Hello again, all my GRAND friends!
Still trying to get back into my old routine, haven't gotten caught up on the thread.
I finally got my recent GF photos copied to my computer, but still need to upload most to Photobucket.
Thanks for popping in, I hope you are getting back into your normal routine
. Can't wait to see all of your beautiful pics.
Good Afternoon
Not much going on in my part of the NE, it's kind of cool & overcast today. Still no trip planned,but I'm trying to plan one for that big birthday that we ladies don't like so right now I'm living vicariously through all of that have up coming trips
Hey
Blue,
MickeyNut,
grannyminnie &
Maxie(I know you're down there now)
Hi ahcupcake
Hope the "big" birthday trip plans are coming along, it's always fun planning a Disney trip but it's more exciting when it's for a special celebration
.
Good Morning Everyone!!!!
I am still here....even though I haven't posted!!! Busy beautiful weekend!!
Just read that the Back Lot Tour is closing!!!! What is going to left at Hollywood Studios. Other then the two big rides, my favorite TSM, Art Academy and few other small rides and shows here and there???? In July, we left so early, because we were DONE with the park...that never happens!!!!
I hear you on being busy, things have been a little crazy around here, too....not a lot of computer time for me either. It's crazy how so many things are closing at DHS
. We do enjoy DHS, but find we don't spend alot of time there as we seem to get everything we want to do done in very little time.
And American idol experience is closed... They need to get something in there fast!!
I agree.
Hi all. I'm fairly new to the thread..posted a few times when we quickly had to make a decision about the WL pool being closed. We ultimately decided on GF over the Contemporary. We will be there 11/15 through 11/22. First trip for DS7 and DD4, first time onsite for me and haven't been since 1990, and only 2nd time onsite for DH and hasn't been since 1997...needless to say, we are very excited!! So, my questions:
1) Do I want to do online check-in? We are a Lagoon View. I know that I don't want a dormer room, because we want an open balcony, but is there a particularly building I should choose and any chance of seeing Wishes and/or the Water Pageant from these rooms? Are any rooms quieter (I am a light sleeper).
2) How long should I estimate for DME to GF? Our flgiht lands at 11 am on a Saturday.
3) How long for luggage delivery?
4) When should I expect to have to be back to GF for DME home? Our flight leaves at 8 pm on a Saturday.
Thanks!!!
Congrats on your upcoming GF stay
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1. Doing OCI is a matter of preference and while we have never done it, there are others who love it. I prefer to check in at the resort in person and chat with the front desk CM. As far as which building is best, that's another personal preference. Big Pine Key and Boca Chica are close to the main building and beach pool, but Sago Cay might be a little quieter as it's located away from the courtyard pool and close to the convention center.
2/3. We don't use DME, so I can't help with a time frame for arriving at the resort or for luggage delivery.
4. I can't answer from experience, but from what I've read on these boards, you will be given a pick up time of about 3 hours prior to your flight, as
trisha posted, which would be 5:00 pm. With that said, I have seen it recommended to arrive at the pick up spot 15 minutes prior to that time as sometimes the buses are early.
We just got back yesterday, and we definitely found our perfect dream vacation home! We loved the GF! It was so beautiful and quiet, and we loved watching fireworks from Narcoossee's and then taking a dip in the hot tub! Our meals at 1800 Park Faire and Narcoosee's were excellent. We visited the Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club, but that area seemed so crowded and busy, and we didn't love the restaurant. We also visited a restaurant at the Polynesian, but so much was hidden by scaffolding, including the pool, and you could see construction dumpsters at the lagoon through the upstairs lobby windows. I had thought we might stay at the Yacht or Beach Club next time to save money, but we would really prefer to stay at the GF again if possible. I hope we get a great offer in the mail for a return trip next September!
Does anyone know how long it would take to walk from the GF to the MK? My husband thinks it would not be too long, but I was so foot sore after our 3rd day that I would not even contemplate it!
Thanks!
Welcome back, glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the GF
.
As
trisha posted, there is no walkway to MK.
Hubby and I will be staying at VGF this upcoming week. Yey so excited
Have a great time
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We had a 3rd floor deluxe Queen room, it was amazing! After check in and getting into out room I went out on the balcony and there was a wedding party below!! Actually during our stay there were lots of weddings!
AhCuocake, Blue & MickeyNut thanks all for the good wishes! Last August I did a split stay with YC, so this past Aug it was so nice to have 2 weeks at GF!
Just booked next August trip, decided Poly this time, it's been awhile & curious to see it finished!
Those deluxe rooms look amazing and is definitely on my list to try the next time we stay RPC
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I bet it was nice to see so many weddings.
Congrats on having booked your trip for next August. We are talking about a July trip back to the Poly next July. We loved the Poly before all of the construction/renovations, but I am excited to see it finished.
I forgot to mention...we had a small lizard in our room during our trip to the GF last week. Every once in a while it would startle someone before hiding again.
We just ignored it. Is this common? We saw many of them outside the building, but only one inside it.
I have a friend who is a little more computer literate, I'll ask her to help me. I was so impressed with the GF that I took a ton of pictures on my phone!
