*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

[mrsap]

Hi guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that it was just posted, on one of the groups I follow, that the white barrier walls surrounding The Grand (from Gaspy’s to GF Cafe) have come down.

ETA: my pic from a couple weeks ago:

Photo online, taken today:

 

[mrsap]

Grand Floridian Refurbishment Update - December 2023


From the monorail platform (below), construction walls are visible down at ground level.

Scaffolding and construction crews are clearly visible on the upper floors as the roof is replaced, and siding repaired and repainted.

All along the back of the building, lifts are raised and lowered as needed to help accommodate workers.

From the walkway near the DVC building, workers and more scaffolding can be seen renovating upper floors of the building exterior. Additional walls surround the Main Building nearest the Beach Pool.

Disney has not provided any indication of how much longer the work may take to complete. In fact, some believe that after the holiday season, additional renovations will begin again inside the resort's main lobby. At this time, all resort amenities, shops and restaurants are operating normally, with the exception of 1900 Park Farewhich has not reopened following the COVID-19 pandemic.

* I removed a couple of pictures as it appears they were taken prior to the barrier wall removal.

 

[mrsap]

 

[Disney Spaz]

Merry Christmas!!!!!

 

[Bucketfoot]

Any room recommendations for a 2-bed standard room at VGF?

I'm sure we will be happy with whatever we get, but figured it might be worth putting in a request if people can recommend any particular ones!

 

[TinkB278]

Is it just me or does gasparillas need a menu update? We were there three nights and by the third we had enough. With the construction at poly it was tough situation as the nearest theme park to pop into for food was mk (also our least favorite park for QS food).

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

If booking a resort studio theme park view, where are they located in Big Pine Key? Is there a particular room request that is good to put in? In earlier posts, I saw someone mention trees blocking the view?

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

Any room recommendations for a 2-bed standard room at VGF?

I'm sure we will be happy with whatever we get, but figured it might be worth putting in a request if people can recommend any particular ones!

For the 2BDRM SV, I asked for "Any room ending in -25, -13, or -07. Higher floor.". Got a nice room facing the main building and saw the monorail going past along with fireworks.

 

[crazycatlady]

We had a wonderful stay Dec 2nd to Dec 5th and absolutely fell in love with the resort! The DVC
lobby was adorable and we spent time just sitting in there enjoying the quiet beauty vs the chaos of the big lobby in December. We loved our room and the view of our standard view. These pics were taken from our balcony.

 

[crazycatlady]

Pictures of the DVC lobby

 

[mrsap]

Basin White Luxury Bath Store Closed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

A message printed on the door clings reads:

Please pardon our appearance. This area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment.

Based on the presence of the Basin White branding, it is possible that this could just be a refurbishment rather than a complete replacement. However, nothing is confirmed.

The window clings extend to every window of the storefront.

A potential replacement for Basin White or whether the store will return once refurbishment is complete is unknown. A Basin location is still open at Disney Springs.

 

[mamaofsix]

Basin White Luxury Bath Store Closed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

A message printed on the door clings reads:

Based on the presence of the Basin White branding, it is possible that this could just be a refurbishment rather than a complete replacement. However, nothing is confirmed.

The window clings extend to every window of the storefront.

A potential replacement for Basin White or whether the store will return once refurbishment is complete is unknown. A Basin location is still open at Disney Springs.

Huge disappointment. My family was really looking forward to shopping here when we visit in the spring!

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

Huge disappointment. My family was really looking forward to shopping here when we visit in the spring!

Hopefully it won't be a long refurbishment and it will be opened up again before your trip. It's not a trip to the Grand without getting a little something from Basin White! I know the writer of the article is implying it may not return, but in my opinion, it's pretty obvious it's coming back, with their branding everywhere.

 

[mamaofsix]

Hopefully it won't be a long refurbishment and it will be opened up again before your trip. It's not a trip to the Grand without getting a little something from Basin White! I know the writer of the article is implying it may not return, but in my opinion, it's pretty obvious it's coming back, with their branding everywhere.

Fingers crossed!

 

[mamaofsix]

A lot of reports on fb, etc., of Cast Members saying Basin White will only be closed for about a month.

 

[sndral]

A lot of reports on fb, etc., of Cast Members saying Basin White will only be closed for about a month.

That’s good news, we always swing by on our first night to stock up on Basin bath bombs for the bubbler tub.

 

[qwerty2k]

Anyone been recently? our welcome home trip is at the VGF on February 8th! Hoping that the lobby doesn't go under construction whilst we are there. Is there still lots of construction going on / scaffolding or is it mostly back to normal?

 

[mrsap]

Basin White Update:


Thank you @ahcupcake for posting in the GF thread!

 

[mamaofsix]

Basin White Update:

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Thank you @ahcupcake for posting in the GF thread!

Hooray! That was a very short turn around.

 

[mamaofsix]

Anyone been recently? our welcome home trip is at the VGF on February 8th! Hoping that the lobby doesn't go under construction whilst we are there. Is there still lots of construction going on / scaffolding or is it mostly back to normal?

It's pretty much back to normal. The main floor of the lobby still needs to be done, though.