(2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

[princess Maxwell]

is the carving station sugar loaf and new wine

 

[trishadono]

Thank you SO much trishadono! I appreciate it. I was so confused, now it makes perfect sense as I did call to make the switch from CR to GF. After looking at those pictures, I think I definitely prefer the triangular room, as it looks like the other one has a connecting door. I also wonder if the room is the same price as the king, and if it's worth calling and seeing if they can switch the category.

The prices are probably not that different. You can always call and see what's available. Those deluxe queens look amazing.

A friend of mine is there now and enjoying her RPC stay. Here are some food pix and the new wine cart.

 

[princess Maxwell]

Do u help yourself to wine or is tacky like the yacht club what kind of wines i heard they added fess parker do they have the carving station at the sugar loaf.

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

The prices are probably not that different. You can always call and see what's available. Those deluxe queens look amazing.

A friend of mine is there now and enjoying her RPC stay. Here are some food pix and the new wine cart.View attachment 104063View attachment 104065 View attachment 104066View attachment 104064View attachment 104069

That looks good. What are the differences in food offerings between rpc and SL?

 

[trishadono]

They are the same its just that most CL's have recently been doing some changes. So far most have been good. The cheese tray shown above has items I usually get and LOVE from The Garden View Tea Room.

That looks new and yet we all remember that strawberry soup!

 

[trishadono]

Do u help yourself to wine or is tacky like the yacht club what kind of wines i heard they added fess parker do they have the carving station at the sugar loaf.

Blueskies comes back tomorrow so hopefully she can answer. It used to be self serv but looks like not now. However, during the day it was always by request and that is still the same. It really shouldn't be a big deal. It is nice to have someone pour for you

 

[trishadono]

I have been busy with MIL at ER then in hospital and then moving her back home. She is doing well now!!

When I made my fp+ selections at 60 days I was just too tired to get up at midnight and asked dd if she wanted to or just get what we get in the morning.

So I woke up Saturday and reserved our rides from bed with coffee at 7:30 instead

I got SDMT, Soarin, TSM, without any problems, all times I wanted.

So it appears its not so crazy like last year. This is my 8th-10th fp booking ???? This was by far the easiest and greatest availability.

For those asking about SL I will post more pix of the newer lounge and updated offerings.

Only one week to my baby graduating and turning 18

Where did the time go??

Happy Planning! Enjoy these last days of school for those still in. Only one final left for ds!

 

[MaggiesMomNJ]

They are the same its just that most CL's have recently been doing some changes. So far most have been good. The cheese tray shown above has items I usually get and LOVE from The Garden View Tea Room.

That looks new and yet we all remember that strawberry soup!

Thanks! I can't eat cheese but I would love the carving station! We are only in a regular outer room now but I am going to check out SL. It's all contingent on some business things working out though.

 

[goofy4prez]

We are here now at the VGF in unit 1504 which is a lake view studio. The view is awesome looking out at the Poly and wedding chapel . Looking forward to our return next year with a bunch of family in a 2 bedroom suite.I will post pics when we get back home.

 

[trishadono]

We are here now at the VGF in unit 1504 which is a lake view studio. The view is awesome looking out at the Poly and wedding chapel . Looking forward to our return next year with a bunch of family in a 2 bedroom suite.I will post pics when we get back home.

We loved VGF!! Hope you have agreat trip and I look forward to any pix!!

 

[trishadono]

I love gf villas! Goofy, are you loving it? Or wish you were in the resort?

 

[goofy4prez]

I love gf villas! Goofy, are you loving it? Or wish you were in the resort?

In the past we have always done concierge in all our stays at Disney and have wanted to do it at the GF.But with that said, we love the Villas. It is so quiet and spectacular as well. And the main building is literally a 1 minute walk. We are very happy with our decision to buy in at the VGF.

 

[trishadono]

In the past we have always done concierge in all our stays at Disney and have wanted to do it at the GF.But with that said, we love the Villas. It is so quiet and spectacular as well. And the main building is literally a 1 minute walk. We are very happy with our decision to buy in at the VGF.

We did 1/2-1/5/14 and I loved that christmas music played on the speakers below our balcony. So sweet!

 

[VbChristy]

More info about the deluxe kings: The furniture placement is before the most recent rehab but basic floorplan is the same.

Basically, the GF has a category called "deluxe". All of these rooms are in the main building and there are two different sub categories that you can request.

#1A. King Deluxe room: there are 9 rooms located on the 2nd floor of the main building. They all come with king beds, whirlpool tubs, a small sitting area and a balcony that overlooks the castle. They are all the same size as a standard room. (room #4201-4209) (maximum occupancy is 3)

#1B. King Deluxe room: there are 6 rooms located on either end of floors 3, 4 and 5 of the main building. They all come with king beds, regular tubs, larger sitting area and turret style windows that offer a panoramic view of the resort. None of these rooms have a balcony, but they are much larger. (room #4321, 4421, 4021 & I think #4330, 4430, 4030) (maximum occupancy is 3) Here is the room layout for the King deluxe options:

Thanks you very much!

 

[BC1836]

Just as we left this morning, a barefoot "guest" in her bathrobe secured her breakfast at the Royal Palm Club. Clueless.

All the best.

 

[MinnieMeep]

Just as we left this morning, a barefoot "guest" in her bathrobe secured her breakfast at the Royal Palm Club. Clueless.

All the best.

We had the SAME thing when we were there in November... Every single morning. I wonder if it was the same lady!

 

[bethclayton]

The prices are probably not that different. You can always call and see what's available. Those deluxe queens look amazing.

A friend of mine is there now and enjoying her RPC stay. Here are some food pix and the new wine cart.View attachment 104063View attachment 104065 View attachment 104066View attachment 104064View attachment 104069

I am ready to freak out. Do you mean to tell me that those are nuts scattered about the plate? DD and I are nut allergic. Let's be realistic and acknowledge that nut allergies are very common nowadays. So instead of just taking a moment to put the nuts right next to the platter in a bowl/ plate, they HEAPED THEM ONTO EVERYTHING? This would be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen... except for that i already see that the wine is no longer self-serve, so the two issues are tied for first place in my book. They literally charge nearly $1,000 per night full price. They have GOT to be kidding me with these changes.

 

[followthatmouse]

Just as we left this morning, a barefoot "guest" in her bathrobe secured her breakfast at the Royal Palm Club. Clueless.

All the best.

We definitely had the same lady in December! Also, we had entire families who pawed the danish and croissants. Ugh! Is the use of tongs a difficult concept?

 

[Lisann]

followthatmouse... is room 4422 a rectangular deluxe?

 

[trishadono]

I am ready to freak out. Do you mean to tell me that those are nuts scattered about the plate? DD and I are nut allergic. Let's be realistic and acknowledge that nut allergies are very common nowadays. So instead of just taking a moment to put the nuts right next to the platter in a bowl/ plate, they HEAPED THEM ONTO EVERYTHING? This would be the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen... except for that i already see that the wine is no longer self-serve, so the two issues are tied for first place in my book. They literally charge nearly $1,000 per night full price. They have GOT to be kidding me with these changes.

I'm so sorry but yep there are nuts in all the breads too!!

There are so many offerings tho I would think you can find something. Most people meet up with the chef with their concerns and that seems to work the best.

Wine station .... I would prefer self serv but I'm still going to take a glass back to my room at Appies time for my late return for the night . When I get back at 10-12 sometimes I want a glass. If not I'll have it at lunch the next day.