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

[ssmerdel]

Thanks to everyone who is sharing from their first stays. We bought in March as well, and excited to be staying here in December.

 

[WDWtwentyfifteen]

Click on the toolbar at the top of your screen where it says "DVC."

You'll then see another toolbar with "Rent." And, there you go with a good broker.

You can also deal one-to-one with an owner renting out their points right here on The DIS: https://www.disboards.com/forums/dvc-rent-transfer.29/

There, you've a start. Have fun! Oh, and start saving up to buy into VGF...because you will.

Thank you very much for the info! Can’t wait

 

[kungaloosh22]

I'm often tempted to contract with Rent-A-Child so that I can get into that spectacular Alice-themed water play area.

So cunning how the huge Mad Hatter's tophat fills and then tips and spills out all that water. Looks like such fun to splash there.

No rent-a-child needed. My husband enjoyed getting splashed in May, after asking the lifeguard on duty. They said only the slides were off limits to adults. He wouldn't have if it was crowded, but we were the only ones there at the time.

 

[Sandisw]

No rent-a-child needed. My husband enjoyed getting splashed in May, after asking the lifeguard on duty. They said only the slides were off limits to adults. He wouldn't have if it was crowded, but we were the only ones there at the time.

I have sat in that area many times over the years on solo trips. Love standing under the hat! Lol

 

[Her Dotness]

No rent-a-child needed. My husband enjoyed getting splashed in May, after asking the lifeguard on duty. They said only the slides were off limits to adults. He wouldn't have if it was crowded, but we were the only ones there at the time.

Ummmm, well, the slides...

 

[mrsap]

Not DVC related, however, concerns construction on property…

Construction Shifts to Boca Chica Building at Disney’s Grand Floridian​

During our visit, we noticed that work has concluded at Big Pine Key Building.

The project will now focus on the Boca Chica building.

Areas around the construction site have been roped off.

 

[Matty B13]

Man the DVC conversion of Big Pine and now the renovation of Boca Chica make you really wonder what the occupancy of GF is normally. To me it seems like one of the least busy resort when we visit, except during the dinner rush.

 

[mrsap]

"The Grand Character Hunt" Scavenger Hunt Debuts at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

Starting from this week, Guests staying at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be able to participate in "The Grand Character Hunt," an indoor scavenger hunt that will allow them to explore multiple areas of the hotel.
Participants will search for characters, count icons, and learn more about some of the resort's amazing offerings. This will undoubtedly be a great activity to enjoy especially during the afternoon storms that tend to happen more often during summer months here in Central Florida (or even when it's just too hot to be outside).

Clue sheets will be available for Guests at the Front Desk (Indoor Activities Cast Members may also be able to provide you one).

 

[TwoDoodles]

 

[TwoDoodles]

More views from patio attached

 

[mrsap]

More views from patio attached
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Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!!

 

[TwoDoodles]

Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing!!

You’re welcome! Our first trip to our new home and we loved it. We weren’t sure about being on the first floor to start with, but the location right at the end of one of the short corridors meant we were next to our very own fire exit door, and there was no hallway traffic.
Our patio had its own little hedge in front that gave us extra privacy and hardly anyone walked past us on the lakeside path. There were speakers in the flower beds nearby that played the lovely atmospheric resort music PLUS they played the soundtrack to the fireworks over them too, which was a wonderful surprise. From that angle we could watch the high fireworks from our patio.
It was a relaxed 6 minute walk to Gasparilla’s, and about 9 minutes to Captain Cook’s at the Poly.
I would love to get that room again.

 

[mrsap]

Thanks to everyone who is sharing from their first stays. We bought in March as well, and excited to be staying here in December.

and Congrats! I added you to Page 1!

 

[mrsap]

New Enchanted Rose Tumbler Blooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

A new wine tumbler inspired by the “Beauty and the Beast”-themed Enchanted Rose bar and lounge is available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We found it in Curiouser Clothiers.

Enchanted Rose Wine Tumbler – $24.99​

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[PolyRob]

New Enchanted Rose Tumbler Blooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

A new wine tumbler inspired by the “Beauty and the Beast”-themed Enchanted Rose bar and lounge is available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We found it in Curiouser Clothiers.

Enchanted Rose Wine Tumbler – $24.99​

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I REALLY hope we see a lot of new GF/VGF merch popping up with all these new prospective members!

 

[mrsap]

I know this work does not pertain to DVC Members, however, I’ll continue to update the thread for those with upcoming trips so you can track the construction around property…

Another article regarding Boca Chica. Work has now started. It appears as if BC will get the same exterior refurbishment as BPK did.

Renovation work moves to Boca Chica building at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

Several high-reach boom lifts are in position, and sections of the walls at the end of the building are being removed.

 

[Her Dotness]

Actually, it could affect the comfort of DVCers staying in BPK, sorry to report.

According to RoseGold who's in a resort studio currently, the noise is horrible. (Actually, says on the thread they left this morning, not at all sorry to leave, the noise having begun before 7:00 a.m.!!)

RoseGold reports there's still work being done on BPK as well as now BC, too.

Details here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/im-at-vgf2-now-ask-me.3888038/

 

[hilltopper152]

Ummmm, well, the slides...

I did get in trouble when sitting on the slide. In my defense I was trying to teach my daughter it was safe plus we were literally the only ones at the pool. My wife was embarrassed for me ha

 

[Her Dotness]

I did get in trouble when sitting on the slide. In my defense I was trying to teach my daughter it was safe plus we were literally the only ones at the pool. My wife was embarrassed for me ha

That's not fair! If Disney really means fun for all ages, we need slides at the splash playgrounds for us kids trapped in adult bodies.

Unlike me, you had a good reason to be on it.

 

[sndral]

I know this work does not pertain to DVC Members, however, I’ll continue to update the thread for those with upcoming trips so you can track the construction around property…

Another article regarding Boca Chica. Work has now started. It appears as if BC will get the same exterior refurbishment as BPK did.

Renovation work moves to Boca Chica building at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort​

Thank you, since building #8 - BC is right next door to building #9 - BPK, I’m hopeful they’ll have finished BC by the time I stay in BPK in November. BPK construction was scheduled to start 3/1/22 & is basically now done - therefore I figure BC should be done in 4 months as well - so by the end of Oct..
I’m also keeping an eye on the Poly tower happenings as I‘m moving over to the original VGF building after my short BPK stay & I expect there’ll be visible Poly Tower construction from many lake views & some standards there.