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

[Frances999]

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.

There are FOUR per floor, not two. Also, I would change your request. We just stayed in a 2BR MK view dedicated and if you read my experiences (on the previous page) we were very disappointed with our villa. It was on a mid-range floor (8th floor) but the villa was facing away from the Magic Kingdom and it was difficult to see the castle without being on the balconies and looking to the right. In the future I am going to request "any villa NOT ending in xx30" because I'd prefer a lower floor villa with a decent view than a higher floor villa facing the wrong direction.....

Obviously the best of both worlds would be a high floor villa not ending in xx30, but we all know how hard it can be for the resort to fulfil one request, let alone two.....

 

[lurkyloo]

Sorry to be a post hog but that is exactly the view I was talking about that would make me feel dizzy! I dont mind planes or certain heights but looking down or across at other buildings seems to really affect me.

Its the same room type we are getting but I noticed that the room ended in 11 so 10 would have been facing away from there ? I want to avoid being on that inner wraparound facing in.

Correct - rooms ending in even numbers are on the outside of the curve, facing the MK, Seven Seas Lagoon, Contemporary, etc.

Has anyone had an issue with elevator noise?

Just wondering if it's worth requesting (amongst other more important requests) "Away from elevator" or if it's a non-issue.

TIA and many thanks to the OP for a fabulous resource for BLT room info.

Our room was the first one down the hall to the left of the elevator bay and we heard zero noise. However, we were on the top floor, which is key-card-accessible only, so maybe that had something to do with it. But we didn't hear noise from the room on the other side of us either - I think they're pretty well insulated.

 

[WDWKOOK]

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Our room was the first one down the hall to the left of the elevator bay and we heard zero noise. However, we were on the top floor, which is key-card-accessible only, so maybe that had something to do with it. But we didn't hear noise from the room on the other side of us either - I think they're pretty well insulated.

That's great to read and thank you for your reply

 

[PinkTink63]

 

[bobbiwoz]

We had 7329 and it was a dedicated 2 bedroom. I sent an e-mail to DVC through the member site and told them that it was 80% pool, trees and bocci court and 20% lakeview. I was told that the views were being looked at again, (this was before the new point charts came out) and we did get 19 points refunded to our account. That was the difference between lake view and standard view for our stay.

Bobbi

 

[Sandisw]

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.

I think one of the biggest problems so far is that DVC didn't really give a definition of what THEY were classifying as the views at BLT so people went on what they figured it would be.

Who would have thought that 3rd floor rooms would be MK view? I think, now that the resort has been open, and information is out there, they should publish something that tells owners what their MK view room (or LV and SV rooms as well) could be (ie: it is not a guarantee that you won't have to go to the balcony).

If they did this when owners called and said "You do understand that MK view rooms can be anywhere from Floor 3 through 12 and are only guaranteed to have a view from the balcony" then those that book the room, at the very least, understand what they are getting and can make a decision on whether or not to chance the points. What might happen, is that there will be MK view rooms not being booked and they will have to rethink things (or, cash guests will get a lot of those!).

We have now stayed at BLT twice, in studios, one LV and on SV. Our LV had fireworks view from the balcony--a great deal IMO. Our SV room was 3rd floor with a partial view of the lake. Again, a great deal IMO.

What I realize is that I can get decent views with LV or SV and will book those from now on.

 

[Sandisw]

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.

We had a SV studio on the 3rd floor, #7337, on the inside. Our view was nice. There is a picture somewhere in this thread!

We did request even #, facing the parking lot in hopes to get one of the SV rooms that also have fireworks view but didn't get it. We were only there for 2 nights and because our room was ready when we got there at 12:00 pm, I didn't even ask if there was a way to get our request.

Right now, we can go see fireworks at TOWL. As long as that is still an option, I don't think I will worry about the requests any longer as we have had both an outside and inside view and both were fine.

 

[jrw118]

Looking to stay in a dedicate 2 br. Can someone give ma a hint for what to ask for to be able to see the fireworks? We are booking in a lakeview. I have small children comming so I want a dedicated. Would it be better to ask for a lockoff to get a better view?

 

[crcurton]

We are staying in 1bdrm, lake view and would like to know a room with a good view, maybe 5th floor that would closest to the sky bridge.

 

[work2play]

Looking to stay in a dedicate 2 br. Can someone give ma a hint for what to ask for to be able to see the fireworks? We are booking in a lakeview. I have small children comming so I want a dedicated. Would it be better to ask for a lockoff to get a better view?

There is only one dedicated 2 BR room per floor that is lake view that has a partial MK fireworks view. You would need to ask for a room that ends in 02. Yes, there are 3 possible locks off per floor with partial MK views (even numbered room north facing).

 

[work2play]

We are staying in 1bdrm, lake view and would like to know a room with a good view, maybe 5th floor that would closest to the sky bridge.

They all have good views! I would not ask for a specific floor, since that will limit their ability to give you what you want. Better to ask for a lower floor south facing if you want to be "near" the skybridge.

 

[crcurton]

Thanks! I'll do that.

 

[work2play]

Just saw the 2011 points charts. Looks like the same categories, so I don't expect very many changes in moving rooms to different view categories...

 

[LMO429]

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[JimC]

8010 (one bedroom BLV rated villa on the 10th floor) is on the shore line with a very nice view of the lake from the living room. You can just catch the Electrical Water Pageant. The MK is off to the left. Best view of the fireworks is from the balcony of the master bedroom. It is close to the north elevator.

 

[hkeller27]

We are 2 days back from a heavenly trip!!! We stayed in a Studio, MK view, room 8118. I was more than happy - I was THRILLED. When we walked into our room, the blinds were pulled open, and the castle was smack-dab in the middle of our balcony view. My kids were just over the moon, ok, we all were! I couldn't have asked for a better view. Once I get through the 1900+ pictures I took, I will post one of our view.

The studio itself was great. Small, but we knew that going in. We don't spend a lot of time in our room, and our kids are little, so it worked well for us. We're using our points wisely, gearing up to do Hawaii in 2012!!

BLT was wonderful. Clean, quiet, and location can't really be beat! So glad to call it our second home

 

[nikkistevej]

OK- looking to get a great view of the castle for my DD's 8th Birthday trip- booking a 1 bedroom MK view- where is a good area to request?

 

[dismedvc]

OK- looking to get a great view of the castle for my DD's 8th Birthday trip- booking a 1 bedroom MK view- where is a good area to request?

MK view, room 8118. I was more than happy - I was THRILLED. When we walked into our room, the blinds were pulled open, and the castle was smack-dab in the middle of our balcony view.

I think BLT is great. 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.

Rooms XX18 are the "sweet spot". I had mentioned, in my post that is quoted above, that appeared to be the case based on what we saw walking back to BLT from the MK. The above from hkeller27 confirms it. Note: Rooms XX30 are classified as MK view, but the reports from members who have been assigned those rooms indicate you can only see the castle fron the balcony.

Rooms XX02, XX04, XX06, XX08, XX10, XX12 and XX14, are classified as LV, but they also have a view of the castle from the balcony (better views the higher the number) We were in 8108, and felt like we got almost the equivilent of an MK view for LV points.

However, I do not think you can request a specific room number. If you have a MK view 1 bedroom, you could request either "as far north as possible" or "a room ending in as low of number as possible" (for a 1 bedroom XX20 would have a better view than XX26, and those are the only two 1 bedrooms in the MK view category)

See the first post in this thread for all the details. Hope this helps.

 

[nikkistevej]

Thanks so much!!!

 

[SevenSeasLagoon5]

Rooms XX18 are the "sweet spot". I had mentioned, in my post that is quoted above, that appeared to be the case based on what we saw walking back to BLT from the MK. The above from hkeller27 confirms it. Note: Rooms XX30 are classified as MK view, but the reports from members who have been assigned those rooms indicate you can only see the castle fron the balcony.

Rooms XX02, XX04, XX06, XX08, XX10, XX12 and XX14, are classified as LV, but they also have a view of the castle from the balcony (better views the higher the number) We were in 8108, and felt like we got almost the equivilent of an MK view for LV points.

However, I do not think you can request a specific room number. If you have a MK view 1 bedroom, you could request either "as far north as possible" or "a room ending in as low of number as possible" (for a 1 bedroom XX20 would have a better view than XX26, and those are the only two 1 bedrooms in the MK view category)

See the first post in this thread for all the details. Hope this helps.

Regarding the LV rooms with a "MK view", can you tell me what specifically you looked out on with those views? You say you saw the MK. Does that include a full castle view?, pool view? How much of Bay Lake did you see, etc.?? Thanks SO much!