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

[mrsap]

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

So sorry!! I’ll add you right now!! and Congrats!!!

 

[stitchsnk]

FINALLY JOINED! So excited to call The Grand Floridian our HOME!

 

[mrsap]

FINALLY JOINED! So excited to call The Grand Floridian our HOME!

and Congrats! I’ll add you to the owners list!!

 

[varyth]

I've been eyeing DVC since 2016, but we finally went through with a 150 point direct purchase at Grand Floridian this month! Our "welcome home" stay will be at Aulani (since we were already planning a trip to Hawaii), but I'm super looking forward to the new studios at our home resort!

 

[Little E]

We just bought two GF contracts direct, and I just finished booking our "welcome home" trip. We are so excited!!!

 

[mk717]

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.

Well, I called today and was able to book the resort studios for Nov using Poly points which are in the same UY as my new VGF contract.

 

[mrsap]

We just bought two GF contracts direct, and I just finished booking our "welcome home" trip. We are so excited!!!

and Congrats! I’ll add you to Page 1!

 

[Sandisw]

Well, I called today and was able to book the resort studios for Nov using Poly points which are in the same UY as my new VGF contract.

You were lucky. I could not swap out points for July 20th yet. I talked today.

 

[Little E]

@mrsap thank you so much!! I have a really silly question...how do I add a DVC Grand Floridian sticker to my signature?

 

[varyth]

@mrsap Ooh, could I get an add too? Posted on the previous page.

 

[mrsap]

I've been eyeing DVC since 2016, but we finally went through with a 150 point direct purchase at Grand Floridian this month! Our "welcome home" stay will be at Aulani (since we were already planning a trip to Hawaii), but I'm super looking forward to the new studios at our home resort!

and Congrats! I’ll add you now!

 

[Boardwalk III]

You were lucky. I could not swap out points for July 20th yet. I talked today.

Wow I didn’t even know this was a thing? Do you think it’s a “one -off“, ie CM not knowing the rules? I’m looking to book 2 VGF resort studios for October using my BWV points, same use year as my new VGF pts (which are already allocated for a spring 2023 trip). But thought I had to wait until May 13 to book using BWV pts?

 

[Sandisw]

Wow I didn’t even know this was a thing? Do you think it’s a “one -off“, ie CM not knowing the rules? I’m looking to book 2 VGF resort studios for October using my BWV points, same use year as my new VGF pts (which are already allocated for a spring 2023 trip). But thought I had to wait until May 13 to book using BWV pts?

That is what I was told today...I could do it on May 13th...but it was too early to use non home resort points, even though I own VGF. Once we get to May 13th, it will work like normal and I can do it online.

 

[PolyRob]

You were lucky. I could not swap out points for July 20th yet. I talked today.

I had a similar situation this past week and was also told no. I was trying to add a night before Moonlight Magic and inquired about one time use points since I have an October UY and would need to borrow my newly purchased points. MS said I needed to wait until 5/13 because only VGF points could be used for resort studios until that day. All of my contracts are VGF, but it didn't matter. I guess it's YMMV.

I also inquired about my banked points and was told that they are banked and nothing can be done with them at this point. I know that's the "official" policy, but I wasn't sure if MS could work some magic for someone that recently purchased more points after already banking his original points. I may not have been as stingy this UY if I knew I was buying more at the time

 

[mrsap]

Fire Alarm Testing to Take Place on April 27-28 at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

Guests staying at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this week should be aware that the the annual audible fire alarm test is scheduled to take place on April 27-28, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During that time, Guests may hear the audible fire alarms and/or have a Cast Member enter their room to verify all alarms are functioning properly.

Cast Members will be placing signs throughout the resort to notify Guests of the testing process.

 

[mrsap]

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[TinkB278]

Sales Now Open for Reimagined Resort Studio Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

I’m confused about this? It’s been on sale for a month now?

 

[mrsap]

I’m confused about this? It’s been on sale for a month now?

I think it’s more of an advertisement/reminder… I realized it after I posted. I’ll just remove

 

[harmon54]

Hi - we are new VGF owners now also. I am a little confused about the new room booking. I have a March use year not sure if that matters so I can book the new rooms now but I have to call member service or I can book online on May 13th but everyone else will be able to also?

 

[mk717]

That is what I was told today...I could do it on May 13th...but it was too early to use non home resort points, even though I own VGF. Once we get to May 13th, it will work like normal and I can do it online.

I had a similar situation this past week and was also told no. I was trying to add a night before Moonlight Magic and inquired about one time use points since I have an October UY and would need to borrow my newly purchased points. MS said I needed to wait until 5/13 because only VGF points could be used for resort studios until that day. All of my contracts are VGF, but it didn't matter. I guess it's YMMV.

I also inquired about my banked points and was told that they are banked and nothing can be done with them at this point. I know that's the "official" policy, but I wasn't sure if MS could work some magic for someone that recently purchased more points after already banking his original points. I may not have been as stingy this UY if I knew I was buying more at the time

Well the magic didn't last very long! Got a call today and had to change the reservation to VGF points. Oh well.