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

[Silvermist999]

Our first visit we had a 1 BR LV. I requested even number north facing and got room 7812, which turned out to be an amazing room, we could see both the lake and the castle and fireworks at night. Our second visit we got jipped. We booked a 1BR LV, but we were given a 4th floor room facing the wAlkway to the Contemporary. I think they gave us a standard room, but we did not know better at the time. This past May we booked a 1BR standard view. When they told us we were staying in a room that ended in "12", I knew we had struck gold!!!! We stayed in room 7512 and once again, got a view of the fireworks at night....amazing!

 

[cel_disney]

Makes complete sense, which is why we booked exactly what we wanted so there was no chance. The only concern is that our group is made up of all adults, so we really want to get a dedicated two bedroom (which I requested) so the second bedroom will have two beds. I don't know what we're going to do if we get the 1br/studio combo!

I am pretty sure that a dedicated 2bedroom is a booking category, not a request.

 

[Dacky619]

We have stayed lake view and standard view. We will always go for standard now if its available. We make one request - to be in an even numbered room - which puts us on the outside of the crescent. We have actually had a lake view and standard view with the same room block (3rd floor and 8th floor) - sure - the view from the balcony was a smidge better (facing contemporary) but it was so not a problem!

I think its important to really go into it with the option of lake view though incase you cant get standard...

Oh I know that there are a small number of standard view compared to lake view and would be willing to do the lake view if that was all that was available. I'm not too worried about it though since we will be booking at the 11 month window and had no problem booking the standard view room the last two years. We just had to change our plans. Thank you for your input.

 

[SRUAlmn]

I am pretty sure that a dedicated 2bedroom is a booking category, not a request.

We booked cash through CRO, so it wasn't an option. Our only options were number of bedrooms and view type.

 

[twinklebug]

We booked cash through CRO, so it wasn't an option. Our only options were number of bedrooms and view type.

I hear that, in Disney, magic has been known to happen. Wishing you luck

 

[SRUAlmn]

I hear that, in Disney, magic has been known to happen. Wishing you luck

Thank you! Just being there together is enough magic for us, but it would be nice for everyone to have a bed

 

[BuzzinDownToDisney]

Sooo nervous. Just made my request for our 2 BR Lake view to be a low numbered even room. I really wanted to book a MK view for my lil' guys first visit, but they are all booked. Curious without going through all 161, anyone want to take a % guess on how often this request is honored? We're checking in on a Tuesday.

 

[GrnMtnMan]

anyone want to take a % guess on how often this request is honored?

Its not about honoring a request....its about availability. Most lake view rooms are on the interior or south of the tower....I'd estimate 75% *do not* have a view towards the north or MK.

So that's my guess...less than 1 in 4.

 

[38053WDW]

I am pretty sure that a dedicated 2bedroom is a booking category, not a request.

True .. we booked a "dedicated" 2brm so we better.... WILL get it - I going to request "High Floor ending in 16 or 22)

 

[SRUAlmn]

True .. we booked a "dedicated" 2brm so we better.... WILL get it - I going to request "High Floor ending in 16 or 22)

I'm assuming you booked with points? I booked with cash through CRO and a 'dedicated' 2BR was just a request. Knowing that DVC has it as a booking category makes me think we have a slim chance of getting it. Thanks for the info!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm assuming you booked with points? I booked with cash through CRO and a 'dedicated' 2BR was just a request. Knowing that DVC has it as a booking category makes me think we have a slim chance of getting it. Thanks for the info!

I think it will most likely be a dedicated. It takes both a studio and a 1 bedroom to make a 2br lockoff and that's actually less likely to happen.

 

[SRUAlmn]

I think it will most likely be a dedicated. It takes both a studio and a 1 bedroom to make a 2br lockoff and that's actually less likely to happen.

That's great to know We will have all adults and only one pair is a married couple that would share a bed. We're already going to have to rely on the sleeper sofa, so I'm really hoping we get the dedicated with 2 queens in the second bedroom

 

[38053WDW]

I'm assuming you booked with points? I booked with cash through CRO and a 'dedicated' 2BR was just a request. Knowing that DVC has it as a booking category makes me think we have a slim chance of getting it. Thanks for the info!

We "rented" points though David's way back in Nov .. Our reservation on MYDisneyExperience shows:

Deluxe Villa Resort

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort-2 Bedroom Villa - Theme Park View

WDW DVC Member Points Room Only

We did pay for Dedicated 2-Bedroom (not lock-off) - Hoping all goes well...

 

[packerbeth]

My daughter and I stayed in room 7940, lake view studio, in February. Here are a few photos.


Our first peek into the studio


Kitchenette


We couldn't quite see the monorail


Marina

 

[rescuetink]

Sooo nervous. Just made my request for our 2 BR Lake view to be a low numbered even room. I really wanted to book a MK view for my lil' guys first visit, but they are all booked. Curious without going through all 161, anyone want to take a % guess on how often this request is honored? We're checking in on a Tuesday.

How and why do you make a request for certain rooms? We'll be going home to BLT, our home resort, for the first time in Oct and we have a 1br lake view!! What would be the reason to request a certain room? And if I should, what rooms should I request??

Thanks!!

 

[nkosiek]

How and why do you make a request for certain rooms? We'll be going home to BLT, our home resort, for the first time in Oct and we have a 1br lake view!! What would be the reason to request a certain room? And if I should, what rooms should I request??

Thanks!!

The how is by sending an email to Member Services with your confirmation number. The why is because some people want very specific views. Hopes to see the Magic Kingdom, don't like being on the first floor, not wanting to be on the inner-c portion of the resort, being closer to elevators, being closer to the footbridge over to the Contemporary. The "why" seriously can be anything. Personally, I'm fine with the general categories but then I've gotten SUPER lucky with my 3 DVC stays so far.

 

[stacey dee]

hi

i am confusing myself with the map a little long day

any how does anyone have any recommendations for a 1 bed standard view for the best fire work mk view?

thanks
stacey

 

[WDWforUs]

Ground Floor. Room 7134. Standard View. One Bedroom.

 

[supersnoop]

Just wondering, since the list has been updated recently, which is more up to date; the "maps" or the list?

I see that 7310 is listed as lake view, but the map says it's standard. 7516 is listed as a standard one bedroom, but the map says it's a magic view dedicated two-bedroom.

Since this is a bit of a group effort, I figure there could be some errors, but are the map and/or list outdated?

 

[asifeh125]

What's a good floor to have a lake view above the trees? I want a two bed room villa lake view but not look they trees to have it