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tomandrobin · 12-14-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian5581

Walking path to the Magic Kingdom would do it for me...

You could just walk the other way around.....past Poly and BLT

Brian5581 · 12-14-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tomandrobin

You could just walk the other way around.....past Poly and BLT

Haha, quite true. If there was an actual path from Poly to Contemporary/BLT, I wouldn't put it past me...

idreamofdisney · 12-14-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jedwards

Can I ask....what made you hate BLT? Why do you think this would be different?

I don't like the quality of the furnishings at blt. They already look old and worn, and it hasn't even been open very long. The carpeting also looks sad and worn already. I also dont like how it feels like a regular hotel. It's just missing something for me. I like the location, I guess it's just not my style.

mouser2 · 12-14-2011, 08:55 PM

myself i wouldn't be in the market to buy points direct probably ever again. i have points i can use for a cruise or other things... why pay the extra dollars for direct when i don't have to anymore; the difference in price is just to drastic imop.

bigbahamadada · 12-14-2011, 09:03 PM

I can't think of any reasonable scenario where we would make us Day 1 buyers.

GF seems like a lovely hotel, but we have only dined there -- never stayed. Like so many others, we will book it with our other DVC points and give it a test drive. We used the same approach with BLT -- ultimately deciding to pass on any points there. A few lovely stays at GFV and we might be convinced.

I can tell you right now, however, that signficant point inflation (likely) or high MFs (TBD) will be deal killers for us.

jedwards · 12-14-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbahamadada

I can't think of any reasonable scenario where we would make us Day 1 buyers.

GF seems like a lovely hotel, but we have only dined there -- never stayed. Like so many others, we will book it with our other DVC points and give it a test drive. We used the same approach with BLT -- ultimately deciding to pass on any points there. A few lovely stays at GFV and we might be convinced.

I can tell you right now, however, that signficant point inflation (likely) or high MFs (TBD) will be deal killers for us.

I doubt the MF's will be high. BLT's are the lowest in DVC because they share many amenities with the Contemporary. I do think they will be higher than BLT (because there will be less rooms) but I bet its less than Boardwalk.

jedwards · 12-14-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by idreamofdisney

I don't like the quality of the furnishings at blt. They already look old and worn, and it hasn't even been open very long. The carpeting also looks sad and worn already. I also dont like how it feels like a regular hotel. It's just missing something for me. I like the location, I guess it's just not my style.

Well style will be different for sure at GF, so maybe more to your liking.

helenabear · 12-14-2011, 09:38 PM

Pretty much nothing would make me buy there. I have zero desire to ever stay at GF. Not a fan of the theme or really the location. BLT you can at least walk to MK and Polynesian is an easy walk to TTC. GF has nothing really good in terms of ease of location compared to the other two.

I have little desire to stay at SSR and GF is on that list as well.

Ransom · 12-14-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by helenabear

Pretty much nothing would make me buy there. I have zero desire to ever stay at GF. Not a fan of the theme or really the location. BLT you can at least walk to MK and Polynesian is an easy walk to TTC. GF has nothing really good in terms of ease of location compared to the other two.

, but I'd add BLT to the list. Both are nice to visit, but I wouldn't want to own there.

Polynesian, on the other hand...

PecosBill · 12-14-2011, 10:21 PM

I’d want rooms similar in size (or bigger) to those at OKW
I’d want a concierge level similar to that at AKL, with an added perk such as an exclusive tour.
I’d want free valet service
I’d want VIP check-in service in the villa building, eliminating the need to check-in at the main hotel lobby
I’d want a covered walkway to the main building, so that I wouldn’t have to dodge rain drops to get to dinner or to a monorail
I’d want a quick service dining option like the one at BCV
I’d want a world class health club and spa, like found at the Bellagio or other upscale Vegas mega resort
I’d want VIP transportation to/from the MK (dedicated boat, monorail car, and/or bus)
I’d want VIP transportation to/from the airport (i.e. town car) not ME.
I’d want a VIP lounge like The Attic (at BWV) or TOTWL at BLT with MK firework views

12-14-2011, 10:21 PM	#20
PecosBill Grand Villa Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,399	I’d want rooms similar in size (or bigger) to those at OKW I’d want a concierge level similar to that at AKL, with an added perk such as an exclusive tour. I’d want free valet service I’d want VIP check-in service in the villa building, eliminating the need to check-in at the main hotel lobby I’d want a covered walkway to the main building, so that I wouldn’t have to dodge rain drops to get to dinner or to a monorail I’d want a quick service dining option like the one at BCV I’d want a world class health club and spa, like found at the Bellagio or other upscale Vegas mega resort I’d want VIP transportation to/from the MK (dedicated boat, monorail car, and/or bus) I’d want VIP transportation to/from the airport (i.e. town car) not ME. I’d want a VIP lounge like The Attic (at BWV) or TOTWL at BLT with MK firework views

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12-14-2011, 08:55 PM	#14
mouser2 Two Bedroom Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 975	myself i wouldn't be in the market to buy points direct probably ever again. i have points i can use for a cruise or other things... why pay the extra dollars for direct when i don't have to anymore; the difference in price is just to drastic imop.

12-14-2011, 09:03 PM	#15
bigbahamadada Grand Villa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,295	I can't think of any reasonable scenario where we would make us Day 1 buyers. GF seems like a lovely hotel, but we have only dined there -- never stayed. Like so many others, we will book it with our other DVC points and give it a test drive. We used the same approach with BLT -- ultimately deciding to pass on any points there. A few lovely stays at GFV and we might be convinced. I can tell you right now, however, that signficant point inflation (likely) or high MFs (TBD) will be deal killers for us.

12-14-2011, 09:38 PM	#18
helenabear One Bedroom Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 276	Pretty much nothing would make me buy there. I have zero desire to ever stay at GF. Not a fan of the theme or really the location. BLT you can at least walk to MK and Polynesian is an easy walk to TTC. GF has nothing really good in terms of ease of location compared to the other two. I have little desire to stay at SSR and GF is on that list as well.