Hopefully this hasn't been asked too many times lol, but I've never stayed at the GF only visited to have a meal or afternoon tea, so I'm curious. I've seen pictures of the rooms, some are furnished in a red & white color scheme (the sheets etc) and other pictures have a totally different color to them. Is one newer than the other? Or is it just different types of rooms (CL vs normal rooms) Thanks.
The GF recently underwent a full room decor renovation - new wallpaper, drapes, carpet, bedding, furniture, etc. This is why you are still seeing so many photos of the old rooms, it is in the final stages as we speak. All outer buildings have been completed with the red/beige color scheme. If you are seeing the gold/blue color scheme, these are photos prior to the renovations this year.
HTH!
All rooms are the same, which have the red bed scarf. If you go to the first page of this thread, at the top you will find a "photos" link that will show some pics
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Thanks. The rooms look great, and I was hoping you'd say that cause I think I'm preferring the red bed scarf rooms. Course, the others are fine also. I've been happy at any hotel I've stayed at so far at Disney. It's nice to know what the rooms look like when you're planning a trip to Disney (at least I personally think so)
I agree, when we first started vacationing at WDW, it was very difficult to find photos of the rooms. No internets, lol.
Hi
Are the SL Deluxe rooms in the club level area?
All SL rooms are in the club level.
The whole building is club level, it has its own CL lounge on the first floor.
I worry to much
BVC23 was kind enough to respond to one of my post awhile go
. I tried to search for the pictures but I could not find the posts. The closest I saw was a post from 9/12.
I will definitely call IPO about our room requests. Thanks.
Any ideas on how to pull off this surprise?
What kind of photos are you looking for? I doubt it was
BCV23 who posted them, as she rarely does so. But she is our resident expert on all things concerning the accessible rooms, I know she posted some great info. I'll see if I can find her response.
You are asking the wrong person about surprising fellow guests.
I can't keep a secret, I've tried to surprise DD and always end up telling her before the trip.
I know I've asked a lot of questions, but this one is really bugging me and my DH is no help. I'm 105 days out from my trip....
Is it okay to start packing yet?
(NoButSeriously, would it be weird for me to open a trunk in the attic and start randomly putting in stuff I won't use until we get to Disney?)
Not weird at all, I know many people who start their packing early.
Stayed at VGF for the first time and fell absolutely in love! The grounds are stunning! Transportation was great. The food options are the best. Fireworks viewing is awesome. The whole vibe of the GF is just wonderful. I love the selection of stores. I just loved returning to it after being in the parks. It is now at the top of my list with Akl my other fave. We can't wait to return and are doubling our points there.
Glad to hear you have fallen in love with the resort, it is hard to resist, isn't it?!
Hi guys!! I have a quick question..
We are getting married next year at WDW. It will be our first time and I wanted to pay for two nights at the Grand Floridian for my parents (we are having our wedding dinner at Victoria and Albert's) My dad can't walk very well and my mom loves a good room with a view!! Could you recommend any room numbers I should ask for or any specifics to request?! Thank you so much!!
Welcome!
Congrats on your upcoming WDW wedding, how magical!
It would help to know what room category you are hoping to book. Requesting specific room numbers at WDW is iffy - in case that room is occupied, the assigner doesn't know why you wanted it and cannot offer a similar option.
Hi - what is the walking distance from (worse case scenario) the furthest 'garden view' building to the monorail, buses to the parks, and pools?
Now that the monorails are on a somewhat delayed opening/closing schedule how long would it take the buses to get to/from the parks vs. the buses if we left from the WL?
TIA
The answer to both questions is complicated.
The resort is very compact, so walking anywhere is not very long.
For the "furthest garden view" - furthest from the monorail and pools is actually closer to the buses. Furthest from the buses is closer to the monorail!
If you are walking from one of the courtyard buildings to the monorail station, allow yourself about 5 minutes or so, depending on how fast you walk. If walking from, say, Big Pine Key to the bus depot, allow about the same. Walking from Sago Cay to the bus depot, about 3 minutes, to the monorail about 6 minutes or so.
The buses from WL often share with the GF, with the GF being the last stop. I cannot give an idea of how long one is vs. the other, there are so many variables. There is a good travel time tool on the first page, I'll post the link.
ETA: here is the promised
link to the DIS tool for estimating travel times. Simply put in from WL to whichever park, then GF to the same park, it should give you an idea of the difference. HTH!
k&a&cthanks for the info. Still mulling it over . I did ok with the knee brace last January, so maybe will see how it goes. In August heat we usually leave parks early afternoon, 1:00 ish to get out of the worst heat. Planning on lots of GF pool time
. Bringing my (inflatable) pool noodle.
Sounds great!
Red Scarf rooms
. Don't all rooms have the red bed scarfs? If not, what's the difference?
The new rooms do all have red scarves; the older rooms prior to this year's renovation had no scarf at all to begin with, but a blue scarf when they switched the bedspreads out for white triple sheeting w/bed scarf. This was a temporary look.
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But we did have a late ADR...so I am hoping that we will have better luck this trip....
) but I got by with it for January trip. But bringing #s for rental jic!
Happy to "see" you! Yes I did book LTT for our 
No worries, ask away. It's why we're here.
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. Don't hesitate to ask any questions as everyone here is very friendly and always willing to help 
. I did ok with the knee brace last January, so maybe will see how it goes. In August heat we usually leave parks early afternoon, 1:00 ish to get out of the worst heat. Planning on lots of GF pool time 
