(2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

[WishesQueen]

Did we know this?

Was just on Disney's website and I see it now says the Courtyard Pool Bar is "reopening on September 21"

I know we knew the Courtyard Pool would reopen, but glad to see confirmation of that bar too.

If I'm just behind, carry on.

Thanks so much...I didn't know!!

Need that pool bar to be open. Best part about that pool is you can enjoy your drink in the pool (I hope that still remains). Now I need to hear the blue wall is down.

 

[Txshadow]

Anyone confirm how late the resort loop monorail is running? Need to travel for dinner between Contemporary and GF.

 

[trishadono]

Anyone confirm how late the resort loop monorail is running? Need to travel for dinner between Contemporary and GF.

They have been posting it on the Poly thread. After Mono stops 7p they do a bus loop 7-11pm for that purpose.

Edited to reflect change in time to 7p.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

They have been posting it on the Poly thread. After Mono stops 8p they do a bus loop 8-11pm for that purpose.

FYI, they tweaked the hours after Labor Day and it now stops at 7pm, so the monorail resort bus runs 7pm-11pm.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Bye bye Blue Fence.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1307376381534367749

 

[GADisneyDad14]

‘Twas the night before GF reopening...

With no CL, curious how they go about using/assigning the rooms in the main building (IF they intend to use them).

For those going soon, enjoy!

Bit by bit, it’s great to see another resort reopening.

 

[Jen0107c]

‘Twas the night before GF reopening...

With no CL, curious how they go about using/assigning the rooms in the main building (IF they intend to use them).

For those going soon, enjoy!

Bit by bit, it’s great to see another resort reopening.

I had a main building club room booked for Christmas week. When I originally booked I was told even if there is no club I could essentially pay more to stay in the main building. While I was skeptical how accurate this was I booked anyway several months ago. I called today to inquire about the possibility of the club returning by Christmas. The cm told me if I didn’t switch to an outer building I would be moved to one at check in as club wouldn’t be available until 2021.

 

[AngelsAmongUs]

They have been posting it on the Poly thread. After Mono stops 7p they do a bus loop 7-11pm for that purpose.

Edited to reflect change in time to 7p.

Thanks for this info!! We'll be at GF in a couple of days and have been wondering how to get to/from California Grill later at night.

 

[AngelsAmongUs]

What's the transportation situation for getting to Wilderness Lodge for Geyser Point? Is a boat between WL and CR running? Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

What's the transportation situation for getting to Wilderness Lodge for Geyser Point? Is a boat between WL and CR running? Thanks!

No, the WL/FW/CR boat has not running (although I really wish they would).

However the MK/WL boat is running, so if you’re going during park hours that’s an option. But the limited hours make this challenging in the evening.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Did Disney invite every blogger out there to stay at GF for the reopening? Funny how my Twitter timeline is full of GF posts this morning.

 

[WishesQueen]

Did Disney invite every blogger out there to stay at GF for the reopening? Funny how my Twitter timeline is full of GF posts this morning.

REALLY!! I don't have a twitter account....anything interesting?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

REALLY!! I don't have a twitter account....anything interesting?

No, not so far. Someone reported the MK walkway isn’t open, FWIW.

 

[mrsap]

Good morning everyone!

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/gran...after-the-nba-magic-kingdom-walkway-not-open/

 

[2vets]

No, not so far. Someone reported the MK walkway isn’t open, FWIW.

Not really "like", but that's basically the one detail I'm waiting for before we switch over for November....

 

[trishadono]

Good morning everyone!

https://blogmickey.com/2020/09/gran...after-the-nba-magic-kingdom-walkway-not-open/

I enjoyed seeing all the pictures. In August DD and I went over twice. It was so empty in the lobby and Summer Lace aka CC now had such limited hours we didn't even get to go in.

Cant wait to see the place busy again.

 

[mrsap]

I enjoyed seeing all the pictures. In August DD and I went over twice. It was so empty in the lobby and Summer Lace aka CC now had such limited hours we didn't even get to go in.

Cant wait to see the place busy again.

Wow. It will be like day and night when you go back!!! I still have a couple of months to go, but I’m really looking forward to it!! I guess I won’t get to see you this year!!

 

[Disneytam]

No, the WL/FW/CR boat has not running (although I really wish they would).

However the MK/WL boat is running, so if you’re going during park hours that’s an option. But the limited hours make this challenging in the evening.

I know this is a transportation question but here goes. How do you get from the Wilderness Lodge to the monorail resorts? We have an early breakfast at Kona and an 8:30 dinner at California Grill and trying to figure out how to get there. For the breakfast our party will have 2 two year old's with us so I really didn't want the hassle of a taxi if it can be avoided. Also does the MK boat still pick up at the WL and FW or does each resort have a separate boat? I'm pretty sure the trail from WL to FW will still be closed but we wanted to spend part of a day exploring FW and we were hoping to be able to take the boat. I just watched a blogger who showed that he took a bus from WL to FW. Hadn't heard of this and wondered had anyone else heard of it. Thanks for any responses.

 

[trishadono]

Wow. It will be like day and night when you go back!!! I still have a couple of months to go, but I’m really looking forward to it!! I guess I won’t get to see you this year!!

Ya never know ,l am always scheming for another trip

 

[mrsap]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/di...ew-walkway-to-magic-kingdom-nears-opening.htm