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

[mrsap]

As someone looking to buy into VGF, can someone speak to the difficulty of booking at the 11 month window in non-COVID times? I know we have the charts Pete laid out, however, just anecdotally, have you found it to be tough. I’m just buying enough points for an annual long weekend in a studio (that’s the plan, at least), but I don’t see the point in buying VGF if it’s hard to get a pretty normal weekend (or non-holiday or festival). I have plenty of SSR points coming that I plan to use as network points. I will always be using VGF points at VGF (or banking them). Thanks!

Hi there! Personally, I have had no issues to date booking at 11 months. Two years ago, I was even able to use one of my other contracts to switch from Poly to GF for 4th of July week at 7 months (waitlist filled in a few days). I’m not saying you will never experience booking issues, obviously depends on when you travel, but so far so good for me! It’s such a beautiful resort! Good luck deciding!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

As someone looking to buy into VGF, can someone speak to the difficulty of booking at the 11 month window in non-COVID times? I know we have the charts Pete laid out, however, just anecdotally, have you found it to be tough. I’m just buying enough points for an annual long weekend in a studio (that’s the plan, at least), but I don’t see the point in buying VGF if it’s hard to get a pretty normal weekend (or non-holiday or festival). I have plenty of SSR points coming that I plan to use as network points. I will always be using VGF points at VGF (or banking them). Thanks!

I have booked in September and May and have had no issues getting a reservation at the 11 month mark.

 

[miTnosnhoJ]

As someone looking to buy into VGF, can someone speak to the difficulty of booking at the 11 month window in non-COVID times? I know we have the charts Pete laid out, however, just anecdotally, have you found it to be tough. I’m just buying enough points for an annual long weekend in a studio (that’s the plan, at least), but I don’t see the point in buying VGF if it’s hard to get a pretty normal weekend (or non-holiday or festival). I have plenty of SSR points coming that I plan to use as network points. I will always be using VGF points at VGF (or banking them). Thanks!

Getting a standard studio in December or some dates in Oct and November (because people are walking to December) can be tough. The rest of the year, it is not bad at 11 months.

 

[Simba's Mom]

VGF studios are VERY hard to get, anytime. I WLed for a studio in September a few years ago right at 7 months. One of the rare times that a WL never came through. This year at 7 months I finally booked a 1 BR at VGF, even though I don't need a 1 BR, just a studio, but I've always wanted to stay there. So from my experience, if you have any hope to stay at the VGF, buy there!

 

[mrsap]

Hey guys! Hope you’re all well! Thought I’d share this!

2 Bedroom Villa Tour at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

 

[LadybugsMum]

Just 2 days until we leave for the Mouse House and stay in a 1 bedroom at VGF! I soooo don't want to work today.

 

[mrsap]

Just 2 days until we leave for the Mouse House and stay in a 1 bedroom at VGF! I soooo don't want to work today.

Have a great trip! Please take pictures for us!!!!!!

 

[Brett Wyman]

At the December condo's association meeting it was announced VGF would be receiving a soft goods refresh in 2021. Any world on when this starts?

 

[mrsap]

At the December condo's association meeting it was announced VGF would be receiving a soft goods refresh in 2021. Any world on when this starts?

Unfortunately, I haven’t heard anything since the announcement!!

 

[mrsap]

This May Be The LAST Place You’d Look For a Disney Souvenir!

Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can take home one of the most unique Disney souvenirs during the Paint Your Disney Story activity. Located in the new Enchanted Rose Lounge on the second floor of the main hotel building, guests can meet Cast Members in Belle’s Library to paint their own ceramic storybook box and “create your own Disney story.”

 

[Simba's Mom]

This May Be The LAST Place You’d Look For a Disney Souvenir!

Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can take home one of the most unique Disney souvenirs during the Paint Your Disney Story activity. Located in the new Enchanted Rose Lounge on the second floor of the main hotel building, guests can meet Cast Members in Belle’s Library to paint their own ceramic storybook box and “create your own Disney story.”

This looks like so much fun!

 

[Tiggerette]

At the December condo's association meeting it was announced VGF would be receiving a soft goods refresh in 2021. Any world on when this starts?

Just bumping up this question in case anyone has heard anything about timing of the soft goods refresh. Considering the upcoming 50th anniversary, I'm guessing a number of VGF owners & those with reservations could be impacted....

 

[mrsap]

Just bumping up this question in case anyone has heard anything about timing of the soft goods refresh. Considering the upcoming 50th anniversary, I'm guessing a number of VGF owners & those with reservations could be impacted....

That’s so true! But honestly, I still have not heard anything yet!! It’s already almost the end of April! I wonder when they’ll get started?

 

[Brett Wyman]

Just bumping up this question in case anyone has heard anything about timing of the soft goods refresh. Considering the upcoming 50th anniversary, I'm guessing a number of VGF owners & those with reservations could be impacted....

We are booked for 8 nights in late September. Im guessing it wont be done by then.

 

[nicole88s]

Just bumping up this question in case anyone has heard anything about timing of the soft goods refresh. Considering the upcoming 50th anniversary, I'm guessing a number of VGF owners & those with reservations could be impacted....

That’s so true! But honestly, I still have not heard anything yet!! It’s already almost the end of April! I wonder when they’ll get started?

I know! I keep wondering about this too. I have late February 2022 booked and was hoping for the refurb to be finished. I will be so bummed if it's going on when I'm there, because I purposely looked at the refurb schedule and based my resort choice off of it. Does any know how long the soft refurbs usually take from start to finish?

 

[Checkers]

Just 2 days until we leave for the Mouse House and stay in a 1 bedroom at VGF! I soooo don't want to work today.

We are staying in a 2br in July and I was wondering if the robes are still included. Hope you had a great time, would love to hear all about it! TIA.

 

[mrsap]

We are staying in a 2br in July and I was wondering if the robes are still included. Hope you had a great time, would love to hear all about it! TIA.

They were not there in December! I think they took them out due to COVID, unfortunately. Has anyone gone more recently?

 

[LadybugsMum]

We are staying in a 2br in July and I was wondering if the robes are still included. Hope you had a great time, would love to hear all about it! TIA.

Yes, there were robes in the master closet.

 

[Cliffside]

Yes, there were robes in the master closet.

Yes..here now in 1 bedroom..robes in master closet

 

[mrsap]

Great to know they’re back!!!! So excited!!