Grand Floridian Refurbishment

[pkrieger2287]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1467621417051168780

 

[nuhusky123]

Wonder if the dvc building has to be completed before they start big pines? they do seem to be making great progress though

 

[The Jackal]

Looks nice. I’m a little surprised that they didn’t put in the Murphy bed with the ottoman to make a chaise lounge like they did in SSR. It allows more people to sit at the couch. The artist renderings had it, but I guess they didn’t go with it for some reason.

 

[Airb330]

Looks nice. I’m a little surprised that they didn’t put in the Murphy bed with the ottoman to make a chaise lounge like they did in SSR. It allows more people to sit at the couch. The artist renderings had it, but I guess they didn’t go with it for some reason.

Yeah, that couch is small for a one/two bedroom IMO. Sure there's also a chair, but the larger couch looked inviting in the drawings and at SSR. Skimped out on the built ins from the concept too. Overall I like the refresh but don't love it. The 1/2 bedrroms are a little more whimsical but the studios seem stuffier--weird dichotomy.

 

[Airb330]

<--SSR looks nicer IMO

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I'm sad about the removal of the TVs in the bathroom mirrors in the 1 bedrooms. My kids absolutely loved taking a bath and watching TV at the same time (such a vacation novelty!) And I personally loved turning on one of the Resort TV channels while I did my make-up in there.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I'm sad about the removal of the TVs in the bathroom mirrors in the 1 bedrooms. My kids absolutely loved taking a bath and watching TV at the same time (such a vacation novelty!) And I personally loved turning on one of the Resort TV channels while I did my make-up in there.

Really... Disney saying " mo money, mo money , mo money!

 

[Airb330]

Really... Disney saying " mo money, mo money , mo money!

Probably the same reason for a studio sized couch to be placed in a one-bedroom...

 

[Dustyb]

Do you know if they are also refreshing the 3 bedroom grand villas?

 

[DVCsloth]

Probably the same reason for a studio sized couch to be placed in a one-bedroom...

Pretty sure that's a studio with the small couch. At least I'm really hoping that it is.

 

[erionm]

Do you know if they are also refreshing the 3 bedroom grand villas?

All rooms at VGF will be refreshed.

 

[The Jackal]

Pretty sure that's a studio with the small couch. At least I'm really hoping that it is.

Those were pics from someone who stayed in a 1 bedroom that was refurbished. You would see the queen bed right next to it if it was a studio. If you look at the bottom right of the pic you can see the wall where it decides for the kitchen.

 

[The Jackal]

Do you know if they are also refreshing the 3 bedroom grand villas?

All rooms will be refurbished.

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

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View attachment 628549 <--SSR looks nicer IMO

very much so. Wow.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well that's a disappointing downgrade from the concept art. They could have switched out the concept rug and kept the chair and large murphy bed console. That was impressive. The installed one is, well, not impressive.

 

[Airb330]

Well that's a disappointing downgrade from the concept art. They could have switched out the concept rug and kept the chair and large murphy bed console. That was impressive. The installed one is, well, not impressive.

Agreed. It isn’t horrible but compared to the concept and SSR, a clear downgrade. I don’t get it, supply chain issues or cost? It looks too small for the space!

 

[GinnyBear's_mom]

Not a fan of the murphy bed they went with. The concept art made it look like a built-in. The one they actually installed looks like they bought it from wayfair.

 

[Lorana]

Agreed. It isn’t horrible but compared to the concept and SSR, a clear downgrade. I don’t get it, supply chain issues or cost? It looks too small for the space!

Just reinforces the notion that Disney is trying to deliver LESS to its customers. Chapek did say that they were going to look at creative budget cuts…

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I cant wait to hear what DVC says today at the meeting. I am attending. Wish there was a Q and A because I def want to ask my question about the microwave/ minifridge decision.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We stayed at VGF Nov 27 to December 2, and we were surprised at how many villas were out of commission due to rehab! No wonder it was so hard to book VGF for this December!