*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group* - LOBBY REFURB BEGAN 4/14!

[elliemaple]

I just returned from a 10 night stay - here’s the view from 1226 which is a 1 br. standard view (what it was called when I booked, would now be labeled a resort view.)
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I had the same room just two floors higher last month. We loved the monorail view. I think it's one of the best 'resort' views out there.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Any recommendations on how to get back to VGF after a Hollywood Studios after hours?

 

[tx911]

Any recommendations on how to get back to VGF after a Hollywood Studios after hours?

I think bus or Uber/Lyft are about all you've got

 

[Dis507]

Any recommendations on how to get back to VGF after a Hollywood Studios after hours?

We’ve always just used the Disney buses, they run 1 hour after park close and that includes after hours events.

 

[AstroBlasters]

We’ve always just used the Disney buses, they run 1 hour after park close and that includes after hours events.

Does it go direct to VGF or just to the TCC?

 

[Disney Spaz]

Does it go direct to VGF or just to the TCC?

It goes to the resort itself.

 

[AstroBlasters]

It goes to the resort itself.

Much appreciated

 

[Cfabar1]

Much appreciated

It will likely be a shared bus with Polynesian - and will stop at Poly first on the way back in case that is useful.

 

[AstroBlasters]

It will likely be a shared bus with Polynesian - and will stop at Poly first on the way back in case that is useful.

Setting appropriate expectations with the wife and kids is always useful! Thank you.

 

[DVCRookie2023]

Heading to our first Disney World (we stayed at Hilton Head last year - was great) DVC in two weeks! Feb 1 - Feb 8th. So excited to take the fam! Disney lovers and those who don’t know they are Disney lovers yet both!

Anyone else going then?

 

[rk097348]

Hi Disney family!! Our first time staying at VGF coming up next month 2/24-2/28. I’m confused about the pool closure announcement on here. We were super excited to experience VGF in all its glory. Anyone know what the updated timeline is for the construction? Sorry if this is covered somewhere else. Thanks!!

 

[mamaofsix]

Hi Disney family!! Our first time staying at VGF coming up next month 2/24-2/28. I’m confused about the pool closure announcement on here. We were super excited to experience VGF in all its glory. Anyone know what the updated timeline is for the construction? Sorry if this is covered somewhere else. Thanks!!

The official update from Disney is that the Courtyard pool will be closed until late February. This is more of an "Adult / Quiet" pool and hot tub.

The main pool (with the slide and waterfall) will still be open. The amazing splash pad area will also still be open.

 

[mrsap]

Just wanted to give a heads up, the Courtyard Pool Area is officially closed for refurbishment as of today.

 

[mrsap]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby

Posted by WDWNT HERE.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby

Posted by WDWNT HERE.

What needs to be done to the lobby?

 

[mrsap]

What needs to be done to the lobby?

I would assume they will update the furniture and area rug to match the new rugs in the updated areas. It is possible the front desks might be removed or reduced in size as well.

 

[mamaofsix]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby

Posted by WDWNT HERE.

I'm not very good at interpreting the details - is there something on the form that references the lobby?

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

I'm not very good at interpreting the details - is there something on the form that references the lobby?

I think it's just an assumption at this point, since work was expected to start on the lobby this year.

 

[BlueGreen5]

I would assume they will update the furniture and area rug to match the new rugs in the updated areas. It is possible the front desks might be removed or reduced in size as well.

This has been the story for - literally - more than a year now. Last spring, it was "well, they won't do anything to the lobby around Easter," then it never got done over summer, then it was "well, definitely not around the Holidays," and now we sit here, just a few weeks before they'll start to decorate the lobby for Easter...

Not directing this comment at anyone here -- just pointing out the ridiculousness of this situation at VGF... it's on par with the Everest Yeti!

 

[mrsap]

I'm not very good at interpreting the details - is there something on the form that references the lobby?

Reposting my reply in the GF thread:

I wish I could answer. It was reported by two blogs HERE and HERE, both referencing the lobby refurb.

Quoting WDWNT:

The main lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has also received a new construction permit. This comes after work has been all but quiet on the resort’s controversial lobby remodeling project, which was reportedly delayed to 2024 but no movement took place that year. Recently, the Courtyard Pool just outside the lobby closed for a routine refurbishment that will last through most of February 2025.