Roof work continues on The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort as new Disney Vacation Club Resort Studios are created, and the building is refurbished. Shingles have been removed from several sections of this building. Black weather-proof sheathing is exposed. The building is covered in scaffolding, the top level protected by white tarps. There were … Read more
Construction began at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort on March 1 in order to add new Disney Vacation Club Resort Studios to The Villas. We last checked in on March 28 so let’s see how things have changed. The entire side of this building is covered in scaffolding. A black tube runs down from one scaffolding tower. … Read more
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have announced an expansion, and construction is underway. We stopped by to see how things are coming along. Construction began on March 1, and the new Grand Floridian villas will be available for Disney Vacation Club members to book some time this summer. On the right … Read more
Disney Vacation Club will reopen sales for The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa today, March 3, 2022, for current members. Prices generally begin at $207 per point, which matches the prices of Disney’s Riviera Resort and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. They drop to $186 each with a purchase of 200 points … Read more
Half of the newly converted resort studios of the Big Pine Key building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have been added to the condominium association by Disney Vacation Club, DVCNews reports. There are a total 202 of these “phase 2” units, and 101 were added to the Ground Lease, Declaration of Condominium and … Read more
Disney Vacation Club members will be able to enjoy their “home away from home” in a new way, as Disney has released new concept art for expanded and refreshed rooms coming to The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in the summer of 2022. From Disney Parks Blog: Celebrated for its 1890s Victorian … Read more
Good morning from The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! All day long, we’ll be covering the phased reopening of select Disney Vacation Club properties across Walt Disney World, as well as any modifications that may have come to each due to the new Health & Safety Guidelines being implemented throughout the resort. … Read more
The Villas at the Grand Floridian opened on Wednesday, October 23rd and we were lucky enough to spend the first night staying in a one bedroom villa at the new resort. First off, I need to say there is probably not a bigger fan of the Grand Floridian than I. I’ve stayed at the GF … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The final turnstiles at the Magic Kingdom are being converted to touch-point entrances Some pavement outside of the Confectionery being worked on The entirety of Main Street will be repaved in January … Read more
When guests enter the Grand Atrium Lobby of the Villas at the Grand Floridian, not only will they find two 45-foot-long gold chandeliers, but they will also find this charming fountain: Made of bronze, guests will find seven penguins from Mary Poppins in playful poses in this lobby feature Here is an artist crafting the … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot last week and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Work continues on the Villas at the Grand Floridian as we approach the opening in October Things are still a bit of a mess right … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom yesterday and has a few newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: A look at the Villas at the Grand Floridian from across the lagoon A look at construction of the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom A few awnings have already … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Animal Kingdom, the Villas at the Grand Floridian, and Epcot earlier today and took some great photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Starting at Animal Kingdom, Kodak signage is gone from the Camera Center With FastPass+ currently testing, It’s Tough to be a Bug once again … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: The Villas at the Grand Floridian are starting to match the Grand Floridian skyline They are racing towards an October opening Work continues on the third bus loop at the Magic … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited the Magic Kingdom on Monday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us, so lets take a look: Work is still in the early stages for the third bus loop at the Magic Kingdom A look at the Villas at the Grand Floridian from across the lagoon An … Read more
Earlier today, I was lucky enough to get a tour of the model villas for “The Villas at the Grand Floridian” which will be opening in October. Here are photos I took of the deluxe studio and one-bedroom villa model rooms: The hallway Artwork in the hallway First we will look at the studio I’m … Read more