*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

[Paul Stupin]

Well our offer was accepted by the sellers today for a 125 point resale contract! Now the waiting for Disney to pass on ROFR! Fingers crossed for some pixie dust to come our way and this to happen quickly! VGF is our favorite resort (we own at CC, but have been using our points at VGF when we can!). We'll happily be owners at both! CC will be for family trips and VGF is just for DH and me!

We own at CC and VGF as well! Both wonderful resorts!

 

[mrsap]

We own at CC and VGF as well! Both wonderful resorts!

Same here

 

[LadybugsMum]

I was just able to extend my 4 nights at VGF to 6 nights for spring break. Woohoo! The videos of the 1 bedrooms look so nice and I'm really looking forward to our trip. We're doing 1 night in an SSR studio (my home resort) then moving to VGF.

 

[mrsap]

I was just able to extend my 4 nights at VGF to 6 nights for spring break. Woohoo! The videos of the 1 bedrooms look so nice and I'm really looking forward to our trip. We're doing 1 night in an SSR studio (my home resort) then moving to VGF.

That was my split in November!!!!! SSR/VGF! Have a great time!!!

 

[jbh275]

The new charts now cost me two additional points for a week in standard studio the end of September Which I dont have so I guess I will be borrowing for the next few years....

Yes. It’s tough. Same thing for me. Really throws off my future plans.

 

[mrsap]

 

[Doberge]

I noticed that the room view for 1415 had some overgrown at the time trees that blocked views of the wedding pavilion. Interesting that there are only two months between. I'll see if my wife has any day photos. Great standard view room. Gorgeous sunsets.

 

[gisele2]

I noticed that the room view for 1415 had some overgrown at the time trees that blocked views of the wedding pavilion. Interesting that there are only two months between. I'll see if my wife has any day photos. Great standard view room. Gorgeous sunsets.

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These a great photos, wish I could be there soon.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We love VGF, but were told they were sold out when we bought in 2018. (I didn't know anything about resales at the time). Now I am told I might be able to get a contract that DVC bought back (ROFR).

Question: We always stay at GF or VGF (as a cash price) the 1st week of December. Are studios or 1 Br difficult to book at 11 months? If I am able to book for that week as an owner, then I will be working on adding points ASAP.

That's a very very difficult week to book. Stay happy and keep staying at GF for that week.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well our offer was accepted by the sellers today for a 125 point resale contract! Now the waiting for Disney to pass on ROFR! Fingers crossed for some pixie dust to come our way and this to happen quickly! VGF is our favorite resort (we own at CC, but have been using our points at VGF when we can!). We'll happily be owners at both! CC will be for family trips and VGF is just for DH and me!

Well, never mind and good luck.

 

[strumy]

Hello everyone - Just booked our first trip with our resale points! Heading the first 2 weeks of Sept 2021 and grabbed a 2BR lockout (SV) at the same points as a 2BR dedicated (SV). We purchased this contract with my parents who are accompanying us so having the lockoff will help provide some privacy when they need to just get away from the kids or access without waking the kids up.

A few Questions -
Any recommendations for what rooms / room we should be requesting?

Depending on the COVID situation and level of vaccination in our family unit we may drive instead of fly. We did this last year right when DIS opened, but our execution of driving didn't go so well (arrived the night before and stayed at a resort off property for 1 night and then moved over to SSR). Any suggestions on how to get the greatest bang for your buck when you are driving in? We will be coming in from the Charlotte area so ~ 8 hours with a 4 & almost 3 year old when we go.

 

[Doberge]

Depending on the COVID situation and level of vaccination in our family unit we may drive instead of fly. We did this last year right when DIS opened, but our execution of driving didn't go so well (arrived the night before and stayed at a resort off property for 1 night and then moved over to SSR). Any suggestions on how to get the greatest bang for your buck when you are driving in? We will be coming in from the Charlotte area so ~ 8 hours with a 4 & almost 3 year old when we go.

Our drive is 9-10 hours with 5 and 2 year olds and we've done it differemt ways. We've done different combinations of leaving early (like 4am) and driving straight through vs leaving the night before and stopping 3-4 hours away so we are not exhausted on first day. We've gone straight to the resort some times and other times booked a standalone night at a value or something offsite. We value park time when we get in so we like going part of the way the "night before" and getting a room on way.

If the grandparents are traveling I'd listen to what they are comfortable doing. It might be leaving at 8am and going straight to VGF so yall dot have to move in and out to save a few bucks. If you're there for two weeks I don't think there's any rush to get to a park on first day. I'd take it easy and make it a resort day. Get in and unpack and get groceries delivered. I'd suggest an early dinner reservation at the resort and pool time after. Of course you could instead cook dinner in your room.

 

[LadybugsMum]

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[LadybugsMum]

Hello everyone - Just booked our first trip with our resale points! Heading the first 2 weeks of Sept 2021 and grabbed a 2BR lockout (SV) at the same points as a 2BR dedicated (SV). We purchased this contract with my parents who are accompanying us so having the lockoff will help provide some privacy when they need to just get away from the kids or access without waking the kids up.

A few Questions -
Any recommendations for what rooms / room we should be requesting?

Depending on the COVID situation and level of vaccination in our family unit we may drive instead of fly. We did this last year right when DIS opened, but our execution of driving didn't go so well (arrived the night before and stayed at a resort off property for 1 night and then moved over to SSR). Any suggestions on how to get the greatest bang for your buck when you are driving in? We will be coming in from the Charlotte area so ~ 8 hours with a 4 & almost 3 year old when we go.

We’re driving down from the RTP area in a couple days and it takes about 9ish hours. I’m packing the car the night before and plan on being on the road by 6 am (earlier if possible) so we can have lighter traffic on 95 South through NC and SC. I’m hoping to be in WDW by 5 pm. My kids don’t do well with overnight drives; so this is better for us. They’ll turn 7 on our trip.

 

[cgodzyk]

That's a very very difficult week to book. Stay happy and keep staying at GF for that week.

That was what I was thinking. So we backed out of the resale and just bought a Fixed Week for the studio! Way more money, but we are guaranteed to be where we want, when we want. Now I can truly say we are owners at VGF, as the points have already been loaded in! My heart is happy!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Well, never mind and good luck.

I was gonna suggest a fixed week for that week if available, but I’m a little too late.....

 

[BWV Dreamin]

That was what I was thinking. So we backed out of the resale and just bought a Fixed Week for the studio! Way more money, but we are guaranteed to be where we want, when we want. Now I can truly say we are owners at VGF, as the points have already been loaded in! My heart is happy!

Just what I was going to suggest. Welcome Home!!

 

[mrsap]

That was what I was thinking. So we backed out of the resale and just bought a Fixed Week for the studio! Way more money, but we are guaranteed to be where we want, when we want. Now I can truly say we are owners at VGF, as the points have already been loaded in! My heart is happy!

Congrats!!! Welcome Home! I’ll add you to the Owners List!!

 

[cristen72]

Just finished an amazing stay. Here is our view from room 1314. Lake view studio

 

[mrsap]

Just finished an amazing stay. Here is our view from room 1314. Lake view studio

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Happy you had a great time!!!!