DVCsloth
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- Jan 10, 2020
What is BPK?I’m a bit concerned as well, we love the 1 br.s and I’m hoping the flood of new points they sell for BPK doesn’t negatively impact my chance of getting a 1 br. in early Dec..
What is BPK?I’m a bit concerned as well, we love the 1 br.s and I’m hoping the flood of new points they sell for BPK doesn’t negatively impact my chance of getting a 1 br. in early Dec..
Big Pine Key, the hotel building that will be converted into DVC studios.What is BPK?
Hope if they are separate they keep the same point chart. We also like the walk to Poly for more food options and even sometimes walk to TTC for Epcot.What I'm wondering about is whether BPK and the VGF building will be different booking categories as Jambo and Kidani are? Or if you reserve a studio, will you find out at check-in which building you're in? One thing I preferred about the Villas location was that it was pretty equidistant from Gaspirilla Grill and the Poly for food, so I actually went over to the Poly for most of my meals. Anyone else?
The current studios are 374’ whereas GF resort rooms are 440’ - so I’m guessing it’ll be like booking AKV where you chose Jambo or Kidani and you‘ll be able to book either the original building or BPK. Given the size difference I do wonder if the BPK studios will cost more points. W/ AKV the point charts are the same for both buildings even though the 1 br.s & higher at Kidani are larger & have an extra bathroom.What I'm wondering about is whether BPK and the VGF building will be different booking categories as Jambo and Kidani are? Or if you reserve a studio, will you find out at check-in which building you're in? One thing I preferred about the Villas location was that it was pretty equidistant from Gaspirilla Grill and the Poly for food, so I actually went over to the Poly for most of my meals. Anyone else?
Yes, Check in right at the Villas. Bell service will store you bags and let them know you have perishable items.Heading to VGF soon and wanted to double check that we do check-in at the villas building? Also, are there bell services at the villas building? If yes, would they be able to put our gallon of milk somewhere cold until our room is ready?
One thing I preferred about the Villas location was that it was pretty equidistant from Gaspirilla Grill and the Poly for food, so I actually went over to the Poly for most of my meals. Anyone else?
I bought for VGF's unique location- attached to GF with 1-2 bedroom options and easy walking distance to Poly's eating/drinking establishments. I love the dichotomy of Gasparilla Grill/Capt Cooks being equally viable options for quick service, while also being stumbling distance from both Trader Sam's/Enchanted Rose.One thing I preferred about the Villas location was that it was pretty equidistant from Gaspirilla Grill and the Poly for food, so I actually went over to the Poly for most of my meals. Anyone else?
Wait - we have our first stay at VGF coming up in November and unlike @ WL where you check in for CCV/BRV inside the WL lobby, we'll need to check in @ the Villas lobby vs. the main hotel lobby?Yes, Check in right at the Villas. Bell service will store you bags and let them know you have perishable items.
Wait - we have our first stay at VGF coming up in November and unlike @ WL where you check in for CCV/BRV inside the WL lobby, we'll need to check in @ the Villas lobby vs. the main hotel lobby?
ok - great thank you!You don't "need" to as you have the option to check in at the main desk of the hotel instead of at the villas
SO if we arrive before our room is ready, since we should arrive in morning (as long as SW keeps to their schedule...HA!) then we'll need to check our bags with Bell Services in the main hotel lobby?For the poster who asked about Bell services. I asked this same question when I was there last week. I don't know their "normal" situation, but last week, all Bell Services came out of the Grand Floridian. And I don't know about keeping items cold. I understand there's some question about that possibly changing just this week.
No, I checked mine at the Villas as they have their own bell services.SO if we arrive before our room is ready, since we should arrive in morning (as long as SW keeps to their schedule...HA!) then we'll need to check our bags with Bell Services in the main hotel lobby?