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

[js]

VGF2 should be done by then since reservations start in June.
I’m wondering when they’ll start the Poly2 construction - that’ll take longer & be visible from a lot of the VGF1& BPK villas I suspect &, more importantly, impede my ability to walk over to Captain Cooks for a dole whip fix

Hi.
I just posted on the Poly thread that the Disney FB groups I'm on, have brides-to-be that are getting married in October and November already being called and having to move from Poly due to construction.
One noted that she was given $1,000 off her bill and had her choice where to be moved if available.
One asked to be moved to GF Chapel and the other asked to be moved to Boardwalk. These are for weddings so far in October and November.

 

[Her Dotness]

So I am considering a add-on at VGF. I stay in one and two bedrooms. How much harder does everyone think booking those categories will be with all the new studio points coming on line?

Studios book fastest, but will that include resort studios? It all depends on how many prior owners and first-time owners want a studio, any studio, rather than a multi-bedroom. And, of course, how many decide they'd prefer these new resort studios or will settle for one if unable to get a deluxe studio.

Also, it's a question of how many added on points to upgrade to a multi-bedroom.

Anybody's guess.

 

[Sea of Progress]

We had a good trip the last week of March and we stayed in a dedicated 2 bedroom (1319). Overall I liked the recent refresh the rooms underwent (particularly the rugs and carpet). The kitchen cabinets have certainly seen better days but the biggest eyesore was the fridge. I know someone else posted a picture of a fridge in a 1 bedroom last month that was stainless and not paneled, we had the same issue. Our previous 2 trips there we have had the paneled fridge which is a much more upscale feel. I have attached a picture of our kitchen.

 

[harmon54]

Interesting about the fridge - we just toured a 2 bed and I commented about the fridge and the guide spoke about how isn’t it so nice and made it sound like they were in all the rooms. It doesn’t really bother me as long as it works but that is odd unless they are still trying to get them in stock - I know I am still waiting on a panel dishwasher for my house that has been out of stock for almost a year!

 

[10CJ]

It sounds like room service is currently operating at the Grand Floridian. Is this correct and does room service deliver to the DVC villas?

 

[Her Dotness]

It sounds like room service is currently operating at the Grand Floridian. Is this correct and does room service deliver to the DVC villas?

Yes to both. It has since we were there last fall.

The menu is somewhat limited, however.

 

[10CJ]

Yes to both. It has since we were there last fall.

The menu is somewhat limited, however.

Thanks for the info!

 

[mrsap]

More Roofing Removed During Construction of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

 

[CarolynFH]

More Roofing Removed During Construction of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

Nice that all those VGF owners will start off with a new roof on their new building!

 

[mamaofsix]

Hooray, please add us to the owners list! Never thought I'd see the day and can't believe I got the hubby to agree...haha.

New owners, direct. 225 points, October Use Year. First welcome home trip in spring of 2024. Let the planning begin!

 

[Boardwalk III]

Question on October booking. Long-term DVC member (BWV) and a new VGF owner (as of last month) with an add-on VGF2 contract. Already booked a stay for Feb 2023 in the new resort studios using my VGF points. Also interested in using some of my current BWV points to book a short stay the 3rd third week of October (this year).

Just want to make sure I have the right information to do so. Am I correct that the Resort Studio booking window will open on Friday, May 13th and I’ll be able to do so online right at 8:00 AM (will be within 7 month window). There doesn’t look to be any availability for the original Villas so I’m hoping to grab the resort studio rooms as soon as the window opens up!

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!

 

[WildernessMickey]

Question on October booking. Long-term DVC member (BWV) and a new VGF owner (as of last month) with an add-on VGF2 contract. Already booked a stay for Feb 2023 in the new resort studios using my VGF points. Also interested in using some of my current BWV points to book a short stay the 3rd third week of October (this year).

Just want to make sure I have the right information to do so. Am I correct that the Resort Studio booking window will open on Friday, May 13th and I’ll be able to do so online right at 8:00 AM (will be within 7 month window). There doesn’t look to be any availability for the original Villas so I’m hoping to grab the resort studio rooms as soon as the window opens up!

I think you can book it now by calling member services. You are within the 7 month window now, so I think you can use your BWV points because you are also a VGF member. I might be wrong but I would call and see if it is possible.

 

[miTnosnhoJ]

Question on October booking. Long-term DVC member (BWV) and a new VGF owner (as of last month) with an add-on VGF2 contract. Already booked a stay for Feb 2023 in the new resort studios using my VGF points. Also interested in using some of my current BWV points to book a short stay the 3rd third week of October (this year).

Just want to make sure I have the right information to do so. Am I correct that the Resort Studio booking window will open on Friday, May 13th and I’ll be able to do so online right at 8:00 AM (will be within 7 month window). There doesn’t look to be any availability for the original Villas so I’m hoping to grab the resort studio rooms as soon as the window opens up!

Yes, you should be able to book on May 13. Good luck.

 

[Sandisw]

I think you can book it now by calling member services. You are within the 7 month window now, so I think you can use your BWV points because you are also a VGF member. I might be wrong but I would call and see if it is possible.

Until May 13th, they are not allowing any other points to be used for booking, even if one is within 7 months.

Basically, they are giving VGF owners priority booking..using VGF points only..until that date. Then normal rules will apply.

 

[nuhusky123]

I think you can book it now by calling member services. You are within the 7 month window now, so I think you can use your BWV points because you are also a VGF member. I might be wrong but I would call and see if it is possible.

I have a gfv deluxe studio booking in sept booked with akl points. I also bought gfv2 points and wanted to swap My deluxe studio with resort studio, but still use my akl points

no Dice, have to wait until may 13

 

[EilonwyWanderer]

@mrsap Add us to the owners too! LOVE GFV! We'll be home again in December!

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

We are new VGF owners also! I have loved the Grand my whole life and have so many good memories there (we were married there!) I'm already homesick as I was only able to book VGF for the 1st night of our next trip as it was within the 7 month window already when we purchased (and you can bet I'll be stalking like crazy trying to piece together a longer stay there lol.)

Looking forward to photos and news about all the pending updates coming to the resort. I'm surprised that Narcoossee's is getting renovated before the Grand Floridian Cafe - because although I love it so much, I can see from an outsider's perspective that it could use a refresh. I just hope whatever creative decisions they make, they don't change the overall theming of the resort.

By the way - for any other new owners out there who may not be aware - there are a few cute VGF branded items you can order through shopDisney. Just search "Grand Floridian" and they will come up.

 

[mrsap]

We are new VGF owners also! I have loved the Grand my whole life and have so many good memories there (we were married there!) I'm already homesick as I was only able to book VGF for the 1st night of our next trip as it was within the 7 month window already when we purchased (and you can bet I'll be stalking like crazy trying to piece together a longer stay there lol.)

Looking forward to photos and news about all the pending updates coming to the resort. I'm surprised that Narcoossee's is getting renovated before the Grand Floridian Cafe - because although I love it so much, I can see from an outsider's perspective that it could use a refresh. I just hope whatever creative decisions they make, they don't change the overall theming of the resort.

By the way - for any other new owners out there who may not be aware - there are a few cute VGF branded items you can order through shopDisney. Just search "Grand Floridian" and they will come up.

@mrsap Add us to the owners too! LOVE GFV! We'll be home again in December!

and Congrats! I’ll be happy to add you both!

 

[mamaofsix]

@mrsap , would love to be added to the list, too. Thinking we got missed last week.