touring Bay Lake

[krn82259]

We will be in WDW in July. We would like to visit BLT while we are there. We have no intention of buying (unless we win the lottery), but would still like to check it out. Does anyone know if we can do this?

 

[antnyh]

Anyone can tour and the whole scenario is very low key and low pressure. At least here them out and see what incentives they have. I do warn you though, if you are a real Disney fan it is going to be hard to resist.

 

[krn82259]

Don't worry one in college, one just out of college -looking for a job-, and one in high school. Not much extra cash here

 

[alongtimeblooming]

Yeah, just stop by one of the (many) DVC booths in the parks or DTD and they'll give you the tour.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you are already a member, just stop by BLT at 2PM and they will give you a tour of a two bedroom lock off villa. No tour of the pool or the rest of the building, though.

 

[CoffeeCup]

We attended the DVC members tour at BLT last week, and I think they have them every day at 1:00. We stopped by the DVC desk at AKL, our home resort, and asked them to call and make our appointment. The lady called the DVC main office, I guess, they verified that we are members, and they put our name on the list. I had read that they admitted only a limited number of guests, but the lounge was packed. We were several minutes early, but when they took us up to the lounge every seat already was taken and most people had finished eating. They did have an abundance of food....finger sandwiches, cheese cake on a stick, iced tea, soft drinks, coffee, etc. It was very nice except for the huge crowd of people. We were shown the 2 bedroom unit and a studio and then taken outside to see the pool, which was very small. Each family got a tote bag, lanyards for everyone in the family, a DVC binder with a legal pad, and a ticket for 3 special fast passes for each member there. Children also got coloring books. There were some door prizes and small DVC things given for answering quiz questions. DH and I were very unimpressed with the units. DH said he felt like he was in a hospital when we walked down the halls, and I believe the furniture is made of particle board and from K-Mart. The units seemed very small to us, and I still don't understand why the bathroom sink is in the kitchen area of the studio units. We were annoyed by the attitude of the DVC guides. Both of them kept making comments about needing to keep out hooligans, and one guide very rudely questioned a DVC member as to how he could afford a membership. I'm glad we took the tour and were able to see BLT, the view is fantastic, but we don't plan to stay there. I realize how convenient it is for families with young children to be at the monorail, have a view of MK, be able to watch the fireworks from the lounge, etc., but we would rather be at AKL watching the animals.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We attended the DVC members tour at BLT last week, and I think they have them every day at 1:00. We stopped by the DVC desk at AKL, our home resort, and asked them to call and make our appointment. The lady called the DVC main office, I guess, they verified that we are members, and they put our name on the list. I had read that they admitted only a limited number of guests, but the lounge was packed. We were several minutes early, but when they took us up to the lounge every seat already was taken and most people had finished eating. They did have an abundance of food....finger sandwiches, cheese cake on a stick, iced tea, soft drinks, coffee, etc. It was very nice except for the huge crowd of people. We were shown the 2 bedroom unit and a studio and then taken outside to see the pool, which was very small. Each family got a tote bag, lanyards for everyone in the family, a DVC binder with a legal pad, and a ticket for 3 special fast passes for each member there. Children also got coloring books. There were some door prizes and small DVC things given for answering quiz questions. DH and I were very unimpressed with the units. DH said he felt like he was in a hospital when we walked down the halls, and I believe the furniture is made of particle board and from K-Mart. The units seemed very small to us, and I still don't understand why the bathroom sink is in the kitchen area of the studio units. We were annoyed by the attitude of the DVC guides. Both of them kept making comments about needing to keep out hooligans, and one guide very rudely questioned a DVC member as to how he could afford a membership. I'm glad we took the tour and were able to see BLT, the view is fantastic, but we don't plan to stay there. I realize how convenient it is for families with young children to be at the monorail, have a view of MK, be able to watch the fireworks from the lounge, etc., but we would rather be at AKL watching the animals.

The 1:00 time is a sales presentation. We weren't interested in buying at all so they recommended the 2PM time to just show up.

We also noted a wierd attitude from the guide at BLT when we visited the two bedroom lockoff at 2PM. He kept referring to people wanting a smaller room (HUH???). Not all people want spacious accomodations and lots just want a place to sleep and head to the parks. Really a lot of BS was coming from his mouth. We both looked at him like he had two heads.