You get 2 queen beds in a Resort Studio, just like you would a hotel room. In a Deluxe Studio, you get one queen bed, a pull down Murphy bed and a small pull down bed under the tv. Better bathroom mirror in Resort Studio. Central location. Just depends on your personal preferences. If you look on Page 1, you will see virtual walk throughs. Hope that helps a bit.
Resort studios are basically a cash hotel room so if you like two dedicated queen beds that is a plus. They're brand new hard goods including bathroom tile whereas deluxe studios just got the soft goods facelift. Big Pine Key is closer to the Courtyard Pool and feels like it's part of the main resort since it previously was. It's also closer to the main building, boat launch, bus stops, and MK walkway.
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Great question. I really didn't feel any advantage/disadvantage of either outside of the room that made a big difference to us as empty nesters.
We don't drive but that proximity to parking makes it way more convenient for grabbing a ride share or Minnie Van too.
Resort studios are basically a cash hotel room so if you like two dedicated queen beds that is a plus. They're brand new hard goods including bathroom tile whereas deluxe studios just got the soft goods facelift. Big Pine Key is closer to the Courtyard Pool and feels like it's part of the main resort since it previously was. It's also closer to the main building, boat launch, bus stops, and MK walkway.
The villa building has the nice covered walkway which Big Pine Key does not and it's closer to a dedicated parking lot, but they are both lovely IMO.
As much as we use the kitchenette, the two double beds will come in handier. Also no parking needed and we rented a patio at the courtyard pool so all in all staying resort will probably work out better. But next time will try to grab the deluxe if possible. Like I said just very excited to finally be staying at the GF! Yay DVC!
A fellow Diser was there recently and said CM’s told them “they don't think anything is happening in the lobby until next year. They also said that they heard the tea room returning should be announced soon as far as they know.” Does seem late for them to start now. I assume all the stores/restaurants will get an update first and lobby will be last. Bringing the Orchestra back would be wonderful. You can see that post HERE.
Sort of disappointed with the updates. We stayed last December and by the third day were having trouble finding anything we liked on the menu to eat. This seems even more limited.
Yes! That is such a loss. The orchestra brought me a lot of joy.
First off, we can't thank you enough for your work on this thread, it's the best resource for VGF we've ever found. We're very happy to say we are new owners as of this year (my wife and I together at least, family has owned VGF for many years). Whenever convenient for you, we'd be proud to be added to the list!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! I truly appreciate it!!
and Congrats! You have been added!It's our pleasure, they are certainly deserved!!Thank you so much for the kind words!! I truly appreciate it!!
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