Gee lots of catching up to do...
We just returned from a week at the Grand Floridian. We had a lagoon view room which gave us an obstructed view of the MK. We still were able to enjoy the fireworks and the view of the castle/space mountain and loved our room. We thought GF was very open and airy. The grounds were beautiful. The service was amazing! We loved the shops, too! It may be our new favorite! Our kids thought the character bf at Park Fare was so much fun. The characters were very engaging.
I had been unsure of booking GF after we stayed at the Boardwalk last spring and posted a question on this board asking how the resorts compared. Boardwalk Inn was very nice but not our favorite. I was worried that GF would have a similar feel to Boardwalk. They were very, very different from each other aside from similar décor----and we loved our stay at the GF and will stay again! I would like to thank all who responded to my questions. I know it is difficult to try to answer as to whether or not someone will like a particular hotel but many of you took the time to answer my concerns.
The resort monorail was down for some of our trip between 11a and 6p which proved to be inconvenient for dining options and getting back from Epcot. The courtyard pool was down for a few days too. The beach pool was very nice and not very crowded most of the time, and my little guy loved the water feature/ splash play area.
Glad that you enjoyed your stay at the GF..
Interesting about the duvets...they have to look so much better than those comforters from the last rehab...Thanks for the review too!
Yay, for getting the suitcase out,
Blue!! If I was where you are in my countdown, mine would have been out for days!!
grannyminnie Under two weeks for you!!!!!! I'm so sorry that we are not going to be overlapping!
Just back from 8 nights at GF. Had a great time, magic bands and FP+ worked great for us. I I Lu wish the movie each night was in a better spot. It's impossible to watch the movie and still catch the water pageant and fireworks. Otherwise we had a really liked the grand, not sure if we would choose it over the poly though for our next trip. I guess that depends in construction at the poly. Maybe it's time we think about contemporary.
Another Poly lover in our midst!! LOL.. what is this thread coming to!! LOL..
Happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip to the GF...
Exciting to hear the bedspread is updated! I wonder how many others?
Today, as I was exiting my car at Michael's, I thought...it's almost here..one more week and we'll be at GF! And this physical THRILL surged through my chest, just like the one I used to get when I was little and it was Christmas Eve!
One week!!! I will be there just after you! I am feeling that thrill too...then the pre trip worries will set in.. LOL..but once I ma on that airplane..the thrill is back!
I need some help regarding RPC deluxe rooms. We had to make some changes to our December trip which resulted in pushing our cruise back until next year, along with changing our resort stays. I was originally thinking of going over Mother's Day, but with the new promo that was just released, it's hard to pass up a 35% discount at deluxes for March without knowing if anything will be offered for May. I tried to get my oldest to agree to BWI, but it wasn't happening without good CS options ...so the MK area it is. The CR wasn't available for our dates (we'll try that next December and with the Poly pool closing April-August (construction wouldn't be an issue, but the pool being closed is a deal breaker for us), that leaves the GF (but that's not a bad thing......LOL). My intention was to book a standard RPC room, but the only thing available under the discount was a deluxe room, so I booked it. I'm not familiar with the deluxe rooms and was wondering where they are located? Also, are any deluxe rooms close to the lounge? TIA for any information .
MickeyNut sorry that you had to move your trip back...but glad that you will be able to take it next winter...
Glad that you are getting TO utilize the new promo and get in a spring visit to WDW!!
I have stayed in the deluxe queen rooms...They are very nice..just be aware they do not have a day bed..The sofa does not open up to a bed either
Which makes no sense..LOL.. The room is so spacious tho you could add a rollaway if necessary for your boys..
LOl...
I didn't realize that there were any queen deluxes other than the 4 that are courtyard view rooms...Those are located right above the back entrance to the main building...and have a great view ...
Those room numbers are 4319 and 4320..third floor..and 4419 and 4420 on the fourth floor...
4420 is the very first room off the lounge area...can't get any closer...! They really are very nice rooms..and I think that you will enjoy the extra space...
Staying strong.
When I visited GF a couple of weeks ago, I checked out the proximity of Sugarloaf to the courtyard pool and that's a definite winner!
I think it will be super convenient, especially in August since we will spend a lot of time at the pool.
I also like how close Sugarloaf is to the main building.
Welcome back
Mousemommy!!
You are going to love your stay in SL...as you said..It couldn't be more conveniently located on the GF grounds!
We will be there in 35 days! Can't wait. It will be our first time at the GF and I can't think of a better place to celebrate my 50th birthday and our 10th anniversary!!!
Congratualtions on all of your celebrations! And on your first stay a the GF!!
I'm a GF lover, but certainly no expert (yet)! So I have a question: are there any Queen deluxe TPV rooms in RPC?
DD is 14 1/2 and, given the option of a vacation in lieu of a big Sweet 16 party, wants to take her BFF with us for that special trip when the time comes. I want to stay RPC and will need the extra space, but would love to see Wishes from the balcony (that RPC TPV surprise upgrade in 2011 has spoiled me for good!)...so, anyone know if there are any?
No expert here either...but another GF fan!
..we have stayed in some of the queen deluxe rooms... None have a TPV to the best of my knowledge...the ones that we have stayed in have had a view of the courtyard pool..and they did have a very nice view of Wishes from
Group of "light" sleepers here booked for July 2014. . If I were to request a building, what would you recommend as ones that might be a little less full of hustle and bustle? Thanks!
I think that the building that is probably the quietest...and a little bit more removed from the hustle and bustle is Sago Cay..it has a great MK view..and the GV's are of the marina and a nice wooded area that has monorail views too!
Maybe she stayed in one of the test rooms?? Would love to see some pics to see if anything else was different. I have not seen any mention of permits being pulled yet for the GF refurb. I have been looking every few days(on another forum website) but nothing....
Hope that you will keep us posted!
k&a&c'smom Thanks for all of that additional info on the deluxe queen room in RPC... the pics and room layouts too!! (ph that old décor...so pretty! ) I wasn't aware that there were that many..and where they were located...As usual you are a wealth of info!
Are you posting about now by any chance!!????
Hello to all of my fellow GF fans! Hope that you have a most magical Monday!!