***OFFICIAL Grand Floridian Construction Thread (new info!)*** - Page 9 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Dream Big Live Grand · 11-10-2012, 10:08 AM

Hey DreamBigLiveGrand
Nice name. Great minds think alike

itisamymc · 11-10-2012, 01:56 PM

There are pics / reviews of the new pool bar food, where?

chinhk · 12-16-2012, 05:55 AM

Does anyone knows when will all these refurbishments will be finished? Are they just upgrading the public areas/restaurants or do they have plans to refurbish the rooms too??

Tink rules · 12-16-2012, 01:13 PM

there are plans to do the rooms over also.. No date as of yet.. but it should be in the next year. They will close off a building at a time. You should not notice anything really about those rehabs unless they are doing any outside work (painting, etc. )

chinhk · 12-16-2012, 02:07 PM

We have just booked to stay at the GF from Sept 8th - 15th 2013. Have always wanted to stay at this amazing looking resort so I seriously hope our stay will not be affected by the refurbishments if there's any at that time.

By the look of it, I guess all the public areas and restaurants would have been fully refurbished by then?

Tink rules · 12-16-2012, 05:39 PM

The main refurb will probably be done by then. The pool should be done by spring, Sandy Cove is already open... Gaspies is supposed to open this week... You really shouldn't know about the indoor renovations and if it is.. it will be minor.

The DVC building will probably be enclosed by then and they will be working on the inside.

chinhk · 12-17-2012, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the info. Really good to know everything should be back to normal or near normal by then.

Momof2Disneyboys · 12-17-2012, 08:53 AM

Just got back from the GF. Still LOTS of construction. Working on loading the pics...

Gasparilla's was still closed when we were there. The courtyard pool is still closed as I'm sure everyone already knows, but they weren't even working on it at all. Nothing.

Not a peep coming from behind those walls. And I talked to another DISer in the elevator of the SL building and she had a view right into it from her room (we were on the other side of the building) and she said there wasn't anyone doing anything in there. Weird!

Definitely lots of work going on at the new DVC building. Lots of work and lots of noise. You can definitely hear and see it from the beach pool.

And still no beach access - all walled off.

jcondrad · 12-17-2012, 09:28 AM

Checking out this morning, GG is supposed to open today but as of right now the construction walls are still up.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

minmick93 · 12-17-2012, 06:59 PM

Just got back from GF this afternoon. Staff in Mizner's said that Gasparilla's is opening on 22 Dec...as others have said, there is a LOT going on at the Grand, but it would not deter me from staying there. We had an awesome time, stayed in a garden room in Sago Cay (thanks for the advice on requesting that!) and the decorations are amazing! Despite many trips to WDW, we had never been to see the Christmas decorations and they were beautiful...already planning next year's trip! Don't miss the Candlelight Processional or the Very Merry Christmas party--so much fun!

Tink rules · 12-18-2012, 01:32 AM

they forgot to install the lights in the main pool... that's why the delay...

there are pics on wdw magic - the roof supports are being installed

Good news on Gaspies!!!

chinhk · 12-18-2012, 07:59 AM

We have also booked two garden view rooms. Can we request a specific building? Considering conch key due to its close proximity to the boat stop but it is quite far away from the main building. Any other suggestions?

Tink rules · 12-18-2012, 11:17 AM

Conch isn't all that far.. it's really a comfortable resort to get around in.

Come join us over on this thread... more info on the GF...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post46949169

ktlm · 12-18-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinhk

We have also booked two garden view rooms. Can we request a specific building? Considering conch key due to its close proximity to the boat stop but it is quite far away from the main building. Any other suggestions?

We really liked the view from our Garden View in Conch Key last year. We also loved being near the boat dock as it seems like hardly anyone takes the boat over to MK in the mornings. We were the only ones on the boat one morning, it was great.

bdklein · 12-18-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktlm

We really liked the view from our Garden View in Conch Key last year. We also loved being near the boat dock as it seems like hardly anyone takes the boat over to MK in the mornings. We were the only ones on the boat one morning, it was great.

For us it's monorail to the MK and boat back. One stop each way. Just makes sense to us.

12-16-2012, 05:55 AM	#123
chinhk Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 150	Does anyone knows when will all these refurbishments will be finished? Are they just upgrading the public areas/restaurants or do they have plans to refurbish the rooms too?? __________________ Previous trips 24-28 June 2004 Kyriad Hotel - Disneyland Paris 22-26 Dec 2004 Newport Bay Hotel - Disneyland Paris 3-6 April 2006 Santa Fe Hotel - Disneyland Paris 18-21 Dec 2006 Cheyenne Hotel - Disneyland Paris 11-16 July 2007 Disneyland Hotel (Castle Club) - Disneyland Paris Feb 2010 Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Magic Kingdom Dec 2011 Sequoia Lodge - Disneyland Paris 4 Feb 2012 - Hong Kong Disneyland

12-16-2012, 01:13 PM	#124
Tink rules The kids in my family sometimes think I walk on water... the rest of the time they know I'm their nutty AUNT!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 17,849	there are plans to do the rooms over also.. No date as of yet.. but it should be in the next year. They will close off a building at a time. You should not notice anything really about those rehabs unless they are doing any outside work (painting, etc. ) __________________ 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, t'will be in the valley of love and delight. MichelleAll it takes is faith, trust and a little bit of PIXIE DUST!!! Dream of Small worlds and large Mice!Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good. Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, she's up!" 1972 - 1986.... Various times while visiting Gram and Gramps!!! 1986 - Off Site Sheraton 192...With Beverly 1987 - Same but this time with Mom 1994 - Poly with Em 1996 - Disney Institute & Poly & Grand Floridian w/Mom 2000 - Grand Floridian w/M 2005 - AS Music & Grand Floridian w/Mom The GRAND Tour!!! Panama Canal WB Repo Cruise 5/2008

12-16-2012, 02:07 PM	#125
chinhk Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 150	We have just booked to stay at the GF from Sept 8th - 15th 2013. Have always wanted to stay at this amazing looking resort so I seriously hope our stay will not be affected by the refurbishments if there's any at that time. By the look of it, I guess all the public areas and restaurants would have been fully refurbished by then? __________________ Previous trips 24-28 June 2004 Kyriad Hotel - Disneyland Paris 22-26 Dec 2004 Newport Bay Hotel - Disneyland Paris 3-6 April 2006 Santa Fe Hotel - Disneyland Paris 18-21 Dec 2006 Cheyenne Hotel - Disneyland Paris 11-16 July 2007 Disneyland Hotel (Castle Club) - Disneyland Paris Feb 2010 Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Magic Kingdom Dec 2011 Sequoia Lodge - Disneyland Paris 4 Feb 2012 - Hong Kong Disneyland

12-16-2012, 05:39 PM	#126
Tink rules The kids in my family sometimes think I walk on water... the rest of the time they know I'm their nutty AUNT!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 17,849	The main refurb will probably be done by then. The pool should be done by spring, Sandy Cove is already open... Gaspies is supposed to open this week... You really shouldn't know about the indoor renovations and if it is.. it will be minor. The DVC building will probably be enclosed by then and they will be working on the inside. __________________ 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, t'will be in the valley of love and delight. MichelleAll it takes is faith, trust and a little bit of PIXIE DUST!!! Dream of Small worlds and large Mice!Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good. Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, she's up!" 1972 - 1986.... Various times while visiting Gram and Gramps!!! 1986 - Off Site Sheraton 192...With Beverly 1987 - Same but this time with Mom 1994 - Poly with Em 1996 - Disney Institute & Poly & Grand Floridian w/Mom 2000 - Grand Floridian w/M 2005 - AS Music & Grand Floridian w/Mom The GRAND Tour!!! Panama Canal WB Repo Cruise 5/2008

12-17-2012, 07:48 AM	#127
chinhk Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 150	Thanks for the info. Really good to know everything should be back to normal or near normal by then. __________________ Previous trips 24-28 June 2004 Kyriad Hotel - Disneyland Paris 22-26 Dec 2004 Newport Bay Hotel - Disneyland Paris 3-6 April 2006 Santa Fe Hotel - Disneyland Paris 18-21 Dec 2006 Cheyenne Hotel - Disneyland Paris 11-16 July 2007 Disneyland Hotel (Castle Club) - Disneyland Paris Feb 2010 Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Magic Kingdom Dec 2011 Sequoia Lodge - Disneyland Paris 4 Feb 2012 - Hong Kong Disneyland

11-10-2012, 10:08 AM	#121
Dream Big Live Grand Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the State of confusion Posts: 15	Hey DreamBigLiveGrand Nice name. Great minds think alike

11-10-2012, 01:56 PM	#122
itisamymc Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 101	There are pics / reviews of the new pool bar food, where?

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12-17-2012, 08:53 AM	#128
Momof2Disneyboys DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA Posts: 20,033	Just got back from the GF. Still LOTS of construction. Working on loading the pics... Gasparilla's was still closed when we were there. The courtyard pool is still closed as I'm sure everyone already knows, but they weren't even working on it at all. Nothing. Not a peep coming from behind those walls. And I talked to another DISer in the elevator of the SL building and she had a view right into it from her room (we were on the other side of the building) and she said there wasn't anyone doing anything in there. Weird! Definitely lots of work going on at the new DVC building. Lots of work and lots of noise. You can definitely hear and see it from the beach pool. And still no beach access - all walled off. __________________ ~ Oct 2005 CBR ~ May 2007 POFQ ~ May 2008 CSR ~ Jan 2009 CBR ~ Nov 2009 POR & OKW ~ Nov 2010 BWI ~ Aug/Sept 2011 CBR & Poly CL ~ Apr/May 2012 BC ~ Dec 2012 GF SL & Poly ~ Up Next: Aug 2013 YC ~ It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year ~ Dec 2012 Trip Report IN PROGRESS!

12-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#129
jcondrad Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 250	Checking out this morning, GG is supposed to open today but as of right now the construction walls are still up. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ Jenn

12-17-2012, 06:59 PM	#130
minmick93 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	Gasparilla's to Open Dec 22 Just got back from GF this afternoon. Staff in Mizner's said that Gasparilla's is opening on 22 Dec...as others have said, there is a LOT going on at the Grand, but it would not deter me from staying there. We had an awesome time, stayed in a garden room in Sago Cay (thanks for the advice on requesting that!) and the decorations are amazing! Despite many trips to WDW, we had never been to see the Christmas decorations and they were beautiful...already planning next year's trip! Don't miss the Candlelight Processional or the Very Merry Christmas party--so much fun! __________________ MinMick93 GF Groupies

12-18-2012, 01:32 AM	#131
Tink rules The kids in my family sometimes think I walk on water... the rest of the time they know I'm their nutty AUNT!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 17,849	they forgot to install the lights in the main pool... that's why the delay... there are pics on wdw magic - the roof supports are being installed Good news on Gaspies!!! __________________ 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, t'will be in the valley of love and delight. MichelleAll it takes is faith, trust and a little bit of PIXIE DUST!!! Dream of Small worlds and large Mice!Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good. Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, she's up!" 1972 - 1986.... Various times while visiting Gram and Gramps!!! 1986 - Off Site Sheraton 192...With Beverly 1987 - Same but this time with Mom 1994 - Poly with Em 1996 - Disney Institute & Poly & Grand Floridian w/Mom 2000 - Grand Floridian w/M 2005 - AS Music & Grand Floridian w/Mom The GRAND Tour!!! Panama Canal WB Repo Cruise 5/2008

12-18-2012, 07:59 AM	#132
chinhk Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 150	We have also booked two garden view rooms. Can we request a specific building? Considering conch key due to its close proximity to the boat stop but it is quite far away from the main building. Any other suggestions? __________________ Previous trips 24-28 June 2004 Kyriad Hotel - Disneyland Paris 22-26 Dec 2004 Newport Bay Hotel - Disneyland Paris 3-6 April 2006 Santa Fe Hotel - Disneyland Paris 18-21 Dec 2006 Cheyenne Hotel - Disneyland Paris 11-16 July 2007 Disneyland Hotel (Castle Club) - Disneyland Paris Feb 2010 Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge - Magic Kingdom Dec 2011 Sequoia Lodge - Disneyland Paris 4 Feb 2012 - Hong Kong Disneyland

12-18-2012, 11:17 AM	#133
Tink rules The kids in my family sometimes think I walk on water... the rest of the time they know I'm their nutty AUNT!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 17,849	Conch isn't all that far.. it's really a comfortable resort to get around in. Come join us over on this thread... more info on the GF... http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post46949169 __________________ 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, t'will be in the valley of love and delight. MichelleAll it takes is faith, trust and a little bit of PIXIE DUST!!! Dream of Small worlds and large Mice!Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good. Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, she's up!" 1972 - 1986.... Various times while visiting Gram and Gramps!!! 1986 - Off Site Sheraton 192...With Beverly 1987 - Same but this time with Mom 1994 - Poly with Em 1996 - Disney Institute & Poly & Grand Floridian w/Mom 2000 - Grand Floridian w/M 2005 - AS Music & Grand Floridian w/Mom The GRAND Tour!!! Panama Canal WB Repo Cruise 5/2008

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