After researching it a ton (including watching a lot of your videos) my wife and I just bought into Grand Floridian, specifically getting a favorite week at the lake view of the resort studios. We're looking forward to our first trip in November. I understand why established DVC members may miss the kitchenette, but for us its something we can live without. One thing I wanted to point out is the resort studios also have that under the bed room for storing things and it looks like a foldable stroller would probably fit under there (although I could be wrong about the size of it). Thanks for the video and your thoughts. Personally, a one bedroom vs two resort studios would depend on who I was going with and how much time I would be spending in my room with them. That 1BR dining area is really nice and a great space for playing cards or something similar in the off time, but on the other hand I've heard the murphy bed isn't quite as thick and nice as a full bed and if I was going with my parents (who could benefit from that full bed) it would definitely be tempting.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Congratulations! 🎉🍾 Welcome home!
@brandylmcquillen53612 жыл бұрын
Just booked my first welcome home visit to grand Flo resort studio lagoon view. So excited. Just me and my bestie going this trip in September
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Sounds perfect, especially with the two queen beds. I did a trip with my best friend a few years ago, and it was SO MUCH FUN! I hope you have a wonderful time! 😄
@ktpaladino2 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. I didn’t realize until today that deluxe studios and resort studios were different things. I was trying to figure out the difference when I stumbled upon this video. Thank you for the thorough explanation!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to help! Thank you for watching! 😎
@dianawarburton78072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown Jen. We had a trip planned to stay in a Savannah View Studio at Jambo House for October 30-November 4 and we changed our plans to stay at a new Grand Floridian Resort Studio standard view. We are very excited. We don't own there ( we own Polynesian, BLT and Animal Kingdom) and this will be our first stay at The Grand Floridian. I agree that most standard views will have a very nice view so the points worked for us. Maybe we will see you in Disney World sometime. We are from Rhode Island and usually visit 2-3 times a year. Your videos are very helpful and full of very useful information.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a wonderful trip! Be sure to let me know how you like the resort studio. Best wishes! 👋
@georgemartinez96932 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information we are booked for 4th of July week in a resort studio standard view can’t wait to check it out. A bit bummed out that there is no microwave but we do have a few character meals those days at artist point and Cinderella’s castle. We are mostly using it as a place to crash after visiting MK. Then finishing the rest of our vacation at Beach Club.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Sounds perfect! You’ll be among the first few guests experience these rooms!
@nicoletwisk51222 жыл бұрын
They added microwaves now.
@katherinedeliberatefare2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jen! We took the plunge and bought GF today! Will keep you posted on booking hopefully tomorrow. :) We love the GF one bed villas so much - the full kitchen is amazing and the bathrooms are superb. That walk in closet is 10/10 and I know you are often concerned about where to store luggage. Pro tip - the first floor has a one bed that is a standard view yet includes partial fireworks view and partial lagoon water pageant view!!! We have only stayed at GF one bed villas and once on hotel side. Therefore, I cannot speak to the new resort rooms for your upcoming stay. I will say I am hopeful to book our upcoming trip in a new resort standard view room. The finishes look so classically fresh! - Katherine PS thanks for all of your help in informing us about DVC. Made the decision to join so much smoother.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Welcome home! 👏🍾
@CarouselofDouglas2 жыл бұрын
My call is the 1 Bedroom. Kitchen plus privacy!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I do like that separate bedroom, especially with kids. Thanks for watching!
@mickeysmyspiritanimal2232 жыл бұрын
Yay! It’s Jen! I have anxiously awaited for this video and for your true opinion of the units! 😜🥳
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was the info you were looking for! 👋😎
@lauramiller2892 жыл бұрын
I adore the new rooms so much and would absolutely be happy to stay there. I would actually consider buying at VGF just because of those new rooms!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
They really are pretty! 😍
@lroberts6892 жыл бұрын
This video answered so many questions I had! Thank you so much for posting.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that feedback! Best of luck with your DVC research.
@CarbonDLS2 жыл бұрын
Great info in this video. We have booked 10 nights at a resort studio and I'm amazed to have an opportunity to stay at the Grand Floridian as our home resort is AKV. Really excited to experience it all!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
10 nights at Grand Floridian sounds wonderful! Yes, it really is a unique opportunity to get these resort studios right now. I'm so glad you took advantage of it. Have a wonderful trip!
@angelaterranova15772 жыл бұрын
Thx, great comparison video! Hoping to book resort studio at 7 months out for my D and I! 🤞🤞
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Availability is looking pretty good right now. Best of luck to you! 🤞
@joe8747 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Every question I would have, you answered.
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that you found it to be helpful. Best wishes!
@ginafriebel25682 жыл бұрын
The main reason we own DVC is for the kitchen/kitchenette. I have no interest in a hotel room. If I were you, hands down keep the one bedroom!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your input! 👍
@marcomigliaro22832 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Super helpful in understanding everything around these new units! We did buy more points at GF, we were some of the first to jump on them as the price was amazing. We are super excited for these new studios at GF as it is just me and my wife and we almost always stay in a studio and as you mention not a lot of them at GF before they added these. The new room layout we love and having a second bed is nice as sometime we bring my mother-in-law and it is nice to have a true second bed. We have it book for end of October for a quick weekend trip and looking forward to finally staying in the new rooms. There are definitely plus and minuses for both rooms and location and I think it will depends on the trip and what you are looking at doing while you are these and how many people you are traveling with! but the best part will be more studios to book from, as a lot of our trips are last minute, we usually check offend and grab what we can.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think DVC is starting to realize that a lot of members are looking for studios. Thanks so much for watching and congrats on your GF add-on!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Will you be booking a resort studio or a deluxe studio in the future? Find more info about DVC here: kzbin.info/aero/PL1oGx7aOVSWonZw9QaL-JIFJt3BF6Voc0
@roserose452 жыл бұрын
I recently had to choose a room for our Spring 2023 stay and went the resort studio. The microwave and toaster are a deal breaker for our family for sure. Might sound like a small detail, but priceless 💰 saver for our family.
@nicoletwisk51222 жыл бұрын
@@roserose45 I hope you booked a Deluxe Studio not a resort studio then. But the resort studios now have a microwave.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@nicoletwisk5122, I heard that they were going to be added. Thanks for confirming that. 👍
@ktpaladino2 жыл бұрын
The new resort studios make the deluxe studios look so….blah. The edge here goes to the resort studios for their amazingly fresh decor and theming, and that second queen bed! 🛏 😴
@jcbnyc20092 жыл бұрын
TPV for our anniversary or take Poly LV. For all we know it will be hard to get down the road. Lovely rooms, but not liking the missing items.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
That should be an amazing stay! Happy Anniversary! 🍾
@kevinayres65532 жыл бұрын
Very nice breakdown of the two room types. Didn’t really take into account the space at the entrance to the room for wheelchair storage. We use a foldable electric wheelchair for our son. We booked in December, fingers crossed.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a wonderful stay! Thanks for watching.
@nycp19692 жыл бұрын
Jen--This is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the new phase of the GF. So much availability right now. I don't get it. Are people buying points but not booking? Are current owners buying more points but are already booked out for a year? What explains this surfeit of availability? I thought Disney keeps the inventory for themselves and releases it to DVC as it sells, so the availability would be commensurate with ownership. If this is sustainable, I think we're in for a new era of DVC love. And if the Poly tower is the same association and this process repeats itself, it will be a real bonanza for us all. I have a resort studio booked for early December and I am considering another for this summer. I think the resort studios are beautiful and vie with Riviera for the most beautiful. The colors are very elegant. I can't imagine why the deluxe reno is going in such a different direction. It looks like the decor that SSR used to have before its acclaimed refurb. It's...strange. I'll miss the toaster, but I think some split stays at Riv and the resort studios will be my go to experience. Very posh!
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that reason for the increased availability is that they just declared (released? Declared? I’m not sure the correct term) a whole bunch of these rooms into the inventory but many of the points that are associated with them have not been sold yet. This leaves rooms available without owners to book them yet. THIS is where the existing owners get to grab them! I remember the same thing happening with Riviera. Thanks for watching, as always! 👋😎
@QUEENLOLATV2 ай бұрын
Your kids are pretty lucky. I literally tried to do at least breakfast and dinner even when I'm in the studio.. it's easy to order Walmart plus and get Frozen entrees and ready-made salads. I have been as so bold as to get an electric skillet (stealth )pan and cook a whole meal. But that's what I've had like 10 days Days.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 ай бұрын
It depends on the type of trip we're doing. If we have other people with us, we typically buy most meals. But if it's just us and our kids, we try to keep costs down by eating breakfast in the room.
@ryanmeyer80612 жыл бұрын
Jen - Thanks for all your videos! I have been on the fence about DVC, but finally decided to take the plunge. My 125 Poly resale contract just got sent to Disney for ROFR review. Wish me luck! Thanks for helping me learn about DVC. 😁 BTW, I am also a music teacher. 😁🎶
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your contract! I'll keep my fingers crossed that it passes ROFR! That's awesome that you teach music as well. What content area/grade levels do you teach? I'm middle school band.
@ryanmeyer80612 жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicInTheMusic Thank you! I visited the Polynesian with my family last month, and we loved it so much. Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed! I teach high school and middle school orchestra and choir. Keeps me very busy during the year, but I’m about to start summer break. I hope you had a good school year.
@katcrow9988 Жыл бұрын
TEAM 2 QUEEN BEDS! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Totally understandable! 👍
@atropos07542 жыл бұрын
I would have to decide…, A, walk to magic kingdom. Or B, Have a kitchenette . Depends if I’m solo (choose A) Travel with friends or family (choose B)
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Excellent point. 👍
@DearestMina18 күн бұрын
Does the resort studio showers have a hand held shower head??
@duaneschwarzbauer16492 жыл бұрын
I am staying in a resort studio right now. I have a lagoon view but no deck. I have an extra couch next to the window. I hate the beverage cooler and I like having a walk in shower. I do own points here so I will be booking at the original DVC building.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
That's really helpful feedback. I know that there are some variations in room configuration. I've seen photos of the room type that you got. Some people seem to really like it, but I've heard others complain about the view being more limited. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Best wishes!
@kriscunningham3251 Жыл бұрын
So there are some lagoon resort studios that have no walkout balconies?
@levimachado6 ай бұрын
Would you have specific recomendations of rooms for standard studios on both categories (resort and deluxe)
@TheMagicInTheMusic6 ай бұрын
For the main DVC building, I prefer rooms facing toward the main GF building and higher floors. I haven’t stayed in the resort studios yet, but ideally more of a pool view would be ideal, I think.
@mikehickox9755 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos.. but one thing that’s a bit distracting is the background music. When you talking about the rooms.
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@Icharis Жыл бұрын
Btw that beverage cooler is not cold enough to keep things like yogurts or milk
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have heard that. Definitely takes away a lot of the utility of a beverage cooler. I’m not too thrilled about it.
@TC-wx3ln2 жыл бұрын
I heard a rumour some of the bathrooms in the new resort studio do have walk in showers. Can anybody clear this up? Is that true?
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had an answer for you. I don’t think we will know until they open in a few more weeks.
@TC-wx3ln2 жыл бұрын
Got a lagoon view booked for February. Hoping some have the walk in showers so I can at least request one.
@shellycalhoun71949 ай бұрын
Which do you think is better Polynesian or the grand Floridian?
@TMRN2020Ай бұрын
I’m debating between this too!! We stayed at the GF Mary Poppins studio..although gorgeous 😍I think with us bringing a toddler and baby that the Poly’s room space is utilized better w/o the second bed there. If it’s just a couples thing I’d definitely do GF! We need the carpet for a soft baby space, larger fridge (the GF is just a “cooler” fridge not a mini fridge like the poly), full sink and the 2 bathrooms, table and chairs, pull down bed, easy access to Epcot monorail!
@kriscunningham3251 Жыл бұрын
Big dilemma which would you stay at The Resort Studios at Grand Floridian or The Riviera preferred room?
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
I would personally choose Riviera because Epcot and Hollywood Studios are our favorite parks. But if you spend more time at Magic Kingdom (as many guests do), Grand Floridian might make more sense. We usually do both - we love to do split stays!
@kriscunningham3251 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicInTheMusic great advice we would only be going to magic kingdom for 2 half days for Tron and happily ever after. How would we get from the Riviera to the Magic Kingdom?
@tanyasharadamba1264 Жыл бұрын
Do both of them have the smaller tubs?
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
They both have standard size tub/shower enclosures. The deluxe studio has a separate shower in addition to the tub/shower.
@SharonHarringtonFL2 жыл бұрын
My family is considering buying a DVC at the Grand Floridian. Are there any unsuspecting fees or anything that can creep up on us?
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
I would say that the main things are the maintenance fees and the fact that when you have easy access to book Disney trips, you tend to spend more there (going more frequently, staying longer, etc.) For us that was a good thing because it forced us to take time off and focus on our family/friends more, but it could be a negative if your budget is tight. Other than the maintenance fees, there are no other ongoing expenses specific to a DVC contract. Thanks so much for watching. 😃
@deblocascio99432 жыл бұрын
The beverage coolers are NOT cold enough for a gallon of milk. The coldest it gets is 41. Dairy should be between 34 and 38. The DVC guides themselves say it can keep drinks cool but no milk because it doesn’t get cold enough. Please correct the info in the video. No one wants to risk food poisoning ever, but especially not on a Disney vacation.
@TheMagicInTheMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I can’t change a video after it’s been published BUT you’ve given good info here in the comments. That info was not shared with me when I toured the room.
@davyannajones Жыл бұрын
Did they renovate suites?
@TheMagicInTheMusic Жыл бұрын
The regular DVC rooms have had a refurbishment in the past year, but the new resort studios are in the Big Pine Key building. They were renovated from hotel rooms into new DVC resort studios.