Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Information & Questions + Construction Updates

[mrsap]

Keeps getting better…

 

[nicket]

What time does the monorail start running in AM? Just making sure it starts running early enough for Early Entry. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!

 

[mrsap]

What time does the monorail start running in AM? Just making sure it starts running early enough for Early Entry. Thanks!

I’ve been up to watch the sunrise every morning and the first one runs past me around 7am.

 

[nicket]

I’ve been up to watch the sunrise every morning and the first one runs past me around 7am.

Perfect, thanks so much! Was seeing varying info online.

 

[mrsap]

Perfect, thanks so much! Was seeing varying info online.

I believe the monorail will start picking up guests 30 minutes prior to whatever park opening time is that day. I’m never ready that early to confirm, but that’s what I’ve always understood. Someone please correct me if that’s not accurate. Enjoy!

 

[hertamaniac]

I guess I can't get a day spa pass at Senses (I just wanted to use the steam room and hot tub). I called and they told me they don't issue them anymore.

Anyway, I always like relaxing at the DVC lobby. It's never crowded, and the fragrance is wonderful.

 

[georgina]

Amazed my flight got me here yesterday morning. Lots of construction activity in the lobby when I got back from MK at 1 AM. All the CMs here are so nice! Got my own beautiful sky pic last night

 

[CarolynFH]

Perfect, thanks so much! Was seeing varying info online.

In general, resort to park transportation begins running about 1 hour before scheduled early entry opening, and it’s recommended to be at the station/stop 30 minutes before that if you want to be near the front of those entering the park.

 

[pinkxray]

@mrsap- your pictures are amazing! Once you check out do you mind posting your room number? I’d love to put in a request to be near that room. Love the views!

 

[georgina]

Lobby this morning!!!!!!!

 

[OnThisMagicNight]

Lobby this morning!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness! That must have been such a nice surprise. I'm kind of in shock that they cleaned it all up so fast!

 

[mandy200587]

We just checked in and it was a welcome surprise to see the lobby fully open. We’re just waiting on our room to be ready.

 

[trishadono]

We just checked in and it was a welcome surprise to see the lobby fully open. We’re just waiting on our room to be ready.

what does the Tea Room look like? Has it been remodeled?

 

[mandy200587]

what does the Tea Room look like? Has it been remodeled?

It doesn’t look like it has but I’ll double check later.

 

[KittyQ]

Lobby this morning!!!!!!!

Oh my god, this just made my day!! Thank you SO MUCH for posting the pictures!!!! I booked the GF in early July for our September trip as a surprise for my boyfriend. They had just started in the lobby at that time. I was a bit unsure but after reading that the other buildings took 10-12 weeks I just decided to take a gamble. Ultimately I would have been okay had they not finished in time for our stay, it wouldn't have ruined our vacation or anything. But I had read that the GF lobby is unbelievably stunning in real life and that walking in for the first time is just an amazing experience. Obviously the construction would have put a bit of a damper on that. I followed this thread eagerly awaiting construction updates and was starting to make peace with the lobby not being finished in time and now I see this!! I am so excited!!! Only 14 days to go…

 

[Redsred3]

Lobby this morning!!!!!!!

This is the BEST news! Yay! We go in two weeks, a once in a lifetime girls trip I'm treating my mom, sister and daughter to, and I was really hoping everyone would get to experience the lobby in all her glory

 

[gottalovepluto]

I guess I can't get a day spa pass at Senses (I just wanted to use the steam room and hot tub). I called and they told me they don't issue them anymore.

Anyway, I always like relaxing at the DVC lobby. It's never crowded, and the fragrance is wonderful.

If you do a manicure or pedicure do you get the pass?

 

[hertamaniac]

If you do a manicure or pedicure do you get the pass?

Since I don't do either, I never thought to ask. But I think the CM said you have to book a service (which I guess qualifies).

 

[mandy200587]

Finally got into our room, magicbands we’re giving us a fit but couldn’t ask for a better view