Resort Thread Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort & Spa - **LOBBY REFURB HAS BEGUN 4/14**

[Dreamscome2ru]

We booked a garden view room. I called Disney direct two weeks before and put in a room request for a renovated room, higher floor and turret room if possible. We were not given a turret room but we were pixie dusted with an incredible park view. It was such a wonderful treat to watch the fireworks every night.

 

[mrsap]

We booked a garden view room. I called Disney direct two weeks before and put in a room request for a renovated room, higher floor and turret room if possible. We were not given a turret room but we were pixie dusted with an incredible park view. It was such a wonderful treat to watch the fireworks every night.

So beautiful! Would you mind sharing your room number for Page 1? Thank you!

 

[Dreamscome2ru]

So beautiful! Would you mind sharing your room number for Page 1? Thank you!

yes, 8343

 

[mrsap]

yes, 8343

Thank you!!

 

[Hubalorian]

Hello Everyone! My wife and I are new DVC members with home resort at GF! We just wanted to say hi on this thread as page 1 information was super informative. Hope everyone has a great day

 

[mrsap]

Hello Everyone! My wife and I are new DVC members with home resort at GF! We just wanted to say hi on this thread as page 1 information was super informative. Hope everyone has a great day

Home and to The Dis and Congrats! We have a VGF DVC Thread HERE if you’d like to join in there as well!

 

[arich35]

Which pool would be the more low key for 2 adults?

 

[DisneyHardin]

Which pool would be the more low key for 2 adults?

My husband and I like the courtyard pool. It seems to be a little quieter because it doesn't have the slide/children's play area.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Which pool would be the more low key for 2 adults?

I agree with pp generally but honestly, I think both pools are pretty chill. I would just play it by ear when you are there. We enjoy the beach pool more because of the slide and the atmosphere around the bar and tables is very relaxing.

 

[mrsap]

Which pool would be the more low key for 2 adults?

To compare the two…

At the Beach Pool, you’ll have a bar (with food options) poolside servers and cabanas. There’s also a slide, poolside games and music, as well as a full bathroom with showers/changing areas. I prefer that pool because I enjoy listening to music and the overall atmosphere.

The Courtyard pool is more on the shallow side, so I always feel that more kids lean towards that pool because of that. It’s also typically warmer, in our experience. The Courtyard Pool also has a hot tub, poolside patios and a bar (with food options).

You can find pictures and information on Page 1 HERE.

We try to rotate between the two, but mostly only go over to the Courtyard pool if the water is too cold at Beach or if we want to use the hot tub. Enjoy!!

 

[Mattrg_2000]

What's the current story on the lobby renovation? Last I recall was start this summer and done by Xmas, but that may be wishful thinking.

 

[iwannabdduck]

I don't know about the lobby reno, but we received an email today from Disney Destinations cautioning us about GF renovations in general during our upcoming stay ... in September. I've seen a fair amount of resort renovations through the years while visiting WDW, and have never been bothered by it. But this is the 1st time I've ever gotten an email specifically warning us about it, and 5 months in advance to boot! I can only assume the Mouse has a lot of work planned for the Grand, and for quite a while yet this year. Beginning to wonder if we should stay somewhere else ???

 

[mrsap]

I don't know about the lobby reno, but we received an email today from Disney Destinations cautioning us about GF renovations in general during our upcoming stay ... in September. I've seen a fair amount of resort renovations through the years while visiting WDW, and have never been bothered by it. But this is the 1st time I've ever gotten an email specifically warning us about it, and 5 months in advance to boot! I can only assume the Mouse has a lot of work planned for the Grand, and for quite a while yet this year. Beginning to wonder if we should stay somewhere else ???

At this time, they are down to renovating the last 3 buildings at The Grand. One of the buildings (Sugar Loaf), seems to be almost completed, as reported above. All that would be left is Sago (which is in mid-reno.) and the Main Building (which hasn’t started yet). That general email went out to everyone who is staying at The Grand this year. I received one back in February for both my Summer & Fall trips. The good news is you still have time to move, if it’s something you feel you need to do.

 

[trishadono]

At this time, they are down to renovating the last 3 buildings at The Grand. One of the buildings (Sugar Loaf), seems to be almost completed, as reported above. All that would be left is Sago (which is in mid-reno.) and the Main Building (which hasn’t started yet). That general email went out to everyone who is staying at The Grand this year. I received one back in February for both my Summer & Fall trips. The good news is you still have time to move, if it’s something you feel you need to do.

I did not get one for my trip next week. I booked Lagoon View.

My guess is the lobby will be late summer-fall. I also have a WL/GF split in Sept. It is a convention rate for d23. Maybe with the cheap rooms they don’ t notify for that since I have not been notified for that either.

 

[Princess Merida]

I have a November stay booked and I also got the email for renovations. I’m really hoping the majority of construction is finished, but that’s probably wishful thinking. Hopefully most of the lobby is complete and they don’t have the restaurants we want to eat at closed by then. I’m sure they won’t close Citricos since that’s been refurbished. However, Grand Floridian Cafe might be on the closure list since that hasn’t been updated. I booked lagoon view so that if the scaffolding is up outside the main building I don’t have to stare at that when I have my coffee in the mornings. We won’t switch even with major construction unless the main pool closes. It’s me, my 11yo daughter, and my Dad and the two queens and twin bed is perfect for us. Also, we love Mary Poppins!

 

[kat_lh]

I’m being super lazy so forgive me … but is it Sago or Sugar Loaf or just construction in general that has the path to MK closed?

 

[WishesQueen]

I’m being super lazy so forgive me … but is it Sago or Sugar Loaf or just construction in general that has the path to MK closed?

I believe its just Sago...I also think Sugar Loaf is all done, just finishing the small stuff from what I heard

 

[jemtx]

Is Sugarloaf definitely done as a CL option?

 

[mrsap]

Is Sugarloaf definitely done as a CL option?

Unfortunately, I have not heard anything saying otherwise. I will be happy to report it if anything changes!

 

[jemtx]

It would be cool if they utilized it for CL when the main building goes down.