DVC coming to the Grand Floridian

[JimB]

Disney has confirmed that the construction taking place between the Wedding Pavilion and Grand Floridian Resort is indeed for a Disney Vacation Club property. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the expansion will add 147 time-share units ready to open in late 2013.

[theBIGyowski]

I hope it doesn't kill the peaceful and isolated feeling that the Wedding Pavilion has.

[Amy]

I hope it doesn't kill the peaceful and isolated feeling that the Wedding Pavilion has.

Wedding parties might be able to cut down on their sunscreen needs

[theBIGyowski]

Are beach weddings done there between the Wedding Pavilion and the GF? If so...I wonder if they will be moved to the Poly side. I know they do beach weddings there at the Dolphin...or is it the Swan?

[cinderella75]

Hmmm......Well when disney adds the GF to DVC im sure to they will charge $95 processing fee. Which I dont think they should charge $95.00 because you are still staying on Disney grounds

[Amy]

Hmmm......Well when disney adds the GF to DVC im sure to they will charge $95 processing fee. Which I dont think they should charge $95.00 because you are still staying on Disney grounds

What do they charge a $95 processing fee for? Do they add that whenever they add a new resort?

[cinderella75]

Hmmm......Well when disney adds the GF to DVC im sure to they will charge $95 processing fee. Which I dont think they should charge $95.00 because you are still staying on Disney grounds

What do they charge a $95 processing fee for? Do they add that whenever they add a new resort?

No they dont add it to all new resorts. All depends in what collection they put them in. The easiest way to explain this. These are the resorts in the Disney vaca club resorts: Aulani, Bay Lake Towers, Animal Kingdom, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Hilton Head, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs. These resorts dont have the $95.00 processing fee. What's not in this collection has $95.00 processing fee.

[Amy]

Hmmm......Well when disney adds the GF to DVC im sure to they will charge $95 processing fee. Which I dont think they should charge $95.00 because you are still staying on Disney grounds

What do they charge a $95 processing fee for? Do they add that whenever they add a new resort?

No they dont add it to all new resorts. All depends in what collection they put them in. The easiest way to explain this. These are the resorts in the Disney vaca club resorts: Aulani, Bay Lake Towers, Animal Kingdom, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Hilton Head, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs. These resorts dont have the $95.00 processing fee. What's not in this collection has $95.00 processing fee.

That's interesting. That seems to be a collection of both on-property and off-property hotels there. I wonder how they choose which ones get the processing fee??

[cinderella75]

The monorail doesnt make stops at the resorts that I had mentioned.

[Amy]

The monorail doesnt make stops at the resorts that I had mentioned.

That's the difference? The monorail stopping at the resort?! Strange! Can't you walk over the walkway from Bay Lake Towers to the Contemporary and get on the monorail over there anyhow?

[cinderella75]

The monorail doesnt make stops at the resorts that I had mentioned.

That's the difference? The monorail stopping at the resort?! Strange! Can't you walk over the walkway from Bay Lake Towers to the Contemporary and get on the monorail over there anyhow?

You got me there. I have no idea. I havent visited Bay Lake Towers. I didnt know you could walk over the walkway. Hmmm.....If I remember the next time I talk with the inlaws I will have to ask them cuz they work at WDW. Thanks for this info

[Amy]

The monorail doesnt make stops at the resorts that I had mentioned.

That's the difference? The monorail stopping at the resort?! Strange! Can't you walk over the walkway from Bay Lake Towers to the Contemporary and get on the monorail over there anyhow?

You got me there. I have no idea. I havent visited Bay Lake Towers. I didnt know you could walk over the walkway. Hmmm.....If I remember the next time I talk with the inlaws I will have to ask them cuz they work at WDW. Thanks for this info

Yup, just looked it up to be sure, there is access to the Contemporary via the 5th floor Sky Way bridge...

[cinderella75]

Cool thanks I have yet to visit Bay Lake Towers

[Amy]

Cool thanks I have yet to visit Bay Lake Towers

I haven't been inside, but I saw the outside close-up this past December. One of my piano families stayed there last year too...they said it was very nice!

[cy1229]

Cool thanks I have yet to visit Bay Lake Towers

I haven't been inside, but I saw the outside close-up this past December. One of my piano families stayed there last year too...they said it was very nice!

We're going in October! Parents, sister and kids, and us. Getting a 2BR and a studio. I'll let you guys know how it is!