dobirdsmommy
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Thanks for the current photos. I agree, that's not "minor" to me either.Courtyard part 1 View attachment 120134View attachment 120135
As far as the current, non-DVC (scaffolding) work, I was told that it's expected to continue another 4-6 months and will overlap with the DVC expansion. The work I saw was at times very noisy and scaffolding was up in two areas: South Wing over the entrance by The Mercantile and in the WL Courtyard by the 7th floor CL window where they're replacing the logs.
I just read on the POFQ thread that you can now by a case of bottled water for $6.38 in the Port Orleand gift shops. Can anyone that is there now or recently been there confirm whether bottled water cases are at WL mercantile too? I was going to order two cases and have them shipped, but if j can just buy them there I'd rather do that.
Thanks for the update KOOK
Ya know, DH were, yep were scheduled to arrive 9/2 for our very first, very special trip without the kiddies, umm young adults. We kept going back and forth, hemming and hawing and even after a lengthy convo with a wonderful Guest Services CM, specifically put on assignment to handle the WL construction calls swore up, down, inside out and sideways, promised everything In the WDWorld that NOTHING in the way of construction, scaffolding, hammering, noise, NOTHING would be going on during our 9/2-5 stay. Well, we went with out gut and cancelled last week. Our room request is right in the middle of that mess of a pic you posted and you know us, it's that room location or bust. That is just how it is. Our beloved WL will still be there, as will WDW when we decide to venture back. Maybe the Poly for just DH and I when that mess is completely finished. We don't get to WDW often and now that we have more flexibility, we will find the right time for us. It's just not now.
Enjoy the mom/DD trip. You will cherish it always!!!![]()
Yay Mercantile pics, thanks Kook!!![]()
We are arriving 9/8 and are staying CL. We have two rooms booked and requested at least one bunk bed room. Anything else we can request to avoid construction noise/views? This is likely our only stay for many years to come, so if there's any way to somewhat avoid the "minor" construction I'd like to!
Do you think the 4-6 months timeline is reliable? Going to be there late April. I'm starting to get nervous about all this construction.
I actually do think that's pretty accurate because I talked to a construction worker rather than a Disney CM![]()
They will be built. My information was always based on the publicly filed plans and permits, which I have in my WL DVC Expansion thread. I also confirmed this while onsite this week.Hi Kook - from all the information you have gathered do you think that they are still going to build the cabins or is it just a wild rumor as that one CM said to another guest?
I figured that the rumors were true and the CM was wrong since that has been our experience so far. Thanks for checking.They will be built. My information was always based on the publicly filed plans and permits, which I have in my WL DVC Expansion thread. I also confirmed this while onsite this week.
thank you for the live updates. We were supposed to be in courtyard bunk bed room Nov 1 -6. Do you think now that I would be better off trying to get a woods view bunk room instead? Also, for those there now, is the noise only during the 9am-7pm timeframe? or is it occurring before and after as well. I wanted to stay WL for boat to MK bc we will be there 3 of our 5 1/2 park days. Not really expecting to be at hotel except maybe one early evening so I was hoping the construction wouldn't bother us much as I wanted the WL more for convenience over a moderate resort but am now second guessing this as live reports are starting to come in. would love your thoughts. thanks.
Thanks for your trip updates. I liked your room view. And I agree with you about the boat to MK. It is really nice, especially when MK closes.We just checked out. We arrived the 26th & pretty much hung out in the room & had dinner at Whispering Canyon at 5:30pm and then went back to the room around 7:30. We also walked around the pool area. We did rope drop for MK yesterday (EMH) and went back to the hotel around 1:30pm for a break (it was raining) then headed back to MK around 5:30. I never heard any construction noise. My exact room number was 2026. It was very convenient to the QS for coffee and drink refills as well as to the boat dock. The elevators are FAST too! The same room on a higher floor would have a clear view of wishes right out of the balcony! All that to say, the construction really didn't affect us on that side of the resort. We stayed there because like you, we wanted the convenience of the boat to the MK for our quick stay before our cruise. Getting back to the hotel after MK closed was a piece of cake because it has its own boat with no additional stops!