Just stayed at BLT...my opinion....

[Luckymomoftwo]

It is a very nice resort! HOWEVER....we were in a studio and I thought it was VERY strange to have to get ready in the kitchenette area. I also had a difficult time with the marble floors in the bathroom and the kitchenette...VERY slippery! I almost fell a couple of times. Other than that, bed was VERY comfy. There was lots of room and we didn't feel like we were crowded at all. DEFINITELY want to stay there again. Only other problems were my key card didn't work in my room and the key card entry to the front doors was broke the last night we were there. ALSO, I think they REALLY need to be able to program the key cards so that guests staying there can go up to the TOTWL without having to bother the front desk person.

 

[WeLoveAriel0505]

I think I read somewhere on the Boards that the kitchenette issue in the BLT studios was being addressed soon.........not sure what details on that, but I remember reading it somewhere.

 

[WeLoveAriel0505]

Here's the link:

http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/news-resorts-220/1350-changes-coming-to-blt-deluxe-studio-villas

 

[Bob Price]

I think I read somewhere on the Boards that the kitchenette issue in the BLT studios was being addressed soon.........not sure what details on that, but I remember reading it somewhere.

There is also a blurb in the latest Dineyfile magazine.

 

[kjd469]

Hi Luckymomoftwo...from your fellow FE friend We too went to BLT right after the members cruise, and I have to say (at great risk of being flamed) that I was so not impressed. I had really high expectations what with all the positive reviews, and in their favor, our studio room was ready at 10 a.m. when we arrived and we had been given a Magic Kingdom view on the 10th floor although we had booked a lakeview room. However, like you, I thought the whole bathroom sink/kitchen area was very strange...I felt guilty spraying my hairspray knowing that it was going to settle on the kitchenette area. Just didn't seem right to be brushing hair, teeth, etc. in the kitchenette. We had seen a 1 BR at the preview center last year and thought it looked lovely, but strangely the studio was lacking any character....It felt as if it could have been a Hampton Inn. Also, I found it strange that there is no store or restaurant in the BLT tower...having to go over to the Contemporary to buy anything seemed really inconvenient to me. Anyhow, I guess that is why they continue to build different DVC resorts - something to appeal to everyone's taste....it's probably a good thing that we all don't love the same thing or we'd never get to stay there

We did enjoy the cruise thoroughly and of course had fun at WDW too...now back to reality

 

[stichy]

We were there last weekend. I really didn't like it. I agree that the split bath thing is weird. The tile was super duper slippery. I also slipped and fell. The only thing I liked was the duvet. It was very nice. We've been there and done that. Won't be back.

 

[castleri]

Hi Luckymomoftwo...from your fellow FE friend We too went to BLT right after the members cruise, and I have to say (at great risk of being flamed) that I was so not impressed. Anyhow, I guess that is why they continue to build different DVC resorts - something to appeal to everyone's taste....it's probably a good thing that we all don't love the same thing or we'd never get to stay there

This is the same feeling I had about my stay at BWV - it's a beautiful resort but we won't be back - there are others that appeal to us more.

 

[Jason@dvcstore]

Also, I found it strange that there is no store or restaurant in the BLT tower...having to go over to the Contemporary to buy anything seemed really inconvenient to me. :

I find this strange as well. I wonder if that will ever change.

Jason

 

[owensamo]

I find this strange as well. I wonder if that will ever change.

Jason

There's no food service in either the BCV or VWL buildings, which are a short walkway away from the main buildings like at BLT. I believe the only DVC building that shares resort services and has its own food service and shop is Kidani at AKV - and that's probably because it's 1/2 mile from lobby to lobby.

We own at BLT but haven't stayed there yet. However, I bet it's still a shorter walk to the shops than it is from Carousel at SSR! And that's where they stuck us all 3 times we've been at SSR! (maybe because we *don't* own at SSR? Hmmmm)