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Butterflygirl35 · 07-25-2012, 10:05 AM

I really dont see this as a major issue other than being a bit of an eyesore..

Disney really is good at minimizing the effects....

I am sure a lot of requests will be put in for Marina view

As long as Beach Pool is open and there is extended CS (plus we can use Poly amenities)... I personally am not too concerned about view from window as long as there is not too much noise.

We are at the parks all day and the convenience of the monorail and the price I paid definitely make up for it.

Although, if I paid rack.. I'd go somewhere else...

JenDonnelly10670 · 07-25-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bdklein

Sorry to hear it. When is your trip??

September 29-October 6. We are traveling with a four year old and 2 two year olds. We are concerned about the noise because we planned on returning to the room each afternoon for naps.

Doodles 33 · 07-26-2012, 01:58 PM

We had ressies for Oct 6th - 11th and cancelled them at the GF and booked at AKL. The switch was painless. They were very accommodating. We are travelling with a 2-year old that loved the courtyard pool and the fountain right near it. Also, we don't like to be held down to ADR's, so we eat a lot of our meals at Gasparilla Grill. I just couldn't see paying all that money to stay at a construction site. We love the GF and it's serenity and close proximity to MK, but it's for another time. They assured us the GF will be all for the better after the construction, but for now, we will stay at AKL and deal with the busses.

andyman8 · 07-26-2012, 10:38 PM

Here's a full update of Disney's Grand Floridian Villas and the resort enhancements.

http://www.disneyparksplanning.com/a...oridian-villas

dukiephi · 07-27-2012, 12:25 AM

We are going 12/7-12/16 and I'm hopeful Gasparillas will be done by then or the substitute options for CS will be good. DD5 likes their chicken nuggets and snack options. I'm not changing resorts though... Even with the construction, I don't think I'd be happy elsewhere.

I'll post an update about things when I'm there.

Momof2Disneyboys · 07-27-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dukiephi

We are going 12/7-12/16 and I'm hopeful Gasparillas will be done by then or the substitute options for CS will be good. DD5 likes their chicken nuggets and snack options. I'm not changing resorts though... Even with the construction, I don't think I'd be happy elsewhere.

I'll post an update about things when I'm there.

We'll be there around the same time. We are hopeful too that Gasparillas & the courtyard pool will be done by then!!

Even though reports are saying late December...

MinnieM21 · 07-27-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dukiephi

We are going 12/7-12/16 and I'm hopeful Gasparillas will be done by then or the substitute options for CS will be good. DD5 likes their chicken nuggets and snack options. I'm not changing resorts though... Even with the construction, I don't think I'd be happy elsewhere.

I'll post an update about things when I'm there.

In the MouseSavers newsletter it says: Gasparilla Grill and Games (Grand Floridian Resort) closed 8/24/12-12/16/12.

Sfmarine · 07-28-2012, 12:44 AM

Mid December isn't too bad. I will still miss it since I will be there in the middle of november. I am really going to miss my quick service meals at gasparillas.

dragonfly57005 · 07-28-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman8

Here's a full update of Disney's Grand Floridian Villas and the resort enhancements.

http://www.disneyparksplanning.com/a...oridian-villas

Thanks for the update!

MagicKingdom4Ever · 08-03-2012, 02:10 PM

Are both pools open as of right now? If not, when does the Beach Pool open?

BCV23 · 08-03-2012, 02:17 PM

Both pools are open. The courtyard pool is supposed to close in late August IIRC. Right now, there are those barricades/fencing around the new splash area at the Beach pool but the pool itself is open.

MagicKingdom4Ever · 08-03-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BCV23

Both pools are open. The courtyard pool is supposed to close in late August IIRC. Right now, there are those barricades/fencing around the new splash area at the Beach pool but the pool itself is open.

Thank you so much. When does the splash area open? And are there walls up all along the beach?

bdklein · 08-09-2012, 12:45 PM

In an email I just got from GF IPO, Courtyard Pool is scheduled to go down for refurbishment 8/28 and Gasparilla's on 8/24. No word on anything else.

megan926 · 08-09-2012, 06:18 PM

We are headed to GF in about 10 days...someone mentioned a pool closing, will it be then?

Also, someone else mentioned being able to use Poly amenities. Does that mean the pool too? I would love that!

jackson2422 · 08-15-2012, 11:57 AM

We are arriving on August 29. I am having second thoughts because of the construction. Thinking of going to the CR or the Poly instead.

Any thoughts? I would like to stay club level, but have not done so other than the GF. This is mainly because of the continental breakfast, as it is easy with two young kids, so as long as I can get a quick basic fruit/toast/cereal/juice breakfast, club level is not that important.

Thanks,

07-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#63
Doodles 33 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 23	We had ressies for Oct 6th - 11th and cancelled them at the GF and booked at AKL. The switch was painless. They were very accommodating. We are travelling with a 2-year old that loved the courtyard pool and the fountain right near it. Also, we don't like to be held down to ADR's, so we eat a lot of our meals at Gasparilla Grill. I just couldn't see paying all that money to stay at a construction site. We love the GF and it's serenity and close proximity to MK, but it's for another time. They assured us the GF will be all for the better after the construction, but for now, we will stay at AKL and deal with the busses. __________________ Doodles 33

07-26-2012, 10:38 PM	#64
andyman8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,115	Here's a full update of Disney's Grand Floridian Villas and the resort enhancements. http://www.disneyparksplanning.com/a...oridian-villas __________________ Co-Author of Disney Parks Planning Follow Me on Twitter @andydisplanning Walt Disney World Resort January 2013 (POR & Half-Marathon) December 2012 (Rosen Shingle Creek), July 2012 (GF), June 2011 (CR), March 2011 (Day-Trip), July 2004 (GF), April 2004 (FW), December 2003 (DoubleTree & MVMCP), October 2003 (DoubleTree & MNSSHP), August 2003 (DoubleTree), June 2003 (WL), February 2003 (Embassy Suites) January 2003 (DoubleTree), September 2002 (AKL), July 2002 (DoubleTree), March 2002 (DoubleTree), January 2002 (CR), November 2001 (DoubleTree), May 2001 (DoubleTree), February 2001 (DoubleTree), January 2001 (DoubleTree), April 2000 (DoubleTree), February 1998 (Quality Inn & Suites) Universal Orlando Resort October 2012 (RPR), September 2011 (HRH), July 2010 (RPR), March 2010 (RPR), February 2010 (Day-Trip), September 2009 (HRH), January 2008 (HRH), June 2006 (PBH) Disneyland Resort August 2012 (Day-Trip), August 2009 (Day-Trip) Upcoming Walt Disney World June 2013 (Polynesian for 5 nights/5 days), Walt Disney World November 2013 (W&D HM; pending) Member of the PeopleMover Appreciation Society, Official MyMagic+ Info & FAQ Thread, and Printable Theme Park Maps

07-27-2012, 12:25 AM	#65
dukiephi Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 91	Hopeful... We are going 12/7-12/16 and I'm hopeful Gasparillas will be done by then or the substitute options for CS will be good. DD5 likes their chicken nuggets and snack options. I'm not changing resorts though... Even with the construction, I don't think I'd be happy elsewhere. I'll post an update about things when I'm there. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* Me, DD 6, and DH --- 2014 Planning for GF November or December with TPV! 2012 GF 12/7 - 12/16 for DD's 6th birthday 2011 GF 12/11 - 12/17 with DxDDP - Sister's First Trip to WDW and DD's 5th Birthday Trip 2010 GF 12/12-12/17 - First time on site and DxDDP (and DD's 4th birthday) 2009 Off site at Hyatt ~ MNSSHP ~ DD's 1st trip! 2007 Off site at Hilton DTD ~ MVMCP and 1st trip! I love Disney!!!

07-28-2012, 12:44 AM	#68
Sfmarine Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wilkes Barre, PA Posts: 126	Mid December isn't too bad. I will still miss it since I will be there in the middle of november. I am really going to miss my quick service meals at gasparillas. __________________

08-03-2012, 02:10 PM	#70
MagicKingdom4Ever Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 165	Are both pools open as of right now? If not, when does the Beach Pool open? __________________ I've stayed at: Coronado Springs~Port Orleans French Quarter~Boardwalk~Contemporary~Grand Floridian~Riverside~Wilderness Lodge Most Recent Trip: Wilderness Lodge Spring Break 2013!

07-25-2012, 10:05 AM	#61
Butterflygirl35 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 509	I really dont see this as a major issue other than being a bit of an eyesore.. Disney really is good at minimizing the effects.... I am sure a lot of requests will be put in for Marina view As long as Beach Pool is open and there is extended CS (plus we can use Poly amenities)... I personally am not too concerned about view from window as long as there is not too much noise. We are at the parks all day and the convenience of the monorail and the price I paid definitely make up for it. Although, if I paid rack.. I'd go somewhere else...

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08-03-2012, 02:17 PM	#71
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,703	Both pools are open. The courtyard pool is supposed to close in late August IIRC. Right now, there are those barricades/fencing around the new splash area at the Beach pool but the pool itself is open. __________________

08-09-2012, 12:45 PM	#73
bdklein DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,276	In an email I just got from GF IPO, Courtyard Pool is scheduled to go down for refurbishment 8/28 and Gasparilla's on 8/24. No word on anything else.

08-09-2012, 06:18 PM	#74
megan926 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 590	We are headed to GF in about 10 days...someone mentioned a pool closing, will it be then? Also, someone else mentioned being able to use Poly amenities. Does that mean the pool too? I would love that! __________________ First Disney trip: 1983 College Program: 1997 Animation Tour Guide Disney Polynesian Bride: July 14th 2004 Disney trips: Too many to count Last trip: June 2011 @ POFQ Next trip: Girls only @ GF

08-15-2012, 11:57 AM	#75
jackson2422 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 27	Opinions? We are arriving on August 29. I am having second thoughts because of the construction. Thinking of going to the CR or the Poly instead. Any thoughts? I would like to stay club level, but have not done so other than the GF. This is mainly because of the continental breakfast, as it is easy with two young kids, so as long as I can get a quick basic fruit/toast/cereal/juice breakfast, club level is not that important. Thanks,

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