Boulder Ridge Referb

[Mle8308]

Well, mark your calendars. It is August 16 and the construction started at 9am on the 5th floor of BR, rooms closest to the “lobby” area. One of the rooms right above us. At 9am we were awakened by sounds of hammers and drills, sounded like one was coming through the ceiling. Called the FD and was told it was the beginning of the construction project at BR and they didn’t realize how many rooms the noise would effect. The manager said they thought they took enough rooms out of service so the noise wouldn’t bother current guests, but it was louder than expected. They offered solutions, he did say they were taken off guard though. I will try and go up to the 5th floor to see what I can find out and get some pictures! Of course today is our resort day - no relaxing in the room! We decided not to move rooms because there isn’t anything with the lake view available. Most of the time we will be gone during the noise. And it is loud, hammers, chisels, drills…

 

[DonMacGregor]

Well, mark your calendars. It is August 16 and the construction started at 9am on the 5th floor of BR, rooms closest to the “lobby” area. One of the rooms right above us. At 9am we were awakened by sounds of hammers and drills, sounded like one was coming through the ceiling. Called the FD and was told it was the beginning of the construction project at BR and they didn’t realize how many rooms the noise would effect. The manager said they thought they took enough rooms out of service so the noise wouldn’t bother current guests, but it was louder than expected. They offered solutions, he did say they were taken off guard though. I will try and go up to the 5th floor to see what I can find out and get some pictures! Of course today is our resort day - no relaxing in the room! We decided not to move rooms because there isn’t anything with the lake view available. Most of the time we will be gone during the noise. And it is loud, hammers, chisels, drills…

Wait, it isn’t April 1st….

 

[Mle8308]

Wait, it isn’t April 1st….

I know! I was hoping this would happen before our trip, not right smack in the middle of it. Sounds like they are removing fixtures or maybe cabinets. I’ll try and visit the 5th floor this afternoon!

 

[DonMacGregor]

I know! I was hoping this would happen before our trip, not right smack in the middle of it. Sounds like they are removing fixtures or maybe cabinets. I’ll try and visit the 5th floor this afternoon!

We have our next trip on Sept 5 - 10th, then back March 9-16. Had been hoping the September trip would be our last one pre-refurb. May be coming true!

 

[DonMacGregor]

On the bright side, more noise means more demo, which means a more thorough and involved refurb (no slipping in a re-paint and calling it good). If you're hearing chisels, that's likely the ceramic tile demo. Everything else, for the most part, can be pulled out with a hammer and flat bar (cabinets, door frames and casing, drywall, etc).

 

[Suzabella]

Well, mark your calendars. It is August 16 and the construction started at 9am on the 5th floor of BR, rooms closest to the “lobby” area. One of the rooms right above us. At 9am we were awakened by sounds of hammers and drills, sounded like one was coming through the ceiling. Called the FD and was told it was the beginning of the construction project at BR and they didn’t realize how many rooms the noise would effect. The manager said they thought they took enough rooms out of service so the noise wouldn’t bother current guests, but it was louder than expected. They offered solutions, he did say they were taken off guard though. I will try and go up to the 5th floor to see what I can find out and get some pictures! Of course today is our resort day - no relaxing in the room! We decided not to move rooms because there isn’t anything with the lake view available. Most of the time we will be gone during the noise. And it is loud, hammers, chisels, drills…

You made my day!! We have a trip in March and I'm very excited to see what they end up doing.

We are heading down in 3 weeks but moved our room to a cabin because we were concerned about the construction noise. For once, it looks like it worked out.

 

[Hamptonite]

You made my day!! We have a trip in March and I'm very excited to see what they end up doing.

We are heading down in 3 weeks but moved our room to a cabin because we were concerned about the construction noise. For once, it looks like it worked out.

Whoop Whoop - finishing our 2 weeks with a split stay ending at BRV from March 6 - March 12th!! Have been following this thread for months - first it was clipboards and now its drills!!!!!

 

[larissawbb]

Does anyone know when the refurb will be completed?

 

[Denise W]

Does anyone know when the refurb will be completed?

It started TODAY, we have no idea when they will finish!

 

[Memorymakerfor4]

I am so happy for BRV owners! You guys have waited a long time!

 

[Sandisw]

I don't own there but WOOHOO! At least you know it is actually happening!!!

 

[danikoski]

Does anyone know when the refurb will be completed?

There aren't a ton of rooms. I'm thinking 3 to 4 months. I'm guessing they'll try to be mostly done by Christmas time when WL, and BRV, are at their busiest.

 

[APiratesLifeForMe2]

I’ve never been so excited. I hope someone is able to snag photos so my skeptical mind can be put to ease. We’ve waited so long I can barely believe it’s true.

 

[alldiz]

Arriving 12/11 for my 1st visit “home” at Christmas time!!
I always request high floor maybe I get lucky with new room

 

[bobbiwoz]

Very happy to read that they have begun!

 

[aokeefe]

And of course I booked Copper Creek over BRV for our February trip. Now I must stalk the site!!! (Full disclosure, I couldn't get the full week at BRV; I didn't want to deal with a split stay or the chance of non updated room).

 

[Mle8308]

On the bright side, more noise means more demo, which means a more thorough and involved refurb (no slipping in a re-paint and calling it good). If you're hearing chisels, that's likely the ceramic tile demo. Everything else, for the most part, can be pulled out with a hammer and flat bar (cabinets, door frames and casing, drywall, etc).

That is exactly what it was, a jackhammer breaking up the tile. And I was wrong, it was the room next door even though the FD manager said it was upstairs. It’s 4535 that the demo has started. I kind of barged into the room when the construction workers were destroying it and took a few pictures, I’ll try and attach them. I was a little frustrated we were not notified in advance, we got a VM about fireworks testing but nothing about a complete demo next door! I am glad it’s happening, would have preferred it not to be literally next door! I’ll see if I can get more tomorrow.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

That is exactly what it was, a jackhammer breaking up the tile. And I was wrong, it was the room next door even though the FD manager said it was upstairs. It’s 4535 that the demo has started. I kind of barged into the room when the construction workers were destroying it and took a few pictures, I’ll try and attach them. I was a little frustrated we were not notified in advance, we got a VM about fireworks testing but nothing about a complete demo next door! It glad it’s happening! I’ll see if I can get more tomorrow.

That area should have been all vinyl flooring from the last refurb. Or maybe it's a studio - then carpet. If they chiseled out any kitchen/bathroom tile already they are moving nicely on the demo. Crazy that they didn't think they should take the room next door out of service though.

 

[DonMacGregor]

That is exactly what it was, a jackhammer breaking up the tile. And I was wrong, it was the room next door even though the FD manager said it was upstairs. It’s 4535 that the demo has started. I kind of barged into the room when the construction workers were destroying it and took a few pictures, I’ll try and attach them. I was a little frustrated we were not notified in advance, we got a VM about fireworks testing but nothing about a complete demo next door! It glad it’s happening! I’ll see if I can get more tomorrow.

Well, they're definitely not taking their time... Don't complain too loudlyLOL

 

[Stargazer65]

Started already? I only got to stay in the old rooms once!