News Disney Vacation Club Announces Expansion at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

[DCBaker]

"Disney Vacation Club Announces Expansion at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Orlando, FL (May 19, 2021) – Today, Disney Vacation Club shared plans to reimagine one building of existing hotel rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa into Disney Vacation Club Villas.

“This is great news for Disney Vacation Club and our Members,” said Terri Schultz, senior vice president, Disney Vacation Club. “It will provide us with new and diverse inventory at a resort that is cherished by our Members and their families.”

Located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and on the monorail line to Magic Kingdom Park, the proposed project will transform Big Pine Key (building nine) at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa into approximately 200 Resort Studios, accommodating up to five Guests.

Featuring the Victorian elegance and charm of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, these new Villas will offer Members luxury accommodations and amenities, with some Villas boasting stunning views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom. Projected to open in summer 2022, these new Villas are an expansion of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and will be a part of its current condominium association. Information regarding the start of sales and rental bookings will be released at a later date.

Since 2013, Members have reveled in the Victorian splendor of The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, enjoying the comforts of home, impeccable service, amenities and fun-in-the-sun recreation available at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa currently has 100 Disney Vacation Club homes and offers a mix of accommodation styles, ranging from Deluxe Studios to three-bedroom Grand Villas."

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney Vacation Club announces plans to transform part of Disney's Grand Floridan Resort into 200 resort studios​

Disney Vacation Club announces plans to transform part of Disney's Grand Floridan Resort into 200 resort studios

Big Pine Key will become home to DVC studios.

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[Sirwalterraleigh]

Damn!!!

totally called this years ago!

what do I win?

 

[Figgy1]

Damn!!!

totally called this years ago!

what do I win?

Higher prices on regular rooms

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Higher prices on regular rooms

This one was as obvious as it gets

 

[wdisney9000]

"new and diverse inventory". Lmao. Schultz is a joke. How about answering questions as to why DVC attempted to artificially inflate point values for 2022?

This "new and diverse" inventory will most likely allow them to sell DVC inventory as cash rooms.

 

[zann285]

Considering the prices VGF is getting on the resale market, I’m not surprised. Though it will make the case for buying riviera more difficult when this is for sale alongside it.

 

[monothingie]

A 3-5 month renovation gets you very little. The product at the GF is beyond stale and dated. It’s not going to be a gut job like the Poly Studios. It. Seems like they won’t even make it on par with the existing VGF studios. Just minor renovations to existing guest rooms.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That’s one way of dealing with low bookings at the Grand. Option B was to provide a premium experience, but that doesn’t immediately make money.

 

[monothingie]

That’s one way of dealing with low bookings at the Grand. Option B was to provide a premium experience, but that doesn’t immediately make money.

GF hasn’t been premium since the mid 90’s.

 

[ToTBellHop]

GF hasn’t been premium since the mid 90’s.

I know...can’t even change out popcorn lights.

 

[wdwmagic]

That’s one way of dealing with low bookings at the Grand. Option B was to provide a premium experience, but that doesn’t immediately make money.

Also keeps things moving despite the pause of Reflections.

 

[monothingie]

Also keeps things moving despite the pause of Reflections.

Hmmmmm

 

[monothingie]

I know...can’t even change out popcorn lights.

Even the burnt out LED ones at the new building.

 

[ToTBellHop]

How much can we charge for a contract where you’ve already lost 8 years?

I would not pay full price for a contract expiring in 2064. That‘s what resales are for.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Considering the prices VGF is getting on the resale market, I’m not surprised. Though it will make the case for buying riviera more difficult when this is for sale alongside it.

Both overpriced...so go with the grand

A 3-5 month renovation gets you very little. The product at the GF is beyond stale and dated. It’s not going to be a gut job like the Poly Studios. It. Seems like they won’t even make it on par with the existing VGF studios. Just minor renovations to existing guest rooms.

You know that and I know that...but the new money will never realize it.

That’s one way of dealing with low bookings at the Grand. Option B was to provide a premium experience, but that doesn’t immediately make money.

Retrofits are the ticket! And when they aren’t...they build an ugly tower at a moderate

 

[HauntedPirate]

Damn!!!

totally called this years ago!

what do I win?

A virtual pat on the back?

They are obviously having a hard time selling 2-Star rooms for 5-Star prices. How does one know when deluxe resorts can’t sell rooms? They get converted to DVC.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

A virtual pat on the back?

They are obviously having a hard time selling 2-Star rooms for 5-Star prices. How does one know when deluxe resorts can’t sell rooms? They get converted to DVC.

Nah...this is only the 5th time they’ve done it in the last decade or so...

 

[Touchdown]

3 months, I’m guessing this will be yet another all studios build. It’s not like poly where the rooms were large to begin with, I have no idea where the kitchenette and 1/2 bath will go in that footprint.

 

[HauntedPirate]

And boy, did that PR puff piece/announcement hit every single buzzword in their arsenal. Anything to not admit the truth, I guess.