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

[KAT4DISNEY]

A no-request policy would certainly make it more fair for everyone.

Some people don't care where their rooms are. Others have specific needs that they would like met if at all possible. Having the ability to request doesn't make anything less fair because everyone can do it. The problem is if people don't recognize and accept that it is only a request and that it may not be met.

Even if requests weren't allowed I guarantee some people would still be badgering the front desk at check in.

 

[Duffy Lover]

We had room 8230, a 2 BR dedicated... I had requested any 2 BR dedicated ending in 16 or 22, but when my Mom checked in she figured she wouldn't ask for a change since we were only there for one night and we got a high floor. Here are some pics:

This one gives you an idea of what the view is walking in...

To the left on the master bedroom balcony

Straight out on the master bedroom balcony

To the right on the master bedroom balcony

From the 2nd bedroom not zoomed in looking right

From the 2nd bedroom zoomed in looking right

I have a very basic point and shoot Cannon, so the zoom isn't the best...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We had room 8230, a 2 BR dedicated... I had requested any 2 BR dedicated ending in 16 or 22, but when my Mom checked in she figured she wouldn't ask for a change since we were only there for one night and we got a high floor. Here are some pics:

I hadn't noticed any pictures from one of the xx30 rooms before so thanks for posting! I had wondered how much of the MK could be seen.

 

[donac]

When were you there ? During the week of Aug 19th we were in 8430 in a grand villa. We were right above you. I know my bil was hoping for a better view but the room was ready at 9am so it made it easier for us to move in.

We had the same view.

 

[happydisneymom]

I LOVE THIS THREAD. It was very helpful. My family of 5, my grandparents, and mother are taking a trip to BLT in June. Very EXCITED!!! I have a 2 BR dedicated standard (not alot of rooms in my category). Since there is only the first floor and second floor with my room choice, I decided to request CM for a room facing the pool (south facing) rather than the parking lot. Anyone ever stay in 7229, 7205, or 72241? :jumping3

 

[work2play]

I LOVE THIS THREAD. It was very helpful. My family of 5, my grandparents, and mother are taking a trip to BLT in June. Very EXCITED!!! I have a 2 BR dedicated standard (not alot of rooms in my category). Since there is only the first floor and second floor with my room choice, I decided to request CM for a room facing the pool (south facing) rather than the parking lot. Anyone ever stay in 7229, 7205, or 72241? :jumping3

The best dedicated BR standard views are 7202 or 7144 (view of lake). The problem with the odd numbered standard view rooms is that there are palm trees in the way and you can't see much of the pool (see the view of from 7217 in the first post). If you want to face the pool, ask for an odd numbered room.

 

[disneychick0412]

We will be at BLT in about 2 weeks and I was not going to request any particular area, but I would really like to be facing the Contemporary, so I think I will email Member Services in the morning. It looks like I should request an even numbered room, right? That way be will be on the outside part? We have a 1 bedroom lake view booked. What else should I request, if anything?

Thanks a bunch

 

[work2play]

We will be at BLT in about 2 weeks and I was not going to request any particular area, but I would really like to be facing the Contemporary, so I think I will email Member Services in the morning. It looks like I should request an even numbered room, right? That way be will be on the outside part? We have a 1 bedroom lake view booked. What else should I request, if anything?

Thanks a bunch

To get a 1 BR with a view of the Contemporary, you want a room that ends in XX34, XX36, or XX42. The XX42 would be the best view of the Contemporary and the lake. Great view of the water pageant at night on the lake!

 

[wendow]

How do I make a room request when I have rented DVC points? Is there someone I can call? My online check-in options only gave me floor choices.

 

[GOOFY D]

To get a 1 BR with a view of the Contemporary, you want a room that ends in XX34, XX36, or XX42. The XX42 would be the best view of the Contemporary and the lake. Great view of the water pageant at night on the lake!

Is there a standard 1BR that will get you some sort of view of the water pageant and the fireworks?

 

[work2play]

How do I make a room request when I have rented DVC points? Is there someone I can call? My online check-in options only gave me floor choices.

You would have to have the person that you are renting from call member services and put in the request for you.

 

[disneyobessed]

Just booked BLT for next spring break-got a theme park view studio. I am so excited because it's the last DVC resort I need to stay at. I'm enjoying looking at some of the pictures on this thread.

What is your favorite (disney World)

 

[wendow]

You would have to have the person that you are renting from call member services and put in the request for you.

Thanks for your help!

 

[STLDisney_Freak]

What rooms are on the 16th floor?

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[psac]

Is there a standard 1BR that will get you some sort of view of the water pageant and the fireworks?

The standard rooms all have less desirable views, hence the standard. They're on the first few floors, and any view could be blocked by palm trees. Your best bet for a decent view might still be to ask for an even numbered room.

 

[work2play]

What rooms are on the 16th floor?

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The grand villas are on 15 and 16 (facing MK, even numbered), there are odd numbered rooms on 16 studio, 1BR and 2BR D facing the lake.

 

[STLDisney_Freak]

The grand villas are on 15 and 16 (facing MK, even numbered), there are odd numbered rooms on 16 studio, 1BR and 2BR D facing the lake.

Thought so. Thanks.

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[Lizzyedden]

Thanks for all this great info about the rooms at BLT. Which would be the best room to request for a standard view studio if we would like to see the fireworks from MK or Epcot?

Also, if we are not part of the vacation club is it more difficult to get a good room. I noticed from your post that room 7514 is a standard view room with a view of the fireworks but I read some where else that only vacation club members get placed above the 3rd floor.

Thanks for your help.

 

[sara74]

Thank you all for this thread! I did my homework and when I booked my lake view I knew what to ask for. Upon checkin we were offered a room on the South side and I offered to wait as long as it would take for another room. Off we went to the Magic Kingdom and when we returned we were in room 8010! Gorgeous view of the lake from the living room and yet we all (5 of us) easily watched Hallowishes from the balcony last night!

 

[WDWKOOK]

I'm still working on editing all the photos for my BLT review. I'll post a link here when it's up.




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