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wilma-bride · 07-03-2012, 04:29 AM

Good news for DVC members visiting this summer. The TOTWL will be open to all members staying on points for a limited period (*th July - 25th August). We loved the TOTWL when we stayed at BLT a couple of years ago so will definitely be taking advantage.

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/..._bay_lake.html

paulh · 07-03-2012, 03:57 PM

were booked into BLT and this was one of the things was looking forward to,not now as feel it might be crowded
Paul

wilma-bride · 07-03-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by paulh

were booked into BLT and this was one of the things was looking forward to,not now as feel it might be crowded
Paul

Apparently a lot of people have been complaining Paul. The way I look at it, it is better to do this than DVC members ending up losing the privilege because people aren't using the lounge. It was dead when we stayed there. The staff told us that nealry every evening it is the same until just before the fireworks, then loads of people turn up and are gone again just as quick. And those people aren't spending money in the lounge.

If we go, which we may well, it will be to use the lounge. We aren't bothered about seeing Wishes from there, I much prefer it from inside the park.

UKDEB · 07-04-2012, 04:02 AM

Looks as though you were holding the shift key when you tried to input 8th July, Joh.

I agree with you. It would be such a shame to see the lounge turned into a private function room or similar and lost to DVC members altogether through lack of use. When we stay there in November, we'll be mostly avoiding it during Wishes and using it at other times. That said, if I was in Paul's position and did want to use it for Wishes, I'd be thinking how typical it was that this free-for-all was happening during my first opportunity to use it! It'll be interesting to see just how busy it makes it. Seems strange that they'd choose a busy time to test it out.

Kevin Stringer · 07-04-2012, 07:19 AM

I'm not surprised by this. If our experience last March is anything to go by, the place is seriously under-utilised. It was empty before Wishes and again straight afterwards.
As you ladies have said, much better for it to be used and remain open than closed because it's losing money.

Kev

paulh · 07-04-2012, 05:03 PM

think they need to do some dinning options there,still going to it
Paul

RDP · 07-07-2012, 11:55 AM

Can certainly see the point of view of the people who have bought in at BLT. Good news for the rest of us staying on points at other resorts, we would definitely use the lounge if access becomes available all year round. We are always looking for new places to eat! I vote they make it a new signature!!!!!

PoohBears#1fan · 07-08-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by paulh

were booked into BLT and this was one of the things was looking forward to,not now as feel it might be crowded
Paul

Ditto, was really looking forward to the exclusivity of it.

Ah well,better than losing it, if I was staying elsewhere I'd be delighted!

paulh · 07-08-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RDP

I vote they make it a new signature!!!!!

wouldn't use 2 TS to get a flatbread,but agree they have to put a real restaurant up there.took them a few years to put a proper restaurant in SSR
Paul

paulh · 08-05-2012, 07:53 AM

We went up there last night, had a nice glass of merlot while watching fireworks, a really nice feeling.think it was the best way ever of watching the fireworks.
the roof was not busy at all, so no need to have worried about it being full.think there trailing the idea because when California grill closed there will only be the blt roof area open
Paul

wilma-bride · 08-05-2012, 08:56 AM

Glad to hear it wasn't too busy Paul and that you enjoyed the experience

TagsMissy · 08-06-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RDP

Can certainly see the point of view of the people who have bought in at BLT. Good news for the rest of us staying on points at other resorts, we would definitely use the lounge if access becomes available all year round. We are always looking for new places to eat! I vote they make it a new signature!!!!!

I own at BLT and I have no issues it being open to all DVC members who are booked at Disney with their points. I'd rather it be constantly busy than only busy for fireworks.

corpcomp · 08-16-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TagsMissy

I own at BLT and I have no issues it being open to all DVC members who are booked at Disney with their points. I'd rather it be constantly busy than only busy for fireworks.

Interesting. We were just at BCV a week ago and the security at SAB was in high gear. No one can get in there without staying at BCV Prior to 4pm. Even after 4pm, the normal time where all other are allowed in, they were checking IDs at 9pm still.

Not sure what the change is due to, but the pool was packed to the gills.

UKDEB · 08-16-2012, 02:32 PM

Sorry, Corpcomp, you've completely lost me. What does the policy regarding Stormalong Bay have to do with opening TOTW Lounge to all DVC Members?

corpcomp · 08-16-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UKDEB

Sorry, Corpcomp, you've completely lost me. What does the policy regarding Stormalong Bay have to do with opening TOTW Lounge to all DVC Members?

I was saying that while they are being more lenient to DVCers for TOTW, they are also being more restrictive to DVCers for SAB at the same time. It was just an interesting conundrum. Sorry if I confused you.

07-03-2012, 03:57 PM	#2
paulh likes to have a beer Guiness? Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: manchester england Posts: 5,524	were booked into BLT and this was one of the things was looking forward to,not now as feel it might be crowded Paul __________________ been going since 1992 sayed offtite a few years then at ASMovies,ASmusic,ASsports,Pop,Caribiean beach.coranardo springs,port orleans,beach club,wildernes lodge,AK lodge,Vero beah,Hilton head island,Disneyland hotel ca,paradice pier ca and fav saratoga springs resort all in no particular order and how can i forget the disney 7 night cruise "Fire. The Greatest Invention of Mankind. Beer. A Close Second."

07-04-2012, 04:02 AM	#4
UKDEB Found the Tag Fairy's hangout All whacked up on Scooby Snacks Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 11,954	Looks as though you were holding the shift key when you tried to input 8th July, Joh. I agree with you. It would be such a shame to see the lounge turned into a private function room or similar and lost to DVC members altogether through lack of use. When we stay there in November, we'll be mostly avoiding it during Wishes and using it at other times. That said, if I was in Paul's position and did want to use it for Wishes, I'd be thinking how typical it was that this free-for-all was happening during my first opportunity to use it! It'll be interesting to see just how busy it makes it. Seems strange that they'd choose a busy time to test it out. __________________ October 1992 ~ Enclave Suites, I-Drive May 1996 ~ Omni Rosen, I-Drive October 1998 ~ Villa-Clear Creek August 2000 ~ Beach Club/Villa-Sunset Lakes July 2001 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge/Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns Christmas 2001 ~ Villa-Formosa Gardens October 2002 ~ Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns May 2003 ~ Portofino Bay/Villa-Cumbrian Lakes January 2004 ~ Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes/Villa-Formosa Gardens July 2004 ~ Grand Floridian/Portofino Bay/Villa-Formosa Gardens December 2004 ~ Villa-Rolling Hills/Disney Wonder Cruise/BoardWalk Grand Villa/Contemporary April 2005 ~ Washington DC, Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway, Charleston, Savannah, Royal Pacific Resort/Villa-Acadia Estates January 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/Royal Pacific Resort April 2006 ~ Celebration Hotel/NCL Jewel Cruise/Hotel Victor, Miami/Beach Cottage-Disney's Vero Beach October 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/BoardWalk Villa/Rosen Shingle Creek August 2007 ~ Saratoga Springs//Reunion Grande January 2008 ~ Saratoga Springs/Beach Club Villas/Reunion Resort November 2008 ~ BoardWalk Villas/Royal Pacific Resort/Saratoga Springs March 2011 ~ Celebrity Cruise/Veness Towers, a stone's throw from the Magic Kingdom November 2012 ~ Bay Lake Tower/Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota/Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Jupiter/Saratoga Springs September 2013 ~ Kidani Village, Bay Lake Tower, Saratoga Springs

07-04-2012, 05:03 PM	#6
paulh likes to have a beer Guiness? Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: manchester england Posts: 5,524	think they need to do some dinning options there,still going to it Paul __________________ been going since 1992 sayed offtite a few years then at ASMovies,ASmusic,ASsports,Pop,Caribiean beach.coranardo springs,port orleans,beach club,wildernes lodge,AK lodge,Vero beah,Hilton head island,Disneyland hotel ca,paradice pier ca and fav saratoga springs resort all in no particular order and how can i forget the disney 7 night cruise "Fire. The Greatest Invention of Mankind. Beer. A Close Second."

07-07-2012, 11:55 AM	#7
RDP DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 1,210	Can certainly see the point of view of the people who have bought in at BLT. Good news for the rest of us staying on points at other resorts, we would definitely use the lounge if access becomes available all year round. We are always looking for new places to eat! I vote they make it a new signature!!!!! __________________ me dw dd8 ds5 1999-Swan, 2001- Grand Floridian, 2002-Yacht & Beach Club, 2003- Animal Kingdom Lodge,2004- Grand Floridian&Disney Cruise,2006- Off site, 2008- Dolphin, 2009-AKV Kidani, 2010-Saratoga Springs ,2011-AKV Kidani ,2012 - Port Orleans, DCL-Dream & Beach Club, 2013 - AKV Kidani

08-05-2012, 07:53 AM	#10
paulh likes to have a beer Guiness? Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: manchester england Posts: 5,524	We went up there last night, had a nice glass of merlot while watching fireworks, a really nice feeling.think it was the best way ever of watching the fireworks. the roof was not busy at all, so no need to have worried about it being full.think there trailing the idea because when California grill closed there will only be the blt roof area open Paul __________________ been going since 1992 sayed offtite a few years then at ASMovies,ASmusic,ASsports,Pop,Caribiean beach.coranardo springs,port orleans,beach club,wildernes lodge,AK lodge,Vero beah,Hilton head island,Disneyland hotel ca,paradice pier ca and fav saratoga springs resort all in no particular order and how can i forget the disney 7 night cruise "Fire. The Greatest Invention of Mankind. Beer. A Close Second."

07-03-2012, 04:29 AM	#1
wilma-bride Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 18,607	Bay lake Tower TOTWL Good news for DVC members visiting this summer. The TOTWL will be open to all members staying on points for a limited period (*th July - 25th August). We loved the TOTWL when we stayed at BLT a couple of years ago so will definitely be taking advantage. http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/..._bay_lake.html __________________ Fred and Wilma Go On Honeymoon Fred and Wilma Second Time Around Fred and Wilma and the Girls Came Too Fred, Wilma and Friends February Fun & Frolics Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL & DDP - The Food Fred, Wilma and Family do Disney Bad Mothers Handbook Fred and Wilma - They're Back and They're Child Free Bad Mothers and Others Fred and Wilma - The Keys to the World

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07-04-2012, 07:19 AM	#5
Kevin Stringer Chat Host Oddly concerned about an elephant living in his pyjamas The TF would like to see Kevin’s rendition of 'Great balls of fire' Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: uk Posts: 2,648	I'm not surprised by this. If our experience last March is anything to go by, the place is seriously under-utilised. It was empty before Wishes and again straight afterwards. As you ladies have said, much better for it to be used and remain open than closed because it's losing money. Kev

08-05-2012, 08:56 AM	#11
wilma-bride Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 18,607	Glad to hear it wasn't too busy Paul and that you enjoyed the experience __________________ Fred and Wilma Go On Honeymoon Fred and Wilma Second Time Around Fred and Wilma and the Girls Came Too Fred, Wilma and Friends February Fun & Frolics Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL & DDP - The Food Fred, Wilma and Family do Disney Bad Mothers Handbook Fred and Wilma - They're Back and They're Child Free Bad Mothers and Others Fred and Wilma - The Keys to the World

08-16-2012, 02:32 PM	#14
UKDEB Found the Tag Fairy's hangout All whacked up on Scooby Snacks Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 11,954	Sorry, Corpcomp, you've completely lost me. What does the policy regarding Stormalong Bay have to do with opening TOTW Lounge to all DVC Members? __________________ October 1992 ~ Enclave Suites, I-Drive May 1996 ~ Omni Rosen, I-Drive October 1998 ~ Villa-Clear Creek August 2000 ~ Beach Club/Villa-Sunset Lakes July 2001 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge/Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns Christmas 2001 ~ Villa-Formosa Gardens October 2002 ~ Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns May 2003 ~ Portofino Bay/Villa-Cumbrian Lakes January 2004 ~ Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes/Villa-Formosa Gardens July 2004 ~ Grand Floridian/Portofino Bay/Villa-Formosa Gardens December 2004 ~ Villa-Rolling Hills/Disney Wonder Cruise/BoardWalk Grand Villa/Contemporary April 2005 ~ Washington DC, Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway, Charleston, Savannah, Royal Pacific Resort/Villa-Acadia Estates January 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/Royal Pacific Resort April 2006 ~ Celebration Hotel/NCL Jewel Cruise/Hotel Victor, Miami/Beach Cottage-Disney's Vero Beach October 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/BoardWalk Villa/Rosen Shingle Creek August 2007 ~ Saratoga Springs//Reunion Grande January 2008 ~ Saratoga Springs/Beach Club Villas/Reunion Resort November 2008 ~ BoardWalk Villas/Royal Pacific Resort/Saratoga Springs March 2011 ~ Celebrity Cruise/Veness Towers, a stone's throw from the Magic Kingdom November 2012 ~ Bay Lake Tower/Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota/Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Jupiter/Saratoga Springs September 2013 ~ Kidani Village, Bay Lake Tower, Saratoga Springs

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