I just spoke to a lovely cast member at Signature Services. She said that the balconies they will be renovating from July 18 to mid-August are the common area balconies, not those in the guest rooms.
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Thank you SO MUCH!!I just spoke to a lovely cast member at Signature Services. She said that the balconies they will be renovating from July 18 to mid-August are the common area balconies, not those in the guest rooms.
She said she was not aware of any other Main Building renovations in August (but of course that could change
Just thought I would share that info with you guys!
Thanks for posting this!
First Look at Newly Redesigned Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant
Disney has shared a first look at new details for the refreshed Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s reopens July 28th at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort.
I agree, I think it looks lovely. If I wasn’t such a horribly picky eater, I’d definitely dine there. Since I will probably never experience this restaurant myself, I’ll just live through all of you! In the meantime, I’ll be over at my favorite, Narcoossee’s, when it reopens!!
For what it's worth - I always stay GF outer building garden view. I never put in room requests. I've had all kinds of views, and I've enjoyed all of them. A couple of times I had partial park views, and could see the electrical water pageant. My "worst" view was of the monorail, lake and walking path. I wasn't thrilled with that at first, but ended up really liking it. It was peaceful and I liked watching the monorails go by. Outside of price, the "pros" of being in the outer buildings include quick access to the pools, walking path, boat dock, Gasparilla Grill. Of course, if anyone offered me RPC TPV, I'd take it in a heartbeat! I do not know about housekeeping now. My last trip was Spring of this year and did not have daily housekeeping, but did have housekeeping stop by to offer fresh towels, shampoo, coffee, etc.
Agree with @sdk1231 the great majority of rooms have a nice view. However the difference is in the balcony style. Upper floors have enclosed balcony. While it is private you can’t really see while sitting down. In August it may be too hot anyways but if you get to your room don’t touch anything, look at your view and head back to lobby and ask for different if needed.
Oh ok. Those are 3rd floor. One is facing the monorail and the other faces courtyard pool. Those have been smoking areas for RPC. However the pool facing one is often used for fireworks viewing. If that happens head to boat dock or in front of GGG.I just spoke to a lovely cast member at Signature Services. She said that the balconies they will be renovating from July 18 to mid-August are the common area balconies, not those in the guest rooms.
She said she was not aware of any other Main Building renovations in August (but of course that could change
Just thought I would share that info with you guys!
I've stayed a few times in Garden View rooms. I've never had a bad
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Yes! There are no tap-in’s at the pool gates. However, keep in mind that if you are driving, you may not be permitted on property without a resort/dining reservation. The gate guards are hit and miss. Your best bet would be to take Disney transportation or even walk from MK if visiting. Enjoy!At the risk of sounding a little nuts. . .
Are you able to access Beaches Pool Bar without having to "tap in" at the gate? Last summer, I had the lobster sliders and I would like them again. We are staying at YC for Food and Wine. I also love the shops at GF. They have many of the same items as else where on site, but it is just more fun to browse at GF. AND I could step into the mini lobby at the new DVC to get a feel for all the new changes.
Living in the burbs of Houston, yummy food is easy to find with the exception of lobster roll type things. I do chase the lobster roll food truck around town every now and again. It is cheaper than flying to Maine for lunch.
