Resort Thread Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort & Spa + Construction Updates!! **LOBBY REFURB STARTED 4/14**

[trishadono]

@followthatmouse if I could find the hug emoji I would b inserting it right here!!

Here you go!

 

[trishadono]

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[BlueSkies]

Why thank you for the tutorial Trish!!!
Who knows..maybe I'll be posting pictures next ..lol

 

[Sajchinook2015]

No pics yet of the new refurbed rooms?

 

[mrsap]

I was sent pictures from a friend over the weekend of Boca Chica… it appears as if the construction is complete and the building has already opened with guests staying in it.

 

[mrsap]

CONFIRMED:

Mary Poppins Retheme Extends to Regular Guest Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The Boca Chica building has reopened after a multi-month refurbishment, and while Boca Chica will not be absorbed into the Disney Vacation Club offering at Grand Floridian, it did receive the same Mary Poppins retheme of the rooms and common areas. We stopped by Grand Floridian today to take a look at the newly reopened building!

Cast Members told us that the rooms received the same retheme as the DVC rooms in Big Pine, minus the typical amenities that DVC would have over a standard guest room. Cast Members also indicated that all of the rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa would eventually receive the “Mary Poppins” retheme. Cast Members were not sure which building would be next to close for refurbishment, and the Disney World website does not list an end date for the overhaul project.







*click for more pics

 

[Boardwalk III]

I was sent pictures from a friend over the weekend of Boca Chica… it appears as if the construction is complete and the building has already opened with guests staying in it.

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Hurrah! I arrive next week next week to stay at the Resort studios. So glad to hear this

 

[Sajchinook2015]

CONFIRMED:

Mary Poppins Retheme Extends to Regular Guest Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The Boca Chica building has reopened after a multi-month refurbishment, and while Boca Chica will not be absorbed into the Disney Vacation Club offering at Grand Floridian, it did receive the same Mary Poppins retheme of the rooms and common areas. We stopped by Grand Floridian today to take a look at the newly reopened building!

Cast Members told us that the rooms received the same retheme as the DVC rooms in Big Pine, minus the typical amenities that DVC would have over a standard guest room. Cast Members also indicated that all of the rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa would eventually receive the “Mary Poppins” retheme. Cast Members were not sure which building would be next to close for refurbishment, and the Disney World website does not list an end date for the overhaul project.







*click for more pics

Interesting, so basically same room minus the microwave.

 

[mrsap]

Not-So-Spooky Floral Arrangements Bring Halloween to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Guests visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort not only have a fun Haunted Mansion-themed chocolate display to set the Not-So-Scary mood, but new floral arrangements also set a festive tone in the lobby. Here’s a look at the new floral arrangements!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

With the outer buildings taking on a more Citricos look to them... has me very curious to see what all gets done (assuming a bigger refresh is in fact planned) to the main lobby....

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Random report...had a lovely meal at Citricos recently. I really love that place - it's one of the best all around packages right now... beautiful setting, fresh menu, great drinks, spot on service. And consistent. Just bring a sweater because it's cold in there!

My most recent server was a Narcoossee's castaway. I haven't kept up if a reopening timeframe is known (???) but she seemed to think it would be well into next year, although as always take that with a grain of salt.

 

[mrsap]

Disregard

 

[MommyMouse143]

CONFIRMED:

Mary Poppins Retheme Extends to Regular Guest Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The Boca Chica building has reopened after a multi-month refurbishment, and while Boca Chica will not be absorbed into the Disney Vacation Club offering at Grand Floridian, it did receive the same Mary Poppins retheme of the rooms and common areas. We stopped by Grand Floridian today to take a look at the newly reopened building!

Cast Members told us that the rooms received the same retheme as the DVC rooms in Big Pine, minus the typical amenities that DVC would have over a standard guest room. Cast Members also indicated that all of the rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa would eventually receive the “Mary Poppins” retheme. Cast Members were not sure which building would be next to close for refurbishment, and the Disney World website does not list an end date for the overhaul project.







*click for more pics

Gorgeous!! I love it!

 

[mrsap]

Enchanted Rose Lounge Expands and Updates Menu at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

Updated Dishes​

• The Caviar is now Siberian caviar with an egg yolk spread, crème fraiche, caper berries and brioche for $115.
• The house-made flatbread is now the Seasonal Flatbread with artichoke, fig, ricotta, roasted garlic, and watercress for $18.
• The Artisinal Cheese Selection is now four Chef-selected Tasting Portions with Honeycomb, Quince Paste, Apricot Jam, Pumpkin Seed Brittle, and Cranberry Bread for $19.

New​

• Charcutie: Duck Rillettes, Bresaola, Serrano Ham, Sopressata, Tomato Jam, Cornichons, Citrus Mustard, Pickled Carrots, Olive Crostini, Grissini – $22
• Croquettes: House-made Fennel Sausage, Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Romano – $19
• Smoked Trout and Crab Dip (pictured above): Salmon Roe, Chive Oil, Sesame Seed Lavosh – $16
• Hummus: Tapenade, Smoked Paprika, Grilled Pita Bread – $12

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Removed​

The following items have been removed from the menu:

• Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin (pictured above)
• Octopus à la Plancha
• Espelette Pepper-Spiced Shrimp

 

[meine]

If a points purchase at GF is split into 150 points and a smaller contract with same use year, how easy is it to combine them to book a room 11 months out?
does member services need to be called?
is it better to just buy one big contract?

 

[SleeplessInTO]

If a points purchase at GF is split into 150 points and a smaller contract with same use year, how easy is it to combine them to book a room 11 months out?
does member services need to be called?
is it better to just buy one big contract?

Very easy. You do not need to call MS. Just select both contracts if you need points from both. (I have 150+50 points at VGF and have had no issues at all.)

 

[meine]

Very easy. You do not need to call MS. Just select both contracts if you need points from both. (I have 150+50 points at VGF and have had no issues at all.)

That exactly what we are going to purchase. But I wasn’t sure how the booking would go. If I need 160 points, does it ask if you want to take from 50 point contract? prior to this purchase, we had 2 diff use years at 2 diff resorts.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

That exactly what we are going to purchase. But I wasn’t sure how the booking would go. If I need 160 points, does it ask if you want to take from 50 point contract? prior to this purchase, we had 2 diff use years at 2 diff resorts.

That is correct. You’ll be asked to select which contract you want to use when you make the booking. Just check both the 150 and the 50 if you need 160 points. (It’ll say 1st and 2nd depending on the order that you click them in - if you have a preference on which one is used first, you can choose at this step.)

If you’re ever unsure, you can always chat or call MS, but will make sense once you see it online.

Here’s an example screenshot. I tried to book a night in September at VGF just now.

 

[lowlight]

Has anyone asked for, and received, a regular mini fridge in a resort studio? I know theoretically it shouldn't be a problem, but my trip is soon and it would be a no go if it wasn't possible.

 

[sdk1231]

I was sent pictures from a friend over the weekend of Boca Chica… it appears as if the construction is complete and the building has already opened with guests staying in it.

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Oh, I'm heading down for a long weekend over Thanksgiving. Staying at the Grand Floridian (yay!) and now I want Boca Chica! Looking forward to this trip - doing the Candlelight Processional on the 25th (a first for me) and the Christmas Party on the 27th (done only once before, way back in 2015).