/3 and this will be our first stay at our new "home". We are in a 1 bedroom lake view....I paln to request a high floor but other than that I plan to leave it to the powers that be.

I do have a couple of questions though.....Is there a "store" there like at the other DVC resorts that you can buy hotdogs, pizzas, spaghetti, lunchmeat and that sort of thing? Also, we may do the quick service dining plan.....where is the refillable mug station at?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

We are checking in on 12/3 and this will be our first stay at our new "home". We are in a 1 bedroom lake view....I paln to request a high floor but other than that I plan to leave it to the powers that be.

I do have a couple of questions though.....Is there a "store" there like at the other DVC resorts that you can buy hotdogs, pizzas, spaghetti, lunchmeat and that sort of thing? Also, we may do the quick service dining plan.....where is the refillable mug station at?

Thanks in advance!

We stayed at the BLT in April. Our only request regarding the room location was "highest floor possible"....we got a room on the 6th floor....
Here's hoping you have better luck!!

Regarding your second question.... You have to walk over to the Contemporary,4th floor... that's where you'll find the "DVC store" you're asking about. Refillable mugs can be purchased at Contempo Cafe (also located on the 4th floor). There is also a refillable mug station located at the BLT pool.

Have a wonderful time!!!

 

[twooley2]

Does anyone know if at TOTWL if there are complimentary snacks or is it just a place to purchase food and drinks?

 

[sammi6]

There weren't any complimentary snacks there when I was there at the beginning of October. I did purchase food and it was pretty good.

 

[dreaming4disney]

regarding TOTWL- we are DVC member staying there in about a week on our points. Will we be able to take friends not staying there, up with us or is that a no-no??????

 

[work2play]

regarding TOTWL- we are DVC member staying there in about a week on our points. Will we be able to take friends not staying there, up with us or is that a no-no??????

When we were there in September, you had to be staying there on points and they would not allow you to take any guests with you. You should check on that when you get there to see if anything has changed.

 

[poohj80]

When we were there in September, you had to be staying there on points and they would not allow you to take any guests with you. You should check on that when you get there to see if anything has changed.

When we were there in Oct, they never asked to see room keys to go up in the elevator so how would they know how many are in your party?

 

[work2play]

When we were there in Oct, they never asked to see room keys to go up in the elevator so how would they know how many are in your party?

They were checking room keys in September, it probably depends on who is manning the elevator when you want to go up...

 

[mickeysmyboy]

DH and I stay at BLT last month! We split the stay between a Lake View and a Magic Kingdom View!

Our first room was room 7742, Lake View, 1 Bedroom!

View of room from entry area



small bathroom



view of room from by the window



bedroom (including DH)



TV and dresser



Tub



The view looking left



Looking left but closer to center



Straight out



right



Further right



Sunrise over Bay Lake!!

 

[cbarnes17]

We had our first stay at BLT and loved it. As for our requests, we asked for a high floor, even numbered room. After reading this thread we decided we'd leave it to chance for either a partial MK view on the north side or a CR view on the south side. We transferred from AKV on a Sunday and checked in to BLT at 8:00 am. They said our room was ready and told us we were in room 7511. I told them I had requested an even numbered room and asked if they would check and told them we'd be willing to check in later. They said 7534 would be available by 4pm. I knew this was a view we liked but asked if we could get a higher floor. They said none available.

At 4pm we returned from the MK and asked if the room was ready. They said yes, room 7811 was ready. I told them I was told I was going to get 7534 and after a bunch of waiting on hold they said that we could get into 7534 but they were still cleaning it. By 4:30 my wife got tired of waiting and walked up to the room and the cleaning crew was out so she went in. A CM walked into the room a couple minutes later and said they were checking to make sure the room was ready. It was, so all was good, and we finally moved in.

My lesson learned is that as many people have found, they very often don't look at the room requests when assigning rooms. But, if you check in early, you have a good chance of asking that they change the room to something closer to your request. I would have loved a higher room, but we were very pleased with our view. And 7534 is just one room away from the bridge which is pretty handy. The only downside was that the bridge obstructed our view of the monorail and the GF across the water.

Now, I'd love to post a couple pics but I don't know how. Could someone direct me to a post with instructions? Thanks.

 

[work2play]

We had our first stay at BLT and loved it. As for our requests, we asked for a high floor, even numbered room. After reading this thread we decided we'd leave it to chance for either a partial MK view on the north side or a CR view on the south side. We transferred from AKV on a Sunday and checked in to BLT at 8:00 am. They said our room was ready and told us we were in room 7511. I told them I had requested an even numbered room and asked if they would check and told them we'd be willing to check in later. They said 7534 would be available by 4pm. I knew this was a view we liked but asked if we could get a higher floor. They said none available.

At 4pm we returned from the MK and asked if the room was ready. They said yes, room 7811 was ready. I told them I was told I was going to get 7534 and after a bunch of waiting on hold they said that we could get into 7534 but they were still cleaning it. By 4:30 my wife got tired of waiting and walked up to the room and the cleaning crew was out so she went in. A CM walked into the room a couple minutes later and said they were checking to make sure the room was ready. It was, so all was good, and we finally moved in.

My lesson learned is that as many people have found, they very often don't look at the room requests when assigning rooms. But, if you check in early, you have a good chance of asking that they change the room to something closer to your request. I would have loved a higher room, but we were very pleased with our view. And 7534 is just one room away from the bridge which is pretty handy. The only downside was that the bridge obstructed our view of the monorail and the GF across the water.

Now, I'd love to post a couple pics but I don't know how. Could someone direct me to a post with instructions? Thanks.

To include your photos in your posting, you must first host your photos somewhere like www.photobucket.com. Once you upload the photo, you can paste the code in your posting and the picture will appear. If you have trouble with that, you can send me the pictures that you want to post and I can post them for you.

JoAnne

 

[Davids-Coco]

7804 - One bedroom lockoff (we had 7806 as well for a 2 bedroom). Lagoon view, actual view of lagoon, tennis courts, space mountain, castle, fireworks (mk). I will have to get through all my pictures before I can post! Room was in good condition for the most part. Only problems we found were the toilet paper holder in master was loose (like someone used it to get up) and that the waterfall shower head dripped cold water when other head was on (though not unusual from what I hear). Everything else was great.

 

[Havana]

DH and I stay at BLT last month! We split the stay between a Lake View and a Magic Kingdom View!

Our first room was room 7742, Lake View, 1 Bedroom!

View of room from entry area



small bathroom



view of room from by the window



bedroom (including DH)



TV and dresser



Tub



The view looking left



Looking left but closer to center



Straight out



right



Further right



Sunrise over Bay Lake!!

Amazing pictures of the sunrise over Bay Lake! Counting the months until our reservation here.

 

[tree320]

Just got back from our stay a BLT and had a wonderful stay!! They were getting everything ready for Christmas! We watched as in a couple days a gingerbread tree formed in the concourse and the huge Mickey wreath went up. We loved our room. Right by the elevator and the bridge. There was some wear in the room, but over all the room was in good condition. The kids did complain about how hard the showers were. Just let them use ours. The kids used the community room quite a few time and really liked it. I am not a modern style kind of person, but was happy with the decor. I really liked how big the room was. We have stayed at BWV and this 2 bedroom was much bigger, plus the extra bathroom. With it's size I think we might just get the one bedroom next time to save points!

 

[ericamcl]

DH and I are headed home in September. I'm hoping to switch to BLT at the 7 month mark - we want to do a 1 bedroom MK view.
I've looked at the charts on this post and I THINK I know where we'd like to be, but, what room would you ask for to get the BEST MK view possible?

 

[ses1230]

We just returned from our first trip to BLT 11/12-11/19. We stayed in 7211. The room showed some signs of wear, just some scuffs, etc. EXCEPT the bathroom had a major flaw that I will show a picture of. Sorry if the pictures are duplicates, I have not read every single post.

This is the view looking left out of the living room window:

and looking right:

This is the living room with the sleeper chair pulled out:

Here are some pictures from the bridge:

Here is the CR's Mickey decoration on a flatbed:

and hanging up:

And here is the problem in the master bath:

All in all, we had a great time. We were really only in the room to nap and to sleep. BLT was great for us because of the ease of getting to MK and Epcot with our DD5 and DD2. I hope to stay there again next fall!