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

[dragonfly57005]

And say a prayer because DH caught a "Man Cold" yesterday....he'd better be good by Friday am or he will drive me nuts.

 

[dragonfly57005]

Just submitted my Amazon order. Will see how well it works and will update late this week.

Frustrated because I ordered my daughter with food allergies her favorite gluten free cracker back on Aug 22. It hasn't arrived yet despite saying it should Aug 31 - Sept 6. Aargh.

 

[Regan117]

5 more days for us! Got husband and myself all packed tonight, and pulled out the kids' costumes. Planning to pack their suitcases tomorrow. Yay!!!

 

[Sue M]

Heck, we have three months to go and our cases are out!

I hate to admit, home 2 weeks and still haven't unpacked!

 

[Tash87]

Online check in tomorrow

 

[princesstinkerbelle]

They removed building requests from the online check in =( I had requested Boca Chica and an upper floor but when I went to adjust some info, all of the buildings were removed as options for room requests.

 

[dina7]

They removed building requests from the online check in =( I had requested Boca Chica and an upper floor but when I went to adjust some info, all of the buildings were removed as options for room requests.

Oh wow. That was the best part of doing online check-in, IMO.

 

[Dispro1]

I hate to admit, home 2 weeks and still haven't unpacked!

Sounds like me, Sue! Packing is exciting, but unpacking is just depressing

 

[Dispro1]

Just submitted my Amazon order. Will see how well it works and will update late this week.

Frustrated because I ordered my daughter with food allergies her favorite gluten free cracker back on Aug 22. It hasn't arrived yet despite saying it should Aug 31 - Sept 6. Aargh.

I'm curious to know the name of your daughter's favorite gluten free cracker ?? My DD12 has had chronic migraine for 8 months now, and we just started a gluten free diet a week ago to see if that helps before starting the daily prescription med. I'm doing it too because it turns out that I have a lot of the symptoms of gluten intolerance...so we shall see! We are such foodies so this is tough for us but totally worth it if it helps, right? Who knows if we will still be eating gluten free by the next time we go back to Disney, but I would love to hear about any good experiences you have (related to your DD's food allergies) while you are there. So far, my DD's headache (it is a continuous headache that varies in severity from day to day) has lessened in intensity and it has only been a week so I really hope it does work!

 

[Tash87]

They removed building requests from the online check in =( I had requested Boca Chica and an upper floor but when I went to adjust some info, all of the buildings were removed as options for room requests.

Nooooooo what is the point now? That was the most important part about online check in!

 

[princesstinkerbelle]

Oh wow. That was the best part of doing online check-in, IMO.

Nooooooo what is the point now? That was the most important part about online check in!

I KNOW! It's so frustrating! I am really hoping for Boca Chica or Big Pine! I feel like when requests are called in or faxed they don't get taken as seriously.

 

[BabyFu18]

I KNOW! It's so frustrating! I am really hoping for Boca Chica or Big Pine! I feel like when requests are called in or faxed they don't get taken as seriously.

That's so odd that they took away buildings as a part of the request, I think that's the biggest thing people want to request (a certain building). I wonder if that is GF specific or if they took all request for certain sections of the resort away (I know building request is a big thing at the Polynesian too).

 

[LMO429]

Wow that is super weird about the online check and taking away the building request. If we already did our online check in would those requests still be valid???

also how does valet parking work..Can you valet over night at the grand floridian or is it only until midnight?????

 

[LMO429]

Nooooooo what is the point now? That was the most important part about online check in!

so if building requests are gone? what can you actually request..I am scared to go into my online check in now because I already requested boca chica garden view I do not want to mess anything up

 

[LMO429]

One more question: are there king size beds in any of the outer buildings? We are booked for a outer building garden view is it even worth it to request a king bed ? Is it even an option??

 

[dansdad]

Oh wow. That was the best part of doing online check-in, IMO.

I have always found the room request section to be the most useless part of Online Check In. Most of them made no sense and were not something we would want.

Nooooooo what is the point now? That was the most important part about online check in!

Not really. Providing your CC, confirming your contact information and providing an estimated time of arrival are the most import parts. Those will give you the possibility of Bypassing The Front Desk. Or at least saving you a ton of time if you do have to go to the desk.

I KNOW! It's so frustrating! I am really hoping for Boca Chica or Big Pine! I feel like when requests are called in or faxed they don't get taken as seriously.

That is a huge misconception. Over the years I have had the opportunity to speak to 3 different room assigners. All 3 said they much prefer when requests are called in and in those requests it is described what the guest is looking for. It helps them be able to grant guests requests more easily that way. They truly enjoy being able to grant guests requests and actually keep a scoreboard and try to beat their best "score" for every check in day.

Requests made during Online Check In carry no more weight than those phoned in. Their least favorite is faxed requests as that is just more paperwork to keep track of and they easily get separated from the reservation. When requests are phoned in they actually appear on the actual reservation with all the other important information, like room type, dates, number of guests, etc.

 

[dansdad]

One more question: are there king size beds in any of the outer buildings? We are booked for a outer building garden view is it even worth it to request a king bed ? Is it even an option??

Yes.

 

[dansdad]

so if building requests are gone? what can you actually request..I am scared to go into my online check in now because I already requested boca chica garden view I do not want to mess anything up

You can call and request exactly what you want and won't be hand tied to what they offered during Online Check In.

 

[LMO429]

You can call and request exactly what you want and won't be hand tied to what they offered during Online Check In.

What is the phone number?? And how many days before should I call we check in October 1st

 

[dansdad]

What is the phone number?? And how many days before should I call we check in October 1st

407-W-DISNEY

Requests can be added to your reservation any time from the day you book up until 4-5 days out as rooms are assigned 2-3 days out. We always add ours when we book since we book over the phone. And just to be safe, I always call about 7 days out and ask the phone CM to read back to me any room requests. Everytime they have read them back to me exactly how I worded them when I made them.