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

[Isthisnormalatdisney]

Well, all kidding aside, I guess the reasons you seek are what I had already stated above… while CR might have better views and some transportation benefits, it doesn’t beat the Grand as a whole. The grounds, the pools, and even the amazing lobby (even if it’s under construction) because you still have access to all shops and restaurants, the decor, the ambiance, it’s all still there. I’d still pick GF every time.

Interesting. I guess you are just more tolerant of that stuff than I am. Any serious construction I consider a huge inconvenience. I hate that construction beeping noise. The grand had their photo pass place closed until recently also which is a huge perk. But hey to each their own, hopefully they fix the bus issue there cause one spot for a bus sucks

 

[mrsap]

Interesting. I guess you are just more tolerant of that stuff than I am. Any serious construction I consider a huge inconvenience. I hate that construction beeping noise. The grand had their photo pass place closed until recently also which is a huge perk. But hey to each their own, hopefully they fix the bus issue there cause one spot for a bus sucks

Definitely, I think more-so because we love it there. We’ve been at GF when multiple buildings were under construction, as well as the center of the lobby walled off for painting! Someone who may be staying club level, and staying in the main building, might feel differently about the lobby construction, and I wouldn’t blame them if it did bother them. I have a trip coming up, and I’m very much looking forward to it!

 

[bethclayton]

I have a trip coming up very soon and I am not changing it, nor have I even considered doing so. The GF is by far my favorite resort and I have very little desire to stay anywhere else. As long as the noise level is bearable (can anyone who's been there this week or last weigh in on that?), I am not concerned. I don't spend time in the lobby except to pass through it to shop. As for the resort as a whole, I love the theming, the upscale feel, and I find it VERY relaxing there. I love the shops and the dining. I love the boat, the monorail, and the walking path. And most of all, I love the CL lounge. For me, personally, the transportation at CR is not more appealing at all, and even if it were, I don't care for the ambience there enough to stay there over the GF. Like @mrsap I have been there doing major construction before, even when it was right outside my window (I even posted photos just a few days ago) and it was no bother at all. I was also at Poly when it was under major construction, again, no issue. I am following closely so that I know what to expect ahead of time, and so far (other than the potential for extreme noise), nothing I see concerns me.

 

[Isthisnormalatdisney]

I have a trip coming up very soon and I am not changing it, nor have I even considered doing so. The GF is by far my favorite resort and I have very little desire to stay anywhere else. As long as the noise level is bearable (can anyone who's been there this week or last weigh in on that?), I am not concerned. I don't spend time in the lobby except to pass through it to shop. As for the resort as a whole, I love the theming, the upscale feel, and I find it VERY relaxing there. I love the shops and the dining. I love the boat, the monorail, and the walking path. And most of all, I love the CL lounge. For me, personally, the transportation at CR is not more appealing at all, and even if it were, I don't care for the ambience there enough to stay there over the GF. Like @mrsap I have been there doing major construction before, even when it was right outside my window (I even posted photos just a few days ago) and it was no bother at all. I was also at Poly when it was under major construction, again, no issue. I am following closely so that I know what to expect ahead of time, and so far (other than the potential for extreme noise), nothing I see concerns me.

Apparently they were recently doing construction after midnight and the club level rooms are located in the area around there. But luckily extreme noise doesn’t bother you. I think club level rooms are the most impacted.

Also, there is only one elevator that you can use to get to the club level rooms.

I guess I’m learning why Disney doesn’t discount rooms when construction is going on, they don’t have too. Even when stormoloago bay was closed beach and yacht were same prices

 

[focusondisney]

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[focusondisney]

I guess I’m learning why Disney doesn’t discount rooms when construction is going on, they don’t have too. Even when stormoloago bay was closed beach and yacht were same prices

We stayed at Y&B in May & just got back from Y&B & GF stays. Y&B was great both trips. GF RPC was amazing. And in fact, yes, we had discounts for each of those stays.

I seem to remember you remarking on discounts during construction months ago. As several posters said then, no, Disney doesn’t discount for construction. They offer discounts seasonally as needed to fill rooms. We used general public, AP & BB discounts for these trips. Disney announces construction in advance. If you don’t want to stay there during construction, you have plenty of time to book somewhere else. Construction discounts aren’t needed when so
many other discounts are already offered.

As for our trips during construction, we found the same value we always have. The rooms were beautiful, our views amazing, the CMs just as friendly & helpful as ever. We were not bothered by the lobby construction even tho our room was in the main building. We never had to wait for a 2nd elevator. Our time in the lounge was as lovely as any previous visit. Monorail, boat & bus service operated normally. The restaurants were unaffected.

I guess if you don’t want to stay somewhere with construction, there are lots of other places to stay. And lots of other places to vacation if you don’t find value at WDW. Those of us who keep going back find the value in our stays.

 

[Isthisnormalatdisney]

We stayed at Y&B in May & just got back from Y&B & GF stays. Y&B was great both trips. GF RPC was amazing. And in fact, yes, we had discounts for each of those stays.

I seem to remember you remarking on discounts during construction months ago. As several posters said then, no, Disney doesn’t discount for construction. They offer discounts seasonally as needed to fill rooms. We used general public, AP & BB discounts for these trips. Disney announces construction in advance. If you don’t want to stay there during construction, you have plenty of time to book somewhere else. Construction discounts aren’t needed when so
many other discounts are already offered.

As for our trips during construction, we found the same value we always have. The rooms were beautiful, our views amazing, the CMs just as friendly & helpful as ever. We were not bothered by the lobby construction even tho our room was in the main building. We never had to wait for a 2nd elevator. Our time in the lounge was as lovely as any previous visit. Monorail, boat & bus service operated normally. The restaurants were unaffected.

I guess if you don’t want to stay somewhere with construction, there are lots of other places to stay. And lots of other places to vacation if you don’t find value at WDW. Those of us who keep going back find the value in our stays.

Are the discounts specific to the resort under construction or to all the resorts generally? If not directly related to construction or prices lower than not construction discounts.

yes based on everyone’s responses construction related discounts aren’t needed. People will stay at the resorts anyways. Even when the main highlights are unavailable.

That’s great you don’t mind construction or loud noises or inconveniences during your vacation.

I’m not sure what kind of gatekeeping you are alluding to in your last paragraph. Are you saying that people who don’t want to stay in a hotel with construction can’t find value at WDW? I don’t find value staying at a construction site area, quite the opposite. I’ll just stay at a different hotel. There is no badge of honor or anything given of value for being at a resort during construction, just some extra dust you can breath in and noise.