DVC Grand Floridian Officially Announced

[bigAWL]

My guess is that the rooms facing the MK in the drawing will be two BRS with the glassed areas being the master bedrooms.....two per floor. Seems too many rooms to be a grand villa. Could be lockouts or dedicated.

How long until we see decor designs do you think it will be?

I'm thinking that each floor there is a single grand villa, spread out on one level like the Animal Kingdom villas.

That would add up to six grand villas. I don't think that's too many for a 147-villa DVC. Just about the same ratio as VGC which has 2 GVs out of 48 total. (edit: I re-read your post, and I don't think you were saying that 6 was too many GVs. Anyway, doing that math and comparing it to the VGC ratio, I'm even more convinced that those are GVs in the front of the photo.)

 

[supersuperwendy]

I think a view of the wedding pavilion would be nice too. I personally love weddings! Last night I couldn't believe my ears when my husband said..we better start saving up for grand floridian!! So maybe with a wedding pavilion view he might get inspired for a vow renewal!!

 

[Desnik]

I think a view of the wedding pavilion would be nice too. I personally love weddings! Last night I couldn't believe my ears when my husband said..we better start saving up for grand floridian!! So maybe with a wedding pavilion view he might get inspired for a vow renewal!!

I also think that view would be great. The GF is DH's favorite resort & he's been waiting for this for us to add on there. We renewed our vows at the wedding pavilion in 2009 & had our reception at the GF so it holds a special place in our hearts.

 

[Mousewerks]

I'm thinking that each floor there is a single grand villa, spread out on one level like the Animal Kingdom villas.

That would add up to six grand villas. I don't think that's too many for a 147-villa DVC. Just about the same ratio as VGC which has 2 GVs out of 48 total. (edit: I re-read your post, and I don't think you were saying that 6 was too many GVs. Anyway, doing that math and comparing it to the VGC ratio, I'm even more convinced that those are GVs in the front of the photo.)

I totally agree and was going to post the same thing.

 

[BCV23]

I'm thinking that each floor there is a single grand villa, spread out on one level like the Animal Kingdom villas.

That would add up to six grand villas. I don't think that's too many for a 147-villa DVC. Just about the same ratio as VGC which has 2 GVs out of 48 total. (edit: I re-read your post, and I don't think you were saying that 6 was too many GVs. Anyway, doing that math and comparing it to the VGC ratio, I'm even more convinced that those are GVs in the front of the photo.)

Thanks for more explanation. You're right...... I just thought it was too many "bays" or whatever the proper term is for a grand villa but your illustration shows that's not the case. Still that puts the balconies in front of the bedrooms. I'll stick with my guess although yours would make for dramatic views from the living room/dining room of a GV.

I wonder what the rationale was behind having GVs at VGC but not at BCV or VWL?

Awesome overlay BTW.

 

[disneybirds]

My DH will be so excited to hear FoxNews is being added. Love the drawings bigAWL!

 

[JasonDVC]

I played with this in Google Earth to see if I could figure out how it's going to fit in with the existing landscape. Notice the extended shoreline.

What is the structure just below and to the left of the Contemporary?

 

[LauraLea]

What is the structure just below and to the left of the Contemporary?

The convention center.

Laura

 

[Disney Doc]

Lurked on these boards a LONG time... bigAWL, you are now added to my short list of DISboard heroes (joining Richyams - may he RIP). Thank you for a truly unique and provocative thread.

 

[bltpoppins]

We rented a pontoon boat last week during our trip last week and headed over to see the activity at the GF. Here's a few pictures:




http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/bltpoppins/

 

[arthur06]

We rented a pontoon boat last week during our trip last week and headed over to see the activity at the GF. Here's a few pictures:


http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/bltpoppins/

thanks for the update.

 

[MinnieGi]

bigAWL, thanks for the awesome overlays!

Always very excited to try out a new resort!!

 

[bigAWL]

Hey, thanks all for the feedback. I'm glad I could be helpful for once.

 

[champagne27]

Does anyone know how this compares in size to the others? Will it be the smallest DVC?

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

We rented a pontoon boat last week during our trip last week and headed over to see the activity at the GF. Here's a few pictures:




http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l586/bltpoppins/

Awww! How cute, a caterpillar playing in the sand.

 

[bookwormde]

VWL has about 112 2 br equivelents so VGF will be the second smallest at WDW

 

[Seabean]

Good job bigAWL!

Two questions for anyone...

1. Anyone out there disappointed that the great leisurely walk between the Poly and GF is now going to have a big building plopped right down in the middle of it?

2. Will this likely have suites that can accommodate a family of six?

 

[CMOORE185]

Good job bigAWL!

Two questions for anyone...

1. Anyone out there disappointed that the great leisurely walk between the Poly and GF is now going to have a big building plopped right down in the middle of it? No

2. Will this likely have suites that can accommodate a family of six? It will have at least 1 and 2 bedroom villas like the rest of DVC hotels

You will have to get a 1 or 2 bedroom suite to accommodate 6.

 

[OhioDVC]

We would love to buy at GF but I bet the price per point will be around $150. It is getting too expensive