GF2 Lagoon View

[erinkristen04]

Currently have our first DVC stay booked in a standard view resort studio (yay!). Thinking about upgrading to lagoon view as I have 6 random surplus points for that UY that I don’t know what to do with, so after applying those I would only need to borrow 3 points from 2023. I’m curious about the amount of landscaping and trees along that side of the building though? Several of the touring plans photos make it appear as though a fair amount of the rooms have obstructed views of the lagoon, but then I saw a vlog that made it look as though the landscaping back there had been cleared out. Anybody with first hand insight or recommendations when making requests for either view type?

 

[discreet]

We had a great lagoon view a few days ago. It was Room# 9237.

 

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A few more, in case you need more convincing

 

[erinkristen04]

A few more, in case you need more convincing

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Stunning!!! I already changed over to lagoon view lol! Did you submit a room request (and if so, what did you ask for?) or roll the dice?

 

[discreet]

I didn't make a room request, I was just lucky.
If your stay is soon, you'll be happy you switched to lagoon view. Two weeks ago there was some construction (scaffolding) on the side with the standard view.
Enjoy your stay!

 

[mrsswat]

Currently have our first DVC stay booked in a standard view resort studio (yay!). Thinking about upgrading to lagoon view as I have 6 random surplus points for that UY that I don’t know what to do with, so after applying those I would only need to borrow 3 points from 2023. I’m curious about the amount of landscaping and trees along that side of the building though? Several of the touring plans photos make it appear as though a fair amount of the rooms have obstructed views of the lagoon, but then I saw a vlog that made it look as though the landscaping back there had been cleared out. Anybody with first hand insight or recommendations when making requests for either view type?

well this was our “theme park” view 2 weeks ago …. Moving from left to right of balcony. Magic kingdom was to the left. Room 9347. Don’t fall for it.

 

[mrsswat]

Because it was a corner room we had 2 balconies. The second one was lagoon facing VGF and Poly. Lovely view. This room needs to be a “lagoon” rather than “theme park” view.

 

[JoeyPeligroso]

A few more, in case you need more convincing

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Awesome pictures! Thanks very much for sharing!

How was the room and your overall experience?

 

[discreet]

The room was brand new, very beautiful, nicely decorated. Felt luxurious and cozy at the same time. Lots of nice little details. An example would be the chandelier which is surrounded by glass birds. One of the birds was replaced with a Mary Poppins penguin. I was on the lookout for neighbors ripping paper sounds, but I didn't hear anything. I don't know if I had quiet neighbors or maybe I didn't have neighbors at all. But we didn't have noise problems.
We enjoyed the resort, the food, the drinks, the shops and especially the pianist in the lobby. If Disney would bring back the orchestra, I would buy direct points at VGF.

 

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But be aware, if you have teenagers in your party... no matter how beautiful the room will be, they'll still not notice it because they wouldn't drop their phone for anything.

 

[discreet]

We had a very nice walk back from MK. We caught the Electrical Water Pageant returning for the night. That's the closest we ever got to it.

 

[DVCsloth]

The room was brand new, very beautiful, nicely decorated. Felt luxurious and cozy at the same time. Lots of nice little details. An example would be the chandelier which is surrounded by glass birds. One of the birds was replaced with a Mary Poppins penguin. I was on the lookout for neighbors ripping paper sounds, but I didn't hear anything. I don't know if I had quiet neighbors or maybe I didn't have neighbors at all. But we didn't have noise problems.
We enjoyed the resort, the food, the drinks, the shops and especially the pianist in the lobby. If Disney would bring back the orchestra, I would buy direct points at VGF.

The pianist is amazing, I can't believe they let the GFO go. The resort is not the same without them IMO. This is our first DVC we bought in 2014, going back in 2 weeks for 8 nights in the original Villas. Looking forward to it, haven't stayed at VGF since before Covid.

 

[discreet]

I wish you a magical trip!
Don't forget about the truffle fries at Enchanted Rose. But do yourself a favor: pick any lounge room other than the main one (unless you're the screaming your lungs out while eating and drinking type).

 

[bbn1122]

I was in Room 2417 on the 4th floor center right over the back door. Most of these photos are zoomed in a little. Beautiful views. You can see the top of WL and the Epcot Ball. I could also see Epcot fireworks. But I keep missing the water parade
I loved the Lagoon view.