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[lexybear]

Any pictures of the theme park view studios? Wondering if it's worth the points upgrade compared to lagoon I just booked

 

[PolyRob]

Any pictures of the theme park view studios? Wondering if it's worth the points upgrade compared to lagoon I just booked

Touring Plans should have photos under the room finder from when BPK was part of the cash resort.

TPV will be the bank of rooms running perpendicular to the rest of the rooms in the building and furthest from the main building. It will be a dropdown option.

 

[mrsap]

Any pictures of the theme park view studios? Wondering if it's worth the points upgrade compared to lagoon I just booked

On Page 1 you’ll find some Room Views… this is one of the two posts showing TPV HERE.

 

[TinkAgainU]

Perhaps I'm confused about the new meandering path between the GF and Poly - what is being built repaired between the two resorts that required the relocation of the path? My concern is not as much a temporary construction path, as I'm concerned that whatever is being built/repaired between the two resorts will permanently move the path so it's longer to walk or less scenic. Any input appreciated, thanks!

 

[Sandisw]

Perhaps I'm confused about the new meandering path between the GF and Poly - what is being built repaired between the two resorts that required the relocation of the path? My concern is not as much a temporary construction path, as I'm concerned that whatever is being built/repaired between the two resorts will permanently move the path so it's longer to walk or less scenic. Any input appreciated, thanks!

They are putting in a brand new DVC tower there. No idea where the new path will be located.

https://dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/5255-early-look-at-polynesian-villas-expansion

 

[TinkAgainU]

They are putting in a brand new DVC tower there. No idea where the new path will be located.

https://dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/5255-early-look-at-polynesian-villas-expansion

Thanks for the clarification! Our family members have DVC at Poly (we were thinking of adding DVC at Floridian) - I suppose if they stay in the new tower, that would put us Closer together (a Good thing lol). Although I think they like being on the Poly side nearest to the Transportation Center so who knows if they'll be excited about the new tower - like us - they are very conscious of walking distances.

 

[Sandisw]

Thanks for the clarification! Our family members have DVC at Poly (we were thinking of adding DVC at Floridian) - I suppose if they stay in the new tower, that would put us Closer together (a Good thing lol). Although I think they like being on the Poly side nearest to the Transportation Center so who knows if they'll be excited about the new tower - like us - they are very conscious of walking distances.

It has not yet been decided if this new tower will be part of the current PVB. It may end up a new resort, with the potential for resale restrictions.

 

[aka Charles]

Perhaps I'm confused about the new meandering path between the GF and Poly - what is being built repaired between the two resorts that required the relocation of the path? My concern is not as much a temporary construction path, as I'm concerned that whatever is being built/repaired between the two resorts will permanently move the path so it's longer to walk or less scenic. Any input appreciated, thanks!

Below is the proposed site with the walkways highlighted.
It should end up to be a nice walk past the pool and along the lagoon to the wedding pavilion.
I hope they put in a Dole Whip stand there!

 

[JoeyPeligroso]

Below is the proposed site with the walkways highlighted.
It should end up to be a nice walk past the pool and along the lagoon to the wedding pavilion.
I hope they put in a Dole Whip stand there!

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Thanks! This is a helpful sitemap, seems like the permanent walkways will be very nice!

 

[DVCsloth]

Below is the proposed site with the walkways highlighted.
It should end up to be a nice walk past the pool and along the lagoon to the wedding pavilion.
I hope they put in a Dole Whip stand there!

View attachment 707306

Yes, Dole Whips a little closer to VGF would be nice. I'm kind of looking forward to this addition even if we don't purchase there.
May be a good time to add their own fitness facilities in the new building. We'll definitely try to book at 7 months.

 

[Boardwalk III]

Yes, Dole Whips a little closer to VGF would be nice. I'm kind of looking forward to this addition even if we don't purchase there.
May be a good time to add their own fitness facilities in the new building. We'll definitely try to book at 7 months.

Below is the proposed site with the walkways highlighted.
It should end up to be a nice walk past the pool and along the lagoon to the wedding pavilion.
I hope they put in a Dole Whip stand there!

View attachment 707306

So I’m heading down in 2 weeks for a Resort studio stay at VGF. Bringing a friend and was hoping we could walk over to Poly for a Dole whip… Ideally one with rum. Will have to decide whether we take the temporary path or the monorail, but I believe I read somewhere or you can get one with rum at the Poly? Can anyone enlighten me as to where? Tks!

 

[DVCsloth]

So I’m heading down in 2 weeks for a Resort studio stay at VGF. Bringing a friend and was hoping we could walk over to Poly for a Dole whip… Ideally one with rum. Will have to decide whether we take the temporary path or the monorail, but I believe I read somewhere or you can get one with rum at the Poly? Can anyone enlighten me as to where? Tks!

Yes, you can get the rum Dole Whips right outside of Capt. Kooks at the window. There is additional seating besides what is right there going more towards the pool area. You can also take the boat over and monorail back. Unless you don't mind going all the way around and stopping 3 times before Polynesian. Nothing wrong with that though, I enjoy the monorail and the boat.

 

[Boardwalk III]

Yes, you can get the rum Dole Whips right outside of Capt. Kooks at the window. There is additional seating besides what is right there going more towards the pool area. You can also take the boat over and monorail back. Unless you don't mind going all the way around and stopping 3 times before Polynesian. Nothing wrong with that though, I enjoy the monorail and the boat.

Ah, I didn’t realize there was a boat that goes from VGF to poly? I thought the boats from VGF just went to MK!

 

[DVCsloth]

Ah, I didn’t realize there was a boat that goes from VGF to poly? I thought the boats from VGF just went to MK!

Pretty sure it goes to poly right after GF, then back to MK. Same boat for both resorts.

 

[Her Dotness]

Pretty sure it goes to poly right after GF, then back to MK. Same boat for both resorts.

Yes, that's correct.

Do take the boat. It's a lovely, relaxing ride.

And then, simply hop onto the monorail to get back to VGF--the very next stop. Or the boat again if you love it as much as I do. I sometimes ride the route for fun.

Easy way to get back to VGF from the monorail station if stairs aren't a problem, there's a staircase near the right end of the station platform that brings you onto the sidewalk heading right toward VGF. Or, you can take one of the main building elevators down to the ground floor and go outside from there.

 

[Boardwalk III]

Yes, that's correct.

Do take the boat. It's a lovely, relaxing ride.

And then, simply hop onto the monorail to get back to VGF--the very next stop. Or the boat again if you love it as much as I do. I sometimes ride the route for fun.

Easy way to get back to VGF from the monorail station if stairs aren't a problem, there's a staircase near the right end of the station platform that brings you onto the sidewalk heading right toward VGF. Or, you can take one of the main building elevators down to the ground floor and go outside from there.

Thanks everyone for the boat idea! I’d much prefer the boat rather than walking along the road on the temporary path, which isn’t appealing to me at all.

 

[meine]

Any new members/owners at VGF receive a “Welcome Home” at VGF? I was told that VGF owners don’t get a “welcome Home” as it’s the one resort that doesn’t offer it.
just curious if its possible or if it’s a no.

 

[mrsap]

Chocolate ‘Haunted Mansion’ Display at Grand Floridian Resort for Halloween 2022

Guests visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort can now find a chocolate display inspired by The Haunted Mansion. We dropped by this morning to take a look at the display!

There are two chocolate displays – the horseless hearse and an egg.

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

Any new members/owners at VGF receive a “Welcome Home” at VGF? I was told that VGF owners don’t get a “welcome Home” as it’s the one resort that doesn’t offer it.
just curious if its possible or if it’s a no.

They will still help you book a “Welcome Home” stay for your first visit, it just won’t be at VGF (unless there happened to already be rooms available in the regular inventory - if so, they’ll happily help you with the booking.) We are new VGF owners as of this past spring and our “Welcome Home” stay is at Riviera. I would still call and tell them you want to book your “Welcome Home” stay and see what they can put together for you.

 

[meine]

They will still help you book a “Welcome Home” stay for your first visit, it just won’t be at VGF (unless there happened to already be rooms available in the regular inventory - if so, they’ll happily help you with the booking.) We are new VGF owners as of this past spring and our “Welcome Home” stay is at Riviera. I would still call and tell them you want to book your “Welcome Home” stay and see what they can put together for you.

Thank you!