- You may have already heard that the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be the next Disney Resort to get a Disney Vacation Club property. Sources say there is yet another DVC property planned for the old River Country property (RC was the first water park opened at WDW in 1976; it closed in 2001), but that announcement won't be made until sales of the GF DVC reach a certain point.
- The Polynesian Resort is in need of a serious rehab (something about asbestos...it was built in the 70s, after all). Considering the extent of the refurbishment, this will likely be more of a "rebuild," requiring the main building which houses check-in, restaurants, and shops to close for an extended period of time. Disney is expected to shift reservations to DVC properties that are often under-booked, such as Old Key West and Saratoga Springs. No time-frame was given for this rehab.
- In light of the opening of the Art of Animation Resort (coming Summer 2012), we're hearing that some of the other Resorts that can accomodate 5 guests will stop doing that--in particular, the Alligator Bayou section of Port Orleans Riverside, which offers a trundle bed that allows for an extra small child in the room. The trundle beds have never been highly publicized by Disney, and you aren't offered POR as an option if you try to book for a family of 5 on Disney's website. Still, this has been one of the most affordable options on property for a family of 5 until this announcement. I assume they won't begin denying families this option until Art of Animation is open.
That's about it for now. I'll keep you up on the latest rumors and gossip as I hear it!
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