Resort Thread Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort & Spa + Construction Updates!!

[followthatmouse]

I can see CR, WL, Poly , S&D from my balcony

Oh Epcot ball too!

It’s my favourite view! We always enjoy that particular room type. I hope you are having a wonderful stay. From the photos, I would think that’s a given!

 

[kimmar067]

 

[trishadono]

It’s my favourite view! We always enjoy that particular room type. I hope you are having a wonderful stay. From the photos, I would think that’s a given!

My first in the deluxe ! Loving it!

Thank you!

 

[mrsap]

More of the white wall came down!

 

[mrsap]

Wanted to add, because of the work being done on both sides of the walkway from the main building to the monorail, they put up a white tarp yesterday on each side to block you from the construction.

 

[ahcupcake]

@kimmar067 & @mrsap Thanks for all the fantabulous pics

@trishadono love that view, we've stayed in the room next to that and love the layout and little bit of extra space

 

[trishadono]

I posted more pix in CL thread than GF if you don’t catch those .

I loved that room!

 

[IsThatYouTigger]

Good Morning!


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Just got my BG

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@mrsap this is basically our request for a room every time we stay. It’s the best . We’ve been in the studio and 1 bedroom separately, and also when we stayed in a 2 bedroom lock off. We don’t ever ask for specific room numbers, but luckily they put us there each time. Magical!

 

[aerxo17]

Second question, then.....do you think it's "too much" to rent a cabana for two people? I really want to enjoy the amenity of having a cabana, mostly for the included wait staff. (other family waited too long to book at GF, you snooze you lose!) I think I might do it for just my mom and I

Anyone have recent experiences with GF cabanas? Would love to know!

Update -- Cabana prices are at $297 (tax incl.) for a full day in late January/early February. CM on the phone told me that 1/2 day rentals are not an option unless maybe I book "on location".

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

Update -- Cabana prices are at $297 (tax incl.) for a full day in late January/early February. CM on the phone told me that 1/2 day rentals are not an option unless maybe I book "on location".

Ouch - that's a high price for "off-season". We rented one last month and enjoyed it as the fun splurge it is, but I think I would hesitate to do it again with the price increase. (The rate was $265.) The first time we rented one back in 2021 there were fresh flowers in the cabana, a speaker (which we didn't use) and a charging station for our electronics. None of that was included this time around. I do really like it for check-in day though, because it's a great "home base" when you're without a room. Just not a fan of these price increases!

 

[trishadono]

More of the white wall came down!

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Oh the manager in RPC said they were trying to get those walls down for this weekend.

 

[nw6675]

Since we are quarantined, I ordered my daughter the room service Gingerbread decorating kit. Only $20 and very well done!! Edit - $25

 

[followthatmouse]

Since we are quarantined, I ordered my daughter the room service Gingerbread decorating kit. Only $20 and very well done!!
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Oh, that’s cute! I just love the baby piping bags. That would be so much fun! *sigh* I miss the GF.

 

[trishadono]

Since we are quarantined, I ordered my daughter the room service Gingerbread decorating kit. Only $20 and very well done!!
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Thanks for posting that does look fun!

 

[Choppygirl]

We are coming from the uk From 4th November 14 nights at Wilderness Lodge then 4 nights club level theme park view at the Grand Floridian. Really hoping the Christmas tree will be up at GF for our visit.

 

[trishadono]

We are coming from the uk From 4th November 14 nights at Wilderness Lodge then 4 nights club level theme park view at the Grand Floridian. Really hoping the Christmas tree will be up at GF for our visit.

So GF November 18-22/2024?

The Gingerbread house will be up. The resorts however set up trees and decor different each year. It might be up by the the time you leave, it depends on Thanksgiving. Unfortunately 2024 it is 11/28. That means resorts will be done by then but it’s a maybe in time for you . it is

 

[mrsap]

Roof Work Continues, Construction Walls Moved Back at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

 

[wendylovesdisney]

What’s it like now? I just booked a room for first week of January without realizing any of this and now I’m worried?

 

[mrsap]

Hi guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that it was just posted, on one of the groups I follow, that the white barrier walls surrounding The Grand (from Gaspy’s to GF Cafe) have come down.

ETA: my pic from a couple weeks ago:



Photo online, taken today:

 

[mrsap]

Grand Floridian Refurbishment Update - December 2023


From the monorail platform (below), construction walls are visible down at ground level.

Scaffolding and construction crews are clearly visible on the upper floors as the roof is replaced, and siding repaired and repainted.

All along the back of the building, lifts are raised and lowered as needed to help accommodate workers.

From the walkway near the DVC building, workers and more scaffolding can be seen renovating upper floors of the building exterior. Additional walls surround the Main Building nearest the Beach Pool.

Disney has not provided any indication of how much longer the work may take to complete. In fact, some believe that after the holiday season, additional renovations will begin again inside the resort's main lobby. At this time, all resort amenities, shops and restaurants are operating normally, with the exception of 1900 Park Farewhich has not reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic.

* I removed a couple of pictures as it appears they were taken prior to the barrier wall removal.