Buena Vista Palace Refurbishment

[FigmentSpark]

Has anyone stayed in a room that's supposed to have a view of the EPCOT fireworks? If so, does it and is it worth the extra money?

 

[writerguyfl]

Has anyone stayed in a room that's supposed to have a view of the EPCOT fireworks? If so, does it and is it worth the extra money?

Based on maps, I'd say that the Buena Vista Palace is 2.5 to 3 miles to Epcot (as the crow flies). This is a photo posted on Trip Advisor from an Epcot-view room. Personally, I wouldn't pay extra for this view:

 

[FigmentSpark]

Thanks. Yeah, that's kind of disappointing. DH doesn't like staying for fireworks, so the kids have never seen them. I hoped this might be a way for them to get a taste.

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Thanks for posting the pictures. It's interesting to look at the before and after.

I am excited for our trip.

 

[upthemariners]

I hope you have a great trip TexasPrincess1.

 

[TexasPrincess1]

I hope you have a great trip TexasPrincess1.

Thank you!

 

[Njwopps5]

We just stayed in a room with a view of the fireworks. It was pretty far in the distance, but it was nice. Everything was good on our stay, room was clean, updated. Didn't have any issues.

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Hi!
Thanks for the update!

So, was it worth asking for a fireworks view?

Did you try the hotel for breakfast? or the character breakfast?

Thanks!

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Anyone try room service? Was it worthwhile?

 

[upthemariners]

We had buffalo wings & a pizza one night after a long day at the parks, it was great. The food from the pool bar was also spot on.

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Any new pics of the pool? I wonder if there is a chance they will be done soon.

 

[upthemariners]

Here's a photo I received from a UK Disney forum dated 5th of June of the pool area.

I also received an email from the hotel a couple of days ago that the pool area should be completed by the time my family visits which is the beginning of October.

Fingers crossed.........

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Wow! It looks like they are almost done. We will be there in a couple of weeks. We have water parks and more tickets to use, so we don't "need" the pool. I was just hoping for the convenience. Thanks for the pic and the update.

 

[upthemariners]

My pleasure TexasPrincess, please let us know your impressions upon return.

 

[upthemariners]

Here's a few screenshots of the lazy river area looking almost finished found on trip advisor. Looks like the pool area is taking shape & may soon be finished.

 

[HopperFan]

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Here's a few screenshots of the lazy river area looking almost finished found on trip advisor. Looks like the pool area is taking shape & may soon be finished.

Looking good. That greenery getting a years growth will make it a lush area.

 

[Jon84]

Wow! That has really come on since mid May when I was there

 

[mich1073]

Got a free room with my points, got a balcony fireworks view which was the same points as a standard room. No worried about the pool as we are just there for one night quick Epcot adults only day for our anniversary. I might just have to book another in the future that pool does look amazing wonder when they will open!!

 

[upthemariners]

If you look at the first pic, you can see both the lazy river & the pool have been filled with water. The tiling looks just about finished too. Can't wait!

 

[upthemariners]

Has anyone any news on how the pool area is shaping up? Any dates on when the hotel is saying it should be open? I have very recently been informed by the Virgin Florida Rep that the hotel is hoping to open the pool & lazy river during the first week of September.
Let's hope this information is accurate.