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

[JuneSeas]

We are scheduled for a trip to the GF in mid September as a 3-night pre-cruise stay. We snagged a GF TPV reservation, but we have been struggling with asking to stay in Conch Key or Boca Chica. I know that this may be a personal preference, but can anyone weigh in with their opinion as to which would be best? We are not mobility restrained, so that isn't a factor. I guess we are looking for the best view of the MK castle, Space Mountain and the monorail. Do others think that the boat dock is annoying (thanks for your opinion kyleene!)? Are all Conch TPV rooms on the 4th floor spectacular? Is asking for Boca TPV rooms risky due to their various position along the waterfront, etc.? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[jillinastoria]

Hello! We just booked a room for April 2026 using a BB offer (yay!) and got a great price. The room category is "Deluxe Studio - Preferred View." Can anyone tell me which building, or buildings, the room is likely to be in? I tried using the TP Room Finder, but the categories there are confusing ...

Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Next time you take the MK path you have a little different view to the side when going over the service canal bridge.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1949197590307979614

 

[trishadono]

Hello! We just booked a room for April 2026 using a BB offer (yay!) and got a great price. The room category is "Deluxe Studio - Preferred View." Can anyone tell me which building, or buildings, the room is likely to be in? I tried using the TP Room Finder, but the categories there are confusing ...

Thanks!

My pleasure.

That’s the original DVC building with room on the inside L shoe facing the lagoon, great view of EWP!

Here is WDW site.

Now it’s a Murphy bed vs a pullout queen.

 

[trishadono]

This category is also DVC but in Big Pine Key, rooms look like the regular resort and same size.

 

[trishadono]

We are scheduled for a trip to the GF in mid September as a 3-night pre-cruise stay. We snagged a GF TPV reservation, but we have been struggling with asking to stay in Conch Key or Boca Chica. I know that this may be a personal preference, but can anyone weigh in with their opinion as to which would be best? We are not mobility restrained, so that isn't a factor. I guess we are looking for the best view of the MK castle, Space Mountain and the monorail. Do others think that the boat dock is annoying (thanks for your opinion kyleene!)? Are all Conch TPV rooms on the 4th floor spectacular? Is asking for Boca TPV rooms risky due to their various position along the waterfront, etc.? Any advice would be appreciated!

At GF building isvless important , the floor for me more important.

Sago, Conch and BC floor 5nhave dormer ceilings and enclosed balconies. Floor 4 outer rooms are the same. Sugar Loaf is only 4 floors high so 4 and 3.

Look at any picture of buildings. You can see the difference of the balconies. Also 2nd floor has a normal sized but low enclosed balcony;

For me it depends on season, if it’s too cold or hot I prefer to request building, if I want a balcony choice then I request that,

You need to call or use chat feature to do this because it’s not an option when you online check in.

These are SL but you can see balcony above door 2nd floor enclosed, a normal balcony and dormer upper floors.

 

[OKW Lover]

Next time you take the MK path you have a little different view to the side when going over the service canal bridge.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1949197590307979614

Walked that stretch on Monday (7/21) and didn't notice the clearing. Perhaps I was too busy looking for the river boat.

 

[JuneSeas]

At GF building isvless important , the floor for me more important.

Sago, Conch and BC floor 5nhave dormer ceilings and enclosed balconies. Floor 4 outer rooms are the same. Sugar Loaf is only 4 floors high so 4 and 3.

Look at any picture of buildings. You can see the difference of the balconies. Also 2nd floor has a normal sized but low enclosed balcony;

For me it depends on season, if it’s too cold or hot I prefer to request building, if I want a balcony choice then I request that,

You need to call or use chat feature to do this because it’s not an option when you online check in.

These are SL but you can see balcony above door 2nd floor enclosed, a normal balcony and dormer upper floors.View attachment 987594View attachment 987595

Thank you Trisha! You have given me something to consider that I haven't thought of before - my preference would be an upper floor, non-dormer balcony/room! I don't know if I'll get my requested TPV room, but I'm going to call an CM and request an unobstructed 3rd floor (TPV) room in Conch Key. ( Why in the heck would they plant trees in front of TPV rooms facing the MK?) I realize that this is a very specific request, but who knows, it can't hurt to ask. At first I thought that I wanted the Boca building (or even Sago Cay), but I am now settled on Conch (sigh,I think). I know that my concerns are really first world problems, but this is a special bucket list trip and I would like to approach it with my preferences going in. I'm already beyond overthinking this. I really appreciated your response/help.

 

[PinkPixel]

Thank you Trisha! You have given me something to consider that I haven't thought of before - my preference would be an upper floor, non-dormer balcony/room! I don't know if I'll get my requested TPV room, but I'm going to call an CM and request an unobstructed 3rd floor (TPV) room in Conch Key. ( Why in the heck would they plant trees in front of TPV rooms facing the MK?) I realize that this is a very specific request, but who knows, it can't hurt to ask. At first I thought that I wanted the Boca building (or even Sago Cay), but I am now settled on Conch (sigh,I think). I know that my concerns are really first world problems, but this is a special bucket list trip and I would like to approach it with my preferences going in. I'm already beyond overthinking this. I really appreciated your response/help.

Requests are still requests. You don't want to be disappointed. I often request Conch Key, and got Boca Chica one time and was let down... but then I learned both are great, I just like Conch Key more. Boca Chica has more dramatic views, better view of electric water pageant and we could even see Epcot in the distance. Conch Key feels more tucked into the monorail and I prefer the walk along the marina to get to Gasparillas. Boca Chica is closer to pools.

 

[JuneSeas]

Requests are still requests. You don't want to be disappointed. I often request Conch Key, and got Boca Chica one time and was let down... but then I learned both are great, I just like Conch Key more. Boca Chica has more dramatic views, better view of electric water pageant and we could even see Epcot in the distance. Conch Key feels more tucked into the monorail and I prefer the walk along the marina to get to Gasparillas. Boca Chica is closer to pools.

Thank you PinkPixel! I'm going to try for Conch Key, I realize no promises!

 

[Padstack]

We'll be staying at GF next week in a Theme Park View room (my wife's dream stay). Is there a way to listen to the fireworks music in the room?

 

[FlyingDonut]

We'll be staying at GF next week in a Theme Park View room (my wife's dream stay). Is there a way to listen to the fireworks music in the room?

Yes, it should be a channel on your TV

 

[bethclayton]

We'll be staying at GF next week in a Theme Park View room (my wife's dream stay). Is there a way to listen to the fireworks music in the room?

Have an amazing time! We only ever stayed one night in a TPV room and it was incredible. I always say it’s a waste to pay for a view but I was really blown away.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Recent aerial photography credit to @bioreconstruct on X showing the status of the Floridian Way widening and reconfiguration project, which will eventually be re-routed to the other side of the current CM (and guest overflow) lot and include a couple of roundabouts (what could possibly go wrong with Disney drivers and roundabouts!).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951813208811172187

 

[Cfabar1]

Walking through the resort last week... Found myself thinking there really is room to expand the pools...

 

[2vets]

Hi, all - stay coming up in 2.5 weeks, and I am taking a later flight out back to California on Sunday. Normally, I prefer to leave in the morning, but this time of year, I prefer nonstops to minimize travel nonsense, and the only one leaves at 6 pm. I will be at MK with my sister that morning, probably right up until 1 pm, and I will definitely be a sweaty mess. Are the only pool showers at the beach pool? Do they get packed? I'm debating whether it's worth it to walk over to the gym - longer walk, but almost certainly fewer people. (This is where I really do like CR - you can access the gym in the main building and grab a shower before departure - and its always empty! I hate changing in that tiny main building bathroom at GF so much!!!)

 

[mrsap]

Grand Floridian Lobby Staircase Blocked, Convention Center Roof Under Construction​

The grand staircase in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is now blocked for construction.

• Birdcage Bar
• PhotoPass Area
• Grand Staircase
• Convention Center Roof Work

Several crew members were situated around the birdcage bar site on Wednesday morning, and two lifts had been moved into the area. In our last few updates, the bar got a concrete foundation added in the former birdcage area.


The crew appeared to be discussing plans. The foundation itself doesn’t look too different from our previous update. However, the nearby lifts mean crews are gearing up to do some hard-to-reach construction work.

The PhotoPass area next to M. Mouse Mercantile is still blocked off, but we can see a steel framework against the wall. This wall used to hold backdrops and curtains. Light fixtures on the nearby columns are wrapped in plastic to keep them protected from construction.



The grand staircase facing the center elevators is now closed. Stanchions and construction walls block access at the bottom of the stairs. White curtains block access to the staircase on the second floor.


Visible behind the walls is scaffolding, reaching up to the ceiling and covering a window mural located above the landing.



Another set of white curtains blocks the hallway to the left side of the stairs.


Outside, we caught sight of roof work underway on the resort’s convention center. Crew members in a lift were working atop one of the building’s towers.


More crew members were working on a low section of the building. Shingles are gone from two layers of roof, and the crew were in the process of removing shingles from another layer.