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

[briarwolf]

Looking back at all the pictures makes me homesick for my home away from home!

 

[lesabrowning]

The reports of vandalism are terrible. This is the first I have read of this issue. Is this something happening at all the DVC properties? All Disney resorts? Or is this something happening more at BLT and if so, why?

 

[kmccartney]

Subbing

 

[DonnaL]

We stayed in a 2bdrm lock-off on the 8th floor in January, 2010....I believe 7812 and 7814....not totally sure, but, I believe those were the room numbers. Anyway, both the 1 bdrm portion and the studio were HA rooms, which if I had been the first in our party to check-in, would have asked for a change if possible.....since my DH is over 6' tall and those low counters and low beds just don't work for him at all.....I'm only 4'11" and even I had a difficult time that week with the low kitchen/bath counters. However, our 20 something son checked in first and it never occurred to him they were HA rooms since no one in our party needed HA rooms. However, in reference to room wear and tear, keep in mind BLT at that time (January, 2010) had only been open for about 5 1/2 months.......both rooms were an absolute mess. There were huge stains on the living room carpeting, the kitchen table had huge scratches and chips from it, and the finishes on all of the cabinetry was a mess........very bad fingerprint type markings that would not come off......believe me I tried. And, I know the stainless appliances are good appliances, but, I hated them.......they were completely fingerprint smudged when we checked in......they were clean, but, the smudges would not come off. Needless to say.......we will NOT be staying at BLT in the future......yes..the location is great.....however, we just didn't like the atmosphere at all........it's definitely not a warm, welcoming place at all.....very stark and cold IMO. The furnishings leave a lot to be desired.....they definitely are not up to previous DVC resort standards at all IMO, sad to say, since a tremendous amount of money was spent on the resort and I do not see those furnishings lasting even four years.......as a matter of fact, I feel positive the rooms we were in are definitely overdue at this point for replacement since they were a disaster over a year ago. On a bright note.....we were classified as a lakeview, however, we had an absolutely awesome view of the MK also. If I were staying there for view alone.......the rooms we were in were definite winners.

 

[sammi6]

We stayed in a 2bdrm lock-off on the 8th floor in January, 2010....I believe 7812 and 7814....not totally sure, but, I believe those were the room numbers. Anyway, both the 1 bdrm portion and the studio were HA rooms, which if I had been the first in our party to check-in, would have asked for a change if possible.....since my DH is over 6' tall and those low counters and low beds just don't work for him at all.....I'm only 4'11" and even I had a difficult time that week with the low kitchen/bath counters. However, our 20 something son checked in first and it never occurred to him they were HA rooms since no one in our party needed HA rooms. However, in reference to room wear and tear, keep in mind BLT at that time (January, 2010) had only been open for about 5 1/2 months.......both rooms were an absolute mess. There were huge stains on the living room carpeting, the kitchen table had huge scratches and chips from it, and the finishes on all of the cabinetry was a mess........very bad fingerprint type markings that would not come off......believe me I tried. And, I know the stainless appliances are good appliances, but, I hated them.......they were completely fingerprint smudged when we checked in......they were clean, but, the smudges would not come off. Needless to say.......we will NOT be staying at BLT in the future......yes..the location is great.....however, we just didn't like the atmosphere at all........it's definitely not a warm, welcoming place at all.....very stark and cold IMO. The furnishings leave a lot to be desired.....they definitely are not up to previous DVC resort standards at all IMO, sad to say, since a tremendous amount of money was spent on the resort and I do not see those furnishings lasting even four years.......as a matter of fact, I feel positive the rooms we were in are definitely overdue at this point for replacement since they were a disaster over a year ago. On a bright note.....we were classified as a lakeview, however, we had an absolutely awesome view of the MK also. If I were staying there for view alone.......the rooms we were in were definite winners.

Wow sorry you had such an awful experience. I have stayed at BLT 3 times now and never had any issues. We have never had an HA room though. I love the resort, the rooms have always been spotless and we never saw any chips or scratches in the furniture. Not 100% sure on the smudges, I don't remember seeing any, but I wouldn't swear to it. We have stayed in a 2bdrm once and the other 2 times we were in a 1 bdrm. OUr most recent trip was in February and still the place was awesome. We have stayed at other vacation club resorts and we favor BLT.

 

[wdrl]

I noticed this thread was getting buried on the back pages, so I'm bumping it to the top. It is the best source for BLT views and villa locations.

 

[Joey7295]

There is so much useful information in this thread, especially with the exact locations and views of each room. We are finding this very useful in planning our upcoming June trip and I am sure many others have as well.

 

[work2play]

Thank you! Yes, it has been kinda quiet lately! Maybe the new is wearing off??

 

[twinklebug]

Thank you! Yes, it has been kinda quiet lately! Maybe the new is wearing off??

I don't think it's a negative that this thread has been quieter lately, it's just switching modes: from one of discovery to becoming a resource we can head to when we want to see what type of rooms & views are available.

 

[P&B's Mom]

We just returned from our stay at BLT in a 1-bedroom theme park view. We had a great time and will post pics over the weekend. This thread helped me so much and I want to return the favor.

I requested a "high floor" and was given 5th floor. I complained and was given 7th floor--only one available for check-in that day. Understandable since there are so few of them according to the diagram on the first page of this thread. We were in room 7720.

After looking out the elevator window on the 5th floor, I could see that even a couple of floors higher would be so much better for view of the Castle. Wished it would have been a little higher, but did give us a great view of the Monorail, which is one of the biggest reasons I booked that view. DS loves the Monorail so much and the fireworks were a "bonus".

As for wear and tear, I normally don't notice those things but definitely was evident in our room. The entire side of the sleeper chair was gouged like someone took a knife or fork to it. There was a rather large section of the laminate missing from the side of the dining table. For such a new building, I thought the carpet was very worn. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of these things. Also, I guess I am somewhat cynical because I wasn't shocked. We stayed at Kidani just a couple of months after it opened back in 2009 and found red nail polish all over the bathroom walls and counter. Some people just don't know how to behave!

 

[fflmaster]

can't wait to see our new resort in july

 

[TagsMissy]

I'm going home next month! I cannot wait!

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Heading HOME on SATURDAY!!! WOOT WOOT!!

REALLY hoping to get higher than the 6th floor this trip!! FINGERS CROSSED!!!

 

[jade1]

Quick question-do the "lake view" rooms inside the curve (overlooking the pool) have the same size living room as the MK view outside the curve?

Our MK 1BR view got wider as it reached the windows, but I was wondering if that was done on the inside as well-seems they would run out of room.

Just curious.

 

[JennG]

We just made our first reservation for January 2012. We will be staying in a one bedroom theme park view. The kids can’t wait. This thread was just what I needed to help decide on a room. Thanks!

You will not regret it! Our first trip home we did TPV as well. Great to have the kids watching the monorail, and what a beautiful view at night

 

[work2play]

I'm getting homesick! Won't be back to BLT until September.... Hope everyone is enjoying their stay!!

 

[torsie24]

We just got home yesterday from a stay in 8228.

Were originally put in 7418 but requested a higher floor (we checked in at 10:45am and 7418 was ready). SO glad we did, as it was just amazing from up on the 12th floor.

Loved BLT!

We did the DVC tour and were SO close to buying BLT but are going to wait for the next WDW resort as I think my parents may be buying into BLT anyway.

 

[spiceycat]

We did the DVC tour and were SO close to buying BLT but are going to wait for the next WDW resort as I think my parents may be buying into BLT anyway.

well the next dvc at WDW might be either GF or river county - prefer BLT to both.

now if and when the Polyn finally comes along - will definitely have a problem

 

[vaughan100]

I'm finally back to post about our room at BLT from last month.

We were in a Dedicated 2 Bedroom, Room #7405, Lake/Pool view. It's the last villa on the end/right side when facing the inside of the C. And we loved it!

That is the room we were in last July. We loved the view. I really liked seeing the pool/lake. We had a very good view of the water parade at night too. My kids would sit out on the balcony whenever they could to look at the boats on the lake. It was really a great relxing view for us.

 

[mdsd8700]

Going home to BLT for the first time in 60 days! Cannot wait!!

I so enjoy reading this thread and thanks to everyone who has posted. I love reading everthing I can about BLT.