He probably will never love GF the way you do, but you could try to lessen the things that he wouldn't like. Don't dine at the sit down restaurants. They are too stuffy.
The construction going on at the buildings, which might be Sago Cay, isn't near the VGF rooms. He might just be happy that you are happy. 
From a fellow VGF owner and lover, I'm definitely following your thought process. If I wanted someone else to fall in love with the resort as much as I love it, I'd be hesitant to take them during construction, because you want them to have the "full" experience. We stayed at a resort studio for a night in November and the room/building were fantastic. However it was a construction maze to get to the boat dock, which I could see changing the vibe and feeling of the resort for someone who doesn't have prior experience there. I would hope that by May, the renovations on Conch Key and Sugar Loaf, as well as Narcoossee's, would be completed (see mrsap's update post a few back for the most recent pictures) but I might consider waiting if the lobby is in the midst of construction. I would hold your backup reservation for a bit longer in hopes that we might get more info on what's going to happen with the lobby and the scope of the updates. And in the meantime, maybe waitlist another studio that you might prefer as a backup over BLT? You never know, maybe something better will pop up.
Can you share the wording of the email? Did it come from a travel agent or Disney? March 1st is really soon, so I'm at least hoping they finally let us know their plans for the lobby and the 2 restaurants that never reopened after the pandemic. So sorry for the impact to your trip though; that would make me sad as well!
It’s funny, because before we stayed at The Grand for the very first time, our friend, (who is a Disney vet) told us the same thing (about it being too fancy… etc.) he literally had one bad experience with someone who annoyed him and based his feelings on that situation. For my 40th birthday, I wanted to stay there and give it a chance, and he stayed with us too. Although it took him a little longer, we fell in love instantly, and literally came home and bought DVC at The Grand!! We were so upset we didn’t try it sooner!! We now stay there at least 1-2 times a year. We love the property, we love how everything is in close proximity, we love the lobby, great club level lounge, we love that you can walk, take the monorail, or the boat to the Magic Kingdom and the Monorail to EPCOT, pools are great, our favorite restaurant Narcoossee’s is there… just so much to love! I always recommend people to watch YouTube videos, and that way you can compare resorts and see exactly what you’re getting. For a first timer, seeing all the construction might be daunting, but I personally would still take The Grand and the construction than stay anywhere else. Hope you guys can come to a decision you’re both happy with!
Thank you. I really think you are right. My heart really is with GF. My first stay there was last year for my 40th birthday girl trip (pre DVC cash stay) and we got upgraded to the main building TPV CL room. It was a lifelong dream come true for me to even stay at GF, much less to get pixie dusted with that great room! It was nothing short of amazing. That’s honestly why I ended up buying DVC at VGF. No other resort have ever given me all the “feels”. I just know that the new resort studios are going to blow me away too. DH doesn’t have the passion for Disney like I do.. he only goes because it’s my happy place.
Right you are! He doesn’t even love Disney the way I do. I’m going to cancel BLT and everything is going to be great!He probably will never love GF the way you do, but you could try to lessen the things that he wouldn't like. Don't dine at the sit down restaurants. They are too stuffy.
That makes sense, and it’s true by May, who knows how much will be done and where they’ll be at in the construction process. If I did waitlist anything, it would be Poly. We haven’t stayed there before, but I know we’d love it too. It’s definitely on our bucket list. I always lean toward MK resorts. We looked at RIV rooms, and they are super nice, but DH didn’t care for the resort as a whole. He said it didn’t feel like being at Disney at all there. I’ve looked at BC and BWV rooms and they seem so outdated, plus are so hard to get. We stayed in a 2 BR at CCV on Sept. for a couple nights. WL has always been our go to resort, so of course we loved it. I just wish it was on the monorail. The more I think about it, I just keep leaning toward staying at VGF. It’s where we bought so we will have lots of years to stay there after all the construction is done and maybe he will grow to love it.
Oh man, have a stay there in early April, was thinking they wouldn't start the lobby during the busy spring break season.
....well, I'll be sure to post pics....we're staying in the DVC building, so it shouldn't impact us [hopefully] too much...
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I wouldn’t worry. You should not be impacted at all in the DVC Bldg. The only minor issue will be walking around property and seeing some areas with construction walls, some background noise when passing by, and pathways redirected in that area. Both pools are still open, the pool bars are still serving and best of all, you’re staying at The Grand!
Have a great time!!
....it is what it is....besides, we'll only be staying there 3 days before heading to the Riviera...I wouldn’t worry. You should not be impacted at all in the DVC Bldg. The only minor issue will be walking around property and seeing some areas with construction walls, some background noise when passing by, and pathways redirected in that area. Both pools are still open, the pool bars are still serving and best of all, you’re staying at The Grand!
I know that we will be in the DVC building, but my DS has a lake view and we have a lagoon view - I believe both are studios.
Lake View should be located in the original DVC building and a Lagoon View should be located in the new Big Pine Key building. Does your reservation say “Resort Studio?”
@mrsap hit the nail on the head! Sounds like you may have a deluxe studio (lake view) and resort studio (lagoon view) booked.
