The VGF 2 pricing thread

[sndral]

We’ve also been stranded a few times when the Skyliner shuts down due to a thunderstorm. The worst occurred at around 7 pm at Epcot when we waited 90 minutes in the pouring rain for a bus back to RIV.

A steady stream of buses for other hotels showed up during these 90 minutes. For example, I counted 6 POP buses, another Skyliner hotel. It seemed as if Disney had forgotten about RIV. The line for a RIV bus was incredibly long by the time a bus came. We spoke with a RIV supervisor when we finally got back. She apologized and said they were aware of the screw-up. They were dispatching multiple buses to get everyone back.

The Skyliner shuts down for thunderstorms, which happens frequently during the stormy summer months.

If when you arrive at the Skyliner it’s shut down do you have to walk through Epcot in the rain back to the front & then out to the bus stops? If so it’s too bad they didn’t build a temporary/emergency use bus stop somewhere nearer.
The few times I’ve been at VGF & they’ve had to use buses to/from Epcot because the monorail unexpectedly shut down it’s been confusing chaos IME.

 

[Nabas]

If when you arrive at the Skyliner it’s shut down do you have to walk through Epcot in the rain back to the front & then out to the bus stops? If so it’s too bad they didn’t build a temporary/emergency use bus stop somewhere nearer.
The few times I’ve been at VGF & they’ve had to use buses to/from Epcot because the monorail unexpectedly shut down it’s been confusing chaos IME.

In this particular instance, there was a sign at the top of the hill near the International Gateway exit instructing us to walk back to the front of Epcot. Obviously, we were not happy about this as it had started to rain.

Another time, we were directed to walk to the Beach Club to get a bus from there. After waiting more than 30 minutes at the Beach Club, we were informed that the Skyliner was back open so we walked back to that.

Disney really needs to get its act together about what to do when the Skyliner is closed.

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

NEWS: TAs have been notified that construction will be beginning at GF and to expect noise.

 

[deannaf87]

NEWS: TAs have been notified that construction will be beginning at GF and to expect noise.

They haven't started on construction yet?

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

They haven't started on construction yet?

Correct. Based on how long recent whole building hard goods refurbishments of a similar size have taken, I think it’s safe to estimate 90-120 days from the day the building closes to the day it’s ready for the first guest.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

We're staying at VGF in March and I just got an email advising us that renovations will be taking place during our stay. It was very vague.

Looks like VGF2 is starting! Just my guess.

 

[nuhusky123]

We're staying at VGF in March and I just got an email advising us that renovations will be taking place during our stay. It was very vague.

Looks like VGF2 is starting! Just my guess.

Isn’t the splash pad closing late February, so announcement could be specific to that too

edit looks like splash pad is open as of March 1 so yes likely gfv2 related

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

Isn’t the splash pad closing late February, so announcement could be specific to that too

edit looks like splash pad is open as of March 1 so yes likely gfv2 related

No. That’s Feb 21-28.
Well before our travel dates.

 

[Matty B13]

We are going in April and got the same notification, so I'm guessing it is about the start of VGF 2.0.

 

[Sandisw]

We're staying at VGF in March and I just got an email advising us that renovations will be taking place during our stay. It was very vague.

Looks like VGF2 is starting! Just my guess.

I saw a report that TAs were told that the construction was starting so I think March is going to be THE month!

 

[lowlight]

I saw a report that TAs were told that the construction was starting so I think March is going to be THE month!

Guide said he’d be calling everyone in 2 weeks with pricing info and dates of sale.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

I saw a report that TAs were told that the construction was starting so I think March is going to be THE month!

I called Vegas and said “put $5000 on March 3rd”. Oddly they had no idea what I was talking about.

Vegas rarely takes a losing bet.

 

[DVCsloth]

Only have to take a bus from RIV to 2 parks and bus rides aren't bad since RIV is more centrally located than VGF. From VGF, you need to take bus to 3 parks, unless you deem the 2 monorails, including wait times, to get to Epcot as more efficient than a bus.

VGF proximity to MK, now with walking path, can only be beat by BLT. Yes, BCV and BWV owners can walk to Epcot and Studios, but RIV has Skyliner to those parks and I (or my family) will still be a RIV owner in 2042 after BCV and BWV expire.

I own at both RIV and VGF and will do split stays to avoid bus transportation as much as I can. The Skyliner, even with its issues, still beats the bus and is our favorite transportation option because the line moves quickly and you don't have to wonder WHEN the next bus or monorail will pull up.

We walk from VGF to Polynesian and have a QS lunch or breakfast, then off to TTC for the Monorail when we visit Epcot. Skyliner and Riviera are pretty awesome as well!

 

[DVCsloth]

I have stayed at RIV more than half a dozen times in the last year. It went down once for a few hours on one trip. The rest of the trips had no issues.

So, I have not experienced the down time But when it was down, they had buses coming ever 5 minutes for those two parks while we waited for an MK bus.

Our first trip to Riviera was when the skyliner was only a couple months old. We had it shut down quite a few times during our stay. I think they were being overly cautious because of the lightning. Busses were up and running right away and run like clockwork. We were trying to leave Epcot once and it started to storm, we were all the way near the International Gateway, so we walked all the way to the front for a bus back to Riviera. We just guessed that the Skyliner would be down, and we were right, but they need to figure a way to let people know.

 

[js]

On FB, someone said their guide called them and was in a meeting today and said they cant say much but sales will be soon.

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

I saw a report that TAs were told that the construction was starting so I think March is going to be THE month!

was it my post above?

NEWS: TAs have been notified that construction will be beginning at GF and to expect noise.

 

[Sandisw]

was it my post above?

Could be!!

 

[nuhusky123]

Dvc is starting a sweepstake for gfv giving away what looks like a free stay in the new studios. Link is up but sweepstake not yet live, starts noon est today

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/villas-at-grand-floridian-resort-and-spa

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

Dvc is starting a sweepstake for gfv giving away what looks like a free stay in the new studios. Link is up but sweepstake not yet live, starts noon est today

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/villas-at-grand-floridian-resort-and-spa

I think it’s very strange that they are still calling them “proposed”. Did we ever sort out why that language?

 

[lowlight]

I think it’s very strange that they are still calling them “proposed”. Did we ever sort out why that language?

Think it’s just CYA legalese since it leads to this.
“Proposed all new Resort Studios are not yet fully registered or available for sale. Projected to open summer 2022. Actual inventory offered may vary by state of residence.”