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Sue M · 02-22-2013, 09:49 PM

I sure hope the beach walls are down for August!

bethclayton · 02-22-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blackacex2

Will the beach be accessible by mid- april? Thinking about booking for 2 nights but would like to know how much we will miss out on due to construction. Also- is there any booking category that we could get that assures us we will avoid a crappy view of the DVC construction?

i could be wrong but i think the only direct view of construction would be the main building, and even so, only a handful of rooms (we were "fortunate" enough to be one of those rooms on our last trip, lol

). maybe big pine key, as well, on the lagoon side? the prob is that main building is "club level, main building," but bpk is probably "standard view" or "lagoon view" so you can't really count on one booking category to eliminate the possibility of a construction view. with that said- i would think the view at bpk would be far enough away hat it would not be too bad.

i am not entirely sure that the beach as we know it is ever opening again. hopefully someone has more info on that.

cm8 · 02-23-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkbyday

I've searched through quite a bit of this thread, but couldn't locate the answer - has there been any word on when GFV will be available for booking?

we are currently on the wait list for VGF I have no idea there was one until the DVC Guide told us while we were negotiating for our up coming purchase

butternut · 02-23-2013, 12:04 PM

Hi all. We will be arriving on March 14th for a week. My husband is attending a convention at Gf. Does anyone know if they generally assign a certain building for people attending a conference or is that something that is not set in stone. Reason for asking i would like to request a room that is looking out on the lagoon not necessarily the boat dock and def not the courtyard pool. Has anyone here had any experience with the conference situation? Any suggestions or answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Tink rules · 02-23-2013, 05:38 PM

it depends on how big the conference is.

I have heard of them assigning people to Sago because it is right next to the convention center.

If that's the case.. request a marina side room...

You can try to request a room in another building - just not sure if the company that booked has a specific area or not...

butternut · 02-23-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tink rules

it depends on how big the conference is.

I have heard of them assigning people to Sago because it is right next to the convention center.

If that's the case.. request a marina side room...

You can try to request a room in another building - just not sure if the company that booked has a specific area or not...

Thanks Tink!! Is a marina view looking at the boats where they rent them ? Is there just a lagoon view in Sago as well?

Tink rules · 02-23-2013, 07:26 PM

That is Sago Cay - marina view...

butternut · 02-23-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tink rules

That is Sago Cay - marina view...

Looks awesome !!

Sue M · 02-24-2013, 05:10 AM

Nice view! Is it close to pools and Gasparillas?

jojomickey · 02-24-2013, 08:22 AM

Yes its close to Gasparillas and the main pool

BCV23 · 02-24-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue M

Nice view! Is it close to pools and Gasparillas?

Very close to Gasparillas. The table and chairs in Tink Rules lovely photo are outside seating for it. Not as close to the pools. In fact, Sago Cay is the farthest from both pools but still not bad especially to the courtyard pool.

Sue M · 02-25-2013, 01:48 AM

Another question

is the walking path to Poly still open?

cgulls · 02-25-2013, 09:54 AM

If anybody is at GF this week and gets to participate in this test, it would be interesting to get a report on how it goes.

http://allears.net/news/top-news.htm?id=651

Chrisrokc · 02-25-2013, 10:56 AM

Only a few more days away for us! Anyone have updated pictures of the courtyard pool construction? Had some early last week (not sure of actual picture date). They had finished pouring the floor/walls of the pool.

outahere · 02-25-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisrokc

Only a few more days away for us! Anyone have updated pictures of the courtyard pool construction? Had some early last week (not sure of actual picture date). They had finished pouring the floor/walls of the pool.

We were there last week and on Friday they still had cement trucks backing into the construction area. I couldn't see into the area, because our room faced the other way, but they are definitely still working on it.

02-22-2013, 09:49 PM	#2386
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,204	I sure hope the beach walls are down for August! __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

02-23-2013, 05:38 PM	#2390
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: 17,816	it depends on how big the conference is. I have heard of them assigning people to Sago because it is right next to the convention center. If that's the case.. request a marina side room... You can try to request a room in another building - just not sure if the company that booked has a specific area or not... __________________ '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

02-23-2013, 07:26 PM	#2392
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: 17,816	That is Sago Cay - marina view... __________________ '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

02-24-2013, 05:10 AM	#2394
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,204	Nice view! Is it close to pools and Gasparillas? __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

02-25-2013, 01:48 AM	#2397
Sue M DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 7,204	Path to Poly? Another question is the walking path to Poly still open? __________________ Past Trips: Aug 2003 WDW Marriott Courtyard, [B]Aug 2005 [/BSeaWorld, Universal, Busch Gardens Hilton Garden Inn, ]Aug 2007 WDW CBR, Jan 2008WDW WL, Aug 2008St. Pete Beach, Universal-HRH, Sea Workd & Aquatica- Hyatt Place & Doubletree, Jan 2009WDW AKL, Aug 2009Key West Sheraton Suites, Cocoa Beach Hampton Inn, & WDW POR/WL, Jan 2010WDW Poly, Jan 2011WDW POR, Aug 2011WDW POR/BC CL, Jan 2012WDW WL, Aug 2012AKL CL, Jan. 2013POFQ Next trip GF & YC Aug 2013

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02-23-2013, 12:04 PM	#2389
butternut Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 48	Hi all. We will be arriving on March 14th for a week. My husband is attending a convention at Gf. Does anyone know if they generally assign a certain building for people attending a conference or is that something that is not set in stone. Reason for asking i would like to request a room that is looking out on the lagoon not necessarily the boat dock and def not the courtyard pool. Has anyone here had any experience with the conference situation? Any suggestions or answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

02-24-2013, 08:22 AM	#2395
jojomickey Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 85	Yes its close to Gasparillas and the main pool

02-25-2013, 09:54 AM	#2398
cgulls Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 114	FASTPASS Plus test for GF guests If anybody is at GF this week and gets to participate in this test, it would be interesting to get a report on how it goes. http://allears.net/news/top-news.htm?id=651

02-25-2013, 10:56 AM	#2399
Chrisrokc Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 60	Only a few more days away for us! Anyone have updated pictures of the courtyard pool construction? Had some early last week (not sure of actual picture date). They had finished pouring the floor/walls of the pool. __________________

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