*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

[Cfabar1]

Has anyone been able to add reservations at 1900 PF yet for after opening date?

I have tried but it has not allowed me.

 

[laurend]

Has anyone been able to add reservations at 1900 PF yet for after opening date?

Yes, going in April right after it opens and have a breakfast reservation on the 17th!

 

[WildernessMickey]

I have a reservation on the 18th but it was hard to find. I wanted breakfast but could only get a dinner time slot after many days of searching.

 

[StevieB81]

I have a breakfast and dinner for 5/14. Will most likely keep breakfast, but not sure yet. It seemed pretty wide open for the week before then, too.

 

[mrsap]

Behind-the-scenes look at creating Walt Disney World's famous Easter Egg displays

The video goes backstage with pastry chefs at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort.

 

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[mrsap]

Hey guys! Checked in today and posted some pics over on the resort thread. Going to share them here too, if anyone’s interested!


Characters are visiting!

Cottage and Egg Display still here.

Here are some construction pics, Main Building. Seems to be the only work going on at this time.

Outside Villas building.

 

[Rex1993]

Egg drop! Unfortunately all the eggs are gone now but they were an amazing sight to behold. The Beauty and the Beast one deserves to be in a museum!

 

[Rex1993]

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[mrsap]

Just an observation, the outdoor games have been spread out and some are missing since our last stay here in November.

They removed the shuffleboard table, as well as the foosball table.

The pingpong table is now along the path by the Villas building.

The other games still remaining…

The area over by the monorail still looks like a construction zone.

I’ll update as I find other things to note.

 

[mrsap]

So, I was in the Villas lobby yesterday when a woman was speaking to a CM behind the desk. She mentioned how much she missed having the cappuccino machine in the lobby, and of course, I chimed in and repeated the same sentiment.

The CM replied with “let’s just say something is in the works!”, but wouldn’t say any more than that. So if anyone is here in the upcoming months, please keep an eye out and report back. Hope she’s right!!

 

[CarolMN]

@Rex1993 - thanks for all the pictures.

 

[AJollyHoliday]

So, I was in the Villas lobby yesterday when a woman was speaking to a CM behind the desk. She mentioned how much she missed having the cappuccino machine in the lobby, and of course, I chimed in and repeated the same sentiment.

The CM replied with “let’s just say something is in the works!”, but wouldn’t say any more than that. So if anyone is here in the upcoming months, please keep an eye out and report back. Hope she’s right!!

We LOVED that machine!!! Oh it would be a Grand day if they brought that back!!!

 

[Isabelle12345]

For anyone who has used the DDP since it came back; can you use a quick service credit at beaches pool bar and order a mixed drink with your lunch?

 

[mrsap]

Goofy’s visiting the Beach Pool

 

[MyDogTink]

I didn’t think we’d make it, but we did. This may be my knew favorite DVC resort.

 

[sndral]

I didn’t think we’d make it, but we did. This may be my knew favorite DVC resort.

I’m glad you made it, like the resort, & hope all is well w/ your DD’s ears.

 

[mrsap]

*Construction Notes:

As of 4/6/24, the only visible construction at The Grand was located outside the Main Building. Pictures taken during my trip last week can be viewed below. According to emails sent to guests, as well as blogs, work on the Lobby should begin soon. NO DATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AS FAR AS START OR COMPLETION DATES. As information becomes available, I will be sure to update this thread (Page 1 included). No information has been given regarding any additional work at this time. I’d appreciate anyone who has trips coming up, if they’d kindly post any new construction indoors or out. I’d love to keep this thread as up to date as possible. Thanks so much!!!

Current Lobby State: REFURBISHMENT HAS NOT STARTED.

Letter Sent to Guests:

Dear Guest,

In an effort to continually enhance the Guest experience here at the Walt Disney World® Resort, we often refresh our offerings and atmosphere. In preparation for your upcoming stay, we would like to make you aware of renovations that will be taking place during your visit. While we work our magic, you will see or hear construction around Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – including our lobby – during daytime hours.

 

[mrsap]

Wanted to note, I noticed since my last trip in November, they removed the 2nd reception desk when entering the lobby. That space now has 2 play tables (one checkers, one chess.) They also have games on top of the tables in the lobby, such as Connect Four.