TOTW lounge for all DVC?

dunnhorn

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Hi DISfriends - at one point the TOTW lounge atop BLT was testing being open to all DVC members staying anywhere on points. Is this still the case? Are there blackout periods? Been searching but can't find the info... TIA!

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Hi DISfriends - at one point the TOTW lounge atop BLT was testing being open to all DVC members staying anywhere on points. Is this still the case? Are there blackout periods? Been searching but can't find the info... TIA!

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You have to be staying at a WDW resort, not necessarily on points. There is a blackout for July 4 and New Years.
 
Only current 2014 blackout dates are 7/3, 7/4, 12/30, and 12/31. Per member site this is subject to change.
This is what I was told for 2014 blackout dates.
 

The 2014 WDW perks show this information:

Top of the World Lounge Access
Members and those in their traveling party who are staying on that Member’s reservation at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort may access Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort through December 29, 2014. Refer to DVCMember.com for full offer guidelines.

Edit: I found more detailed information under BLT's information, https://dvc.disney.go.com/members/destinations/vacation-club-resorts/bay-lake-tower

Top of the World Lounge

Top of the World Lounge is located at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Disney Vacation Club Members staying at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort (whether they booked with vacation points or cash) may enjoy access to one of the vacation kingdom's most exclusive spaces: Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort through December 29, 2014 (blockout dates apply. Including but not limited to 12/30/13, 12/31/13, 7/3/14, and 7/4/14). Current operating hours are 6 p.m. to midnight.

This perk is available exclusively to Members and those in their traveling party who are staying on that Member's reservation. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current Key to the World card displaying a Disney Vacation Club Membership notation in order to gain admission to the lounge and observation deck. If the Member's Key to the World card doesn't display a Membership notation, a Disney Vacation Club Member ID is required in addition to the Key to the World card to verify Membership.

Note that Members traveling from other Resorts must use Walt Disney World Transportation, as parking is unavailable to anyone not staying at Bay Lake Tower or Disney's Contemporary Resort. Upon arrival, Members must walk to the Bay Lake Tower main lobby entrance on the ground floor and check in at the Top of the World Lounge desk in the lobby.

This special Top of the World Lounge access is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the lounge reaches capacity. As the lounge is particularly popular during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, arriving as early as possible will give Members the best chance of gaining admission.
 
Excellent... Thanks so much. Really appreciate it. We are staying at BCV on points on our way home from our beach trip. Staying just one night, Sat 7/5 to swim, and we got a 2 bedroom to bring friends who haven't been to Disney in years. Since we aren't doing a park, I was looking at going to TOTW for Wishes. Glad it's not a blackout night! However with the MagicBands we no longer have KTTW cards - I'm thinking DVC card + MB??

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dunnhorn said:
Excellent... Thanks so much. Really appreciate it. We are staying at BCV on points on our way home from our beach trip. Staying just one night, Sat 7/5 to swim, and we got a 2 bedroom to bring friends who haven't been to Disney in years. Since we aren't doing a park, I was looking at going to TOTW for Wishes. Glad it's not a blackout night! However with the MagicBands we no longer have KTTW cards - I'm thinking DVC card + MB??

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Thanks VERY Much for the info. So anyone staying with us on the reservation can go to the lounge except for black out days. How is wishes versus being at MK? Looking forward to doing this!
 
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Thanks VERY Much for the info. So anyone staying with us on the reservation can go to the lounge except for black out days. How is wishes versus being at MK? Looking forward to doing this!

The fireworks will be a little off and not directly over the castle. When the fireworks start, music is played. We really enjoyed being able to watch without the crowd.
Had to show our DVC card and MB to get access.
 
Also read that there is no parking at BLT for this purpose.
Take bus, monorail, or walk correct?
We are staying at GFV, so I guess that we will just walk, correct?


Anyone know about how long of a walk from the Grand Floridian Villas?

Thanks!:thumbsup2:)
 
....How is wishes versus being at MK? Looking forward to doing this!

It's definitely different! I enjoy the fireworks from up high, either from the deck of the Cali Grill or the TOTW....DH does not like watching from up high. I like the no crowds aspect. We both like Wishes fireworks cruises the best.
 
We watched the fireworks from the TOTWL once and, actually, I preferred it from the connecting bridge from the Contemporary, the Bay Lake Tower parking lot or the MK. It's rather disconnected with the fireworks going off all over the place. For us, it's a been there, done that.

My favorite place is New Fantasyland.
 
It is a better vantage point - but I don't think they pipe the Wishes music onto the walkway...? We will be taking friends who haven't ever seen Wishes.
 
I like the walkway or the stairwells outside of Contemp if not focusing on the fireworks, and just happen to be there. We did TOTW a couple of times and it is nice. Can have a drink and wait for the fireworks, and it really is spectacular. I think I "vote" for that experience, especially if you have friends who haven't been there done that.
 















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