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smartguyceo · 07-03-2012, 02:44 AM

According to All Ears, the lounge will be available to all members from July 8th - Aug 25th... Here comes the SSR people

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

Goofy Dad 13 · 07-03-2012, 03:30 AM

Got the email below from DVC tonight. I wonder if there will be a problem with having to turn people away. Could have some unhappy people if they don't get in and planned their night/trip around it.

New summer perk has Members feeling on 'Top of the World'

From July 8-Aug. 25, 2012, Disney Vacation Club Members staying at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort (whether they booked with vacation points or cash) may enjoy access to one of the vacation kingdom's most exclusive spaces: the Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

The sleekly designed bar and lounge, typically available only to Members staying at Bay Lake Tower, operates from 5 p.m.-midnight daily and offers spectacular rooftop viewing of Wishes™ - the Magic Kingdom® fireworks spectacular - complete with the show's stirring musical soundtrack. The ability to access the lounge has been a frequent request from Members staying at other Walt Disney World Resorts since Bay Lake Tower opened in 2009, and Disney Vacation Club is thrilled to make that "wish" come true during this special summer period.

This perk is available exclusively to Members and those in their traveling party who are staying on that Member's reservation. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current Key to the World card displaying a Disney Vacation Club Membership notation in order to gain admission to the lounge. If the Member's Key to the World card doesn't display a Membership notation, a Disney Vacation Club Member ID is required in addition to the Key to the World card to verify Membership.

Note that Members traveling from other resorts must use Walt Disney World Transportation, as parking will be unavailable to anyone not staying at Bay Lake Tower or Disney's Contemporary Resort. Upon arrival, Members must walk to the Bay Lake Tower main lobby entrance on the ground floor and check in at the Top of the World Lounge desk in the lobby.

This special Top of the World Lounge access is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the lounge reaches capacity. As the lounge is particularly popular during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, arriving as early as possible will give Members the best chance of gaining admission.

OttawaWendy · 07-03-2012, 03:35 AM

This forum is set on moderation, which means all new threads have to be approved. While one was waiting, another was posted on the same subject. I approved them both and merged.

Carry on.

On subject - yay!

Goofy Dad 13 · 07-03-2012, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OttawaWendy

This forum is set on moderation, which means all new threads have to be approved. While one was waiting, another was posted on the same subject. I approved them both and merged.

Carry on.

On subject - yay!

Thanks Wendy, we may actually try this on our next trip with the parents.

eileenkeeney · 07-03-2012, 03:54 AM

I hope they do this again in mid-January when I am visiting.

Who is allowed in the viewing area during the day?

scottinbx · 07-03-2012, 04:08 AM

I can honestly say I have no interest in going there.

MrsBlovesDisney · 07-03-2012, 09:24 AM

It will be interesting to hear peoples' experiences during that time period!

jedwards · 07-03-2012, 10:57 AM

This sucks for us. We have a one day studio at BLT on Aug 11 and were going to use the Top of the World that night. I am wondering if we now won't be able to get in. Or if we are going to have to go up much earlier.

tomandrobin · 07-03-2012, 11:07 AM

Its about time they loosened up the rules for visiting the ToWL.

tomandrobin · 07-03-2012, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedwards

This sucks for us. We have a one day studio at BLT on Aug 11 and were going to use the Top of the World that night. I am wondering if we now won't be able to get in. Or if we are going to have to go up much earlier.

I think you will be fine. Go up a little early and enjoy a drink or two before the fireworks. It really is a nice place just to unwind.

07-03-2012, 02:44 AM	#1
smartguyceo Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Delta City, MS Posts: 24	BLT lounge open to all members According to All Ears, the lounge will be available to all members from July 8th - Aug 25th... Here comes the SSR people http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/..._bay_lake.html

07-03-2012, 03:30 AM	#2
Goofy Dad 13 Grand Villa Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,701	All DVC Members Get Top of World Access thru Aug Got the email below from DVC tonight. I wonder if there will be a problem with having to turn people away. Could have some unhappy people if they don't get in and planned their night/trip around it. New summer perk has Members feeling on 'Top of the World' From July 8-Aug. 25, 2012, Disney Vacation Club Members staying at any Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort (whether they booked with vacation points or cash) may enjoy access to one of the vacation kingdom's most exclusive spaces: the Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The sleekly designed bar and lounge, typically available only to Members staying at Bay Lake Tower, operates from 5 p.m.-midnight daily and offers spectacular rooftop viewing of Wishes™ - the Magic Kingdom® fireworks spectacular - complete with the show's stirring musical soundtrack. The ability to access the lounge has been a frequent request from Members staying at other Walt Disney World Resorts since Bay Lake Tower opened in 2009, and Disney Vacation Club is thrilled to make that "wish" come true during this special summer period. This perk is available exclusively to Members and those in their traveling party who are staying on that Member's reservation. At least one Member in the traveling party must accompany the group and present his or her current Key to the World card displaying a Disney Vacation Club Membership notation in order to gain admission to the lounge. If the Member's Key to the World card doesn't display a Membership notation, a Disney Vacation Club Member ID is required in addition to the Key to the World card to verify Membership. Note that Members traveling from other resorts must use Walt Disney World Transportation, as parking will be unavailable to anyone not staying at Bay Lake Tower or Disney's Contemporary Resort. Upon arrival, Members must walk to the Bay Lake Tower main lobby entrance on the ground floor and check in at the Top of the World Lounge desk in the lobby. This special Top of the World Lounge access is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the lounge reaches capacity. As the lounge is particularly popular during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, arriving as early as possible will give Members the best chance of gaining admission. __________________ MOD 13 2013 MouseOwners NCAA Bracket Champion

07-03-2012, 03:35 AM	#3
OttawaWendy DVC Board Guide Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ottawa - the capital city of Canada. Posts: 8,982	This forum is set on moderation, which means all new threads have to be approved. While one was waiting, another was posted on the same subject. I approved them both and merged. Carry on. On subject - yay! __________________ Family = me, OttawaMum and OttawaBoy (2 years) OttawaWendy's views on "buy where you want to stay" versus "buy where it's cheapest" Previous trip reports: December 2009 - AKV and SSR March 2010 - HHI December 2010 - Kidani January 2013 - Boardwalk Villa

07-03-2012, 04:08 AM	#6
scottinbx Grand Villa Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 1,033	I can honestly say I have no interest in going there. __________________ Scott, Trip Reports: April 2012 - The trip of changes..A Disneymoon TR October 2011 - An October 2011 trip to remember September 2009 - A day at Disneyland Paris

07-03-2012, 09:24 AM	#7
MrsBlovesDisney Studio Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA/RI border Posts: 128	It will be interesting to hear peoples' experiences during that time period! __________________ Last Adventure: April 2012 BLT GRAND VILLA THEME PARK VIEW!! Next Adventure: April 2013 CR MKV!! DVC at OKW and BLT (but the CR will always be our first love)!!

07-03-2012, 03:54 AM	#5
eileenkeeney Grand Villa Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, TX and Corvallis, Or Posts: 2,513	I hope they do this again in mid-January when I am visiting. Who is allowed in the viewing area during the day?

07-03-2012, 10:57 AM	#8
jedwards Grand Villa Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 3,754	This sucks for us. We have a one day studio at BLT on Aug 11 and were going to use the Top of the World that night. I am wondering if we now won't be able to get in. Or if we are going to have to go up much earlier. __________________ me, DH,DD12, DD5

07-03-2012, 11:07 AM	#9
tomandrobin DVC Board Guide Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 18,226	Its about time they loosened up the rules for visiting the ToWL. __________________ "We are all connected in the great circle of life"

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