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

[mrsap]

The Grand Cottage returns to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

 

[mrsap]

Every Easter Egg, Including Orange Bird, ‘Up,’ Country Bear Jamboree, Main Street Electrical Parade, and More in 2023 Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

*click link to view all eggs

 

[kylenne]

Every Easter Egg, Including Orange Bird, ‘Up,’ Country Bear Jamboree, Main Street Electrical Parade, and More in 2023 Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

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*click link to view all eggs

The Kevin egg is so cute!!!

 

[Sajchinook2015]

When do they take down the eggs? I arrive late nite on Wed 4/12. So basically for Thursday-will the eggs still be there?

 

[disneyfan150]

I wish I was there right now!!

 

[trishadono]

When do they take down the eggs? I arrive late nite on Wed 4/12. So basically for Thursday-will the eggs still be there?

Probably but not 100% sure. The whole week of Easter is Generally busy.

 

[Sajchinook2015]

Probably but not 100% sure. The whole week of Easter is Generally busy.

Thanks I would love to see them.

 

[jar311]

The Grand Cottage returns to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

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No DDP logo on the menu

 

[PolyRob]

No DDP logo on the menu

Seems consistent with 2022

https://www.mousesteps.com/2022/03/...floridian-resort-for-2022-easter-treat-sales/

 

[kandb]

I made a reservation for GF for end of August yesterday. No notification popped up about any construction going on at the resort. Hoping we get a new refurbished room!

 

[sc05]

Hey everyone! My wife and I have started to reconsider our initial bookings (we arrive with our boys for their first DW trip the Sunday after Thanksgiving!) and I'm wondering if anyone might be able to provide some insight. We initially booked our first five nights in a one bedroom Boulder Ridge Villa at WL and our final four nights at the Beach Club. We've decided we want to save the MK portion of our stay for the second half (5 nights) and are hoping to book at the GF instead (our original plan). The available options are outer building garden view, lagoon view and theme park view. Is it safe to assume the room refurbs will be completed by the time we arrive? Looking at the progress, that seems likely but I'm just curious if anyone thinks otherwise or has any information that would either confirm or potentially contradict my line of thinking? Thank you so much!

 

[stranger706]

I would say that is a safe assumption to make.

It appears they will be in the middle of or finishing up the main/lobby building refurb at that time. Most or all of the outer buildings would be complete by then. And even if they were not, they would be blocked off and not available for booking.

 

[sc05]

I would say that is a safe assumption to make.

It appears they will be in the middle of or finishing up the main/lobby building refurb at that time. Most or all of the outer buildings would be complete by then. And even if they were not, they would be blocked off and not available for booking.

Thank you! I was actually wondering about the main building/lobby refurb so I’m glad you mentioned that. So people are expecting that to carry into the holiday season huh? Not a deal breaker but I know my wife (hasn’t stayed on property at DW and this would be our first ever trip as a family!) would love to be able to experience the lobby in its full holiday glory…

 

[stranger706]

Actually you bring up a good point. The holidays are the time to shine for the Grand and I would certainly think they would want to have refurb wrapped up by then.

 

[sc05]

Officially moved our reservations! We'll be staying at the Beach Club for our first four nights (starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving) and moving over to GF for our final five nights! Can't wait! One of my first memories of a DW trip as a child was staying at the GF with my family. Now, our boys will experience the GF as one of their first DW resorts and I am so excited!

 

[kandb]

We are going mid August and staying at the Grand. We have stayed before and LOVE it, last being 2018. We have outer bldg. booked (only available). Will there be alot of construction going on? Are most of the rooms refurbished or will they be by then? Can we request a refurbished room?

 

[trishadono]

We are going mid August and staying at the Grand. We have stayed before and LOVE it, last being 2018. We have outer bldg. booked (only available). Will there be alot of construction going on? Are most of the rooms refurbished or will they be by then? Can we request a refurbished room?

You don’t need to request one now. BC and Conch are finished and SL and Sago are in process.

It’s hard to say for sure but pools, boat dock should be good. The walking path may still be closed if sago isn’t finished. The lobby may not be finished.

Narcoosees and Citricos have been remodeled so dining will be nice!

For me it’s still worth going, the rooms are where you spend the most time at a resort and the rooms look great!

 

[RamblinWreck]

The walkway is not…short, it’s a walk around the lagoon. My husband I push two strollers on the way home and will miss this spontaneous choice because it’s a nice option. (He also like to run it in the morning) But honestly I can live without it this time when we travel in April. My husband was the one cheering me on pushing the stroller when I was more than happy to wait or fold down stroller for the boat. The only time it was really something I valued was after fireworks and I’m thinking we will just skip that this time and watch from the GF which is fun and easy. Or wait till monorail time is decent if we stay in park.

I'm weirdly bummed about this for my trip in April! That walk is such a nice walk. It's one of my favorite features of the resort. I almost never take the monorail anymore.

Oh well! Guess I'll get used to taking the monorail again!

 

[mrsap]

Crews Prepare to Replace Boat Launch Dock Roof at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

 

[PolyRob]

Officially moved our reservations! We'll be staying at the Beach Club for our first four nights (starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving) and moving over to GF for our final five nights! Can't wait! One of my first memories of a DW trip as a child was staying at the GF with my family. Now, our boys will experience the GF as one of their first DW resorts and I am so excited!

Best of both worlds! Splitting the Epcot resort area (specifically BC/YC) with MK resort area (GF) is my absolute favorite way to visit WDW. I am sure your boys will have a magical time!