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

[LadybugsMum]

We had a standard view 1 bd and it was a full kitchen. We were overlooking the front portico on the 4th floor.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

One question about the 1br standard view...when u book the room thru Disney then description states a kitchenette and not a full kitchen but the water view states a full kitchen. That's just an oversight right or do some 1 bdrms not have a full kitchen??

Thanks!!

All DVC 1BR's have a full kitchen including standard view 1BR's at VGF.

edit - that picture is of a suite and not a DVC villa. You definitely booked at the Villas and not in the hotel? If you booked in the hotel then yes, it probably just has the kitchenette.

 

[Avery&Todd]

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[Avery&Todd]

All DVC 1BR's have a full kitchen including standard view 1BR's at VGF.

edit - that picture is of a suite and not a DVC villa. You definitely booked at the Villas and not in the hotel? If you booked in the hotel then yes, it probably just has the kitchenette.

Yes!! Definately booked the villas!! Here is our reservation ....

 

[mrsap]

One question about the 1br standard view...when u book the room thru Disney then description states a kitchenette and not a full kitchen but the water view states a full kitchen. That's just an oversight right or do some 1 bdrms not have a full kitchen??

Thanks!!

They do have full kitchens!! Here are my pictures from November!!! HERE

 

[Avery&Todd]

They do have full kitchens!! Here are my pictures from November!!! HERE

OMG!! those are fabulous pictures and we're going to LOVE IT!!

We've stayed at the GF once back in 2016 and were in a Deluxe room (with our 2 boys) and DH and I have been talking about going back and staying in a villa since we bought into DVC and when this cash room popped up, I snagged and just threw all the money at Disney!!


and since this is quick 4 night trip for us, I wanted to be on the monorail in case the Epcot monorail opens as were spending 2 days at Epcot and I'd been stalking BLT, but nothing opened so when I saw this room I knew it was fate!

 

[mrsap]

OMG!! those are fabulous pictures and we're going to LOVE IT!!

We've stayed at the GF once back in 2016 and were in a Deluxe room (with our 2 boys) and DH and I have been talking about going back and staying in a villa since we bought into DVC and when this cash room popped up, I snagged and just threw all the money at Disney!!


and since this is quick 4 night trip for us, I wanted to be on the monorail in case the Epcot monorail opens as were spending 2 days at Epcot and I'd been stalking BLT, but nothing opened so when I saw this room I knew it was fate!

It’s Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re going to love it!!! Make sure you take some pictures for us!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yes!! Definately booked the villas!! Here is our reservation ....

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Yep! Then the Disney website is just pulling suite pictures and kitchen(ette) information into their booking website. As I mentioned all DVC 1BR's have full kitchens so you're good.

 

[Avery&Todd]

It’s Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re going to love it!!! Make sure you take some pictures for us!

Will do!!

 

[BillBrasky]

Anybody got any tips on storage in a studio? We're staying 9 nights in a VGF studio in January-February. For that long of a trip, we'd often think about spending the last few nights in a 1BR somewhere, but we're leaning toward keeping the studio the whole time to save points while still being at VGF. Haven't stayed there yet though and concerned about storage as the studios only seem to have 1 accessible drawer? It's myself, my wife, and our son who will turn 4 during the trip. We'll probably have a couple big suitcases, a couple small suitcases, and a decent sized jogging stroller. Can you get a big suitcase under the open side of the bed at all? Appreciate any tips on how people maximize space here, especially with a stroller and trying not to live out of suitcases teh whole time.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Anybody got any tips on storage in a studio? We're staying 9 nights in a VGF studio in January-February. For that long of a trip, we'd often think about spending the last few nights in a 1BR somewhere, but we're leaning toward keeping the studio the whole time to save points while still being at VGF. Haven't stayed there yet though and concerned about storage as the studios only seem to have 1 accessible drawer? It's myself, my wife, and our son who will turn 4 during the trip. We'll probably have a couple big suitcases, a couple small suitcases, and a decent sized jogging stroller. Can you get a big suitcase under the open side of the bed at all? Appreciate any tips on how people maximize space here, especially with a stroller and trying not to live out of suitcases teh whole time.

There is a cabinet in the closet with several small shelves - maybe 5? Also 2 drawers under the bed that are decent size and you could use the bedside table too. The studios are all part of lockoffs so there's a good space just inside the door where the stroller will fit. It's where I usually place large suitcases. Not certain how big of a suitcase will fit under the bed but a decent size bag will. And of course the closet has a shelf too and there's the kitchenette cabinet that isn't filled. A bit of space on the one end of the murphy bed where you could set a bag and then back in the corner behind the table would possibly be another spot for a bag if you still need more.

 

[CSLucas]

I might be completely making this up, but isn't there supposed to be a soft goods refurb this year? Any word on when that will happen (or has it already happened and I just missed it??)

 

[mrsap]

I might be completely making this up, but isn't there supposed to be a soft goods refurb this year? Any word on when that will happen (or has it already happened and I just missed it??)

Yes! Kind of surprised Poly is starting and no announcement about VGF yet. Hopefully soon.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Yes! Kind of surprised Poly is starting and no announcement about VGF yet. Hopefully soon.

I’d think they’ll do a refurb shortly after the Big Pine Key conversion to DVC.

 

[Bellecruiser]

Yes! Kind of surprised Poly is starting and no announcement about VGF yet. Hopefully soon.

Not sure, but I was thinking they want to get the Poly and Contemporary spruced up for the 50th, as they were built early on. GF was built later. Just thinking…

 

[mrsap]

Not sure, but I was thinking they want to get the Poly and Contemporary spruced up for the 50th, as they were built early on. GF was built later. Just thinking…

I’d think they’ll do a refurb shortly after the Big Pine Key conversion to DVC.

As per the annual DVC condo meeting, they did say both VGF and Poly would be completed this year. Just hoping it’s still on track for this year.

 

[nicole88s]

As per the annual DVC condo meeting, they did say both VGF and Poly would be completed this year. Just hoping it’s still on track for this year.

I'm really hoping so too! I booked for the beginning of 2022 thinking how nice it would be to stay in newly renovated rooms. Now I'm afraid that either a. they won't be refurbed by the time I get there (not that bad) or b. they will start it and it will be going on while I'm there and I'll be moved or deal with construction (bad).

I don't see them starting it in the uber busy October-December period, but we'll see. I really wish they would stick to the refurb schedule they announce!

 

[Bellecruiser]

I love the rooms at VGF, and don’t want them redoing them in greige. So sick of it.

 

[bigAWL]

I understand DVC members staying at a DVC resort on points don't have to pay for overnight parking. Any idea if there is a limit to the number of cars allowed? We will have two cars for one villa (though it's a grand villa).

 

[bobbiwoz]

I understand DVC members staying at a DVC resort on points don't have to pay for overnight parking. Any idea if there is a limit to the number of cars allowed? We will have two cars for one villa (though it's a grand villa).

Two cars are certainly allowed. We’ve had two cars for a studio stay.