Just Got back - GF Refurb Info

[Babyboo]

We got back yesterday from our 7 night stay at GF.

We stayed in Conch Key 2nd floor room with a Theme Park View.

While we were there they closed off the whole of the 3rd floor and striped out the rooms. Beds, Carpets, Balcony Furniture etc were all removed.

We enquired about changing rooms as it was quite noisy while they were working in the room above us, but as this was our 2nd room (the 1st one in Boca Chica had not such a magical view) and we were out most of the day we decided to put up with it.

I would say that if you didn't want to experience the noise/smell of the work then make sure you are not in a building currently being refurbished. They were also working until 7/8pm if not later. Although no dust there was a strong smell of glue on days when carpets were being fitted and paint on other days.

I would say that they only reason we noticed so much was that the work started on our pool day and we had ordered a room service breakfast so were in our room later than normal that morning.

There seemed to be a team of 20-30 decorators working on Conch Key and we certinaly didn't notice any of the same activity in any other buildings, which would have been evident.

We did catch sight of the new carpet and drapes but were unable to get any photos.

The work seems to be be being completed quickly as the work started last Sunday and the screening was being taken down from the 3rd floor as we were leaving on Thursday.

If anybody has questions I will answer as best I can.

 

[Jen66]

babyboo~ Thanks for the update! What did the new carpets and drapes look like? I will be there in 2 weeks, and, of course, would love to get a refurbished room!
how was the rest of your trip? Crowds, weather, etc? Hope you had a magical time

 

[Cris]

I am dying to see some pictures!

 

[TammiMcMan]

I am dying to see some pictures!

We've got a few spies heading there now and they've promised to come back with pictures . I can't wait to see how they're going to update the rooms, but still keep the Victorian theme.

 

[scanne]

I'm looking forward to seeing the new designs as well. We're not staying at the GF this trip, but we'll be at the Polynesian and will be dining at the GF. I'll see if I can get a "sneek peek" perhaps - I don't have a problem asking at the front desk to see a room. You know, for a future visit .

 

[princessplanner]

Hi. We were at the GF June 24-29, so we must have been there at the same time! We also stayed in Conch Key--first floor, marina view. And, we also asked about moving but decided not too. When we asked about moving, the cast member assured us that the construction was only scheduled from 9-5...we were usually gone in the evening, so I'm not sure if that was true. Also, they told us that they were planning to start work on the second floor this week. I'm so jealous you saw the new carpet! We just saw them hauling the old carpet away. I can't wait to see pictures!

Note to anyone traveling to the GF in the near future--they didn't actually tell us that our building was under construction when we checked in--there was a note when we got into our room. So, if it's important to you NOT to be in a building they're remodeling, you might want to ask at the desk right away.

 

[CarolA]

Note to anyone traveling to the GF in the near future--they didn't actually tell us that our building was under construction when we checked in--there was a note when we got into our room. So, if it's important to you NOT to be in a building they're remodeling, you might want to ask at the desk right away.

Yet another example of Disney "deluxe" service......