Anyone at GF right now (Mon. 10/26) who can give a lobby rehab update? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Carrie in AZ · 10-26-2009, 03:31 PM

Is anyone at the GF right now that can check in with an update on how the new lobby floor is coming along? I'm curious if the white barricades are still up, etc. Any other rehabs going on in the lobby/main lodge? Any large cranes outside the main lodge?

If you can post pics, that would be superb.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

WDWAliens · 10-28-2009, 09:19 AM

bump!!!

rie'smom · 10-28-2009, 09:38 AM

I'm interested to find out too!

LMO429 · 10-28-2009, 09:43 AM

curious minds what to know

goofmyster · 10-28-2009, 07:10 PM

Include me in this too!

And the pic idea is outstanding!

Carrie in AZ · 10-28-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi Everyone,

No one on site responded to this as of Tuesday, so I called the GF directly. I first called IPO and the CM told me "everthing should be completed by the holidays". That wasn't specific enough for me. I asked for the manager of the GF and was connected with the administrative office. The nice CM there told me that the rehabs will continue into January. When I asked specifically about the lobby floor, she said that, yes, it could go into January. I said "I'm finding it hard to picture the Gingerbread House in the lobby with white barriers blocking off sections" and asked her again if she was sure it would continue through the holidays and she said it could.

I asked her if there were any plans for exterior work to be done on the Main Lodge and she said they haven't told them about that but it could happen if they decided work needed to be completed on the Main Lodge.

So, one CM said "should be completed by the holidays" and the admin. office said it would continue into January. I guess only time will tell......

princessmorgan · 10-28-2009, 08:21 PM

We ate breakfast at the GF Friday and there were white barriers up on two sides. There was a crane up and scaffolding around the lobby floor. It was still pretty inside, but it did distract from the beauty if it all.

rie'smom · 10-28-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Carrie in AZ

Hi Everyone,

No one on site responded to this as of Tuesday, so I called the GF directly. I first called IPO and the CM told me "everthing should be completed by the holidays". That wasn't specific enough for me. I asked for the manager of the GF and was connected with the administrative office. The nice CM there told me that the rehabs will continue into January. When I asked specifically about the lobby floor, she said that, yes, it could go into January. I said "I'm finding it hard to picture the Gingerbread House in the lobby with white barriers blocking off sections" and asked her again if she was sure it would continue through the holidays and she said it could.

I asked her if there were any plans for exterior work to be done on the Main Lodge and she said they haven't told them about that but it could happen if they decided work needed to be completed on the Main Lodge.

So, one CM said "should be completed by the holidays" and the admin. office said it would continue into January. I guess only time will tell......

They must mean the Christmas 2010 holidays!

Thank-you for the information.

This review says there's construction everywhere!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ECK_RATES_CONT

dinatwin · 10-29-2009, 08:31 AM

I hope it's not too bad. I headed there very soon

cosmicrays · 10-29-2009, 08:33 AM

I am there now and they are starting work on the tea room. The floor looks lovely.

Scott MC · 10-29-2009, 09:32 AM

I think the best advice is to wait and see what it's like when you get there. I made *numerous* phonecalls before my trip in August and got a completely different answer every single time I called.
The good news is that the beauty of the resort makes up for the work and you have to just work on seeing the work, and then looking the other way.

720L · 10-29-2009, 09:48 AM

We were there last weekend and the construction didn't seem very noticeable to me. I mean you could see it, but it wasn't distracting.

LMO429 · 10-29-2009, 10:07 AM

I have a strong feeling that the construction will be done before the xmas tree and gingerbread house go up in the lobby. I think it would make sense to not have construction going on when the flow of traffic would be higher during the holidays

Desnik · 10-29-2009, 04:35 PM

Thank you OP for posting this question.

I am freaking out and very worried about the construction going on in the lobby! You see we will be there in 10 days and will be having our vow renewal there! The ceremony will be at the wedding pavilion, and the reception at the white hall room and patio(at the GF convention center). But, we will have most of our pictures before the ceremony taken in the GF lobby. So any cranes, scaffolding, white barricades are really going to put a damper on my plans! Not to mention we will be staying there for a week with other relatives! I have long dreamed of the day I get to wear a wedding gown and have pictures taken on the stairs in the GF lobby!

cosmicrays
Could you possibly please, please post pictures of the lobby!

LittleStinkerbelle · 10-29-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carrie in AZ

Hi Everyone,

The nice CM there told me that the rehabs will continue into January. When I asked specifically about the lobby floor, she said that, yes, it could go into January.

Ack, this is not what I wanted to hear

. I was hoping they were really pushing to get this done before the holidays but hearing this makes me fear that they may put some projects on hold during the holiday traffic and start up again in January -- just in time for our visit.

10-26-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
Carrie in AZ Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 273	Anyone at GF right now (Mon. 10/26) who can give a lobby rehab update? Is anyone at the GF right now that can check in with an update on how the new lobby floor is coming along? I'm curious if the white barricades are still up, etc. Any other rehabs going on in the lobby/main lodge? Any large cranes outside the main lodge? If you can post pics, that would be superb. THANKS SO MUCH!! __________________ Nov 2009 - CR, Poly Split Stay for 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct 2009 - Grand Californian Nov 2008 - Beach Club June 2008 - Grand Californian Oct 2007 - Disneyland Hotel - Nov 2006 POR - Magical, dream come true vacation with our two Princesses!! June 2004 - Disneyland Hotel Apr 2002 POR - First visit with our new Princess! Nov 1999 Dixie Landings - 10th Anniversary Celebration!

10-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#3
rie'smom "Always let your conscience be your guide." I cannot look at my hamburger after I've taken a bite Toilet paper must come over the top! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,923	I'm interested to find out too! __________________

10-28-2009, 09:43 AM	#4
LMO429 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 3,260	curious minds what to know __________________

10-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#6
Carrie in AZ Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 273	Hi Everyone, No one on site responded to this as of Tuesday, so I called the GF directly. I first called IPO and the CM told me "everthing should be completed by the holidays". That wasn't specific enough for me. I asked for the manager of the GF and was connected with the administrative office. The nice CM there told me that the rehabs will continue into January. When I asked specifically about the lobby floor, she said that, yes, it could go into January. I said "I'm finding it hard to picture the Gingerbread House in the lobby with white barriers blocking off sections" and asked her again if she was sure it would continue through the holidays and she said it could. I asked her if there were any plans for exterior work to be done on the Main Lodge and she said they haven't told them about that but it could happen if they decided work needed to be completed on the Main Lodge. So, one CM said "should be completed by the holidays" and the admin. office said it would continue into January. I guess only time will tell...... __________________ Nov 2009 - CR, Poly Split Stay for 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct 2009 - Grand Californian Nov 2008 - Beach Club June 2008 - Grand Californian Oct 2007 - Disneyland Hotel - Nov 2006 POR - Magical, dream come true vacation with our two Princesses!! June 2004 - Disneyland Hotel Apr 2002 POR - First visit with our new Princess! Nov 1999 Dixie Landings - 10th Anniversary Celebration!

10-28-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
princessmorgan DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 665	We ate breakfast at the GF Friday and there were white barriers up on two sides. There was a crane up and scaffolding around the lobby floor. It was still pretty inside, but it did distract from the beauty if it all. __________________ me, DH, DD(5), DD(3), and DD(1)

10-28-2009, 09:19 AM	#2
WDWAliens Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: western mass Posts: 19	bump!!!

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10-28-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
goofmyster Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Include me in this too! And the pic idea is outstanding!

10-29-2009, 08:31 AM	#9
dinatwin Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 82	I hope it's not too bad. I headed there very soon __________________

10-29-2009, 08:33 AM	#10
cosmicrays Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 199	I am there now and they are starting work on the tea room. The floor looks lovely. __________________ Julie

10-29-2009, 09:32 AM	#11
Scott MC Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back, Back, Over the Falls! Posts: 408	I think the best advice is to wait and see what it's like when you get there. I made numerous phonecalls before my trip in August and got a completely different answer every single time I called. The good news is that the beauty of the resort makes up for the work and you have to just work on seeing the work, and then looking the other way. __________________ "...We'll thank the little stars that shine..." A GRAND week in WDW Aug 19-24, 2009

10-29-2009, 09:48 AM	#12
720L DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,064	We were there last weekend and the construction didn't seem very noticeable to me. I mean you could see it, but it wasn't distracting. __________________ (1988&1992ffsite) (1995:Dixie Landings) (1998: ASM) (2001:Disneyland) (2002:ASM) (2003 & 2004:Disneyland) (2005: POP) (2006: AKL & POP) (2007:POP,BC,CR) (2008: POP,AKL,CSR,ASMU,AKL) (2009: CSR ,POP,POLY,GF)

10-29-2009, 10:07 AM	#13
LMO429 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 3,260	I have a strong feeling that the construction will be done before the xmas tree and gingerbread house go up in the lobby. I think it would make sense to not have construction going on when the flow of traffic would be higher during the holidays __________________

10-29-2009, 04:35 PM	#14
Desnik I actually love packing and planning I'm glad DH and I were friends first then a couple Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY, SSR, AKV Posts: 6,128	Thank you OP for posting this question. I am freaking out and very worried about the construction going on in the lobby! You see we will be there in 10 days and will be having our vow renewal there! The ceremony will be at the wedding pavilion, and the reception at the white hall room and patio(at the GF convention center). But, we will have most of our pictures before the ceremony taken in the GF lobby. So any cranes, scaffolding, white barricades are really going to put a damper on my plans! Not to mention we will be staying there for a week with other relatives! I have long dreamed of the day I get to wear a wedding gown and have pictures taken on the stairs in the GF lobby! cosmicrays Could you possibly please, please post pictures of the lobby! __________________ Our Disney Vacations: BWI, AKV June 2010 * GF NOV 2009 * POLY JUNE 2009 * AKV, BCV JAN 2009 * BWV JULY 2008 * OKW APRIL 2008 * AKV, SSR NOV 2007 * CR MK VIEW! OCT 2007 * BWV APRIL 2007 * SSR NOV 2006 * BWV, SSR MAY 2006 * SSR, VERO JUNE 2005 * POR, WL, BWV NOV 2004 * ASMo, BWV NOV 2003 * BWI May 2002 * GF NOV 2001 * CSR, VERO NOV 2000 * Offsite Oct. 1998, July 1997 and 1983 Our Disney Vow Renewal TR

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