***New Pics of the BLT pool & Grand Villa*** 5/18

[LuvAriel]

I am not sure if these have been posted but I remember reading a thread where there was a concern that the curve of the building might cast a shadow on the pool.

Well according to the new picture it looks like it is completely in the sun!!!

It does however look small & I am thinking this could be the reason why only BLT owners & guests have access to it.

What do you all think?

http://www.travelagentcentral.com/luxuryta/theme-parks/top-suite-disneys-new-bay-lake-tower-766

 

[Tara]

And grand villa pics, too!!

The pool looks a little small - but looks nice and the slide seems bigger than I expected!

I assume the Mickey head on the left is the children's play area and the smaller one on the right is the hot tub. Is that the pool bar to the right of the hot tub? And what's the longer building to the right of that? I assume lockers, bathrooms, etc?

 

[jade1]

That is a nice update-thanks. It does look small though-a shuffleboard is 6 feet wide, looks like the pool is about 50 feet across in the wide spots?-it appears they will have a sand beach which will be nice.

 

[LuvAriel]

I think I wil edit the title to include Grand Villas!!

Thanks

 

[fla4fun]

What are the kind of turquoise green strips in the bottom left of the pool picture? They look like shuffleboard courts.

 

[Tara]

What are the kind of turquoise green strips in the bottom left of the pool picture? They look like shuffleboard courts.

Yes, that's what they are.

 

[LuvAriel]

What are the kind of turquoise green strips in the bottom left of the pool picture? They look like shuffleboard courts.

Yeah, it does look like shuffleboard courts, does any other resort have them?

It also looks like the mickey shape pool is a hut tub. It doesn't look like there is not much room for lounge chairs...

 

[LuvAriel]

And grand villa pics, too!!

The pool looks a little small - but looks nice and the slide seems bigger than I expected!

I assume the Mickey head on the left is the children's play area and the smaller one on the right is the hot tub. Is that the pool bar to the right of the hot tub? And what's the longer building to the right of that? I assume lockers, bathrooms, etc?

I don't know the answers to your questions but I am just so excited to finally see some "live" pics I had to post!!!

 

[monkeyknuckler]

I've never seen a shuffleboard before. I'll have to play when we go Mar 2010. At least that'll keep 4 people out of the pool.

 

[LuvAriel]

I've never seen a shuffleboard before. I'll have to play when we go Mar 2010. At least that'll keep 4 people out of the pool.

:

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks for the link - it's nice to see those pics!

I'm still not certain about the pool shade though. It appears to my eyes by the shadows being cast that this picture was taken in the morning. That still leaves the question of what happens in the afternoon.

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

I am not sure if these have been posted but I remember reading a thread where there was a concern that the curve of the building might cast a shadow on the pool.

Well according to the new picture it looks like it is completely in the sun!!!

As the earth rotates, the sun moves to different locations in the sky. So there will be different shadows cast. Sometimes the pool will be in the sun - but where will be times when it's in shadow.

I would know - I took a picture of BLT several months ago that shows BLT's shadow on the (under construction) pool. This was from 1:45 pm.

 

[tink too]

BLT looks great.

I was amazed to read that the GV's will have 5 balconies!

 

[Pirate Jack]

Thanks Luvariel and DonaldDolewhip! The finished pics are great to see! I can't wait to go there in person and see it myself. The pic of BLT under construction gives a great scale as to size. DonaldDolewhip, you must have a great camera ..... and a good eye!

 

[Sandisw]

Great pics! Anyone else notice the comment about the observation deck. It says that it is going to be a "reservation only" bar (available for nightcaps!).

Interesting,?!

 

[Crystal_27]

Great pics! Anyone else notice the comment about the observation deck. It says that it is going to be a "reservation only" bar (available for nightcaps!).

Interesting,?!

That's exactly what I was about to post, Sandi...here's the specific quote from the website:

When it’s time for a nightcap, a top-floor, reservations only bar provides even more dazzling views of the area. We expect Bay Lake Tower to be open later this summer and we hear it may command upwards of $10,000 a night, though that hasn’t been confirmed. If this suite is booked when you call, relax. There are 14 villas with similar layouts.

Uhhhhhh - they hear *what* may command upwards of $10,000 a night...??? You think that's what they are saying the lounge will rent out for...or the grand villas??

 

[LuvAriel]

That's exactly what I was about to post, Sandi...here's the specific quote from the website:

When it’s time for a nightcap, a top-floor, reservations only bar provides even more dazzling views of the area. We expect Bay Lake Tower to be open later this summer and we hear it may command upwards of $10,000 a night, though that hasn’t been confirmed. If this suite is booked when you call, relax. There are 14 villas with similar layouts.

Uhhhhhh - they hear *what* may command upwards of $10,000 a night...??? You think that's what they are saying the lounge will rent out for...or the grand villas??

I think the 10K is for the Grand Villa not the lounge. How I understand what it says is that the lounge is reservations only...interesting...

 

[Crystal_27]

I think the 10K is for the Grand Villa not the lounge. How I understand what it says is that the lounge is reservations only...interesting...

Yeah, that's how I read it too, but $10K for a VILLA knocks me off my feet even more than the thought of that being for the lounge rental. I can't wait until August when we start hearing live reports...and, of course, I'll be adding my own in September!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Yeah, that's how I read it too, but $10K for a VILLA knocks me off my feet even more than the thought of that being for the lounge rental. I can't wait until August when we start hearing live reports...and, of course, I'll be adding my own in September!!

Yes, and I think you have the reason right there as to why the GVs at BLT cost so many points. They are thining they'll have them for rentals instead of point reservations.

I thought all the DVC resorts had shuffleboard. I know OKW does.

 

[LuvAriel]

Yeah, that's how I read it too, but $10K for a VILLA knocks me off my feet even more than the thought of that being for the lounge rental. I can't wait until August when we start hearing live reports...and, of course, I'll be adding my own in September!!

ITA, I can't wait until Aug. 4th to hear the live reports!! I arrive on Aug. 8th & I can't wait!!!