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

[Sandisw]

Thanks Sandi, was this your second stay at BLT? Which room did you like better?

It was my 2nd trip. I loved my view at the LV room better as we could see the fireworks. However, I like the point cost of SV and will most likely do those views. I had requested to be in an even #'d room but didn't ask about it at check in since our room was ready and that was more important. My hope is that some of the times I stay SV, I will get the front side of the resort and a partial MK view. This was a short, 2 night trip, so view was really not that big of a deal. And, one night, on our way back to the room, we watched the fireworks at Epcot from the sky bridge. It was great!

But, I did notice that the bathroom in my LV room (even #'d room) was bigger than the bathroom in my SV room (odd #'d room) so I believe that some of those outer rooms have a bit more space. It really was useless space, but nonetheless, more space.

I still think (and will be sending a comment to member satisfaction) that it would be great to have some sheer curtains in those rooms, especially the inner ones. I could see across into other's rooms and had to keep my drapes closed the whole time.

 

[DVCGeek]

BTW, anyone else think the lighting was a little dim in the room at night or with the blinds closed? DW & I did; not a huge deal, but a bit dark on the corner of the couch next to the balcony in our studio...

 

[Sandisw]

BTW, anyone else think the lighting was a little dim in the room at night or with the blinds closed? DW & I did; not a huge deal, but a bit dark on the corner of the couch next to the balcony in our studio...

Yes, I thouhgt it was as well. If you put both lights on above the bed it gave you a bit more light in the room, but then the bed was really lit up. So, if someone wanted to sleep and someone else to read on the couch, it was a bit tough.

 

[danielle782001]

Is there a beverage station IN the BLT? If so, do they have coffee?? Or do we need to go over the the CR???

 

[poohj80]

Is there a beverage station IN the BLT? If so, do they have coffee?? Or do we need to go over the the CR???

The only one I saw is out by the pool.

 

[work2play]

Is there a beverage station IN the BLT? If so, do they have coffee?? Or do we need to go over the the CR???

There is a soft drink dispenser by the BLT pool, but I believe it does not open till 10 am. You have to walk to the CR for coffee.

 

[danielle782001]

The only one I saw is out by the pool.

There is a soft drink dispenser by the BLT pool, but I believe it does not open till 10 am. You have to walk to the CR for coffee.

Thanks...that is what I thought...just checking....DH loves his coffee so I will pack some to make in the room.

 

[DVCGeek]

There is a soft drink dispenser by the BLT pool, but I believe it does not open till 10 am. You have to walk to the CR for coffee.

And said dispenser does NOT have Iced Tea in it; DW's drink of choice so I became good friends with the Skybridge...

 

[auntsue]

We just returned from three nights in room 8220, 12th floor, 1 BR, MK view, located directly across from the trash and recycling room. There was no noise from there whatsoever. We looked directly at MK, the castle, and Space Mountain. Seeing the castle lights on at 5:30 a.m. was super. Directly across the lagoon a little to the left was the Grand Floridian, but it was difficult seeing the Polynesian. You could watch the monorails going in and out of the Contemporary all day long. Viewing the fireworks from the balcony was spectacular. Just sitting out on the balcony was spectacular, really comfortable chairs.

The room was immaculate and in pristine condition. Everything was new and shiny except for the t. p. holder in the master bathroom which appeared to be bent. I reported it at check-out. The living room area appeared much more massive than that at the BWV, but maybe it was just me. If you were sitting on the couch, you'd be a good distance away from the TV. The kitchen banquette was large enough to fit six to eight. The island was brightly lit with two chairs, so we ate two breakfasts there. There was ample storage for groceries. We didn't think we'd use the two bathrooms, but we did, it halved the time to get ready in the a.m. Parking was excellent, we even saw someone checking windshields for permits. On rainy days, the marble floor as you come in from the bridge is very slippery. Be careful. A nice young fellow waited there to warn us, so I went very slowly and still almost slipped. We are thinking that may be changed out if someone gets hurt. I noticed the one going into the CR is not smooth and shiny.

The BLT surpassed all of our expectations, and we absolutley loved this room!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Speaking of parking--I noticed that all the parking spaces seem to be numbered. Do you get a designated numbered spot for your car?

 

[CarolMN]

Speaking of parking--I noticed that all the parking spaces seem to be numbered. Do you get a designated numbered spot for your car?

No. You may park in any space in the lot. But the numbers can be helpful to those of us who tend to forget where we parked, LOL.

 

[searlproudbottom]

There is no coffee at the pool bar. )-:

But the walk over to the CR / Contempo beverage center doesn't seem like a very long walk.

 

[J and R's mom]

Our wait-list for a studio in March at BLT came through this past week. Although we're VERY excited to be trying out this new resort and being within walking distance to MK and the monorail, I'm equally nervous about the small accomodations. I've been following this thread since the beginning and have read the feedback from those staying in studios here. We'll just have to see how it's going to work out for our family of 4 (DH, DD6, DD5 and me).

I did have a question though. Do the studios here come with balconies/porches? This seems like a silly question to me but I noticed on the DVC website that the studio category was the only one where the patio/balcony was ommited from the amenities section. Surely that was just an oversight?

 

[Sandisw]

Our wait-list for a studio in March at BLT came through this past week. Although we're VERY excited to be trying out this new resort and being within walking distance to MK and the monorail, I'm equally nervous about the small accomodations. I've been following this thread since the beginning and have read the feedback from those staying in studios here. We'll just have to see how it's going to work out for our family of 4 (DH, DD6, DD5 and me).

I did have a question though. Do the studios here come with balconies/porches? This seems like a silly question to me but I noticed on the DVC website that the studio category was the only one where the patio/balcony was ommited from the amenities section. Surely that was just an oversight?

Yes, the studios have the patio/balcony. We have stayed in a LV and SV studio (12th floor and 3rd floor) and both had a balcony.

 

[Cmbar]

Our wait-list for a studio in March at BLT came through this past week. Although we're VERY excited to be trying out this new resort and being within walking distance to MK and the monorail, I'm equally nervous about the small accomodations. I've been following this thread since the beginning and have read the feedback from those staying in studios here. We'll just have to see how it's going to work out for our family of 4 (DH, DD6, DD5 and me).

I did have a question though. Do the studios here come with balconies/porches? This seems like a silly question to me but I noticed on the DVC website that the studio category was the only one where the patio/balcony was ommited from the amenities section. Surely that was just an oversight?

We went over Thanksgiving and felt like the studios were definetly small and it was a bit frustrating the way it was set up. That said we were a family of 4 with DS12 and DD10 so they were a little bigger than your kids My DS is at that gawky, his feet are too big for is body, tripping over everything stage too!

But we would put up with the small room for the location absolutely again. Everyone is different, but I say you have to try it once, so please don't let it worry you. You will make do. We unpacked and I felt there were plenty of drawers and cubbies to put things in, although the closet was small. It does force you to be organized. And popping the sofabed back up in the morning was easy so then the room didn't feel too small. Hate the bathroom sink/kitchenette combo, that architeture firm better have been fired!

Bring those 3m hooks though because there is no place to hang up towels and let them dry out. Which is important since we didn't get fresh towels everyday.

Have a blast, it is an amazing resort!

 

[Cmbar]

Here is a view of room 7740, which was a Lake View.

Here is the view from room 7737 in the South Tower. This was a lake view room also.

 

[WDWLVR]

We stayed in 7618 which was a Magic Kingdom view studio. Loved the view! My only complaint with the studio was that the closet was so small we could not put out suitcase in it to hold our dirty clothes but that was no big deal as I put it on the valet stand and put that by the lock-off door. Other than that the studio was great. Nice size safe in the closet and plenty of storage space all around.

 

[J and R's mom]

Thanks for the feedback Sandisw and Cmbar and WDWLVR.

 

[Mean Queen]

We have booked a Lake view Grand Villa for next August. I'm trying to figure out how to put in a not too specific request so that we can get one of the lake views that have a partial view of the fireworks/castle/etc.. What do you think would be the best way to ask? The Northside of the tower? Near an elevator? (since 10 & 12 are near an elevator but seem to have partial views on other floors.)

 

[work2play]

We have booked a Lake view Grand Villa for next August. I'm trying to figure out how to put in a not too specific request so that we can get one of the lake views that have a partial view of the fireworks/castle/etc.. What do you think would be the best way to ask? The Northside of the tower? Near an elevator? (since 10 & 12 are near an elevator but seem to have partial views on other floors.)

I would ask for a north facing room, I think they all will have a partial view with the best being 10 and 12.