Toured BLT and here are a few observations

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We went down on Monday just to meet with our Guide, tour the BLT models and see what we thought in person. We both really loved what we saw, and neither of normally like the contemporary style. We didn't feel that the rooms looked cold or sterile or cheesy. I thought they looked sleek and smart. Following are some pictures and a few observations, but first, here is the disclaimer that was posted:

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In the studio kitchenette area, this the cabinet over the sink:
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it lifts up and slides back and exposes the glasses, etc.:

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Sitting area in the studio, the chairs are very comfortable and the table a nice size:

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Towel holder in the studio vanity area:
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More shots of the one bedroom in the next post.
 
Thanks for posting!! I must admit I wasn't super thrilled with the decor, but now I really like it!
 
Here is the master bath shower showing both shower heads:

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This shows the door right next to the shower, it is a sliding door that separates the vanity area from the commode and shower area. The same door is on the door to the bathroom by the front door as well as the main door to the bathroom vanity area. The interesting thing is there are no locks on any of the bathroom doors. :eek:

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Another view showing the bench in the shower:

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Here is the front door--I don't think I had seen that in any photos, and I think it is very attractive:

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Hidden Mickey on the bed linens:

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I didn't notice the shelf over the t.v. until we took our second tour:

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Small closet in the one-bedroom this was on the left just after you entered the villa and before going into the studio. It is small, and this picture shows almost the whole closet.

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The closet in the master bedroom is small, too. I don't have a shot of it, but it has the safe and I believe either the high chair or porta-crib. The bedroom closet is also right behind the door which means it could be a pain at times, particularly if you got wacked when someone opened the bedroom door while you were standing in front of the closet. There is very little space for storing luggage out of site--my only fault in the design. Oh, one minor complaint--I sure wish there were two sinks in the master vanity area, but having a whole extra bathroom in the one-bedroom offsets this some.

Kitchen floor, an attractive wood look-a-like vinyl or linoleum.
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Been wondering what is behind the center island in the kitchen, lots of storage and it looks like a spot for the trash can.
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Last image that is actually in the studio. This is the nightstand someone asked to see. It is more like a ledge than a table, but large enough to hold what you might need by the bed. That side of the bed in the studio at SSR that I stayed in this trip has nothing--no spot for my glass of water at all. :sad2:

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A couple of other notes:

The desk in the master bedroom has at least three power outlets and two internet outlets. I took a picture, but it is too dark to tell for sure.

I asked the Guide to open up the sleeper chair and it looked very easy to do. The bed part is made of memory foam and looked like it would be very comfortable. The linens for the bed are stored in the ottoman/coffee table that is in front of the sofa.

I sat on every chair and sofa in all three rooms, and they are all very, very comfortable and nice feeling fabrics and material. I also like that there is not a lot of overhead lighting (which I hate). I also loved the lighting over the top of the kitchen cabinets near the ceiling. The use of so much Mickey art is so cool--I wish we had it in al of our villas--after all, he is the reason we have our DVC. :goodvibes

Just from eyeballing it, I do think the studio is smaller than the one at SSR, but it is layed out so well that it would not be a problem for me. I can see where a family trying to put two kids on the sleeper sofa might find it close with the sofa pulled out. Having the vanity and kitchenette in a galley like setting means you aren't bumping into each other going from the closet to the bathroom.

If they had let us, we would have stayed and spent the night in the model. I cannot wait for our first stay. I really believe that Bay Lake Towers is going to become my favorite resort of all. :thumbsup2

So, any questions about what we saw, ask away.
 
Wow! What a really great and detailed review. You made notice of many things we had not thought of when we toured. I apreciate the extra info. Thanks for your report and pix! We can't wait to stay there as well. We're already in :lovestruc !

Were you able to find out any detailed info. about the pool area....more than we know already about the slide, zero entry, and splash/play area?
 

Thanks for the pictures and update. This is very helpful in the decision to buy DVC & BLT.
Just got back from Poly sept. '08
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Wow! What a really great and detailed review. You made notice of many things we had not thought of when we toured. I apreciate the extra info. Thanks for your report and pix! We can't wait to stay there as well. We're already in :lovestruc !

Were you able to find out any detailed info. about the pool area....more than we know already about the slide, zero entry, and splash/play area?

I'm sorry, we didn't ask anything at all about the pool area as it isn't something that we use a good deal--no little ones :)
 
I'm surprised they chose vinyl flooring. What about the cabinets/table are they wood or laminate?

That vinyl flooring is being used a lot lately. Our hospitals and clinic put it in a few years ago. Easy to clean, looks like wood, quiet to walk on and warm to the feet. We even put it in 2 of our bedrooms and no one can believe it is vinyl. The thing I think is the best part is the no noise when you walk or move things. This would be a plus at the BLT.
 
The interesting thing is there are no locks on any of the bathroom doors.

I'll bet there are no locks on the model's bathroom door, just in case someone wants to "try it out".;)

I think I will have to see this place in person. It's still not blowing my skirt up.
 
I really really disliked the decor of BLT at first, I'de stayed at the Contemporary twice in years past and other than the monorail, thought it was just o.k. As I see more and more pictures, it's growing on me. I prefer to stay away from the lodge/hotel type of settings, preferring OKW type of detached buildings but I think the view alone at BLT could convert me.

Thanks for the great pictures, we're going to WDW from the 16-19 and are taking the BLT tour, just for giggles!
 
BeasleyBoo, we normally prefer the condo-style also--OKW has been our favorite resort so far, but with the BLT having so many conveniences (in my opinion) I think we will be fine with hotel living at this resort. :)
 
I'll bet there are no locks on the model's bathroom door, just in case someone wants to "try it out".;)


I don't think that is the issue--there is no running water in the models, therefore, no water in the potty

I think I will have to see this place in person. It's still not blowing my skirt up.

Let us know what you think once you have seen it in person-I will be curious to know if it changes your mind any.
 
Thanks for posting the pictures!

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My husband took a lot to, and he is a much better photographer than I am. When I get his loaded, I may post a few more, but I don't want to bore everyone with the same shots they have already seen.
 
Am I seriously the only one who finds it really WEIRD that they put the bathroom sink IN the kitchenette on these studios? I keep thinking that if we were hustling around getting ready to go out for the day and I was trying to make us all a breakfast and I had DH in there behind me blowing his nose & brushing his teeth & shaving or something I just think that is just weirdly gross and that it would feel very small and we'd be bumping into each other or something. It's an icky ewwwy :scared: thought for me or something. That space has appeared so small in all of the photos I've seen. It looks like it's only about 2' wide.

BTW, is there even a luggage rack thing anywhere in the studio? IS there anyplace to put luggage?:confused3

I think the models LOOK beautiful and I am sure we would love the resort in general...just not sure about the size & layout yet on those studios. I still haven't seen any photos that make them look spacious.
 
I'll bet there are no locks on the model's bathroom door, just in case someone wants to "try it out".


I don't think that is the issue--there is no running water in the models, therefore, no water in the potty

Do you really think that no water is going to stop some people? :rotfl2:

I could have seen them when we were there 2 weeks ago when they first opened, but we had guests and didn't want to drag them to a new DVC resort. But we will visit next time we go there. It may just be something that you need to see in person to appreciate.:thumbsup2
 
Am I seriously the only one who finds it really WEIRD that they put the bathroom sink IN the kitchenette on these studios? .


No I too do not like that they are so close together. When I first saw the floor plan all I could think about was brushing hair flying over to the kitchen side. Not much room for people to move and get dressed and use the kitchenette.
 
Thanks for posting. I viewed the models last Saturday and I thought they are much nicer in person than in photos. I was too busy opening drawers, cabinets and sitting on everything to take pics!:goodvibes

Anal Annie, I agree with the eww factor of the bathroom sink and kitchenette being so close together. I thought the same thing and was immediately turned off by the studio layout. It is only 2ft (if not less) between them and you would be literally back to back to the person taking care of their hygiene situation.

The 1 bed almost had me converted! Loved the layout, the access to the balcony from the living or master and it felt really spacious. My family would definitely enjoy it there. After doing the math, the points for a 1 bed MK view during Magic/Prime would cost over $14k and that would be every other year, so just not in the cards for us as Im not selling anything to buy.

If we were a younger family, making our first DVC purchase, i think BLT would have been a great choice:wizard:
 
Am I seriously the only one who finds it really WEIRD that they put the bathroom sink IN the kitchenette on these studios? I keep thinking that if we were hustling around getting ready to go out for the day and I was trying to make us all a breakfast and I had DH in there behind me blowing his nose & brushing his teeth & shaving or something I just think that is just weirdly gross and that it would feel very small and we'd be bumping into each other or something. It's an icky ewwwy :scared: thought for me or something. That space has appeared so small in all of the photos I've seen. It looks like it's only about 2' wide.

BTW, is there even a luggage rack thing anywhere in the studio? IS there anyplace to put luggage?:confused3

I think the models LOOK beautiful and I am sure we would love the resort in general...just not sure about the size & layout yet on those studios. I still haven't seen any photos that make them look spacious.



I don't see this layout as being that much different than say SSR studios--they both have the vanity and kitchen sink right across from one another, it is just that BLT's are closer together. Having them set up as a galley keeps them out of the hallway and now they don't block the closet door or the shower/commode area.

I never mentioned this new layout to my DH, and as soon as he saw the studio he commented how much he really liked it this way.

The closet in the studio is a descent size and you could store luggage in there.
 
I think there's a big difference in 10' vs 2' on that bathroom thing. But oh well.:confused3

We cannot buy anything right now...we would like to go to WDW over MLK weekend like every other year - just for like 4 nights...we do not need the MK view and usually do studios...I would be happy with standard view to save points but I know that is in limited supply. I thought it would be fun to just be able to stay there on these quickie trips. Guess we shall have to see how the 7 mo. availability shakes out.
 



















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