The VGF 2 pricing thread

[vacay77]

Two full bathrooms??

It looks like it has a split bathroom. Not with 2 separate toilets so I misunderstood.

 

[nuhusky123]

These are hotel room conversions for two queen beds

one bathroom but 440sq feet vs 374sq feet for the deluxe studios

 

[TinkB278]

I’m curious to see the new rooms in person as I still don’t understand the point costa even with the rooms being a bit larger.

 

[nuhusky123]

1- Pine key is closer to gfv proper and mk
2- much bigger rooms
3- two real queen bed

price point makes sense to me. I think this room looks fantastic

 

[Nabas]

I’m curious to see the new rooms in person as I still don’t understand the point costa even with the rooms being a bit larger.

The price point really depends on what you value the most.

For example, some on these threads are genuinely excited about having 2 queen beds, rather than a foldout sofa.

Some have posted that they never use the kitchenette. For them, it's wasted space.

Certainly, VGF2 Studios are larger.

We very much prefer the kitchenette. We'll give VGF2 a try but I have a feeling we will spend most of our stays at VGF1.

Having the old and new Studios solves one serious problem that every DVC member is aware of. Lower points-per-night rooms tend to book first and be harder to get. By keeping VGF1 and VGF2 Studios the same number of points, DVC members will book rooms based on their preferences, not on the number of points required.

 

[Sandisw]

I think you own at Riviera? If so, how do you compare the 2? I wasn't even thinking about VGF until I started to hear more about it.

I do own at RIV and it remains my top resort with VGF my second.

I think they are both wonderful resorts and the reason we split stay almost every trip. But I do always choose more nights at RIV because we do more Epcot now than MK because trips haven’t included little ones.

The piece I do like about RIV is all one building and the atmosphere. I enjoy sitting at the edge of the water in the morning looking at CBR and getting that island vibe.

Both have wonderful rooms and for VGF, the walkway to MK is great. Both also offer me an great place to walk in the morning that is peaceful.

The charts are comparable with VGF being slightly more so for stays it works!!

IMO, they are both top of the line places to stay and worth the points it costs. I tend to do 1 bedrooms more often than not and RIV has more of those.

Looking forward to adding VGF to the mix. We do also have SSR points so lots to get the rooms we like.

But, next week I am at RIV all 3 nights… February is one night at VGF and 2 at RIV. March is one night OKW and 2 at RIV..but waitlisted night one at BLT and VGF.

 

[stwaldman]

The price point really depends on what you value the most.

For example, some on these threads are genuinely excited about having 2 queen beds, rather than a foldout sofa.

Certainly, the square footage in VGF2 is greater.

Some have posted that they never use the kitchenette. For them, it's wasted space.

We very much prefer the kitchenette. We'll give VGF2 a try but I have a feeling we will spend most of our stays at VGF1.

Having the old and new Studios solves one serious problem that every DVC member is aware of. Lower points-per-night rooms tend to book first and be harder to get. By keeping VGF1 and VGF2 Studios the same number of points, DVC members will book rooms based on their preferences, not on the number of points required.

I kind of like the option of there being both two beds and the fold out, and maybe even quietly wonder if it would be nice to have other resorts split up a few rooms that way. I think there are travelling parties where having the "real" bed makes sense and others where the foldouts and murphys make more sense.

 

[nuhusky123]

I kind of like the option of there being both two beds and the fold out, and maybe even quietly wonder if it would be nice to have other resorts split up a few rooms that way. I think there are travelling parties where having the "real" bed makes sense and others where the foldouts and murphys make more sense.

I would love more resorts to do a hotel conversion With real beds and bigger rooms

 

[TinkAgainU]

Even when traveling alone, I'm happy with two beds if the room size warrants it. Only time I want a single bed is if that gets me a table and a couple of chairs that would not have fit comfortably otherwise. I'm always a bit uncomfortable with how clean a couch is to use - sadly, Covid has not made me less germ conscious lol.

 

[nuhusky123]

Even when traveling alone, I'm happy with two beds if the room size warrants it. Only time I want a single bed is if that gets me a table and a couple of chairs that I would not have fit comfortably otherwise. I'm always a bit uncomfortable with how clean a couch is to use - sadly, Covid has not made me less germ conscious lol.

Sofas a super gross, they never get cleaned and when they do it is at best a vacuum. I as a rule NEVER sit on a hotel sofa at least with beds you know the sheets are changed and I always do a bed bug check of the mattress when I first get into the room

 

[dvc lover 1970]

As much as I don't like the idea of resort studios, I do like the idea of connecting studios. I might consider this option to lower points over a two bedroom on some trips.

 

[poofyo101]

As much as I don't like the idea of resort studios, I do like the idea of connecting studios. I might consider this option to lower points over a two bedroom on some trips.

does VGF 2 have connecting studios?

 

[CarolynFH]

does VGF 2 have connecting studios?

We don’t know yet, but being a hotel conversion, it’s likely that it will, like Poly does.

 

[pirate33]

A Plus, two studios…if I can not get the 2 bedroom…will work just as well.

Not for me! Need the living room, kitchen and w/d.

 

[TinkAgainU]

does VGF 2 have connecting studios?

I believe we do not know "for sure" yet, but since they indicated they would all be resort/studio (IE not additional bedroom suites) is seems logical they would have at least some that still have connecting doors IF they ever had them to begin with? If they are not doing connecting doors and the space is available, it seems they could have built in the microwave station that so many want in that space? We are all VERY excited to see the final plans.... and trying to have faith the creative Disney team will make these awesome (both aesthetically and engineering/useful) so the VGF guests are really wow'd, to sell fast to make Disney lots of money

P.S. That actually begs the question, does anyone remember SEEING connecting doors in any of the rooms in the pre-refurbished Big Pine Key building?

 

[zebsterama]

We currently have a March UY at GF and are seriously looking to add.

If by some miracle GFV2 goes on sale in Feb, and we buy March UY points, would we get 2021 points?

How does that work? - or are we out of luck?

Not a deal breaker, but curious.
Thanks

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

P.S. That actually begs the question, does anyone remember SEEING connecting doors in any of the rooms in the pre-refurbished Big Pine Key building?

Here's a picture report from Big Pine Key and it shows a connecting door. I've seen a couple other people who have stayed there report that there are connecting rooms.
https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/di...ian-resort-guest-room---garden-view/34198.htm

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We currently have a March UY at GF and are seriously looking to add.

If by some miracle GFV2 goes on sale in Feb, and we buy March UY points, would we get 2021 points?

How does that work? - or are we out of luck?

Not a deal breaker, but curious.
Thanks

I think it is unlikely that March UY's assigned to the #2 building at VGF would have 2021 points but it's still possible they'd have contracts from the current building that would. It really is a wait and see though.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Here's the new VGF point chart showing both VGF2 ("Resort Studio") and VGF1 on the same point chart. My guess is being able to book at both will make VGF2 more appealing to new buyers which, in turn, will help justify a higher VGF2 price.

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Was there ever any doubt that all VGF owners would have home resort advantage across both sets of villas? I thought we basically knew that for sure from day one.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Was there ever any doubt that all VGF owners would have home resort advantage across both sets of villas? I thought we basically knew they for sure from day one.

The original announcement said it would become part of the current association so no, no doubt.