VGF Villas & Views - REVISED 07/22/2017

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Wow Lisa - that's gorgeous, how did you like the room.

 

[lisaviolet]

Wow Lisa - that's gorgeous, how did you like the room.

Grethchen, overjoyed with the room. The screwed up on the storage but besides that, just exquisite. The upgrades made the place. You?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Going in Sept & will report back. Can't wait,

 

[wdrl]

We unwillingly checked out on the 31st!

Room 1525, Dedicated 2 BR.

Thanks, bblanch! I've added your villa to the list in Post #2.

 

[lisaviolet]

Going in Sept & will report back. Can't wait,

Enjoy.

 

[franandaj]

Just back - 1304

Awesome view Lisa! Next time we are going for Lakeview!

 

[franandaj]

I know this thread is about views, but can anyone tell me about their tubs in the 1 and 2 bedrooms? We are in an H/A 1 bedroom and there are no jets in the tub. Do the tubs in other 1 and 2 bedroom units have no jets in their tubs as well?

If no one here has the answer, I will be happy to start a thread on the boards to ask folks, but I just thought people here might know the answer.

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

I know this thread is about views, but can anyone tell me about their tubs in the 1 and 2 bedrooms? We are in an H/A 1 bedroom and there are no jets in the tub. Do the tubs in other 1 and 2 bedroom units have no jets in their tubs as well? If no one here has the answer, I will be happy to start a thread on the boards to ask folks, but I just thought people here might know the answer.

I'd like to know too..

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I know this thread is about views, but can anyone tell me about their tubs in the 1 and 2 bedrooms? We are in an H/A 1 bedroom and there are no jets in the tub. Do the tubs in other 1 and 2 bedroom units have no jets in their tubs as well?

If no one here has the answer, I will be happy to start a thread on the boards to ask folks, but I just thought people here might know the answer.

The tubs at VGF are air jets so they create little "theraputic" bubbles. They did not put the whirlpool type tubs that are in all the other DVC's. Personally I prefer the air jet tubs because they are cleaner. They are a sealed system that will blow any remaining water out so you don't end up with black gook that you can get in the older style.

Is the tub in your room the freestanding style or a regular tub? The air jetted tubs are freestanding in the 1 and 2BR's.

 

[franandaj]

The tubs at VGF are air jets so they create little "theraputic" bubbles. They did not put the whirlpool type tubs that are in all the other DVC's. Personally I prefer the air jet tubs because they are cleaner. They are a sealed system that will blow any remaining water out so you don't end up with black gook that you can get in the older style.

Is the tub in your room the freestanding style or a regular tub? The air jetted tubs are freestanding in the 1 and 2BR's.

I went to the spa yesterday and had a tub similar to what you described which made me wonder if that it was is in most of the rooms. This is what our tub looks like. It is a combined shower/tub which is NOT H/A. In fact I have had to give more assistance to my spouse to get in and out of this shower than I would at any other villa. We really like the GF location and hotel, but want to know that we could have a bubbled tub and separate shower like the other DVC locations before we book here again. Do the regular units have a separate tub and shower?



I took a picture of the control unit on the spa tub and could post it to see if that's what they have in the Villas. If so, we'll be back here again because I loved that tub. If not, I'll take the ones they have in the BCV, VWL, BWV and SSR. I don't like the BLT and AKL tubs nearly as much as those others. OKW has the dreamiest tubs, but I digress...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I went to the spa yesterday and had a tub similar to what you described which made me wonder if that it was is in most of the rooms. This is what our tub looks like. It is a combined shower/tub which is NOT H/A. In fact I have had to give more assistance to my spouse to get in and out of this shower than I would at any other villa. We really like the GF location and hotel, but want to know that we could have a bubbled tub and separate shower like the other DVC locations before we book here again. Do the regular units have a separate tub and shower?



I took a picture of the control unit on the spa tub and could post it to see if that's what they have in the Villas. If so, we'll be back here again because I loved that tub. If not, I'll take the ones they have in the BCV, VWL, BWV and SSR. I don't like the BLT and AKL tubs nearly as much as those others. OKW has the dreamiest tubs, but I digress...

There was one other person who reported being put in an HA room and I will admit I was skeptical because I couldn't believe that was the setup for the HA bath. Thanks for the clear picture. And was this what you got when you booked for a roll in shower or wasn't that even an option?

Regarding the normal 1 and 2BR's they have a separate walk in shower (gigantic actually) and also the freestanding air jet tub.

This is from our dedicated 2BR but I've also seen a 1BR and it has the same set up in the master:

The master shower. Of course not a roll in - it has a threshhold which you can get a far away view of in the 3rd picture looking thru the door.

And the air jet tub:

Post the picture of the control if it's still not clear if it's the same tub.

 

[wdrl]

I have added a map of the Grand Floridian Resort to Post #1. Its the map that Grand Floridian guests receive at check-in.

For those of you interested, here is a link to our recent trip report, which includes lots of photos of VGF and the Grand Floridian Resort. We spent three nights at VGF before boarding the Disney Fantasy and we really enjoyed every minute of our stay.

Once again, let me thank everyone who has contributed their photos to this thread. If I can't be at Disney, the next best thing is to look at photos from those who are.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the TR w/ pics - and the new map, wdrl.

 

[keaster]

Not sure if this is working! Here's a panoramic view from our standard view studio room 1421.

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[wdrl]

Not sure if this is working! Here's a panoramic view from our standard view studio room 1421.

Your photo came out fine! Thanks for adding your villa to the thread.

Now that you have stayed in a Standard View at VGF, would you consider paying more points for a Lake View villa for your next visit? Or do you think there will be another VGF visit in your future?

 

[keaster]

Your photo came out fine! Thanks for adding your villa to the thread. Now that you have stayed in a Standard View at VGF, would you consider paying more points for a Lake View villa for your next visit? Or do you think there will be another VGF visit in your future?

We actually don't mind this view...we are sitting on our balcony now watching the monorails go by. We can also see the golf course across the street. . Also to the left we can see corner of the lagoon and the poly. Also when u are inside you can hardly hear the monorails at all!

We would do lake view as well we would just have to ration points to make sure we could do it!

 

[kittyab]

What would be the best studio (standard view) to see the fireworks?

 

[Candy Orlando]

What would be the best studio (standard view) to see the fireworks?

1329 and 1429.

 

[KarenB]

No photos yet, but just did our on line check in for our 2 bedroom lake view!

 

[Shunasee]

No photos yet, but just did our on line check in for our 2 bedroom lake view!

Can't wait to see the view!