Yes to fireworks, depending on which building you see more of the pageant, Boca Chica sees the whole pageant show as it faces the larger lagoon area. You cannot hear music, but I've read that one of the TV channels plays it and want to try on our next trip. .
Both my Conch and BC TPV rooms had views of both. BPK as well but those are now dvc studios,
I was able to see a bit of the Electrical Water Pageant from my deluxe king room in the main building a couple of years ago, but it was so tiny that I ended up running downstairs to the seating area near Gaspy's to get a better view.
Gasparilla has been closing at 12am. The "late night dining" menu is usually in effect 10pm - 12am.
No, the only WDW resort that does this is WL. You would need to book a CL room prior to arrival or ask to upgrade to a CL room at check-in pending availability. You cannot just add it to an exiting outer building reservation. All the regular CL rooms are in the main building. Only outer building suites have CL access.
Based on the "pardon our pixie dust" emails it seems like June could be prime lobby construction time.
GF Resort and Spa has been under refurbishment since 2022 starting with the Big Pine Key building being converted to DVC. Every guest room has been updated. All roof shingles have been ripped off and replaced. Tons of scaffolding surrounded the main building while windows in restaurants were covered. The final portion seems to be lobby construction on the first floor which has not yet started. The Grand Cottage returned for the Easter season and guests have been getting emails from Feb check-ins through Sep check-ins about lobby construction. If you have a reservation before the Christmas season I think it is safe to assume you will see some sort of construction. I would imagine Disney wants the lobby completed so the tree and gingerbread house can return.What am I missing? What construction? Meant to be staying there in August
Thanks for your reply. I thought they had done the lobby already, I was only there in October and it had had fresh paint then.
We just got back last night/this morning. I asked at check in on this trip and the one prior in January. The “suit” who checked me in said that while, occasionally, they may have granted it in the past, with new remodel they were being strict about the access.
Path to MK is open. It was only closed temporarily due to construction of buildings that ran alongside the path.
Yes the have both sizes running/alternating. Keep in mind the big boat does have open seating in the front and back.
There is not a schedule for gf. The times are the same as other resorts apps 5-7, desserts 8-10 etc.
Will do, @trishadono ! Thanks so much for the info. It’s nice to “see” you! I love that you and your dd are still at it!
