Top of The World?

[BcIcemen]

Will be in Disney next week and wondering if TOTW is open? Have a dinner reservation at Chef Mickeys and wondering if we could go up for fireworks. TIA

 

[CarolynFH]

No, other than New Year’s events TOTWL hasn’t reopened, and Disney hasn’t said a thing about their plans for that space.

 

[MouseyMin]

You can watch the fireworks from the bridge that goes from the Contemporary to Bay Lake Tower. They even pipe in the music.

 

[DebbieB]

You can watch the fireworks from the bridge that goes from the Contemporary to Bay Lake Tower. They even pipe in the music.

There’s also a patio with benches before the walkway on the Contemporary side.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We watched from Contemporary viewing area in December.

 

[The Jackal]

If DVC doesn’t want to open the bar, that is fine, but they should open the viewing area. Let’s not forget this was a highly advertised benefit for joining DVC. It was in their videos for years. We can clearly see the Contemporary has a viewing area and things remain calm and in order.

 

[Ohana1]

Was a big plus as a BLT owner...would outcry be greater if animals removed from Kidani savanah?

 

[RoseGold]

Was a big plus as a BLT owner...would outcry be greater if animals removed from Kidani savanah?

I can totally see that happening.

The animals aren't removed. See, there's one bird over there.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Was a big plus as a BLT owner...would outcry be greater if animals removed from Kidani savanah?

The book that you get when you buy AKV, clearly states you are not guaranteed to have animals. When we first bought and I read that, I thought long and hard about going through with the purchase. We did, and have been very happy, because we enjoy savannah view rooms. However they can be taken away, and we have been warned,

 

[J-Dog]

The book that you get when you buy AKV, clearly states you are not guaranteed to have animals. When we first bought and I read that, I thought long and hard about going through with the purchase. We did, and have been very happy, because we enjoy savannah view rooms. However they can be taken away, and we have been warned,

But isn't that actually just implying that the animals may be in the barn or on the other side of the savannah, i.e. not guaranteed to be visible?

I wouldn't completely put it past Disney to take the animals away, but when I read that, I assumed it meant that the animals would not always be visible, not that they were some kind of perk that Disney can remove on a whim.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I think they are just implying that there will be periods where the animals are not visible on the savannas. They do call them back to the barns at least once a day.

 

[Sandisw]

But isn't that actually just implying that the animals may be in the barn or on the other side of the savannah, i.e. not guaranteed to be visible?

I wouldn't completely put it past Disney to take the animals away, but when I read that, I assumed it meant that the animals would not always be visible, not that they were some kind of perk that Disney can remove on a whim.

My understanding is that is is saying animals are not part of the contract you are buying.

So, yes, they can indeed remove them. There are a lot of things in the contracts people don’t really process when buying.

 

[bobbiwoz]

My understanding is that is is saying animals are not part of the contract you are buying.

So, yes, they can indeed remove them. There are a lot of things in the contracts people don’t really process when buying.

I think it’s this. I may have even asked.

 

[kristenrice]

You have a "savanna view" at AKV....not an "animal view". So, yes, the animals can be removed at any time, but I would certainly expect my dues to go down as the animal programs are a line item on my annual dues.

 

[bobbiwoz]

You have a "savanna view" at AKV....not an "animal view". So, yes, the animals can be removed at any time, but I would certainly expect my dues to go down as the animal programs are a line item on my annual dues.

That certain makes sense. I guess without animals the ambiance comes from the common areas of the buildings. I certainly hope we will always have the animals.

Now, as far as TOTW, I used that a lot!! Brought friends up to see fireworks, and especially when there was DVC MC, we often would have a meet up there the night before. With friends I’ve done a daylight painting class up there during one 4th of July time period. I think it being closed has a lot to do with pandemic CM numbers. I think if they could bring it back, they would.