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

[pas130]

Happy New Year everyone! I don't know if you all remember, but when I started my plan to Grand Floridian around this time last year, it was my motivation 'reward' for losing 100 pounds. I didn't lose the weight but I still got my trip LOL! This year I'm doing something crazy...I started a blog where I'm going to try 12 different diet plans over 12 months! I haven't asked my hubby if the reward can be another trip to WDW, but I'll have to ask! If anyone wants to follow my journey or just give me support over the year, my site is whatdietnext.com. That's my handle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well. Wish me luck...it may get crazy!

I "liked" your FB page, jumping back onto the losing weight for summer wagon tomorrow. I am ashamed to admit I haven't held my resolution for the last two years...but I am definitely motivated to try. Disney is a Grand reward

 

[VbChristy]

Happy New Year everyone! I don't know if you all remember, but when I started my plan to Grand Floridian around this time last year, it was my motivation 'reward' for losing 100 pounds. I didn't lose the weight but I still got my trip LOL! This year I'm doing something crazy...I started a blog where I'm going to try 12 different diet plans over 12 months! I haven't asked my hubby if the reward can be another trip to WDW, but I'll have to ask! If anyone wants to follow my journey or just give me support over the year, my site is whatdietnext.com. That's my handle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well. Wish me luck...it may get crazy!

Good luck! I started running back up a couple weeks ago. I let my eating do what it wanted until I got through yesterday but now I'm going be serious about eating well. I have a cruise in a month that I want to keep doing well for! I watched an infomercial while on the treadmill yesterday of beach body's 21 day fix. They might be worth looking into. I have a friend that sells it and does groups with it. Be careful about too much in the fad diet areas

 

[loveshak22]

Thanks @VbChristy! I hope I can get back to running (really jogging for me) in the next 3 months to get my cardio up. A cruise sounds like great motivation and good luck! I'm avoiding any crazy diets - no cabbage soup diet for me

I am doing the 21 Day Fix in May...not to get too off topic but here's my plan:

January: MyFitnessPal
February: Advocare (24 Day Challenge)
March: Weight Watchers
April: Vegan Before 6:00
May: The 21 Day Fix (I have a friend doing this and she loves it)
June: Atkins
July: Nutrisystem
August: Pescetarian
September: Paleo
October: Choose More, Lose More for Life (carb cycling program book by Chris Powell)
November: The Blood Type Diet (which for my blood type is basically vegetarian/low meat diet)
December: The Abs Diet for Women

 

[loveshak22]

I "liked" your FB page, jumping back onto the losing weight for summer wagon tomorrow. I am ashamed to admit I haven't held my resolution for the last two years...but I am definitely motivated to try. Disney is a Grand reward

Thanks @pas130!! Good luck reaching your goals! 2016 will be the year for us. And don't be ashamed, I haven't hit my weight loss resolution for over 10 years!

 

[Sue M]

So I did some changing Because that's what I do I was able to add on a night at GF (I kinda took a night away from Universal). And we will be at Hard Rock instead. Our new GF dates are 8/6-8/14 (Sue we can watch Wishes together) I decided I wanted to end my summer trip at the Grand

That's great about the new dates! We arrive at GF on 8/13. So we will overlap a day! But there goes my Portofino toiletries lol!!!
Janet is staying at Poly, but can't remember if she arrives my first or second week

 

[disprincess2213]

Hello everyone! Is there anyone there now that can post the January resort activity calendar?

Also, what time do they offer the movie at night and where is it? What time does the electrical water pageant happen? Also, any word on the Courtyard pool closure next week? Thanks everyone!!

 

[baler31]

Hello everyone! Is there anyone there now that can post the January resort activity calendar?

Also, what time do they offer the movie at night and where is it? What time does the electrical water pageant happen? Also, any word on the Courtyard pool closure next week? Thanks everyone!!

http://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/resort-hotels/poolside-activities/

Click on Grand Floridian Resort Activities calendar on the right side.

 

[disprincess2213]

http://www.themouseforless.com/walt-disney-world/resort-hotels/poolside-activities/

Click on Grand Floridian Resort Activities calendar on the right side.

Thank you! Does anyone have any idea why there arent nightly movies? That is one of our favorite activities and see theyre only offered every other night...am I reading this right?

 

[dansdad]

Thank you! Does anyone have any idea why there arent nightly movies? That is one of our favorite activities and see theyre only offered every other night...am I reading this right?

During the winter months they found the guest participation to be much lower. So they went to every other night and the participation is up which makes it worthwhile on their part. FYI, this is across all WDW resorts.

 

[Sue M]

During the winter months they found the guest participation to be much lower. So they went to every other night and the participation is up which makes it worthwhile on their part. FYI, this is across all WDW resorts.

Makes sense, winter nights can be quite cold.

 

[BlueSkies]

Happy New Year. friends!! May it be a blessed one for all of you!

Well said..and I second that grannyminnie...

Happy New Year everyone! I have a question about hot tubs...where are they located? Are they at courtyard and beach pool? Approximately how many at each pool? Also, the courtyard pool will be closed for almost our entire trip in 2 weeks- we are so bummed! If there are hot tubs at the courtyard pool, do you think they will be closed along with the pool? Thanks guys!

There is only one hot tub at the GF...and it is located in the main pool area...If my memory serves me right....during the last pool rehab the hot tub was opened...

Hi All! we are excited (and shocked) that our waitlist came in for our first DVC trip and we will be at the villas at the grand Floridian villas in may! we have a standard view studio booked. Any suggestions for a room requests? Any specifics we could request to be able to see fireworks? if not that's okay, we are just excited to be staying at the GF!

Congratulations!! I know that there are a few knowledgeable VGF folks around here (although it been a bit quiet the last few days...)...so I am sure that someone will be along that can guide you on a room request....as an alternative...over on the DVC boards there is a GF thread with specific room numbers and room views! Have a grand time...Hope that you will come back and share some view pics with us here ...

So I did some changing Because that's what I do I was able to add on a night at GF (I kinda took a night away from Universal). And we will be at Hard Rock instead. Our new GF dates are 8/6-8/14 (Sue we can watch Wishes together) I decided I wanted to end my summer trip at the Grand

You... did some changing!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? lol....Congrats on an extra night at the GF!! and getting to meet up with some of our DIS friends!! what fun.....now lets see..you have quite a few months to be changing things around again...

Happy New Year everyone! I don't know if you all remember, but when I started my plan to Grand Floridian around this time last year, it was my motivation 'reward' for losing 100 pounds. I didn't lose the weight but I still got my trip LOL! This year I'm doing something crazy...I started a blog where I'm going to try 12 different diet plans over 12 months! I haven't asked my hubby if the reward can be another trip to WDW, but I'll have to ask! If anyone wants to follow my journey or just give me support over the year, my site is whatdietnext.com. That's my handle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well. Wish me luck...it may get crazy!

loveshak Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey...and thanks for sharing that journey with us here....You will have lots of cheerleaders for sure!!! I find the 12 plans over 12 months to be very interesting....sounds like a recipe for success!!

That's great about the new dates! We arrive at GF on 8/13. So we will overlap a day! But there goes my Portofino toiletries lol!!!
Janet is staying at Poly, but can't remember if she arrives my first or second week

I see a fun DIS meet in your future..enjoy!!!!

~ This is a page THREE resuce!! GF gals and guys..where ya been!!!????????? lol.....

On the dining front ..cause it always about the food....Hollywood and Vine is now hosting Minnie's Silver Screen Dine...with some interesting new food options...creamy popcorn soup??? It might be good....lol...Seems that this venue will have seasonal dining changes..like they did at Christmas time....from what I read...Mickey Minnie Donald Daisy and Goofy will be in attendance!

Well we are dong the trip is almost here dance!!! One more month!!! The suitcases are out....Trish..I know that you are next...cant wait to hear all about your adventures..and yours too Tom...

Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a wonderful Wednesday... preppy GF gal who is staring to pack...and re pack...

 

[followthatmouse]

Well said..and I second that grannyminnie...

Well we are dong the trip is almost here dance!!! One more month!!! The suitcases are out....Trish..I know that you are next...cant wait to hear all about your adventures..and yours too Tom...

Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a wonderful Wednesday... preppy GF gal who is staring to pack...and re pack...

Blue, the packing and re-packing phase is half the fun! That month will go quickly, I'm sure. The days only seem to fly like years. We kept our cases out from a November week in Sydney. So, they'll only be out for another four months.

 

[loveshak22]

Well said..and I second that grannyminnie...



There is only one hot tub at the GF...and it is located in the main pool area...If my memory serves me right....during the last pool rehab the hot tub was opened...



Congratulations!! I know that there are a few knowledgeable VGF folks around here (although it been a bit quiet the last few days...)...so I am sure that someone will be along that can guide you on a room request....as an alternative...over on the DVC boards there is a GF thread with specific room numbers and room views! Have a grand time...Hope that you will come back and share some view pics with us here ...



You... did some changing!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? lol....Congrats on an extra night at the GF!! and getting to meet up with some of our DIS friends!! what fun.....now lets see..you have quite a few months to be changing things around again...



loveshak Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey...and thanks for sharing that journey with us here....You will have lots of cheerleaders for sure!!! I find the 12 plans over 12 months to be very interesting....sounds like a recipe for success!!



I see a fun DIS meet in your future..enjoy!!!!

~ This is a page THREE resuce!! GF gals and guys..where ya been!!!????????? lol.....

On the dining front ..cause it always about the food....Hollywood and Vine is now hosting Minnie's Silver Screen Dine...with some interesting new food options...creamy popcorn soup??? It might be good....lol...Seems that this venue will have seasonal dining changes..like they did at Christmas time....from what I read...Mickey Minnie Donald Daisy and Goofy will be in attendance!

Well we are dong the trip is almost here dance!!! One more month!!! The suitcases are out....Trish..I know that you are next...cant wait to hear all about your adventures..and yours too Tom...

Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a wonderful Wednesday... preppy GF gal who is staring to pack...and re pack...

Ah - thanks Blue! I'm hoping that 2016 is the year I actually keep my New Year's Resolution! And thanks for the page 3 rescue! I just finished today's post on why I hate being on a diet when I travel: http://whatdietnext.com/blog-2/ Although at vacation (especially Disney) the diet takes a back seat. That creamy popcorn soup sounds yum! I think I had something similar to that when I was in WI one time.

You're almost to your next trip! Are you staying at the GF? I've kind of lost track of everyone as well. Sorry - I've been a bad Dis'er!

 

[Sue M]

Hi Blue! And Happy New Years to you! I'm doing the frown that I'm not going on my usual late January trip this year . Can't remember the last time we weren't in Wdw in January. But work has me chained to my desk.
I am looking forward to August and seeing Pas! What a fun way to start my trip!

 

[pas130]

You... did some changing!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? lol....Congrats on an extra night at the GF!! and getting to meet up with some of our DIS friends!! what fun.....now lets see..you have quite a few months to be changing things around again...

I have a feeling I may not change my GF portion. The beach and Universal part are subject to tweaking. Definitely looking forward to Sue's arrival when I am there!!

So happy for you and you're upcoming trip...and the other Grand peeps going down soon!! Trish HAS to be ready

 

[grannyminnie]

Third page? Blue, good thing you rescued us...we might be lost by now! It's close to time for my trip too~ By Disney math (and my sister's count), we are at 11 days! I am already packed....(what, you say??) but not for that trip...DH and I are going to Wyoming in a couple of days, so I have a nice way to count down the rest of my days til WDW!! I'll be coming home from that trip and re-packing for quite different weather! From cold temps to (hopefully) pleasant ones...

Sue, sorry you don't have a Jan. trip to be packing for...

loveshak22, good luck with your diet this year!!

 

[loveshak22]

Thanks grannyminnie! Have fun in WY and then at WDW - that is a big change in weather!! But it sounds fun!

Part of me wishes I had planned our November trip for January. November ended up being so hot (thanks El Nino) and I used to love our January trips - I'll live vicariously through the folks on here

 

[pas130]

Third page? Blue, good thing you rescued us...we might be lost by now! It's close to time for my trip too~ By Disney math (and my sister's count), we are at 11 days! I am already packed....(what, you say??) but not for that trip...DH and I are going to Wyoming in a couple of days, so I have a nice way to count down the rest of my days til WDW!! I'll be coming home from that trip and re-packing for quite different weather! From cold temps to (hopefully) pleasant ones...

Sue, sorry you don't have a Jan. trip to be packing for...

loveshak22, good luck with your diet this year!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!! So close!!!!!

Page 2 rescue now...........me thinks all our Grand groupies are getting ready to travel OR still recovering from the holidays

 

[mandy200587]

Me at least combination of holidays, hockey season and the weather trying to make me sick. I'm slowly getting into planning mode for September, just trying to figure out what book to get this year...either do Passporter or the official one

 

[Lisann]

Hi, everyone.

I was so touched by this video that I had to post it here, knowing that you GF fans would be touched as well.

The video is of a young man, Tommy, who has autism, and Wes, the pianist at the Grand. Tommy is about 22 years old, and also a marathon runner (finished 9th out of 12,000 in one of the marathons at Disney...wow).

It will bring tears to your eyes. This is the Disney magic that we all know and love. I had tears in my eyes, happy tears. And how sweet and precious of the young lady who dances with this young man (she might be a special ed teacher or something along those lines, as she was quite understanding).

These are the cast members and the moments that make our Disney stays so memorable and precious in our hearts.