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

[Brenle]

Great photos. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LilGMom]

I called today and made the request for the non-handicapped accessible room because we needed the safety lock and the cm insisted that I wouldn't get the room unless I requested to have one. She felt the request was unnecessary but I insisted she put it in. Is there a way to check the request online or should I call back and talk to a different cm to make sure it is there?

Had to laugh at the bold part. All three trips that we've made when we've had a one bedroom (various resorts) we have been put in a handicap accessible room. We have never requested one, don't want to have one (also have young children and I don't want to be taking a room better suited for someone else) but have always gotten one. We now ask when we check in what type of room it is and I would suggest you do that when you check in. It may be noted in your reservation but when you get there I'd double check upon check-in.

 

[Cmbar]

I'd be worried they would read that request wrong and GIVE you a handicapped room. I find they don't read the request either at all or not very carefully!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Does this request sound right for a 1-bedroom BLV?

~South facing because we want to be able to see the EWP, instead of Wishes.
~Outer Villa because we don't want a view of the North bldg./BLT pool
~High floor

We want to be as close to BL and as far from the CR bldg. as possible, but I don't know how to request that in a simple and concise way. Would that request be considered a corner room?

 

[work2play]

Does this request sound right for a 1-bedroom BLV?

~South facing because we want to be able to see the EWP, instead of Wishes.
~Outer Villa because we don't want a view of the North bldg./BLT pool
~High floor

We want to be as close to BL and as far from the CR bldg. as possible, but I don't know how to request that in a simple and concise way. Would that request be considered a corner room?

You should decide what is most important to you. In your case, I would request an even numbered room, south facing, and take what they give you. There are no "corner" 1 BR rooms, the 1 BRs that meet your criteria are XX34, XX36 and XX42, with XX42 being the one that is farthest from the elevator.

Good luck!

 

[WDWKOOK]

You should decide what is most important to you. In your case, I would request an even numbered room, south facing, and take what they give you. There are no "corner" 1 BR rooms, the 1 BRs that meet your criteria are XX34, XX36 and XX42, with XX42 being the one that is farthest from the elevator.

Good luck!

Thank you for helping with my request.

I made our BLT room request today and my confirmation reads:

south facing outer villa high floor

Do you think it's necessary that I call to change "outer" to "even numbered room"? (I requested "outer" because it's shorter and I thought it would fit on the "Please Note" line better.)

Thank you for researching the room numbers that match my preferences. I will use them at check-in to reference them against where they actually assign us.

I will definitely post photos of our room views to this thread in August

 

[flipflopmom]

Since this will only be our 2nd DVC, and the first was to HHI where I didn't really care, can someone answer this for me? How does the time you check in affect your chances of getting room requests? We will be driving down, leaving late Sat. night, possibly spending the night somewhere, depending on our ability to drive safely through the night. We will probably get to BLT EARLY on Sunday. I know rooms aren't avail. until 4pm usually. If we go right to the check in desk, reiterate our room preferences, will they give us first avail. room, or wait to see if something we like comes open? (Sun, Jun. 20 if that makes a difference?)

Thanks. This is an awesome thread, BTW.

 

[work2play]

Since this will only be our 2nd DVC, and the first was to HHI where I didn't really care, can someone answer this for me? How does the time you check in affect your chances of getting room requests? We will be driving down, leaving late Sat. night, possibly spending the night somewhere, depending on our ability to drive safely through the night. We will probably get to BLT EARLY on Sunday. I know rooms aren't avail. until 4pm usually. If we go right to the check in desk, reiterate our room preferences, will they give us first avail. room, or wait to see if something we like comes open? (Sun, Jun. 20 if that makes a difference?)

Thanks. This is an awesome thread, BTW.

I think it is difficult to tell, it depends on what they have pre-assigned you and what they have available. If you talk to them when you check in letting them know you would be willing to wait longer to get the type of room you requested, I would think that would help.

Good luck!

 

[flipflopmom]

I think it is difficult to tell, it depends on what they have pre-assigned you and what they have available. If you talk to them when you check in letting them know you would be willing to wait longer to get the type of room you requested, I would think that would help.

Good luck!

Thanks. Any new info on how online check in effects room choice? I did a search, but nothing new since last fall.....

 

[Frances999]

Just thought I would 'bump' up this thread with some information on our 2 bedroom MK view villa (#7830). My only request was for a high floor and we were put on floor 8 (so not really that high!).

To be completely honest, I was disappointed. I had it in my mind that an MK view would mean we would be able to see the MK without having to go on to one of the balconies. The MK was not visible from the main window of this room unless you went right up close to the glass on the far left side. Similarly, it was not visible from any of the bedrooms without going out on the balcony. In my opinion, DVC should introduce a new category: MK view and "partial" MK view. The rooms further along the tower have considerably better views, straight-facing the MK, yet they cost the same points

Maybe I just had hugely high expectations, but I was very disappointed that this was an "MK view". Don't get me wrong - the view was nice. But it was not the MK! The CM at the check-in desk tried to move us, but nothing else was available.

I'd also like to make a comment about check-in. The CR CANNOT cope with the volume of guests! It took us 45 minutes to check-in (this was online check-in!). Every time we wanted to go to the front desk we just didn't bother because the line was always horrendous. One man in the concierge line asked to see a manager because he had waited an hour to check-in. Yes, it was the holidays, so it was busy. But this is unacceptable IMHO. There should be a dedicated BLT check-in line or separate BLT check-in down in the BLT lobby. The CR lobby just cannot cope with the increased volumes of guests.

Anyway, enough of the complaining. Here's the views!

Here is the main view: the view in in front / straight out of the window: *zoomed in, of course

Here is the view very slightly to the left: *gives a better idea of the main view, i.e. the car park!

And this is the view of the castle (zoomed in) from the master balcony (looking far to the right, not at all straight on!). It's a wonderful view, just a shame it was difficult to see it from the villa itself!

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Just thought I would 'bump' up this thread with some information on our 2 bedroom MK view villa (#7830). My only request was for a high floor and we were put on floor 8 (so not really that high!).

To be completely honest, I was disappointed. I had it in my mind that an MK view would mean we would be able to see the MK without having to go on to one of the balconies. The MK was not visible from the main window of this room unless you went right up close to the glass on the far left side. Similarly, it was not visible from any of the bedrooms without going out on the balcony. In my opinion, DVC should introduce a new category: MK view and "partial" MK view. The rooms further along the tower have considerably better views, straight-facing the MK, yet they cost the same points

Sorry about the view issues. I do agree that some MK view rooms are better than others. We had #7620 for one of our stays and while it wasn't high (as seems to be the preference), we had an awesome view of the castle and I wouldn't hesitate to accept a lower floor again. We were high enough that the monorail did not impede our view and we could see the castle from our beds, the kitchen table and other seating. I would have been upset about spending the points and not getting the view I had expected too. In fact when we were there we noted how we pretty much had a perfect view and wondered if all MK views were similar, though we imagined they couldn't possibly be given the curvature of the building. I also worry we won't be so lucky the next time. I hope if you guys spring for MK view again that you get a much better vantage point. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[disney0505]

I completely agree on the MK view rooms. We had requested a high floor and the request was filled. We were assigned room 8230 which was on the 12th floor. However, we were very disappointed that you needed to go out on the balcony and look all the way to the right to see the castle. Fortunately we were moved to room 7816 on the eight floor which had an incredible view of the castle from every room in our 2 bedroom villa. So, I agree that maybe they should consider adding another category of room. I would much rather be on the 6th floor with a perfect view than on the 12th floor with a much worse view. This poses the question now what request should I make if I want a MK view. In my case we would usually get a 2 bedroom dedicated. I would imagine that the rooms ending in 16,22,24 all have nice views of the castle. Do I put on the reservation no room ending in 30? Sounds silly but I would like to try to avoid that block of rooms if possible.

 

[mamaprincess]

We were in room 7142. It's a one BR standard view. We had a view of the Marina, CR and Bay Lake.

 

[disneyrunningnut]

Just added on points at BLT and looking to make my first reservation. I would love some advice.

We would book a standard view studio for a week in mid Sept.

I think we would like South tower outside view, but not ground floor. Looks like 2nd floor is LV. So I guess ground floor would be fine.

Also think I would we like 1st or 2nd floors on the inside.

What do you suggest? Also what is the best way to word the requests on the reservation.

 

[dizzneebabe]

subscribing...staying in a 2bdrm LV in Dec!!!

 

[Frances999]

I completely agree on the MK view rooms. We had requested a high floor and the request was filled. We were assigned room 8230 which was on the 12th floor. However, we were very disappointed that you needed to go out on the balcony and look all the way to the right to see the castle. Fortunately we were moved to room 7816 on the eight floor which had an incredible view of the castle from every room in our 2 bedroom villa. So, I agree that maybe they should consider adding another category of room. I would much rather be on the 6th floor with a perfect view than on the 12th floor with a much worse view. This poses the question now what request should I make if I want a MK view. In my case we would usually get a 2 bedroom dedicated. I would imagine that the rooms ending in 16,22,24 all have nice views of the castle. Do I put on the reservation no room ending in 30? Sounds silly but I would like to try to avoid that block of rooms if possible.

Yes, I completely agree. In my opinion the rooms ending in xx30 should NOT be categorized as MK view. I'm glad you managed to change We also stay in 2BR dedicated villas, and on our next trip I too will be requesting a room NOT ending in 30.

 

[dismedvc]

Just thought I would 'bump' up this thread with some information on our 2 bedroom MK view villa (#7830). My only request was for a high floor and we were put on floor 8 (so not really that high!).

To be completely honest, I was disappointed. I had it in my mind that an MK view would mean we would be able to see the MK without having to go on to one of the balconies. The MK was not visible from the main window of this room unless you went right up close to the glass on the far left side. Similarly, it was not visible from any of the bedrooms without going out on the balcony. In my opinion, DVC should introduce a new category: MK view and "partial" MK view. The rooms further along the tower have considerably better views, straight-facing the MK, yet they cost the same points

I think BLT is great. We do not spend that much time in the room, but the short walk to the MK makes all the difference.

However, when we bought BLT, our guide told us the MK view rooms were designed so that no matter where you were in the room, if you could look out the window you would be able to see the castle. Given the shape of the building that is obviously not actually the case. It appears rooms numbered XX18 might have a view of the castle even from the entry to the room, but other rooms classified as MK views (especially the XX30 room numbers) would require you to be on (or at least very close to) the balcony to see the castle. That does not even consider the complaints people have expressed about MK view rooms on lower floors.

When we walked back to BLT from the MK, and looked at the center section of BLT (which contains all the MK view rooms), the north elevator area (between rooms XX16 and XX14) appeared to be more in line with the MK than the rooms at the far south end of the center section (the rooms numbered XX30). In fact Rooms XX12 and XX14 (which are classified as Lake view) appeared to be more in line with the castle than the XX30 MK view rooms. This seems to be confirmed by the above.

Not a complaint, just my observation. However, others might want to consider it when deciding if it is worth the extra points for a MK view room.

 

[kyirish25]

How do I know if I have reserved a dedicated 2 bedroom or lock-off 2 bedroom?

On my reservation it says 2 bedroom villa - lake view (4T)

TIA

 

[Dee77]

I booked our 1 bedroom LV for Nov 26- Dec 5th. I never even thought about requesting anything with the room reservation. I have only today found this thread and there are still many posts I need to read. What would you advise us to request? TIA

 

[headgorilla]

So I just got off the phone with MS. I am booked for MK dedicated 2 bdr. The CM told me when I requested a villa on an upper floor that there are only 2 per floor and that everyone requests and upper floor. So in other words, Don't get my hopes up. I looked at the 1st post and it looks to me like there are 4 dedicated 2 bdr per floor. SO who is correct? I am deflated but am trying to stay hopeful, but it is difficult. I was really hoping to have my request honored, since In the 8 trips I've had. I have never had my request granted. I guess all I can do is hope and pray.