I don't know about CR, but I do know that yes there was quite an uproar on the GF thread when DVC started. Just like with the Poly, when DVC started at GF they also did some major rehabs. Off the top of my head, Gaspirilla's, the health club, spa and both pools had work done on them. The pools were closed one at a time.
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Here is the list of everything that was done at the GF while DVC was going on. And people were not happy at all about all of this.
**Beach Pool currently closed for refurb, May 30 through June 1, 2013. The slide will be closed May 27 through June 1. Pool and slide to be reopened on June 2, 2013.**
The Courtyard pool has been recently re-opened after an extensive renovation, including adding zero entry. Link to new photos.
**Mouseketeer Club has been renovated as the new arcade room in Gasparilla's.
The following list of GF locations have been recently closed for refurbishments:
Mizner's Lounge, used as a quick service option during the Gasparillas refurb, has resumed operations as a lounge as of December 21st
Sandy Cove Merchandise: Closed through November 17, 2012**NOW Open!!
Ivy Trellis Salon: October 20 to December 3, 2012**NOW Open!!
Gasparilla Grill & Games: Closed through mid December, 2012**Now Open!!
Courtyard Pool: Closed through late December 2012NOW OPEN as of March 30, 2013!!
Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club: NOW Open!! All WDW spas will be under Disney management starting January 16, 2013 as "Senses - A Disney Spa".
Alice in Wonderland Splash Zone **OPENED as of Sept. 19, 2012**
Beach Pool Bar & Grill: **RE-OPENED as of Sept. 17, closed again May 30, 2013 for renovation. Scheduled to reopen June 2, 2013.**