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I agree that BLT requires you to look beneath the surface. We bought BLT before it opened. I was underwhelmed when I first checked in, as we had stayed at Boulder Ridge and Saratoga Springs before. I was expecting lobby-grandeur 😂 But the huge windows, views of the lake, extra bathroom, walk to MK, access to all the m
@Fortholm We stayed at BWV exactly 13 years ago this week. I've never wanted to go back. Back then, there was no Riviera with Skyliner access, to the Epcot access was unique. But even so, it was just meh (to us). I think there are some long-time DVCers who love BWV nostalgia. Or maybe they started their DVC journey as
I know there's smarter folks than me on this topic, but I'm almost certain the issue is how slowly that property has sold. DVC doesn't declare all units into inventory at one time. So resorts get piece-mealed into declaration. Until units are declared, only that portion of the resort is available to be booked on points
We just used Merie's Orlando Express to get back to MCO after having some "not so great Uber" experiences. We considered Uber Black, but it was $50 more than Merie's. Great experience. https://meriesorlandoexpress.com
I would 100% love this.
WHOA! Crazy. I might need to plan this for an August trip, then. It's always mid-August when I question my life choices to live in TX. BTW...I'm a TexasAggie'98 👍
We're here now and have been impressed with the updated rooms. It's been 5 years since we were here, so I can't remember exactly how the laundry was in the 1BR, but I really like how it's in its own utility closet area. Love the artwork and the bright colors. Such a comfortable room, and the location is right in the mi
I'm not sure we actually have an "ownership strategy" 😂 We planned an Escape wedding at WDW in 2008 and wanted to stay at the Poly. But since it was last-minute, there was no availability, so our wedding coordinator booked us in a 1BR at Boulder Ridge. We knew nothing about DVC, but when hubby saw the W/D and I saw th
Since Lakeshore Lodge is so large, I'm hoping it will be relatively easy to book at the 7-month window. Not really interested in owning, if it can be had at 7-months. But I also expect it to be high points. We always stay 1BR, but have opted to not try Poly Tower yet (even though we can snag 1BRs at 7 months) because t
1,448 300-direct BLT (bought in 2009) 700-direct Riviera (300 in 2024 and 400 in 2026) 448-resale fixed week VGF
We sailed the Magic in March 2023 for the third time. We hit a big storm in the Gulf and water flooded the ship for an entire day. They closed everything on the pool deck (including dining). We were in a concierge room at the back of deck 8 (under Cabanas) and water was pouring into our room through the sliding glass d
As @LDLC12 said, all dining and shopping is in the Contemporary, but it's such an easy walk. I love the vibe in the Contemporary. We find ourselves walking to the MK, because BLT is closer to the park entrance than the Contemporary anyway. Plus the Resort Monorail goes away from the MK when coming from the Contemporary
I'm a native Houstonian who lives in San Antonio now. We haven't made it to DL yet, but one draw is actually the weather 😂
Curious what your first DCL was @Laura Gnewuch . I'm assuming Wish Class? Since you hadn't experienced Animator's Palette? We've cruised the Magic 4 times, so I totally get why you started to appreciate the smaller ship. I also really love 2/3 of the restaurants on the Magic. Rapunzel's and Animator's Palette are two o
Curious if you had any resolution. I understand your frustration. Honestly, that's why I haven't felt comfortable booking GTY rooms. Friends did it on an oceanview, and that's probably a lower risk. But balconies are tricky...
We'll be at BLT 3-10 Sep. It's our first time back to our OG Home Resort since 2021. BLT has always been a fave, but it was looking tired by 2021. We're really excited to see the new rooms. We're also hoping to venture to Epic Universe for a day. I hate all the logistical parts of staying on WDW property and going to U
We spent 6-nights in a 2BR at OKW with friends mid-May. We hadn't stayed at OKW in 16 years (before we had kids) and had the best time. Their 2BRs with two families is amazing. We also stayed one night in a BPK Resort Studio at VGF. Beautiful room, but I still like the 1BRs better ;)
2026 is a busy WDW year for us! We were able to get the Military Salue pseudo-AP, so we are taking 4 trips Jan '26: VGF and SSR (convinced us buy a VGF contract and that we really don't like the size of the SSR 1BR living rooms anymore) May '26: OKW 2BR with friends. Hadn't stayed at OKW in 16 years. LOVED it. Also dec
I have a 13-year old (almost 14 year old) who eats like a 5 year old, so I feel the pain. We've done Christmas at WDW twice (because our daughter's birthday is Christmas Day). The first year the kids were 4 and 2, so we went to Cinderella's Castle for a 9:30-ish breakfast for the Birthday Girl. We were staying at BLT a
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