VGF Villas & Views - REVISED 07/22/2017

[RobynPrincess]

Villa 1429 standard view studio

Sorry the pics have me in them all lol they are the only pics I have!

 

[wdrl]

Villa 1429 standard view studio

Sorry the pics have me in them all lol they are the only pics I have!

Don't apologize! Its always great to see someone with a smiling face enjoying themselves at Walt Disney World.

You must have had a great view of the monorail. On another thread, someone asked about requesting a villa with a good view of the monorail. Your villa might be perfect for that family.

 

[jerseygal]

Villa 1429 standard view studio

Sorry the pics have me in them all lol they are the only pics I have!

VERY NICE PICS!Hope you had an AWESOME TIME!

 

[RobynPrincess]

Don't apologize! Its always great to see someone with a smiling face enjoying themselves at Walt Disney World.

You must have had a great view of the monorail. On another thread, someone asked about requesting a villa with a good view of the monorail. Your villa might be perfect for that family.

Actually the room we were first given was across the hall 1428 but it was a handicap and I reallllly wanted the stand alone shower so I asked nicely if they might be able to move us (I wouldn't normally ask but we were honeymooning from renewing our wedding vows), I loved the view from 1428 though, the monorail was so close you could almost touch it. That would be the best room if you wanted to be close but didn't mind being in the handicapped room without a shower

 

[kittyab]

We requested this room for our stay next Oct

 

[kittyab]

BTW I love your ears

 

[Breyean]

I'm confused after looking at these great pictures. Many of the standard rooms seem to have great views of the fireworks. I didn't realize that.

Do ALL rooms have that? I have been debating whether to try for a standard or lake view 1 bedroom later this week for a trip next July. It will probably be our only chance to stay at VGF and we want to have a chance to get a room with a great view.

I thought we would have to use more points for the lake view, but those standard view pictures here have we wondering which to do.

Also, is VGF like VCG in that people can request specific rooms by number? I saw a post or two where people say they had done that.

 

[wdrl]

I'm confused after looking at these great pictures. Many of the standard rooms seem to have great views of the fireworks. I didn't realize that.

Do ALL rooms have that? I have been debating whether to try for a standard or lake view 1 bedroom later this week for a trip next July. It will probably be our only chance to stay at VGF and we want to have a chance to get a room with a great view.

I thought we would have to use more points for the lake view, but those standard view pictures here have we wondering which to do.

Also, is VGF like VCG in that people can request specific rooms by number? I saw a post or two where people say they had done that.

No, not all Standard View villas have great views of the fireworks. The Standard View villas with the best view of the fireworks are those facing north: xx25 (2BR); xx27 (1BR); and xx29 (Studio). The Standard View villas facing the front of the VGF building won't offer any fireworks views. Also, some of these front-facing villas offer great views of the monorail, but you run the risk of having your view partially obstructed by VGF's porte cochere.

Yes, you can request a specific villa by room number. However, it doesn't mean you improve your chances of getting what you want.

 

[disneynutz]

I'm confused after looking at these great pictures. Many of the standard rooms seem to have great views of the fireworks. I didn't realize that.

Do ALL rooms have that? I have been debating whether to try for a standard or lake view 1 bedroom later this week for a trip next July. It will probably be our only chance to stay at VGF and we want to have a chance to get a room with a great view.

I thought we would have to use more points for the lake view, but those standard view pictures here have we wondering which to do.

Also, is VGF like VCG in that people can request specific rooms by number? I saw a post or two where people say they had done that.

The odds of your requested room number being available are not very good and if it's not, where does the room assigner put you? Why did you want that room number, close to elevator, you like something about the view, it's where you stayed on your honeymoon? The room assigner needs enough info to make the best match if you want any chance of success.

Bill

 

[NedsTJ]

Villa 1613, 2 Bedroom Standard View http://flic.kr/p/qkcLKt

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I'll post firework views later!

 

[wdrl]

Villa 1613, 2 Bedroom Standard View

I'll post firework views later!

Thanks for sharing, NedsTJ. You must have a very good camera to get images so bright and clear.

 

[bigAWL]

Thanks for sharing, NedsTJ. You must have a very good camera to get images so bright and clear.

Hmmm... according to flickr, those were taken with an iPhone 6 plus.

 

[NedsTJ]

Yes, I'm using an iPhone 6+.

 

[Mrsdonaldduck]

Hi! I am new to this thread and new to DVC. We are super excited! This thread is so helpful!! I have a stupid question.... Are the studio balconies private? Do they have a dividing partition between the next rooms balcony?

 

[NedsTJ]

Hi! I am new to this thread and new to DVC. We are super excited! This thread is so helpful!! I have a stupid question.... Are the studio balconies private? Do they have a dividing partition between the next rooms balcony?

Yes, there's a divider between all the balconies. Some of them are more private than others. The studios on the inside corners kinda overlook the balcony next door. The unit we're in now is on the inside corner next to a studio. If someone was out, we could easily have a conversation with them, lol! (Look on the room maps at the beginning of the thread and you'll see what I mean)

 

[Mrsdonaldduck]

Yes, there's a divider between all the balconies. Some of them are more private than others. The studios on the inside corners kinda overlook the balcony next door. The unit we're in now is on the inside corner next to a studio. If someone was out, we could easily have a conversation with them, lol! (Look on the room maps at the beginning of the thread and you'll see what I mean)

Thank you!!!! Very helpful!!!!

 

[Mrsdonaldduck]

Yes, there's a divider between all the balconies. Some of them are more private than others. The studios on the inside corners kinda overlook the balcony next door. The unit we're in now is on the inside corner next to a studio. If someone was out, we could easily have a conversation with them, lol! (Look on the room maps at the beginning of the thread and you'll see what I mean)

Thank you!!! Very helpful !!!

 

[automaticsoap]

Here are some photos I took on my phone from standard view studio 1228. Not the best quality (and I wasn't able to get a good shot of the monorail), but I don't think any photos have been posted from this room.

Looking right:

Straight ahead:

Looking left:

 

[wdrl]

Here are some photos I took on my phone from standard view studio 1228.

Thanks for contributing to the thread, automatic soap. I've added your villa to the list in Post #2.

 

[goofy4wdw2]

We are booked in a lake view 1BR in May (followed by 2 nights in a standard view but waislisting the lake view to have one continuous reservation). I looked through many of the pictures on the first page of the thread and I'm surprised by how pretty many of the standard views are and the lake views don't seem to grab me as much but there aren't as many to choose from either. Points aside, which view do you prefer if you've stayed at VGF?