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

[lew4949]

Welcome home neighbor!

Thank you! We couldn't be happier....

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

This thread is such a wonderful resource! My daughter and I are staying in a 1 bedroom villa 1/31/25 - 2/9/25 to celebrate her 21st bday. It will be our first stay at GF, and I am so excited we managed to get this reservation. We own at AKL and tend to stay there, but ever since our first trip to WDW, DD has wanted to stay at GF. So happy to make her wish come true!

 

[mrsap]

M. Mouse Mercantile Re-opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian

This merchandise location closed in May 2024 but reopened today with a bright new look and updated design. Let’s check out the newest photos.

M. Mouse Mercantile celebrated its new look today with gold and turquoise balloons and banners themed to match the new color scheme.

Here is a refresher of what the retail store looked like before its refurbishment. Cream-colored walls and a rose floral-themed carpet filled the location.

Today, new decor and details provide a fresh update for the shopping location.

The Grand Floridian is known for its Victorian charm and elegance, and details like these new lighting fixtures add to the overall ambiance.

The large windows are now decorated with breezy, white curtains, and surrounded by floral wallpaper in creams, yellows, and greens.

The carpet has also been replaced with new tiles – and look closely! There are plenty of Mickey’s mixed into the pattern.

And speaking of Mickey, there are over 58 hidden Mickeys on the floor.

Elegant, black-and-white artwork of Mickey and Minnie visiting the resort adds charm just behind the cash wrap area.

The interior of the store has been updated with a bright mint green and white color scheme. It feels fresh and vibrant.

And how sweet are the new Mickey and Minnie Statues?

In addition to the new decor, the store features new displays, and your favorite merchandise is back.


There is a new ear wall featuring a great assortment of Minnie ear headbands.

There are also new shirt walls with Disney-themed apparel and colorful displays of accessories, toys, and more.

Here is another great look at the new offerings.

In addition to Mickey merchandise, there is also Minnie – inspired apparel and accessories.

And the store boasts a great collection of Disney princess wear and pin trading!

M. Mouse Mercantile is centrally located on the second floor of the resort and is a great place to get unique Disney souvenirs.

The retail location is currently open every day from 8:30 am-9:30pm.

Be sure to stop by and check out the new look on your next visit to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

And be sure to follow along with MickeyBlog to stay updated on this and all things Disney

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

M. Mouse Mercantile Re-opens at Disney’s Grand Floridian

This merchandise location closed in May 2024 but reopened today with a bright new look and updated design. Let’s check out the newest photos.

M. Mouse Mercantile celebrated its new look today with gold and turquoise balloons and banners themed to match the new color scheme.

Here is a refresher of what the retail store looked like before its refurbishment. Cream-colored walls and a rose floral-themed carpet filled the location.

Today, new decor and details provide a fresh update for the shopping location.

The Grand Floridian is known for its Victorian charm and elegance, and details like these new lighting fixtures add to the overall ambiance.

The large windows are now decorated with breezy, white curtains, and surrounded by floral wallpaper in creams, yellows, and greens.

The carpet has also been replaced with new tiles – and look closely! There are plenty of Mickey’s mixed into the pattern.

And speaking of Mickey, there are over 58 hidden Mickeys on the floor.

Elegant, black-and-white artwork of Mickey and Minnie visiting the resort adds charm just behind the cash wrap area.

The interior of the store has been updated with a bright mint green and white color scheme. It feels fresh and vibrant.

And how sweet are the new Mickey and Minnie Statues?

In addition to the new decor, the store features new displays, and your favorite merchandise is back.


There is a new ear wall featuring a great assortment of Minnie ear headbands.

There are also new shirt walls with Disney-themed apparel and colorful displays of accessories, toys, and more.

Here is another great look at the new offerings.

In addition to Mickey merchandise, there is also Minnie – inspired apparel and accessories.

And the store boasts a great collection of Disney princess wear and pin trading!

M. Mouse Mercantile is centrally located on the second floor of the resort and is a great place to get unique Disney souvenirs.

The retail location is currently open every day from 8:30 am-9:30pm.

Be sure to stop by and check out the new look on your next visit to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

And be sure to follow along with MickeyBlog to stay updated on this and all things Disney

Wow I actually love this, I thought it was going to be a minor refresh but this is great. Really love the floors and chandelier! Looks really fresh and upscale and it feels like they took care with the smaller details

 

[Cfabar1]

Wow I actually love this, I thought it was going to be a minor refresh but this is great. Really love the floors and chandelier! Looks really fresh and upscale and it feels like they took care with the smaller details

I don't really understand why they need three stores, but clearly it makes sense for them.. would have preferred another (more casual) bar...

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

I don't really understand why they need three stores, but clearly it makes sense for them.. would have preferred another (more casual) bar...

Technically, four… lol but I guess they all serve some purpose? Though they could have joined Sandy Cove and M. Mouse Mercantile for all intents and purposes. I would love a little cafe/bar like Le Petit Cafe at the Riviera where the Sundry shop is! Still the update is very pretty.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Oh man just missed the opening by a day! Looks so nice!

 

[Upcharge]

It looks fabulous! I love how spacious it is and how the merchandise isn't crammed together. It's luxurious and fitting for The Grand. Makes me feel like shopping

 

[Disney Spaz]

I really like the new look and cant wait to see it in person.

 

[crazycatlady]

I think the picture behind the counter with Mickey and Minnie looking at the Grand Flo would
be an awesome print to have on merch, especially a tee shirt, which I would buy in an instant. I collect
resort shirts and don't have one from GF yet because I don't see them. I have the loungefly bag, which I love, but would really like a nice tee. I love how much branded merch Riviera has.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

It looks fabulous! I love how spacious it is and how the merchandise isn't crammed together. It's luxurious and fitting for The Grand. Makes me feel like shopping

Maybe it’s just me but I feel like this location has less and less merchandise over the years. It’d be nice for them to have a bit more unique of a selection.

 

[rk097348]

Hi everyone!
We own at BLT but we just updated our reservation to stay at BGF for our first time this coming February! We got a one bedroom Lakeview room. We are super excited, and I can’t wait to dig into this thread to learn more. Are there any updates or pearls that I should know about? We are arriving February 24, and I can’t tell if there is going to be a VGF refurbishment happening then or not. Part of the reason we changed from BLT this trip is that is due for a major overhaul during that time. I’m sure it will be fabulous either way, but I was sort of hoping that there wouldn’t be any construction happening during our first stay at VGF!

 

[bcuinohio]

Hi everyone!
We own at BLT but we just updated our reservation to stay at BGF for our first time this coming February! We got a one bedroom Lakeview room. We are super excited, and I can’t wait to dig into this thread to learn more. Are there any updates or pearls that I should know about? We are arriving February 24, and I can’t tell if there is going to be a VGF refurbishment happening then or not. Part of the reason we changed from BLT this trip is that is due for a major overhaul during that time. I’m sure it will be fabulous either way, but I was sort of hoping that there wouldn’t be any construction happening during our first stay at VGF!

There shouldn’t be any refurbs on the VGF side. They were done recently. There is supposed to be a refurb on the GF lobby in the near future but Disney has not released any specific dates yet.

 

[rk097348]

There shouldn’t be any refurbs on the VGF side. They were done recently. There is supposed to be a refurb on the GF lobby in the near future but Disney has not released any specific dates yet.

Awesome thank you so much!!

Any inside scoop of the LV 1 bedroom? Or tips of what to request? It’s our two girls (8 and 13) and my other half.

 

[bcuinohio]

Awesome thank you so much!!

Any inside scoop of the LV 1 bedroom? Or tips of what to request? It’s our two girls (8 and 13) and my other half.

The two times we have stayed there, it has been standard view. Still pretty nice view though.

 

[CWTC]

The two times we have stayed there, it has been standard view. Still pretty nice view though.

Yes, we prefer the standard view because we can usually watch the monorail go by and find that much more entertaining than a lake view.

 

[bcuinohio]

Yes, we prefer the standard view because we can usually watch the monorail go by and find that much more entertaining than a lake view.

That is what I like to do also. This was the view from 1315

 

[Dis507]

I prefer the standard vie as well. It’s actually nicer than the lake most times. And the lake I hate to say it, has been bug view for us the past few trips. At night you can’t sit on the balcony due to the insects/ mosquitoes.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

We like the standard view too. Let's be honest, any room at the GF is amazing lol.

 

[sndral]

Awesome thank you so much!!

Any inside scoop of the LV 1 bedroom? Or tips of what to request? It’s our two girls (8 and 13) and my other half.

I tend to book standard view to save points since the standard views are nice, but the lake views are lovely as well. Page 1 post 3 of this thread has a map & links to some views. In the original DVC building (which is where the 1 br.s are located) all villas are numbered 1xxx, the floor your villa is located on is the second number & the actual villa location on that floor is the last 2 numbers. The elevators are very fast, & the building is compact, the lake side doesn’t get much foot traffic, so there’s no particular reason to request higher or lower floor w/ a lake view other than personal preference.