2014 Grand Floridian Resort & Villas FAQ: Vacationing in Grand Style!

[followthatmouse]

How are the dormer rooms in the outer buildings? I was going to request a top floor non-connecting room (booked garden view) and thought I may end up with a dormer room instead. Any huge differences from the other rooms to worry about?

We stayed in a dormer room in Boca Chica about ten years ago. We both felt a little claustrophobic in that room type. I know it is silly as the room is only slightly smaller. But, the solid balcony didn't help.

 

[mickeynut1]

Oh no, thanks for reminding me Mickeynut and Blue I loved those sticky buns too.

I know, it's horrible that they took away those sticky buns .

Thank you so much

You're welcome .

Thank you all again for all the wonderful information! I need to learn the art of multi-quoting now so I can thank each of you!

A Very Grand Evening to all!

Liz

Glad you are getting all of the GF info you want/need, this is a very friendly and informative group .

k&a&c'smom gave great instructions on how to multi-quote .

How are the dormer rooms in the outer buildings? I was going to request a top floor non-connecting room (booked garden view) and thought I may end up with a dormer room instead. Any huge differences from the other rooms to worry about?

Also, as far as garden view, our request is for top floor and quiet if possible. Is there any building that's better than the others for a garden view or should I not request a specific building?

I agree with everything k&a&c'smom posted .

You are one of those I was thinking of, I'm pretty sure we've discussed your preference for late flights, etc. Next time we fly, I'm thinking of trying it out, just to see if we like it better. We're driving down from DC this upcoming trip.

Yes, we have . We love the night flights and checking in late, getting settled, and waking up the next morning ready to go . I hope you have a nice drive on your upcoming trip .

If they got rid of the b'fast meat and cheese, I think there would be a mutiny!

I agree about the mutiny . The breakfast meat and cheese is a big hit.

Thanks all!
Will be our first time at V&A's! I managed to get the Queen Victoria room, was shooting for the chefs table but we didn't decide to do this trip until a month ago so missed booking as soon as window opened up!
We have been to Remy three times on the Dream/Fantasy and loved the food there so we are excited to try more!

First trip to WDW in almost 25 yrs for the wife and about 12 years for me, celebrating her bday and our wedding anniversary

I hope you have a great anniversary/birthday celebration trip .

We stayed in a dormer room in Boca Chica about ten years ago. We both felt a little claustrophobic in that room type. I know it is silly as the room is only slightly smaller. But, the solid balcony didn't help.

I agree, the dormer rooms aren't that much smaller, but they do have a different feel space-wise .

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Did someone ask about V & A pics?
There's a great thread you might be interested in here:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2231469
It starts in 2009, but continues up to the present time - with pictures - so you might want to start closer to the end & work back.
Happy reading.

 

[abk96]

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thank you for the beautiful pics, abk96!

 

[abk96]

Our room was on the second floor 3 balconies from the end next to the tree. Perfect view of the pool.

 

[abk96]

Thank you for the beautiful pics, abk96!

You're welcome!

 

[cattywampus]

Wow! Thanks ABK96! Getting me excited for our November trip. Today is our "Dalmation Day".... 101 Days left!

 

[dischic89]

Hi GF folks!

I posted on here a few months back about a work event I was attending at the Grand. Just wanted to report back that it was great! I was in 7428, Conch Key, theme park view. I couldn't believe how big the room was compared to others I've stayed in on property. It also felt much cleaner. My only complaint is the noise from the boat dock. Since they beep when they pull in we could hear it pretty loud in our room. Other than that it was a great first stay there! The convention center ballrooms were nice and they fed the 900 people in our group as if we were small crowd.

 

[trishadono]

Hi GF folks!

I posted on here a few months back about a work event I was attending at the Grand. Just wanted to report back that it was great! I was in 7428, Conch Key, theme park view. I couldn't believe how big the room was compared to others I've stayed in on property. It also felt much cleaner. My only complaint is the noise from the boat dock. Since they beep when they pull in we could hear it pretty loud in our room. Other than that it was a great first stay there! The convention center ballrooms were nice and they fed the 900 people in our group as if we were small crowd.

Thanks for letting us know.

ABK96 Nice pics!!!!

 

[mickeynut1]

abk96 ~ Awesome pics, thanks for sharing . Hope you had a great time and enjoyed the GF .

Getting me excited for our November trip. Today is our "Dalmation Day".... 101 Days left!

I like "Dalmation Day"....very cute . It seems like a ways off, but it will be here before you know it .

Hi GF folks!

I posted on here a few months back about a work event I was attending at the Grand. Just wanted to report back that it was great! I was in 7428, Conch Key, theme park view. I couldn't believe how big the room was compared to others I've stayed in on property. It also felt much cleaner. My only complaint is the noise from the boat dock. Since they beep when they pull in we could hear it pretty loud in our room. Other than that it was a great first stay there! The convention center ballrooms were nice and they fed the 900 people in our group as if we were small crowd.

Glad you had a great time at the GF. I agree, the rooms are big and spacious . Sorry about the boat whistles being so loud from your room, but glad everything else was great .

 

[followthatmouse]

Thank you for your lovely SL photos, abk96. Ooh, Good Night cards! We missed them during our last visit.

 

[MamaBear58]

Wow! Thanks ABK96! Getting me excited for our November trip. Today is our "Dalmation Day".... 101 Days left!

Us too!!

 

[trishadono]

Wow! Thanks ABK96! Getting me excited for our November trip. Today is our "Dalmation Day".... 101 Days left!

Us too!!

 

[disney meema]

Thanks ABK96 for all the info. and now the beautiful pictures ... Amazing vacation : )

 

[k&a&c'smom]

abk96 - thanks for the lovely photos, your view was great! Thanks for the shot of the turn down cards. I like to use them for book marks (I know, almost no one needs book marks these days, lol)!

Thanks all!
Will be our first time at V&A's! I managed to get the Queen Victoria room, was shooting for the chefs table but we didn't decide to do this trip until a month ago so missed booking as soon as window opened up!
We have been to Remy three times on the Dream/Fantasy and loved the food there so we are excited to try more!

First trip to WDW in almost 25 yrs for the wife and about 12 years for me, celebrating her bday and our wedding anniversary

Awww, shoot, sorry you missed the Chef's Table, but the QVR is supposed to be very nice. Better ambiance for your first visit, anyway.

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Yes, we have . We love the night flights and checking in late, getting settled, and waking up the next morning ready to go . I hope you have a nice drive on your upcoming trip .
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I agree about the mutiny . The breakfast meat and cheese is a big hit.

I know, we love to make sandwiches from the croissants, ham and cheese. I'm particularly fond of the dilled Havarti and the boursin - DD's favorite is the salmon spread!

The drive down should be great fun, I arrive in DC the day before and we head out after the girls get off work the next day. (did that sentence even make sense?! I'm up in the middle of the night!)

Hi GF folks!

I posted on here a few months back about a work event I was attending at the Grand. Just wanted to report back that it was great! I was in 7428, Conch Key, theme park view. I couldn't believe how big the room was compared to others I've stayed in on property. It also felt much cleaner. My only complaint is the noise from the boat dock. Since they beep when they pull in we could hear it pretty loud in our room. Other than that it was a great first stay there! The convention center ballrooms were nice and they fed the 900 people in our group as if we were small crowd.

Glad you had a great stay overall, sorry you had issues with boat noise. They really do an excellent job with events, don't they?

 

[abk96]

Wow! Thanks ABK96! Getting me excited for our November trip. Today is our "Dalmation Day".... 101 Days left!

You're welcome! 100 day dance for you!!

ABK96 Nice pics!!!!

Thank you!

abk96 ~ Awesome pics, thanks for sharing . Hope you had a great time and enjoyed the GF ..

Thanks! We will definitely return in the future. It was just wonderful!

Thank you for your lovely SL photos, abk96. Ooh, Good Night cards! We missed them during our last visit.

You're welcome! I just wish I got pics of the food in the lounge for everyone. It was so crowded most times so I didn't bother.

Thanks ABK96 for all the info. and now the beautiful pictures ... Amazing vacation : )

You're welcome!

abk96 - thanks for the lovely photos, your view was great! Thanks for the shot of the turn down cards. I like to use them for book marks (I know, almost no one needs book marks these days, lol)!

You're welcome! Using them as book marks is a great idea. I'm going to do that too.

 

[trishadono]

abk96 - thanks for the lovely photos, your view was great! Thanks for the shot of the turn down cards. I like to use them for book marks (I know, almost no one needs book marks these days, lol)!

We took ds17 to bookstore last night and he got The Lord of the Rings Set. For HIS bookmark he used his 8 inch mini replica of a sword we got for him at Disney.

(Looks just like a sword but actually a letter opener/now bookmark.)

I know, we love to make sandwiches from the croissants, ham and cheese.

Oh ya, I saw people do that AFTER I had already eaten. I will try that this trip.

The drive down should be great fun, I arrive in DC the day before and we head out after the girls get off work the next day. (did that sentence even make sense?! I'm up in the middle of the night!)

Makes sense-ish

Hey K&A&C'S mom thanks for letting practice my multi single person quoting.

 

[mickeynut1]

Thanks for the shot of the turn down cards. I like to use them for book marks (I know, almost no one needs book marks these days, lol)!

The drive down should be great fun, I arrive in DC the day before and we head out after the girls get off work the next day. (did that sentence even make sense?! I'm up in the middle of the night!)

You're not alone with the bookmarks....lol. I prefer the old fashion way of reading with an actual book rather than on a nook or tablet or whatever they use now (you can see how up I am on today's technology ). And yes, your sentence did make sense .

Your trip sounds fun......I know you and the girls will have a great time .

Thanks! We will definitely return in the future. It was just wonderful!

The GF really is a wonderful resort, so beautiful and peaceful .

 

[jerseygal]

Our room was on the second floor 3 balconies from the end next to the tree. Perfect view of the pool.

ABK...Your pics are BEAUTIFUL! THANKS!!!!

Cannot WAIT till December! Heard that the Gingerbread House is AWESOME!