I asked my wife and it is a military rate.
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Grand Floridian Resort restaurants, shops and courtyard pool to close for refurbishment this year
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I asked my wife and it is a military rate.
alissafalco
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Thats such a great discount!!
CaptainShortty
Well-Known Member
Ah ok, must have been a deal of some sort. I guessed Cast Member because we get somewhere between 40-60% off depending on the time of year, resort and if the CM is staying in the room or not. Glad you got the discount either way though! It's a great deal!
InLikeFlynn
Active Member
Well, we canceled our reservation at GF for September. Just not worth the money (even with a great discount) if it makes eating such a hassle.
My wife and I discussed our options at length and figure we'll stick it out. This is probably the lest prepared we have ever been for a Disney trip. I can't get Dining reservations where I want or when I want either. But our first trip was fantastic and we had no idea what we were doing or what to expect!
In a way, not to sound like a jerk, but I kind of hope alot of people do cancel their reservations; then we'll have the resort all to ourselves. So be outraged and call up Disney. I hear there is lots of space at Wilderness Lodge and the Yatch/Beach Club.
In a way, not to sound like a jerk, but I kind of hope alot of people do cancel their reservations; then we'll have the resort all to ourselves. So be outraged and call up Disney. I hear there is lots of space at Wilderness Lodge and the Yatch/Beach Club.
jlsHouston
Well-Known Member
but what about the lobster mac & cheese is it served 24 hours or only at lunch or dinner?? I just caught this menu item in this thread and I NEED to put this dish on my list to try while on my wdw trip end of month ?
tirian
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The roo
I've stayed at the Grand and Poly many times with relatives who wanted the experience, and I've never been impressed with the Grand. The rooms are surprisingly small and none of them have a good view of the lagoon or MK. I can't tell you how many times I've paid for "park view," only to stare at a tree. Gasparilla Games is tiny and outdated and the club lounge is one of the least impressive on property.
I love the Poly, the Contemporary, and Wilderness Lodge. Give the Contemporary a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Tip: for an old-school Disney feel, try to get a Bay Lake view in the main tower. The MK side faces a parking lot and the back of Tomorrowland, but the Bay Lake side faces a gorgeous view of natural WDW property. It's a great way to unwind from the parks.
The rooms at the Contemporary are the most consistently updated on property, and the resort is my personal favorite for location, quick service food, and amenities.
I've stayed at the Grand and Poly many times with relatives who wanted the experience, and I've never been impressed with the Grand. The rooms are surprisingly small and none of them have a good view of the lagoon or MK. I can't tell you how many times I've paid for "park view," only to stare at a tree. Gasparilla Games is tiny and outdated and the club lounge is one of the least impressive on property.
I love the Poly, the Contemporary, and Wilderness Lodge. Give the Contemporary a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Tip: for an old-school Disney feel, try to get a Bay Lake view in the main tower. The MK side faces a parking lot and the back of Tomorrowland, but the Bay Lake side faces a gorgeous view of natural WDW property. It's a great way to unwind from the parks.
Mike730
Well-Known Member
Wait a minute, are you saying you know of plans to bring DVC to the Poly?
Did I miss something?
tikiman
Well-Known Member
Yes I do know.
COProgressFan
Well-Known Member
Tikiman knows his stuff. Plus, I think it's kind of open secret they are looking into this, given the recent test balloons spotted, etc.
It really isn't very surprising given how DVC is the only thing they are willing to spend money on these days and the Poly is a prime location for it.
Mike730
Well-Known Member
Precisely. I think we all assumed it was inevitable and probably next, I just never heard anyone specifically confirm it. Now we play the waiting game.
Gabrielle123
New Member
We are booked for the GF August 19th-23rd. We were told that the Spa would be closed *which we all knew* and that the Pool Bar is closed as well and the Sandy Cove sundry. Supposedly the courtyard pool and Gasparilla's will close on the 24th. We tried booking at the Contemporary, but at that time only Suites are available. $7500 to boot! Not a Poly fan and a friend went recently and said a palmetto bug was in there room!!!! Had that experience when the Contemporary North Wing was open.....don't want to experience that again either!
I will post here when I get back from the GF, maybe even during if I notice that was the CM's said were all LIES! I hope not...
I will post here when I get back from the GF, maybe even during if I notice that was the CM's said were all LIES! I hope not...
That info is correct.We are booked for the GF August 19th-23rd. We were told that the Spa would be closed *which we all knew* and that the Pool Bar is closed as well and the Sandy Cove sundry. Supposedly the courtyard pool and Gasparilla's will close on the 24th. We tried booking at the Contemporary, but at that time only Suites are available. $7500 to boot! Not a Poly fan and a friend went recently and said a palmetto bug was in there room!!!! Had that experience when the Contemporary North Wing was open.....don't want to experience that again either!
I will post here when I get back from the GF, maybe even during if I notice that was the CM's said were all LIES! I hope not...
On the Palmetto bug - these things happen, and in nearly all cases, they just walk through the door as someone goes in or out. It is Florida, there are billions of bugs, and these things happen. Don't think that the Poly has some kind of insect infestation issue in the rooms.
Mrsdonaldduck
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We will be at gf the same time as you the courtyatd Pool and gasparilla will be closing halfway through our stayWe are booked for the GF August 19th-23rd. We were told that the Spa would be closed *which we all knew* and that the Pool Bar is closed as well and the Sandy Cove sundry. Supposedly the courtyard pool and Gasparilla's will close on the 24th. We tried booking at the Contemporary, but at that time only Suites are available. $7500 to boot! Not a Poly fan and a friend went recently and said a palmetto bug was in there room!!!! Had that experience when the Contemporary North Wing was open.....don't want to experience that again either!
I will post here when I get back from the GF, maybe even during if I notice that was the CM's said were all LIES! I hope not...
I know wdw needs to make improvements
It just would have been nice to have
Been notified by wdw of the upcoming
Closures rather than hearing about
Them first on twitter. I was
Quite disappointed by the lack of communication
From Disney regarding these major closures
rudyjr13
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Got a letter today explaining the closures during our November stay. At least I have the official word now. They did reassure that the beach pool bar will have a grill after opening from its rehab. Also grab and go items at the lounge as others have confirmed. We are keeping our reservation.
rudyjr13
Well-Known Member
The letter said "additional seating" do I will go out on a limb and say the games will be removed.
rudyjr13
Well-Known Member
In another thread someone posted that Gaspirilla was postponed until January.
Can anyone confirm or deny?
I asked the agent I was talking to yesterday on the phone as I made a change to my reservation and she said it was still closing on the original schedule discussed here. It is also on the reservation website still.
Can anyone confirm or deny?
I asked the agent I was talking to yesterday on the phone as I made a change to my reservation and she said it was still closing on the original schedule discussed here. It is also on the reservation website still.
sydneymorganmom
Active Member
We booked our GF for the second week of December. We booked before we left last January and received a letter in July stating all of the closures that were coming up. I'd say that was plenty of notice and am happy that they did that. They certainly didn't have to do so! It seems that like everything else, it's what you make of it. I feel that Disney always tries to do things at the best time and make other options available. After all, some things can't be done overnight while we're all sleeping
I still have Dec 18 as the reopen.