Bay Lake Tower Owners Thread

We purchased our BLT contract using DVC Resale Market (Thanks guys!) last summer. We will be checking in for our first time in three weeks. Being a first timer, I have so many questions about general logistics, such as what's in the kitchen versus what I should order from Publix. I feel silly asking...
Is there salt and pepper in the room? Are there coffee filters or any condiments? Should I pick up ketchup or butter? If we have a bottle of wine, is there a corkscrew in the room?
I guess I'm looking for a listing of what to expect to be in the villas?

We will likely only eat breakfast and snacks in the room.

Thanks to DVC Fan. I've watched a ton of their videos and we are so excited to step foot into our DVC room for the first time.

Welcome home! No condiments, no salt and pepper , no coffee filters. Kitchen is stocked with cooking utensils, cups, pots pans etc but no food based consumables(they will supply coffee pods but I always bring some filters and ground coffee). They will supply you with paper towels hand soap, dish soap etc. we find cooking anything more than some microwaveable hotdogs or nuggets for the kids to be too much a chore but some love it. The market store will have some eggos and other similar simple breakfast options for the room.

Thank you. That helps a ton with our planning.

Welcome Home! just gotta add, We always rent a car and hit the grocery store on the way to WDW. Usually pickup breakfast stuff, condiments, bottled water, snacks, etc. Sandwich fixens are also great as is hot dogs, pot pies, frozen pizza and the like. Having the option of coming to the room for a snack and a snooze before heading back to the parks in the evening is priceless. We almost always go for a 1 br because of the kitchen and laundry. Not to mention the space. Feels much more like home.

We also really love BLT. We bought sight unseen. Must say we were really disappointed when we first walked into the lobby. Not much there. The hallways were also a bit bland. HOWEVER, that soon disappeared. It is a short walk to the Contemporary for meals and shopping. Very short walk to MK. Rooms are fantastic and very spacious. In the 2 br units there are 3 bathrooms! A real boon to mankind. We have had lake view and theme park view. Can't go wrong with either. Did I mention the short walk to MK? I just dont see what all the hate is about. Enjoy!

We will be stopping at Publix to get breakfast items, snacks, and some soft drinks. I'll add coffee filters to my list.
I'm so excited for the walk to MK, but maybe more excited for non-bus-waiting-in-line walk home after the MK closes.

All SO good to know, thank you for asking the questions Chris K! Hadn’t even really thought about those things and our first DVC stay in a one bedroom ANYwhere is in 4 weeks. Will be cheering, watching, and learning right behind you!

If you get coffee filters, you should get coffee as well. They provide coffee in filter packs, but those only make 8 cups not 12. The coffee maker is a 12 cup maker, Go Figure. I used 2 filter packs to make a whole 12 cup pot. Worked pretty well. I can't remember if the coffee makers also use Keurig pods as well. You can always get more coffee sent up from the front desk. Or just get your own coffee and filters.

BLT is one of our favorite resorts. Very spacious 1br villas, easy walk to MK. What is not to like! It is a real oasis. People don't like the understated theming. I get that, but the rooms after refurb are great. I also love the monorail to Epcot. Much better ride than the bus!

Hope you love it as much as we do. and Welcome Home!!!

Had a great stay at BLT last weekend. Just DW and I. We had a resort review room (7306) but we could see Space Mountain to the left from our balcony and the water straight out. So peaceful just having the balcony door open.

We were just settling in when we heard the fireworks going off the first night. Went on to the balcony, timed up the music on a youtube video and watched the fireworks. Wonderful moment for our trip.

Location was great. Although it does take a bit to get to Epcot using the monorail.

I have been looking at buying a second contract resale and we are now really considering paying a bit more to get a BLT contract.

That sounds like a wonderful stay! Not sure if you knew, but you could get the fireworks soundtrack on the TV. I believe it’s channel 105.

I always loved the restaurant mix at Bay Lake / Contempo ... Especially since they replaced the Wave with Steak 71. Great mix of quick service / high end / character dining. Plus - California Grill is one of my favorite lounges anywhere to just hang-out in.

Thank you for that info! Didn't know that but will definitely take advantage next time we are there.

You're welcome! It's easier than syncing a YouTube video from your phone!

Access to MK and Monorail make it #1 to me!

NEW Refurbished Bay Lake Tower 2-Bedroom Villa Tour! (2026)

We’re back at Bay Lake Tower and this time we’re stepping inside a FULL 2 bedroom villa 👀

After touring the studio and 1 bedroom, we had to see how the refurbishment carries over and this one might be the biggest upgrade yet. Perfect for families or larger groups looking to stay just steps from Magic Kingdom 🏰

Would you book this for your next Disney trip?

Watch the full tour here:

Such a big fan of the Joey Chou art! BLT is on our short list for our next contract!

It's easy to forget how close BLT is to WL, but I now realize BLT has a decent view of Lakeshore Lodge too!