Not sure I like BLT. What do you think?

[DVC Mike]

What do you think of buying BLT?

We loved BLT enough to do a 300-point add-on there.

 

[LVSWL]

We stayed at the CR a few years back on points and thought it was marvelous. We were in a South Wing room before they were renovated. The pool was great, the resort was great, the dining was great, access to the MK was great. We would have done it again, but now with BLT, we won't be staying in a South Wing room again.

Ditto! We were in a garden wing room this summer and LOVED it. My DH could not wait to add on to BLT! We had such a great time enjoying the water sports and the pool and the "Wave" and the CG. The only thing I missed was all the room I am used to in a villa and a king size bed and now I will have that.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would love the BLT to be shared - less - DVC are so - but the sales people are saying it is only for guests at BLT.

Since DVC tries to do what their sales people say - it might be - despite what the CM think.

the sales person says there will be a fence around it - like BC/YC.

Well since I believe that Contemporary guests will also have access to the Bay Lake Tower pool, then a lot of DVC members who thought it would exclusive to them will be disappointed.

 

[Scraper]

We will stay there because just like BWV and BCV it is all about location location. When we bought in we were told to buy where you want to stay but we got more then our money's worth by buy into the saratoga. Our favorite place is BCV or BWV. We do not have any problem getting them at 7 months out.

 

[rkwier]

We were debating between AKL and BLT for our recent purchase. Most of the advice that we found was to buy where you love to stay, which is difficult to tell for sure if the location is not built yet. We are more Tuscany/old world in our taste, so the decor at BLT was really not what we would consider "us." However, we ultimately decided on BLT simply for the location, location, location. We felt that the home resort advantage would be beneficial since we felt that this resort will likely be in high demand. We loved the decor at AKL, but felt that we would likely not stay there very often since it seems to be the furthest away from everything else.

 

[disneynutz]

"Contemporary" styling isn't for everyone, it's not our favorite.

The placement and design of the building could better. 15-20% views of the MK is from the upper floors only, lower floors overlook trees, rooftops and service areas. Lake views are limited because all of the rooms on the inside of the curve face the courtyard and each other. Other views are of the Contemporary and the parking lot.

We like to stay in a resort before we buy, that way we can decide for ourselves if we love it.

Remember the rules for pools and other amenities can change at anytime so don't let that be a deciding factor.

 

[dianeschlicht]

It just doesn't look like something I'd be interested in at all. I'm not a very urban person, and high rises leave me cold. Top that off with the fact that of the 4 parks, MK is the one I go to least, and there is little reason for me to stay there. Sure, I would like to have a MK view for one night just to get that great Wishes view, but it would probably be just that...one night. No thanks, I'll stick to my OKW and AKV.

 

[spiceycat]

Well since I believe that Contemporary guests will also have access to the Bay Lake Tower pool, then a lot of DVC members who thought it would exclusive to them will be disappointed.

I don't think anyone likes exclusive pools - it does upset other guests. but DVC can use it as a marketing tool.

since it is pretty plain that 'Top of the World lounge' won't be a ours for very long.

this is the thing at the top of the building to watch the fireworks from.

dvc has say in all the papers that this place does NOT belong to DVC - (Yea who paid for it) - but Disney and can be taken back at anytime. So in 2010 if not sooner - expecting it to go to Disney - just like the one we had at BWV.

that will get members more upset than the pool - my opinion.

It will probably go like (the attic) to wedding receptions and other things that Disney can charge big bucks to use them.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I don't think anyone likes exclusive pools - it does upset other guests. but DVC can use it as a marketing tool.

since it is pretty plain that 'Top of the World lounge' won't be a ours for very long.

this is the thing at the top of the building to watch the fireworks from.

dvc has say in all the papers that this place does NOT belong to DVC - (Yea who paid for it) - but Disney and can be taken back at anytime. So in 2010 if not sooner - expecting it to go to Disney - just like the one we had at BWV.

that will get members more upset than the pool - my opinion.

It will probably go like (the attic) to wedding receptions and other things that Disney can charge big bucks to use them.

I think you are absolutely right about that Pat!

 

[photobob]

I really like the fact the there is such a variety of themes for us to choose from with DVC resorts. I plan to experience them all.

 

[wildernessDad]

One man's drink is another man's poison.

Some love BLT, some don't. Some must have it, some don't.

I'm personally happy being a lodge animal.

 

[anonymousegirl]

For me, BLT pushed all the right buttons. I love a contemporary, modern feel (I live in a high-rise condo in a small city). I like being able to walk home from MK. I love the monorail since DH is a foodie and I can see us eating at GF a lot. I love that I am just a walkway away from the Wave and CG.

The rooms "spoke" to me, unlike AK. I thought AK's were nice, but I didn't get a thrill until I walked into BLT's models. I was also not impressed with the restaurants at AK. I know many ppl love Jiko and Boma, but the African-flavor isn't our favorite and AK's remote location would make going elsewhere for dinner more complicated and time-consuming.

DH isn't a huge Disney fan so the understated Disney theming is perfect for us. SSR would work for us too in that respect, but it will be easier to get a room there at 7 months out than at BLT.

My next points will be a resale at one of the Epcot resorts, again, for the awesome location and proximity to great restaurants.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

I agree that we all have our own tastes. I love the BC/BW area. My favorite so I am glad I bought at the BC. We love being near Epcot. I wanted to do an add on soon and DH loves being near water. Our chilldren are older now and maybe we shouldnt add on at all LOL. I would love to buy at the GF or Poly and would to it without question because I love these resorts. The Contemp is very cold and concrete looking to me so maybe we will just skip doing an add on here. When we met with DVC they did not tell us that add on were limited to 150 points after the 15th. Is this a definite? He also said that the BLT dvc was the size of BCV. After looking at BLT I would say that this is going to be much larger. Anyone know?

 

[Chellymouse]

DH and I toured the models also and while we might stay there at some point, we have no intention of buying there. We can add on elsewhere and make better use of our cash. Our guide mentioned that BLT wasn't selling as quickly as DVC had hoped but that may be due to the ecomony in general. I think it's the price and the point chart.

 

[thelionqueen]

There are so many attractive factors at all DVC locations and Disney resorts as well in my opinion. Something for everyone. I think buying where you want to stay is the best advice I got before I bought. After this current economic recession dies down, and travel picks up again, in 5-10 years and especially beyond, unless you own at BLT you will likely have a very hard time getting a MK view @ 7 months, just my .02.

 

[Tink-n-Belle]

For us the convenience of being so close to the MK is what made us buy. Disney is totally exhausting and Location is the #1 reason to own at the BLT. Plus the view won't be hard to take either!! The decor will change 6 or 7 times during the 50 year contract and I'm sure the pool will change too.

We also own at the BW and being so close to Epcot is priceless. In less then 10 minutes from our room door we can be in the WS at Epcot. 15 minutes to Disney Studios. It takes us 30 minutes and 3 hotel stops to take the bus to the MK so we plan on doing split stays.

After I leave the parks, the last thing I want to deal with is the crowds and waiting for the buses under the canopy inhaling the bus fumes from the other buses. Now we don't have to, we can just hop on the monorail and be home in 5 minutes.

 

[CarolA]

I know I don't like it.

But that's the nice thing about DVC. Lots of choices at the same place!

 

[pilgrimr]

When BLT came out I looked at the pictures they had online and I was not impressed. We went through the models they had at SSR a couple of weeks ago. It looks a lot better than it did online. But it was not for us, and to be honest we just joined last year so it will be a while before we add on points. I would like to stay at BLT to be within walking distance to MK. We also liked AKL model enough to make changes to our trip in May to stay there at Kidani village.

 

[Kmango]

When BLT came out I looked at the pictures they had online and I was not impressed. We went through the models they had at SSR a couple of weeks ago. It looks a lot better than it did online. But it was not for us, and to be honest we just joined last year so it will be a while before we add on points. I would like to stay at BLT to be within walking distance to MK. We also liked AKL model enough to make changes to our trip in May to stay there at Kidani village.

We had the same experience -- we were fairly ambivalent towards BLT from the online pictures/tour, but then we went and saw the models and liked it enough to do a 180 point add on. Also a 135 at AKV. It's nice to own at several different places, so that you can be at home wherever the spirit leads.

 

[spiceycat]

When we met with DVC they did not tell us that add on were limited to 150 points after the 15th. Is this a definite? He also said that the BLT dvc was the size of BCV. After looking at BLT I would say that this is going to be much larger. Anyone know?

the new add on is 100 points.

expect resales smaller than a 100 points to be brought back by Disney after Jan 15 - if this is really their new policy.

now it is true for BLT - but not sure about the other resorts.

BCV has 282, blt has 353 (?) BLT is definitely bigger - besides it has 14? GV - BCV has none.

think 7 on BL and 7 on the MK side.