Is it just me???

[stlrod]

You are not alone. Although I do like the styling and the pool area, I have to admit, that view of the MK turned me off. It's a parking lot view.

 

[Slakk]

Sorry Jade, if you took this to be a slam. It wasn't meant to be. It was a statement of my lack of enthusiasm. I seem to see a lot of enthusiasm on the boards for BLT, and that's fine. I just wanted to know if I was a lone decenter or if others felt the same way.

BTW, lounges, 24 hour food courts and access to MK mean nothing to me. I don't care for high rise hotels, I don't drink alcolholic drinks, or eat in food courts, and MK is my least favorite park.

I do agree with the one poster who said AKV and BLT at least are in a different mold as far as room layout is concerned. That means AKV, BLT, and OKW are the only "different" ones out there.

Exactly right, DVC now has something for everyone. I don't care for BWV or BCV either, but I LOVE their location and BWV has some good views. It's that layout of BWV, BCV, VWL, and SSR that I don't care for in those cases. Also, with the exception of VWL, they all seem too urban for me. VWL looks like my house, so I don't stay there, even though I know I would enjoy it. I hope to someday get a chance for a Treehouse villa too. Now THAT I KNOW I would like!

I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way as I. Sorry if I offended anyone, because that was not the intent, and if you really read my first post, you would get that.

So if I understand correctly you do not care for BWV, BCV, VWL, SSR and BLT nor lounges, 24 hour food courts and access to MK.

Sounds to me like AKV and OKW are perfect for your needs!

 

[Lindabelle]

We saw the BLT models at Doorway to Dreams at Woodfield Mall. The photos of it do not do it justice. The photos made it look just ok to me, but the models had the WOW factor. I think the color scheme just doesn't show up well in print. It's nice that at DVC every resort is different and we can enjoy the variety, or keep to our old favorites. I like that!

 

[dianeschlicht]

We saw the BLT models at Doorway to Dreams at Woodfield Mall. The photos of it do not do it justice. The photos made it look just ok to me, but the models had the WOW factor. I think the color scheme just doesn't show up well in print. It's nice that at DVC every resort is different and we can enjoy the variety, or keep to our old favorites. I like that!

I do agree that the photos don't look as good as the real thing, but I really didn't care for the real thing at all. It just felt very cold and sterile to me, but then I generally feel that way about very contemporary decor. I'm sure many feel that same way about rustic decor, but I feel like that is just warm and inviting.

Expressing an opinion is not bashing in my book, others are free to express their opinion as well even if it's contradictory to the OP.

I didn't feel bashed, I just thought some of the other posters felt I was doing the bashing, and that wasn't my intent at all.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

By the same token, how can one know they love it or hate it! It's not open and no ones stayed there yet! Staying there may change my mind, just as I made up my onw mind about the dark decor at AKV!

 

[dianeschlicht]

By the same token, how can one know they love it or hate it! It's not open and no ones stayed there yet! Staying there may change my mind, just as I made up my onw mind about the dark decor at AKV!

Very true! I own at AKV too, and while I love the animals and like the decor, I too dislike how dark it is and how difficult it is deal with that in the bathroom. I'm sure I would find something to like once I stayed at BLT, but I just don't find it appealing enough to try.

 

[Granny]

Diane...I think everyone has particular aspects of DVC resorts that are critical to them such as theming, decor, location, amenities, accommodation size and layouts, etc. Different people will rank these things differently as far as importance to them.

For those who put location and access to the monorail on the top of their priorization list, BLT can't be beat. They will be excited about it and the decor won't probably matter that much to them.

Others put a heavy premium on theming and there the decor will be important. But even then it's a personal taste thing...what many call dark and muted decor at VWL I call woodsy and great theming.

So no problem in expressing your opinion...it is as valid as everyone elses. Personally, I think I'd like to stay at BLT at some point mostly for the convenience to MK and the monorail. Not sure if the MK view points would be worth it to me or not, especially since I find Bay Lake to be so scenic anyway.

 

[jade1]

Sorry Jade, if you took this to be a slam. It wasn't meant to be. It was a statement of my lack of enthusiasm. I seem to see a lot of enthusiasm on the boards for BLT, and that's fine. I just wanted to know if I was a lone decenter or if others felt the same way.

BTW, lounges, 24 hour food courts and access to MK mean nothing to me. I don't care for high rise hotels, I don't drink alcolholic drinks, or eat in food courts, and MK is my least favorite park.

I do agree with the one poster who said AKV and BLT at least are in a different mold as far as room layout is concerned. That means AKV, BLT, and OKW are the only "different" ones out there.

Exactly right, DVC now has something for everyone. I don't care for BWV or BCV either, but I LOVE their location and BWV has some good views. It's that layout of BWV, BCV, VWL, and SSR that I don't care for in those cases. Also, with the exception of VWL, they all seem too urban for me. VWL looks like my house, so I don't stay there, even though I know I would enjoy it. I hope to someday get a chance for a Treehouse villa too. Now THAT I KNOW I would like!

I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way as I. Sorry if I offended anyone, because that was not the intent, and if you really read my first post, you would get that.

No worries. My response is not meant as a slam either. I just felt a response was required after it being called a toaster with a parking lot view and the whole "just trying to find something positive about it". I can see where someone may not like the parking lot between the MK, but are you really saying that the view of Bay Lake/pool isnt a positive thing? It really has to be one of the best on property IMO, and as for a high rise-thats the point of the resort. Those kinds of views can be obtained because of the height-why else would CG be on top of the CR? Like I said, the decor can be hated as well. But new stainless steel appliances instead of 10 year old worn half broken could be viewed as a positive, flat screen HD TV's over the old box sets can be a positive, newly tiled bathrooms over obvious mold is positive. Being on the monorail is a positive. All the dining at CR and on the monorail (and MK) in minutes can be a positive. A private pool on Bay Lake, Boating, fishing and parasailing from the resort, room service, walking to MK, lowest dues, longest ownership, 5 in a 1BR, MK and MK Wishes viewing 200 feet up could all be considered as positive.

 

[starbox]

Does anyone else think of Blade Runner when they see photos of the pool?

 

[DisneyWalker44]

It's not just you. While I hope those that like the resort have great stays and get everything they want, BLT has zero appeal to me.

There's no "resort" there. No grounds. No place to walk. Not for me.

 

[Duchie]

I don't mean to be negative, but I just can't get excited about BLT. Not the location, not the decor (although I do like those hidden Mickey's in the carpet and the art work), and not really the views.

I'm not sure why, but the pictures left me cold, and when I saw the sample units at the sales center, they felt colder than the photos. Now I agree those big windows in the GVs are magnificent, but who wants to see the parking lot and the toaster???? I guess to me it just like any other high rise hotel...NOT what I want on vacation. I thought I might like to do one stay there for the MK view, but after seeing the photos, I doubt it.

I'm right there with you. I kept thinking I'd like it better once I saw the sample rooms, but even then I was thought they were just eh.

 

[sajetto]

No, its not just you. I like resorts with expansive grounds. I don't take it personally when someone doesn't like one of my homes, but it seems pretty common that people on the DVC boards get offended when someone doesn't have a glowing report of their "home." I figure different strokes for different folks

 

[ACDSNY]

No you're not alone. BLT is not my cup of tea either. That's what makes DVC great, choices for everyone.

 

[Dean]

I liked some aspects and not others. I've never been a big CR fan and I didn't care for the modern decor overall. I did like the set up of the rooms though and the views and location offer something not previously available and that many find has great value to them. We'll likely stay there as a matter of convenience at times when the grandson is at the right age. IMO, I don't think it'll be as difficult to reserve as some think but on that we shall see. OTOH, had you said you hated it, never wanted to stay there, couldn't stand anything about it, and started a thread to say so, that still would not have been bashing because it is your personal view of the resort. Now had you said you also hated the members that own there that might constitute bashing.

 

[VallCopen]

We have never been to WDW but all of you have us ready to go so that we can see for ourselves. Everyone has an opinion and they vary, that is what makes this world interesting. I would probably not like the rustic lodge look as much due to the fact that we live in the Northwest and always have that available, although we did buy at VGC @ Disneyland , but that is because it is our only choice out here and we just want to be part of the family.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We stayed at the CR in a South Wing room a few years ago when they started the demo on the North wing and before they started the renovation in the South Wing. We weren't sure we would like it, but we actually loved it, including the "what some people call boring old pool". It was only three stories tall and that was what we liked about it.

We're not fans of BWV - stayed there once and didn't like it. We owned at BCV and sold those points (but where am I sitting while I write this? BCV.)
We just stayed at SSR a few nights ago before we headed to the beach (returning after four nights to BCV) and loved that resort. Of course, OKW is our favorite. And we still have our VWL points (ah, Yellowstone, a big favorite vacation place).

Not a fan of high rises. I hate to have to depend on the elevator. I didn't care much for the decor of BLT either, but being close to the MK would be a perk in my book. And I'd like overlooking Bay Lake. But the rooms just seem so small compared to the other resorts (I haven't compared the sq footage so this is just my opinion).

We haven't stayed at AKV yet, just AKL and thought it was nice (especially a savanna view - love sitting on the balcony watching the animals).

I can see Diane's point of view and I can see others' points of view. Which makes it nice for everyone. I got tired of them making one DVC after another with the same cookie cutter. Now if they used the OKW cookie cutter, that'd be a different story. Like I said, we love OKW.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I can see Diane's point of view and I can see others' points of view. Which makes it nice for everyone. I got tired of them making one DVC after another with the same cookie cutter. Now if they used the OKW cookie cutter, that'd be a different story. Like I said, we love OKW.

I too am glad they are not doing the "cookie cutter" units anymore and just putting different resort themes and names on them. BWV, VWL, BCV, and SSR are all basically the same floor plan. I liked that AKV is different and added a bathroom. I think the floor plan of BLT is interesting also, but it does feel cramped in both the master and the second bedroom of the models. I can't wait to see the Tree Houses. I was disappointed that they didn't have actual rooms to see for those instead of just the little architect's model. It's a little hard to get a good feel for that space with the small model. We know that one will be a different layout too though.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...I can't wait to see the Tree Houses. I was disappointed that they didn't have actual rooms to see for those instead of just the little architect's model. It's a little hard to get a good feel for that space with the small model. We know that one will be a different layout too though.

But the THV won't have a king sized bed and that's not something I can live with.

 

[Tara]

But the rooms just seem so small compared to the other resorts (I haven't compared the sq footage so this is just my opinion).

I'm sure compared to OKW everything seems small.

The BLT studios are small - not as small as AKV-Jambo value studios, but the next smallest. The 1br villas at 803 are 3rd largest after OKW and AKV-Kidani (but only 4 sqft smaller than AKV). Same is true for 2br - 3rd largest. I didn't realize what a difference there was in the 1br villas until we stayed at SSR in a 1br and then walked across the street to look again at the model. That ~90 sqft makes a big difference!

 

[rentayenta]

I think it looks cool but I doubt I would try to stay there.