Blt

[NewmanFamily6]

What do you think the odds are of being able to get BLT the week before Easter 2011 at 7 months out? We own at SSR but would really like to try BLt

 

[disneynutz]

Your guess is as good as anyones.

You need to consider that BLT is not fully declared for DVC use yet. Last I read 40% was being used by Disney for cash Guests.

Bill

 

[VTNuke]

Your desired view will make a difference. I couldn't get standard view at BLT for a Jan 2010 trip, and I called on it 1st day of the 7 month window. I ended up with Lake View. In the end, it just cost a few more points.

 

[NewmanFamily6]

Honestly I would love to have the MK view but I am sure those probably go fast. We would take whatever view we can

 

[VTNuke]

Honestly I would love to have the MK view but I am sure those probably go fast. We would take whatever view we can

Standard View probably goes the fastest. In our Lake View on the 16th floor, you could see Epcot and the Swan and Dolphin.

You get plenty of chances to see the MK. You see it at the elevator areas, you see it from the bridge heading over to the Contemp, you see it in the area around the door going into the Contemp, and you see it from the lounge. From your room would be an added bonus, but the point cost is a bit high for it.

 

[dizfan]

Honestly I would love to have the MK view but I am sure those probably go fast. We would take whatever view we can

Based on reports from work2play's BLT thread, most of the even numbered rooms on the North side have a MK (fireworks) view off to the one side.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2257082

 

[drusba]

We called 7 months out end of Aug 09 for that week this year and only thing avaialble was Lake View.

 

[jelliott04]

You need to consider that BLT is not fully declared for DVC use yet. Last I read 40% was being used by Disney for cash Guests.
Bill

Bill, what does this mean? We don't own at BLT but I read all the time that it is really hard to get a ressie at, even for BLT owners. Is it because Disney is letting cash people stay there instead of DVCers? That can't be right.

Jen

 

[pinkteacup]

I think it's possible. I was able to get standard view studio for our spring break 2010 at exactly 7 months.

Good luck,
Lisa

 

[Sandisw]

Bill, what does this mean? We don't own at BLT but I read all the time that it is really hard to get a ressie at, even for BLT owners. Is it because Disney is letting cash people stay there instead of DVCers? That can't be right.

Jen

Yes. The only rooms right now that DVC members can book on points are the ones that have been declared into DVC inventory.

Right now, I believe, that about 60% of the resort has been declard (maybe a little less) so only 60% of the rooms are available to DVC members. The rest are still owned by the developer and therefore, are offered to cash guests.

 

[disneynutz]

Bill, what does this mean? We don't own at BLT but I read all the time that it is really hard to get a ressie at, even for BLT owners. Is it because Disney is letting cash people stay there instead of DVCers? That can't be right.

Jen

Disney will only release for sale units at a rate that is a little ahead of demand. The rest they release to CRO for cash guests and they keep all of the profit. As available sales inventory is purchased, Disney should release additional units for purchase. I say should because they are free to do what ever they want.

It's important to know that DVC Members can only stay on points in units that have been declared into the association. Last I knew, BLT, AKV, and THV all have units still to be released for sale.

Bill