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

[need2travel]

You can find his hours HERE. Enjoy your trip!!

Thank you!!

 

[evilqueenmindy]

Im hoping someone staying at GF can check something for me. I’m looking for a bottle of Iron Horse Fairytale Cuvee Sparkling wine. I’ve seen it at deluxe hotel gift shops, but can‘t remember where I saw it last, so I’m trying to narrow it down. I know I can add it to a Disney floral gift, but I’d like to see if I could just get a bottle in a shop.
thank you to anyone who takes a look for me!

 

[MommyMouse143]

Thank you for sharing! I hope you had a great time!

Thanks! It was a beautiful room and a great time! Our first grand Floridian stay. Easy to say we fell in love.

 

[Frugal Fairy Tales]

Please confirm or deny sound issues at Grand Floridian hotel rooms
I hear reports that Grand Floridian outer building rooms desperately need sound proofing... any truth to this? (I hope not). Thanks

 

[mrsap]

I just spoke with my DVC guide, who told me room refurbishments have in fact begun at The Grand for Resort Rooms. He also mentioned that Sago Key is also where the “Sample Room” is located to show potential VGF buyers what the new rooms in the converted BPK will look like. Thought I’d share.

 

[MommyMouse143]

Please confirm or deny sound issues at Grand Floridian hotel rooms
I hear reports that Grand Floridian outer building rooms desperately need sound proofing... any truth to this? (I hope not). Thanks

We stayed on our recent trip in two of the outer buildings, Sago Cay and Big Pine Key. We had no sound issues in either building. We have a baby so I am definitely sensitive to the sound issues right now lol. No complaints!

 

[Aurora79]

Please confirm or deny sound issues at Grand Floridian hotel rooms
I hear reports that Grand Floridian outer building rooms desperately need sound proofing... any truth to this? (I hope not). Thanks

We stayed in Boca Chica in 2020, and we never once heard our neighbors.

 

[mrsap]

Pre-COVID Housekeeping Schedule Restored at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Housekeeping is now once again cleaning guest rooms more frequently, as the original cleaning schedule (that is, the schedule that was followed before the pandemic began) was officially restored at these resorts on March 4, 2022.

As a reminder, the original cleaning schedule entails the following services daily (at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) OR every other day (at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts):

1. Making the bed
2. Full bathroom clean
3. Wiping down all surfaces
4. Replacing amenities as needed (such as coffee, shampoo, soap, etc.)
5. Vacuum
6. Dust
7. Fold and organize loose clothing and other special touches

Please, note that the housekeeping schedule of DVC rooms has NOT changed, but the ability to purchase additional cleaning service has been reinstated at the resorts mentioned above.

 

[WishesQueen]

Pre-COVID Housekeeping Schedule Restored at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Housekeeping is now once again cleaning guest rooms more frequently, as the original cleaning schedule (that is, the schedule that was followed before the pandemic began) was officially restored at these resorts on March 4, 2022.

As a reminder, the original cleaning schedule entails the following services daily (at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) OR every other day (at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts):

1. Making the bed
2. Full bathroom clean
3. Wiping down all surfaces
4. Replacing amenities as needed (such as coffee, shampoo, soap, etc.)
5. Vacuum
6. Dust
7. Fold and organize loose clothing and other special touches

Please, note that the housekeeping schedule of DVC rooms has NOT changed, but the ability to purchase additional cleaning service has been reinstated at the resorts mentioned above.

 

[MommyMouse143]

Pre-COVID Housekeeping Schedule Restored at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Housekeeping is now once again cleaning guest rooms more frequently, as the original cleaning schedule (that is, the schedule that was followed before the pandemic began) was officially restored at these resorts on March 4, 2022.

As a reminder, the original cleaning schedule entails the following services daily (at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) OR every other day (at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts):

1. Making the bed
2. Full bathroom clean
3. Wiping down all surfaces
4. Replacing amenities as needed (such as coffee, shampoo, soap, etc.)
5. Vacuum
6. Dust
7. Fold and organize loose clothing and other special touches

Please, note that the housekeeping schedule of DVC rooms has NOT changed, but the ability to purchase additional cleaning service has been reinstated at the resorts mentioned above.

We were able to request full housekeeping at no extra cost in Feb. So glad this is returning as a regular offering. Hopefully the other hotels will follow suit soon.

 

[Djmarceau]

We have our reservation in for a TPV room in the main building for October. What is the best place to contact to see if the main building will be undergoing refurbishment in October?

 

[FBS@WDW]

We have our reservation in for a TPV room in the main building for October. What is the best place to contact to see if the main building will be undergoing refurbishment in October?

I've emailed my Convention Manager for confirmation on when they're renovating the main building. My Convention is in early December and I have a bunch of suites, including a few in the main building, so I know they won't be renovating then.

 

[FBS@WDW]

Main building renovation is tentatively scheduled for early 2023, from what information I received. If it's incorrect, try and find me. lol!

 

[mrsap]

So, I was just looking around the internet for The Grand’s Recreation Calendar and I came across this post…

 

[mrsap]

Also just came across this… I typically do not post from this blog anymore, but I thought it was interesting…

Rumor: Disney’s Grand Floridian Might Be Getting New Theming Soon

Now, it seems that the turn-of-the-century-inspired hotel might be getting some theming updates. The information comes courtesy of a recently filed construction permit that lists “General Construction” as its purpose. While this is a vague description that can mean anything from a minor change to a major overhaul, the key thing here, however, is the name of the contractor who will be completing the project.

MLC Theming, Inc. is a specialty company that generally works on large-scale ride theming projects — in fact, they are currently also slated to do work on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park — so it is intriguing to see their name on a Resort hotel permit.

 

[mrsap]

Construction walls go up as rooms are emptied at Big Pine Key in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort for DVC transformation

The Disney Vacation Club transformation of the Big Pine Key building at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort is now underway.

 

[FBS@WDW]

I have a two night club level stay in late October prior to my Nov/Dec convention. I'll for sure have updates and pics at those times......thanks for the pics mrsap!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I have an upcoming stay and have received two "you may see/hear construction noise during the day..." Disney e-mails this week. Guess that explains it!

 

[MommyMouse143]

Construction walls go up as rooms are emptied at Big Pine Key in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort for DVC transformation

The Disney Vacation Club transformation of the Big Pine Key building at Disney's Grand Floridan Resort is now underway.

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Wondering if those daybeds will make their way to cast connection soon... Ill have to get my brother in law's brother on the lookout My 4 YO son was obsessed with his "bed" in Feb (at least for half the night until he crawled back into ours lol).

 

[mrsap]

PHOTOS: Go INSIDE the New Rooms Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (DVC ROOMS)