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

[Missus Toad]

Great thread. Can anyone tell me their impressions on how fast MK view 2 BRs are booking up? Just wondering if a 7 month window ressie will even be an option. Thanks!

 

[dizfan]

Great thread. Can anyone tell me their impressions on how fast MK view 2 BRs are booking up? Just wondering if a 7 month window ressie will even be an option. Thanks!

Based on reports, it seems like the Standard rooms are the most difficult to get.
I suspect availability depends on the time of year.

Link to thread where someone reported just getting a 2BR in June, they said MK and LV were available

 

[Camping Griswalds]

I just read somewhere that Standard rooms make up 15%, MK 25% and LV 60%. Looking at the building that probably makes sense.

 

[PurpleTurtle]

Great thread. Can anyone tell me their impressions on how fast MK view 2 BRs are booking up? Just wondering if a 7 month window ressie will even be an option. Thanks!

We got a dedicated 2BR MK view for 8 nights at 7 months out. We'll be there at the beginning of Feb., which is Dream Season with a little higher points and, thus, probably not the most popular time to be going (it's my b-day, though, so we went for it.)

HTH!

P.S. When I called, MK and LV were both available. I did call first thing when MS opened exactly 7 months out. Had to call the next day to add the 8th night.

 

[helloconnie]

We got a dedicated 2BR MK view for 8 nights at 7 months out. We'll be there at the beginning of Feb., which is Dream Season with a little higher points and, thus, probably not the most popular time to be going (it's my b-day, though, so we went for it.)

HTH!

P.S. When I called, MK and LV were both available. I did call first thing when MS opened exactly 7 months out. Had to call the next day to add the 8th night.

Did you get a dedicated room or lock-off? Let us know what room number and how the view is when you go. I have a dedicated 2BR MK view reserved for late May - early June. Can't wait!

 

[Missus Toad]

Based on reports, it seems like the Standard rooms are the most difficult to get.
I suspect availability depends on the time of year.

Link to thread where someone reported just getting a 2BR in June, they said MK and LV were available

I just read somewhere that Standard rooms make up 15%, MK 25% and LV 60%. Looking at the building that probably makes sense.

We got a dedicated 2BR MK view for 8 nights at 7 months out. We'll be there at the beginning of Feb., which is Dream Season with a little higher points and, thus, probably not the most popular time to be going (it's my b-day, though, so we went for it.)

HTH!

P.S. When I called, MK and LV were both available. I did call first thing when MS opened exactly 7 months out. Had to call the next day to add the 8th night.

Thanks for the info, all-- I appreciate it! I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed and wait for my 7 month mark... here's hoping!

 

[TwinMommyDec05]

I have been reading this thread for more hours than I should admit... but I still have a question. In 16 days I arrive with my twin 3 year old daughters and I have reserved a Lake View One Bedroom...Most of the advice on this board has been on 2brs...

CAN SOMEONE HELP GUIDE ME? I want to request a room (or a range or whatever) where I might be able to see the fireworks/MK/monorail etc. Any one bedroom lake views where this might be possible? I am guessing higher floor = better like most hotels but can anyone offer more specific advice?

Sorry if this seems like an obvious question - two three year olds has made my brain turn to mush This is a surprise for their 4th birthday and I am trying to make it perfect! HELP!?

 

[wdrl]

I have been reading this thread for more hours than I should admit... but I still have a question. In 16 days I arrive with my twin 3 year old daughters and I have reserved a Lake View One Bedroom...Most of the advice on this board has been on 2brs...

CAN SOMEONE HELP GUIDE ME? I want to request a room (or a range or whatever) where I might be able to see the fireworks/MK/monorail etc. Any one bedroom lake views where this might be possible? I am guessing higher floor = better like most hotels but can anyone offer more specific advice?

Sorry if this seems like an obvious question - two three year olds has made my brain turn to mush This is a surprise for their 4th birthday and I am trying to make it perfect! HELP!?

I recommend that you try for an even-numbered villa on the north crescent. based on other reports, it looks like villas ending in xx10 or xx12 might work out best for viewing the fireworks, MK, and monorail. Of course, the higher the floor, the better. Good luck.

 

[TwinMommyDec05]

Sorry - double posted and it wont let me delete!

 

[TwinMommyDec05]

I recommend that you try for an even-numbered villa on the north crescent. based on other reports, it looks like villas ending in xx10 or xx12 might work out best for viewing the fireworks, MK, and monorail. Of course, the higher the floor, the better. Good luck.

Thanks so much for the input! So to whom do you all recommend I direct the request? DVC member services to put on the reservation or should I be calling the front desk of the Contemp and requesting through them?

Any tried and true strategies for success??

15 Days till our 1st home visit to BLT!!

 

[wdrl]

Thanks so much for the input! So to whom do you all recommend I direct the request? DVC member services to put on the reservation or should I be calling the front desk of the Contemp and requesting with them...Any tried and true strategies for success??

I suggest you call Member Services and ask them to add your villa request to your reservation. Good luck!!!

 

[SFD998]

Thanks so much for the input! So to whom do you all recommend I direct the request? DVC member services to put on the reservation or should I be calling the front desk of the Contemp and requesting through them?

Any tried and true strategies for success??

15 Days till our 1st home visit to BLT!!

I would do as the pp suggested and contact MS. That is what we did. If you look at post #344 you can see my view. We were in room 8108 which was a LV studio. I know you asked about a 1Bdr, but you can use the map on the first page to figure out which ones they are and my pics for a general idea of your view. For example room #8110 should be a 1bdr and the view would probably be better.

However, even with contacting MS they of course never "lock in" your room request. When we checked in I know we were not getting what we wanted and made the request to the CM checking us in and ended up with exactly what we wanted.

Good Luck!

 

[wdrl]

Bump!

 

[robinbutterfly]

Is the first floor noisey? I wanted to stay on a floor as low as possible, but i am wondering if that is going to be a mistake.

 

[work2play]

Is the first floor noisey? I wanted to stay on a floor as low as possible, but i am wondering if that is going to be a mistake.

The first floor gets traffic for the models that they have open (every day 2-4). The fifth floor gets the traffic from the skybridge to the Contemporary. I would probably stay away from those if you are looking for quiet.

 

[wdrl]

The first floor gets traffic for the models that they have open (every day 2-4).

Aren't the models on the north crescent side of the first floor? I know there are villas for booking on the south crescent side of the first floor, but I don't know if there are any villas on the north wing that are available for booking at this time.

 

[work2play]

Aren't the models on the north crescent side of the first floor? I know there are villas for booking on the south crescent side of the first floor, but I don't know if there are any villas on the north wing that are available for booking at this time.

We had someone post that they were in 7109, so yes I believe you could get a room near where the models are. I also noticed more people wandering around on the first floor near the south elevator bank, probably going up to the 5th floor and over to the Contemporary when I was there in August.

 

[Lyndarella]

We stayed in 8635 in October. It was a 1 BR, but not dedicated as such. This room was on the 16th floor. Turn RIGHT from the elevators, and it is the first room on the left (south), so it is near the middle of the horseshoe shaped building, looking mainly across at the north rooms, and down (WAY down) onto the pool, with a bare view of the lake. If you got off the elevator and turned LEFT instead, you would be at the private viewing area and lounge that is for BLT guests only.

Staying on the 16th floor is different from the other floors, in that you have to insert your room key into a slot in the elevator to get it to take you to that floor! We never saw another person staying on that floor or using the elevator there during our entire stay. We viewed Wishes from the BLT viewing area on Friday night. The CMs bring people up to it from a private elevator! There were only a few (5 maybe?) other room doors up there - we were told that the Grand Villas had their upper levels there.

 

[Lyndarella]

Reading back through this thread where people ask about possible availability....

We stayed at BLT in October (about the 6th week they were open?) We do not own there, and reserved as soon as we were allowed to do so, wanting a MK view, and first choice being a studio, second choice being a 2 BR, third choice being the 1 BR we got. We wait listed for a MK view in studio or 2 BR, and ended up with our original reservation of lake view 1 BR.

It was awesome! I would have loved anything at that resort. My conclusion from our Oct. experience is that the view most in demand is the MK, and the rooms most in demand are studio and 2 BR!

 

[ibela]

We had 7626, 1 br MK view, 6th floor. It was right in the middle of the U, just a few doors down from the walkway to Contemporary. View was fine, although I was initially a little concerned about a low floor. We did have to watch it though with the walkway (5th floor) since I'm pretty sure people could see into our room if they wanted to.