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

[helloconnie]

Hey All!

We just got back from our first trip hoem as an entire family and our first stay at BLT, our home.

We had a 2 BR Dedicated with Magic Kingdom view. We stayed in room 8016 on the 10th floor. It was absolutely gourgeous! See the pictures below! We were right by the North elevator bank. I absolutely loved waking up every morning to a view of the castle! The kids loved it as well, escpecially the fireworks from the balcony.

We went to the TOTW Lounge one night. Loved it! Although it was smaller than I had imagined.

The pool was a big hit with the kids. They loved both the slide and the kiddie play area.

This was my first stay at a monorail resort and all I can say is now I am spoiled!

Furnishings: I did notice some marks on mainly the black furnishings. However, the dining table was also a bit scuffed.

Recommendations to DVC:
Ceiling Fans please! We kept putting the A/C colder at night because we could not get comfortable. Ceiling Fans would definitely help.

Make-Up Mirror - The Master bathroom lighting is very poor for hair and make-up. There either needs to be additional lighting or a make-up mirror would probably be the easiest and most cost effective solution.

Anyone have questions????

View straight out of the window. Beautiful!

My oldest DS's favorite view - the monorail

From the balcony - hard left view of the Contemporary with the Polynesian in the background.

Space Mountain - Straight out of the window or balconyhttp://i858.photobucket.com/albums/...eTower-Viewfromroomofthemo-1.jpg?t=1276286055

Grand Floridian

View from hard right off the balcony - Bay Lake

http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/...Tower-ViewfromroomofGrandFlo.jpg?t=1276286055

 

[mouthdoc]

Greetings All! We're just back from our first DVC stay. Our home resort is BLT and we stayed in room 7916, a dedicated 2 BR MK view. It is listed as a MK view in the graph, but in the written listings below is listed as a lake view (in the first post). It is definitely a MK view with the castle and Space Mountain directly in front of the windows. Regarding the room conditions: great, didn't find any problems at all! We had a fantastic stay and can't wait to go back and spend more time here.
BTW, I read about some private cabanas for rent, and I didn't see those anywhere. Are they at the Contemporary pool?

 

[Cruella 66]

BTW, I read about some private cabanas for rent, and I didn't see those anywhere. Are they at the Contemporary pool?

They were last year...I was wondering if they were still an option too. They weren't at BLT though, they were over at CR around the quiet pool area. We had rented one but, it figures , the day of our rental...the pool is closed due to some mechanical failure. So, didn't get to use the cabana and we were shipped over to WL to use the pool. The kids' liked that though and I got to see a resort I normally wouldn't have gone to!

 

[tree320]

We are getting a 2BR MK view in Nov for 5 nights. I am now wondering about the dedicated 2BR. Is it something to ask for? It will be me, DH, DD11, DD8, and DS5. Do you get two Q beds in the second BR? Is there still the kitchenette(which we wouldn't use)? We stayed in a 2BR lock off at BWV this past Jan. and I kids all wanted the real bed. Are the BLT rooms bigger? I'm planning on putting DS on the chair pull out. Has anyone had anyone sleep on the chair? I hope to give us all more room to walk around at night. I think it would be fine for a 5yr old. I just don't want to cut my chances of getting a better veiw. Any suggestions?

 

[spiceycat]

Is it something to ask for? It will be me, DH, DD11, DD8, and DS5. Do you get two Q beds in the second BR? Is there still the kitchenette(which we wouldn't use)? We stayed in a 2BR lock off at BWV this past Jan. and I kids all wanted the real bed. Are the BLT rooms bigger? I'm planning on putting DS on the chair pull out. Has anyone had anyone sleep on the chair? I hope to give us all more room to walk around at night. I think it would be fine for a 5yr old. I just don't want to cut my chances of getting a better veiw. Any suggestions?

call ms tomorrow and ask for a dedicated 2-bedroom. you will get two queen beds in the second bedroom. there is no kitchennett - and the bathroom in the second bedroom is better arranged than in a studio.

the BLT rooms 1-bedroom and up are definitely bigger than BWV. (the studio is smaller)

would be more concern about not being able to use the livingroom after the kids went to bed. that is one of the nice features of a 2-bedroom - you can enjoy the livingroom area after the kids are in bed.

lots of others have say the chair bed was more comfortable than the sleeping sofa.

 

[tree320]

call ms tomorrow and ask for a dedicated 2-bedroom. you will get two queen beds in the second bedroom. there is no kitchennett - and the bathroom in the second bedroom is better arranged than in a studio.

the BLT rooms 1-bedroom and up are definitely bigger than BWV. (the studio is smaller)

would be more concern about not being able to use the livingroom after the kids went to bed. that is one of the nice features of a 2-bedroom - you can enjoy the livingroom area after the kids are in bed.

lots of others have say the chair bed was more comfortable than the sleeping sofa.

Thank you spiceycat for all the info. I will give them a call.

 

[lenshanem]

Hi. Our studio theme park view waitlist came thru today. I'm concerned about being on a low floor and the monorail line blocking our view. This thread is so long now, are people still complaining of this? Is it a concern? Should I call and request a high floor? Any other advice? Thanks so much for any help!

EDIT - Should I ask for 5th floor or higher? What floor is it safe to see the MK good?

 

[MiaSRN62]

This thread is so long now, are people still complaining of this? Is it a concern? Should I call and request a high floor? Any other advice? Thanks so much for any help!

EDIT - Should I ask for 5th floor or higher? What floor is it safe to see the MK good?

Hi Shan !!!!

I'll just give you my recent experience. I had requested at the time of reservation to be on a high floor preferably above the 5th or 6th floor.
When I checked in, I was told my room was ready and it was on the 4th floor. This was around 2'ish. So I politely asked if there was anything higher if possible. They told me there was but it wasn't ready. I waited and did get the 9th floor. I would say anything above the 5th floor is good (obviously, the higher the better). Good luck !!!
Maria

 

[jlovesee]

Couple of questions,
I have 7 night reservation for a BLT MK view studio would a request 5th floor or above, room # ending in 18 be a good request? Or is that too much detail?

Also, right now we are checking in on Sunday of MLK weekend (Jan 16th), but will be coming down Saturday afternoon, and was thinking about booking a standard view studio for saturday night with borrowed pts/pay for 10 extra to cover it. Would it be worth it (better chance on getting a good view), to come in Saturday afternoon instead and pay more for the MK view?

Last, lets say I still check in Sunday and get stuck with the 3rd floor room, ending in 28, and want to pay the $30 to move to a better room the next day or so, will they allow that? I have read that guests have requested to move and were denied.

Thanks!

Jennifer

 

[Sandisw]

Couple of questions,
I have 7 night reservation for a BLT MK view studio would a request 5th floor or above, room # ending in 18 be a good request? Or is that too much detail?

Also, right now we are checking in on Sunday of MLK weekend (Jan 16th), but will be coming down Saturday afternoon, and was thinking about booking a standard view studio for saturday night with borrowed pts/pay for 10 extra to cover it. Would it be worth it (better chance on getting a good view), to come in Saturday afternoon instead and pay more for the MK view?

Last, lets say I still check in Sunday and get stuck with the 3rd floor room, ending in 28, and want to pay the $30 to move to a better room the next day or so, will they allow that? I have read that guests have requested to move and were denied.

Thanks!

Jennifer

The more specific you are, the harder it is to get a request. If they can't put you in a #18 room, then they may not know what you really want.

I would simply request higher floor for MK view and hope that you are one of the lucky ones to get it.

This is one of the reasons we will never pay for MK view. It is too many points to spend when there is no guarantee you will get one of the rooms with a great view. Personally, I think they need to change things and somehow make those lower floors less points than the higher ones.

 

[P&B's Mom]

I am hoping for a std. view (AKV is my home). I know DS would love to see the monorail from the room. Is this possible?

 

[flipflopmom]

I may ask if they had something higher if I was on the 4th or 5th floor, but I wouldn't demand it, and I am not sure that I'd be willing to wait very long to get into my room for that higher floor. YMMV on that. I've never called MS at 4 days out to reiterate my request, and I've always had my requests granted upon check-in. I hope you get your pixie dust

Thanks! I'm sure a lot of it will depend on how we are feeling at that point! I'm glad you've always gotten your requests, hoping for some of your pixie dust!

We were in an MK-view Studio at BLT in March. We did the online check-in before arriving and requested a high floor. When we checked in around 7:00 AM, we reminded the CM that we had asked for a high floor. The CM told us that she could put us in studio on the 10th floor, but did not tell us the room number. We didn't learn the room number until we received a phone call around 2:00 PM telling us our room (8028) was ready. Since we were given our room keys when we checked in, it wasn't necessary for us to go by the front desk when our room was ready.

If given a choice between xx18 and xx28, I would opt for xx18 because it has a more direct view of the Magic Kingdom. We stayed in 8028 and we loved the view. However, if I had the choice between an xx18 room on the 4th floor and an xx28 room on, lets say, the 8th floor, I'd opt for the higher floor.
Have fun!!!

Thanks! I am thinking that as long as we are 5th or higher, we'll take what we get, depending on attitudes of the CMs! I've been comparing 28 and 18 pictures, and the 18's are definitely preferable, but the reality of it seems to be that there are only 26 MK view studios (If I did the math correctly 15 floors (16-no 13), 2 per floor, minus 6 stnd), then I will just be happy with what we get. It's not like there is a lot of inventory to work with. DH thinks higher rather than which way it is facing, so that's probably what we'll go with. Based on other responses, I was happy to hear they could at least tell you which floor!

We checked in on the Saturday of Memorial Day and our room was ready at around 7am. Like a PP said, they won't tell you what room you are in until it is ready to be assigned. They can text you or give you a number for you to call during they day to check on the status of your room. We had a LV studio on the fifth floor and it was very convenient being on the same floor as the walkway between CR and BLT. So, peronally, I don't think I'd request anything higher if I was on the fifth floor.

I can't believe your room was ready at 7am! The only think I think about the lower (4-6) floors, is the monorail obstructing view, since you would pretty much be at eye level?

Thanks for your input everyone! I'll try to check in and let you know what we get! We'll be there 1 week from today!

 

[Cruella 66]

We check in one week from today too We are one bedroom and I requested a higher floor. I'll let you all know how it works out.

 

[lenshanem]

Has it been figured out yet which of the rooms are handicap accessible?
I'm curious how those studios are laid out, mainly the bathroom since those studios don't have a tub.
Are there any pics anywhere?
Thanks!

 

[robinb]

Hi everyone! I scored a Lake View for Christmas at the 7-month window and I would really like one of those partial MK Views that has the MK to the left and the lake to the right. How are people requesting that view? "Partial MK View"? "Tennis Court View"?

 

[lenshanem]

Thanks Maria!

I called and added a 6th floor or higher request. I'll take a chance on the XX18 or XX28.

 

[Castle1313]

Hi everyone,

What a GREAT thread!! Our family are new DVC members and our home resort is BLT. I was so thrilled to come across this site with so much information. I have read almost all the thread over the last week and all the tidbits that have been included from all the members are invaluable!

For our first visit I have made a reservation for a 2 bd SV dedicated - highest floor possible, even number room. I have heard that the highest floor for standard is 5 (unless you get lucky upon checkin). What I have read on several post is that the vultures are horrible on the north side along with the trash pickup early AM. Not having any knowledge of the north or south side, if there is anyone that can help out with any info/their experience/photos on the 2-bd-ded-SV for the north/south even numbered rooms that would be very much appreciated.

Thanks ago for all those that have contributed to this thread. It has been a blast reading!!!!!

 

[steffali]

Has anyone rented a cabana? How soon in advance did you have to order it?
Also I forgot what floor is the walkway on again and did anyone notice if the elevators were crowded or that you had to wait for them???
TIA

 

[tree320]

Hi everyone,

What a GREAT thread!! Our family are new DVC members and our home resort is BLT. I was so thrilled to come across this site with so much information. I have read almost all the thread over the last week and all the tidbits that have been included from all the members are invaluable!

For our first visit I have made a reservation for a 2 bd SV dedicated - highest floor possible, even number room. I have heard that the highest floor for standard is 5 (unless you get lucky upon checkin). What I have read on several post is that the vultures are horrible on the north side along with the trash pickup early AM. Not having any knowledge of the north or south side, if there is anyone that can help out with any info/their experience/photos on the 2-bd-ded-SV for the north/south even numbered rooms that would be very much appreciated.

VULTURES!!! I have not seen anything about vultures. Is this a big problem? Can you use your balcony? What side is north? Does this go for the MK view? This is freaking me out?

 

[goofy4tink]

Hi everyone,

What a GREAT thread!! Our family are new DVC members and our home resort is BLT. I was so thrilled to come across this site with so much information. I have read almost all the thread over the last week and all the tidbits that have been included from all the members are invaluable!

For our first visit I have made a reservation for a 2 bd SV dedicated - highest floor possible, even number room. I have heard that the highest floor for standard is 5 (unless you get lucky upon checkin). What I have read on several post is that the vultures are horrible on the north side along with the trash pickup early AM. Not having any knowledge of the north or south side, if there is anyone that can help out with any info/their experience/photos on the 2-bd-ded-SV for the north/south even numbered rooms that would be very much appreciated.

VULTURES!!! I have not seen anything about vultures. Is this a big problem? Can you use your balcony? What side is north? Does this go for the MK view? This is freaking me out?[/QUOTE]

Ah yes..the 'big, black ugly' birds as my dd used to call them. When we stayed at CR for the first time, we were walking around the property, by the lake, and we looked up. Oh man!!! Those birds looked nasty. But, evidentlythey are very common in the area...and yes, they are vultures. But they don't seem to bother anyone. They're just 'there'. And they do seem to be more prevalant on the lakeside of the resort.