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

[MamaBear58]

Hi. We are checking in on Sat for a week! Excited, but really nervous because had originally researched Wilderness Lodge and moved due to pool refurb. I don't feel as though I know the GF as well as I should, but have an Outer-Lagoon and requested an upper floor but without a dormer, so we should be good!!

Anyway, will they store our luggage? Given that there are 4 of us (2 adults and 2 kids), plus a stroller, I'm thinking it will be tight. If not, are the beds built so we can slide suitcases underneath?

Thanks!!

 

[jacquelynb]

I can't really answer your questions so hopefully someone else will stop by who can, but I wanted to say that like you we were originally booked at WL and switched due to the pool. We stayed at the GF for nine nights with 2 adults and 3 children in oct. We also had a large double stroller. We still felt we had plenty of room. I'm pretty sure the GF has the biggest standard rooms on property. We had no problem fitting our empty luggage in the closet. We could have used more drawer space though. Good luck with your vacation! I hope it's fabulous!

 

[WDWLoveForever]

I heard a rumor that GF won't have the large gingerbread house in the lobby this year...

Has anyone been recently?

Or has anyone else heard that rumor as well?

 

[jerseygal]

I heard a rumor that GF won't have the large gingerbread house in the lobby this year...

Has anyone been recently?

Or has anyone else heard that rumor as well?

I HOPE that isn't true. Was looking forward to seeing the gingerbread house.

 

[ahcupcake]

Good Evening fellow GF fiends

It's a little soggy not to mention cold here in my part of PA, I'm dreaming of........Just getting over a MEGA migraine that developed late Sunday

Hey there ahcupcake! Glad you popped in! I know you are ready to have a (real) trip planned so hope it can happen sooner rather than later!

Sorry you had to cancel your trip to DL & I hope that your DH is feeling better.........LOL I always have a trip planned, well in my head

Hi ahcupcake, nice to "see" you again .

Hope you are able to start planning a trip and get back to the GF soon .

Hi Mickeynut. I'm always lurking...Always planning just not booking yet

ahcupcake Great seeing you the other day! Gotta love a mini GF gal meet!

Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a magical Monday! preppy GF gal who has packed..repacked and really needs to stop checking the weather reports for our trip.... ...lol...

Hey Blue good seeing you too! And no you weren't the cause of the above mentioned migraine. Yes love the mini get togethers maybe we should make the next one in the spring.....Were is Maxie with the countdown to spring......Thanks again for the cookies the were yummola

Good Morning my GF Gals!!! Sorry I have been MIA, but I have been lurking in order to keep up with everyone and the beautiful Grand Floridian.

Jet Blue finally released flights for the summer so its official....I am book in July at the Grand!! Now I hope for a discount, usually don't get one until April/May.

This trip is with 14 people and is probably my last summer trip. I think I am ready to spend my DH's chunk of vacation time seeing other vacation destinations. BUT I am also ready to see the Grand and WDW for other seasons not the DD will be in college next year. This is hopefully open up more opportunities for no school days.

I am a little stressed on getting ADRs and Fastpasses for the 14. Everyone of course is entrusting me on the plans. I have a plan in place, now hopefully it works with reservations....

I hopefully will be around more often, life seems to be getting settled down around here. Today is my mom's birthday 11/11!!!

Hi Wishes for your next trip being official. 14 people I go nuts just planning for mom & I. Good luck with all your ADR's & FP's hoop you get everything you want.....HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY to your DM

Good News!...NO...GREAT NEWS! Was able to work things out for a new furnace....so we are still heading to RPC in 24 days!! can't wait to see mom's face when she finds out.

Yay for being able to keep your RPC stay....Sorry about your furnace

I heard a rumor that GF won't have the large gingerbread house in the lobby this year...

Has anyone been recently?

Or has anyone else heard that rumor as well?

Don't know where you heard that but this pic was taken on Monday 11-10-2014

The 2014 GF Gingerbread House will open on Friday 11-14-2014

 

[WDWLoveForever]

YAY! Thanks, I read it on twitter--thats why I went to the best source I knew.

 

[ahcupcake]

YAY! Thanks, I read it on twitter--thats why I went to the best source I knew.

I think I was wrong on the opening date...The first date I read was that it would open sometime this weekend now I just read that it will open on 11-21 so I'm not sure which it is

 

[jerseygal]

Good News!...NO...GREAT NEWS! Was able to work things out for a new furnace....so we are still heading to RPC in 24 days!! can't wait to see mom's face when she finds out.

GREAT NEWS for you!

I hate reading when someone has to cancel a trip that they "have planned and looked forward to forever"!
HAVE A GREAT TIME!

 

[Candice30]

GREAT NEWS for you! I hate reading when someone has to cancel a trip that they "have planned and looked forward to forever"! HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Thanks. I'm really excited to surprise mom.

 

[cattywampus]

Checking in tomorrow!!! Thank you everyone for all of the great information and help. It is much appreciated from this over planning DL vet on our first foray into the World!

 

[KonaKaiTom]

If you have a chance, be sure to dine at my favorite restaurant at the GF, Narcoosees. Enjoy your stay -- I'm sure you will love it as much as we all do -- which means, be prepared to book a bounceback!

Tom

 

[SleepingBeauty69]

Hi Everyone!! This may be old news, but it's news to me and I just had to ask! Just heard that the Beach Pool is closing in 3/6/15 - 4/9/15 . So disappointed as we'll be there during the rehab or whatever it is they're closing it for......Does anyone know why??

 

[cattywampus]

If you have a chance, be sure to dine at my favorite restaurant at the GF, Narcoosees. Enjoy your stay -- I'm sure you will love it as much as we all do -- which means, be prepared to book a bounceback!

Tom

Thanks Tom! We land at 5:45 pm and have 9:15 pm reservations at Narcoosees. It will be 6:15 pm our time so perfect for dinner and hopefully a glimpse of Wishes.

A bounceback is definitely in the back of my mind!

 

[KonaKaiTom]

Thanks Tom! We land at 5:45 pm and have 9:15 pm reservations at Narcoosees. It will be 6:15 pm our time so perfect for dinner and hopefully a glimpse of Wishes.

A bounceback is definitely in the back of my mind!

If you get there early enough you might even get a view of the Electrical Water Parade too! I believe it usually goes by Narcossees around 9:15!

Tom

 

[trishadono]

Checking in tomorrow!!! Thank you everyone for all of the great information and help. It is much appreciated from this over planning DL vet on our first foray into the World!

Can you post when the gingerbread house is done? I will only be at Poly from 11/18-21. Hoping for mom to get to see it.

Thanks!

 

[Kona65]

Love this thread.

 

[Tbone17701]

Hi Everyone!! This may be old news, but it's news to me and I just had to ask! Just heard that the Beach Pool is closing in 3/6/15 - 4/9/15 . So disappointed as we'll be there during the rehab or whatever it is they're closing it for......Does anyone know why??

I believe it's for refurbishment. Just saw this myself and am now not sure what to do as we are scheduled for 4/2-4/11/15. The Grand is a one time dream for me. Now I'm worried about Easter crowds with The Villas and GF sharing one pool?! Not to mention no slide for DD. Maybe one of the veterans of the GF here can give their thoughts on the crowd impact at the remaining pool in this scenario?

 

[cattywampus]

Can you post when the gingerbread house is done? I will only be at Poly from 11/18-21. Hoping for mom to get to see it.

Thanks!

Sure!

 

[cattywampus]

If you get there early enough you might even get a view of the Electrical Water Parade too! I believe it usually goes by Narcossees around 9:15!

Tom

Bags are packed, airport shuttle arrives around 8:00 am and we are off!

 

[Candice30]

Bags are packed, airport shuttle arrives around 8:00 am and we are off!

Have fun!