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

[annakate27]

Hi

I have blt lbv stupid booked for December but did want mk view so after reading this fab thread have come up with good lv rooms which have mk view also please could you advise if you think I have missed put any good lv - but can see mk studio rooms

I have put them I'm best to not so good order _hope that makes sense

Ok

8208
8206
8108
8106
8008
8006
7906
7706
7606
7808
7806

Feel free to change the, around if you think they should be in a different order or add any other good lv studio rooms which have a good mk firework view

Thank you soo much

Stacey

We have also requested a North facing even number room two separate times and both times we were given that and had an amazing view of MK!

 

[stacey dee]

Rooms Ending in 14 have a view of space Mountain and the castle. I know this from personal experience. I have stayed in 7314, 7414 x2, and 7514.

Thanks for that but I on page one it states they are classed as standard view rooms when I have had to book a lv room

Thanks anyway though good to know if I ever book sv

Stace

 

[stacey dee]

We have also requested a North facing even number room two separate times and both times we were given that and had an amazing view of MK!

Thanks that's good to hear

Are my room numbers in good order for best views??

Thanks stace

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Quick BLT question. We have never booked this early, but are planning on booking this month for next summer. Debating a few different resort options, but BLT is high in the mix. We really need a 2 bedroom, but are also considering 1 bedroom and a studio. What are the chances they'd be connecting or adjoining? Also, since its DVC is there a different booking window than non DVC. For example, when 2014 packages are released next week could we book, or do you have to wait longer with DVC if you're not a member? Also considering a tower suite in the main tower, so I'm hoping the rates are available at the same time! Thanks!!!

I think you should have availability for BLT at the same time as rooms for the CR.

If you had them note on the1br and studio that you are "traveling with" they ought to try to at least get them close but if that's a definite need I'd book the 2br.

Have you considered renting points? A DVC owner can book a 2 br lock off which would guarantee a connecting 1br and studio. I'm not positive but am guessing that CRO is only the dedicated 2br's.

 

[sperkins921]

Thanks for that but I on page one it states they are classed as standard view rooms when I have had to book a lv room

Thanks anyway though good to know if I ever book sv

Stace

My point was not for you to book those rooms but the rooms on the higher floors that may be considered Lake view but end in 14. Make sense?

 

[OneMoreTry]

How often are requests for even number rooms met?

 

[SRUAlmn]

I think you should have availability for BLT at the same time as rooms for the CR.

If you had them note on the1br and studio that you are "traveling with" they ought to try to at least get them close but if that's a definite need I'd book the 2br.

Have you considered renting points? A DVC owner can book a 2 br lock off which would guarantee a connecting 1br and studio. I'm not positive but am guessing that CRO is only the dedicated 2br's.

Thanks so much for the response! I have thought about renting points, but I'd have to do a lot of research. I don't know much about it and I feel like I'd be hesitant to work on something like that with a stranger. I will check into all the options as soon as the rates come out. The only reason we were thinking about a one bedroom and a studio is bc we thought maybe that would be less expensive than a dedicated two bedroom, but maybe not? Thanks again!!

 

[stacey dee]

My point was not for you to book those rooms but the rooms on the higher floors that may be considered Lake view but end in 14. Make sense?

Ah I see so anything ending in 14 rooms but are lbv and a studio??

I just checked on page one and it states all lv rooms ending in 14 are accesible studios unless I'm kissing something ??

 

[sperkins921]

Ah I see so anything ending in 14 rooms but are lbv and a studio??

I just checked on page one and it states all lv rooms ending in 14 are accesible studios unless I'm kissing something ??

I went and looked at some of the pictures in for people who included pictures of the inside of their room I'm not sure what makes it accessible. I know it some resort they're defined as accessible for different reasons and varying levels of modification. For instance, a room that has a lower bed and an extra towel bar in the shower but no other changes is considered accessible. you could end up with one of those, or you could end up with the room that has the full monty of changes.

How often are requests for even number rooms met?

I own at Bay Lake tower as my home resort, so your mileage may vary, but of the four times that we've stayed there I have always been in a room ending in 14 and it matched my request perfectly. I understand that it's all about a balance between what you request in what is going to be available on the day that you check in at the time that you check in.
nothing is guaranteed, but I have to say my requests were always in some way shape or form at every resort. for instance if I asked for a room close to the main lobby and on a certain Savannah and on a certain floor at the Animal KingdOm Villa they may have met the first two but not the last or maybe the last two but not the first, etc.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks so much for the response! I have thought about renting points, but I'd have to do a lot of research. I don't know much about it and I feel like I'd be hesitant to work on something like that with a stranger. I will check into all the options as soon as the rates come out. The only reason we were thinking about a one bedroom and a studio is bc we thought maybe that would be less expensive than a dedicated two bedroom, but maybe not? Thanks again!!

Points wise for members it costs more to book a studio and a 1BR separately compared to a 2BR no matter if that 2BR is in a dedicated form or a lock-off. I don't know if that follows thru to the cash side but keep that in mind.

Beside the option of renting directly from an owner you could consider going thru a broker. David who is one of the board sponsors here may give you a bit more of a comfort level although if you do your due diligence you would most likely have a good experience renting directly as well. The broker's website is: http://www.dvcrequest.com. Just another possibility (I've neither used him to rent out my points or to rent from but his service consistently is well reviewed).

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I own at Bay Lake tower as my home resort, so your mileage may vary, but of the four times that we've stayed there I have always been in a room ending in 14 and it matched my request perfectly. I understand that it's all about a balance between what you request in what is going to be available on the day that you check in at the time that you check in.
nothing is guaranteed, but I have to say my requests were always in some way shape or form at every resort. for instance if I asked for a room close to the main lobby and on a certain Savannah and on a certain floor at the Animal KingdOm Villa they may have met the first two but not the last or maybe the last two but not the first, etc.

So you would not have had a studio with the galley kitchen, correct? Reports have pretty much been that the xx14 LV studios are the handicap one's. Oh - but I see you were in the standard view xx14's. I think those have the normal layout.

This post shows best the layout of the HA studios (although I have not had one but have paid attention to any info on them because of my sisters need for an HA room with roll in shower). http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34450468&postcount=419

The BLT HA studios are very different from other resort HA studios in that they still have a tub with shower as well as a walk in or roll in shower. They also were different from the other BLT studios because the sink was in the bathroom but now that it's been moved for all the studios it of course is not a big difference. But as I understand the galley kitchen is take up by the roll in shower and sink so it's the normal studio kitchenette. And from the below picture it is located where the closet is in the non-HA studios.

Compared to this:

 

[SRUAlmn]

Points wise for members it costs more to book a studio and a 1BR separately compared to a 2BR no matter if that 2BR is in a dedicated form or a lock-off. I don't know if that follows thru to the cash side but keep that in mind.

Beside the option of renting directly from an owner you could consider going thru a broker. David who is one of the board sponsors here may give you a bit more of a comfort level although if you do your due diligence you would most likely have a good experience renting directly as well. The broker's website is: http://www.dvcrequest.com. Just another possibility (I've neither used him to rent out my points or to rent from but his service consistently is well reviewed).

Thank you so much! I have been researching a little, and it does look like the studio and one bedroom would be more than a 2 bedroom on the cash side of things too. Thanks also for the rental info. I had actually visited that site a while back and forgot about it I'll do some more research and see which route looks like it will work best for us. Thanks again

 

[Leshaface]

Hi everyone! And thanks for this marvelous thread! I do have one question that I couldn't find using the search.

How can I request a certain room? I have a LV Studio for 3 nights and noticed that the rooms ending in 06 and 08 have a slight MK view. How would I request a room on a higher floor ending in one of those numbers? I know this is only a request, and probably won't be fulfilled but thought i'd try anyway. Can anyone word this better for me?

Thanks everyone!

 

[Pixiedust530]

Hi everyone! And thanks for this marvelous thread! I do have one question that I couldn't find using the search.

How can I request a certain room? I have a LV Studio for 3 nights and noticed that the rooms ending in 06 and 08 have a slight MK view. How would I request a room on a higher floor ending in one of those numbers? I know this is only a request, and probably won't be fulfilled but thought i'd try anyway. Can anyone word this better for me?

Thanks everyone!

Request an even-numbered room on the North Side! Even-numbered will get you on the "outside" of the building. Lake View Studios with an eve-number in the North Side will end in 06, 08 or 14. The rooms ending in 14 are the handicap accessible rooms, but you have a chance to get one of those just as one ending in 06 or 08. The rooms ending in 14 are actually better view of MK than the 06 or 08 rooms. HTH!

 

[jdcthree]

Hi everyone! And thanks for this marvelous thread! I do have one question that I couldn't find using the search.

How can I request a certain room? I have a LV Studio for 3 nights and noticed that the rooms ending in 06 and 08 have a slight MK view. How would I request a room on a higher floor ending in one of those numbers? I know this is only a request, and probably won't be fulfilled but thought i'd try anyway. Can anyone word this better for me?

Thanks everyone!

I would just word it "even numbered room, north side, highest floor possible." Whatever request is first is most likely to be met. If you request specific room numbers, it gets a little tricky for the room assigner and you are less likely to get your request.

 

[Leshaface]

Request an even-numbered room on the North Side! Even-numbered will get you on the "outside" of the building. Lake View Studios with an eve-number in the North Side will end in 06, 08 or 14. The rooms ending in 14 are the handicap accessible rooms, but you have a chance to get one of those just as one ending in 06 or 08. The rooms ending in 14 are actually better view of MK than the 06 or 08 rooms. HTH!

I would just word it "even numbered room, north side, highest floor possible." Whatever request is first is most likely to be met. If you request specific room numbers, it gets a little tricky for the room assigner and you are less likely to get your request.

This really helps a lot guys thanks a lot! I didn't want to appear that I was being too particular by asking for specific room numbers, so they way you guys worded it was great. Should I request this immediately to make note on my reservation, or should I wait until I do online check-in 10 days prior? What do you suggest?

Now i'm just wondering, for folks that don't request HA, can guests still be put in a HA room? I didn't even bother checking out the pictures of the HA rooms, but now am wondering if there is a possibility of us being put in one.

 

[NJdadof2]

I'm staying there for a week starting Sunday. I called yesterday and requested an even numbered room in a high floor. I'll let you know how I make out.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This really helps a lot guys thanks a lot! I didn't want to appear that I was being too particular by asking for specific room numbers, so they way you guys worded it was great. Should I request this immediately to make note on my reservation, or should I wait until I do online check-in 10 days prior? What do you suggest?

Now i'm just wondering, for folks that don't request HA, can guests still be put in a HA room? I didn't even bother checking out the pictures of the HA rooms, but now am wondering if there is a possibility of us being put in one.

You will need to ask MS to make a request like that. It won't be an option when you do online check in.

And yes, if an HA room is not set aside for someone who specifically needs that it can and will get assigned to whomever so you could end up in one.

 

[jdcthree]

This really helps a lot guys thanks a lot! I didn't want to appear that I was being too particular by asking for specific room numbers, so they way you guys worded it was great. Should I request this immediately to make note on my reservation, or should I wait until I do online check-in 10 days prior? What do you suggest?

Call and make it now. As the previous poster said, I don't think all of those choices are available online.

 

[stacey dee]

I would just word it "even numbered room, north side, highest floor possible." Whatever request is first is most likely to be met. If you request specific room numbers, it gets a little tricky for the room assigner and you are less likely to get your request.

Ok thank you for that this is a fab help

I will speak to ms re this now

Hopefully will get to see