There's no place like the Grand, is there..... Your photos are awesome, love the clarity and focus. We hope to be there this Fall, and live for the Magic, as well as, save for it yearly! You must love living so close by, we are out west and have seriously thought about moving your way. Do you know if anything is changing at Gasparilla?
They are not my pictures and I do not live close by, unfortunately!! Anything that has a heading is article from a Disney blog that I’m sharing with the group. Sorry, I have not heard any news regarding Gaspy’s at this time.
Well, no matter what we appreciate you and the photo updates!!!
Yes it has returned at GF
Each of the other buildings took 12-14 weeks, I believe. The main building is exponentially larger, so I'd expect the exterior work to take significantly longer than that, even if the rooms and lobby don't. But who knows!?
Hi! That is a tough choice but honestly comparing apples to oranges. I love the Swan and book often with a Marriott Bonvoy discount if it’s better pricing… especially if I want to be close to Epcot. Swan is beautiful but it is not “Disney” and it’s in a different park area so for me that would make my decision. What parks do I want to be closer to. Also little things like no magic band room access or charge.. I like that Convenience. That being said Swan is walking to Epcot and HS and the Boardwalk area and tons of restaurant. Rooms are nice enough, pool has been upgraded and is nice as well.
Thanks for your input! I've never stayed at GF, so I am very unfamiliar with the various views. I'm just looking for a nice comfortable room with a pleasant view and a nice pool. It sounds like resort view will be fine, so I think I will switch to that. Have stayed at Swan and Dolphin many times, but this trip is going to be more resort centered since September is so hot. I have an AP, so going to a park every day and staying open to close is not on my agenda. Thanks again!
I had a lagoon view now called water view. I was in Boca Chica 2nd floor. More pix of lobby previous page.
Monorail for sure and boat I think are still running then. You can also walk back from MK if you prefer.
@kelsgals is correct. Just came to add on occasion the line for mono was long and the walk to gf can feel long so we compromise and walk to CR which is shorter then hop on a mono there(no line either).
That's an amazing photo! I've never seen both at the same time.
Thanks! I didn’t realize the hotel rooms were updated! That makes it easy… we will be enjoying the resort/room! We are staying for a longer trip but just spending 2/3 nights at GF. We will do MK while there but also plan to focus on the pools/resort/fireworks in pajamas.
The resort studio villa is DVC and will have a toaster and a microwave oven, the main resort room won't, in case that makes a difference for you.
