Resort Thread Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort & Spa - **LOBBY REFURB HAS BEGUN 4/14**

[mrsap]

Thanks! Just had a light dinner at enchanted rose—our first time here and it is so pretty! Library room is gorgeous, and the truffle fries are to die for. Now off for an evening swim!

Truffle Fries and a glass of Moscato!! The dinner of champions!!!! (When there are no chicken nuggets, of course!!)

 

[ahcupcake]

Definitely bring swimwear if you want to swim, it may or may not be warm enough. On our December trips the temps ranged from 21 degrees to 86 degrees, and everything in between. You have to be prepared for everything when going in early winter.

wishesqueen glad you had a nice trip. I understand missing the crowds, the pics of the empty GF lobby are so sad.

Yep. In December 2010 it was colder in Orlando then it was back here in Pennsylvania.
Froze my behind off waiting for I think the evening castle lighting ceremony

 

[ahcupcake]

Walt Disney Suite -- Rm 4411

April 2011, decor has probably changed but I'm posting for layout and view

Master

Desk

Seating

King Bed

Closet

Bathtub

Shower

Bedroom 2

View

BONUS CELEB SIGHTING

Christina Aguilera - that's her wearing the hat standing next to the open door

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Lol at that decor! Wow!

 

[mrsap]

Walt Disney Suite -- Rm 4411

April 2011, decor has probably changed but I'm posting for layout and view

Master

Desk

Seating

King Bed

Closet

Bathtub

Shower

Bedroom 2

View

BONUS CELEB SIGHTING

Christina Aguilera - that's her wearing the hat standing next to the open door

Thank you for sharing! I added it to Page 1!

 

[Sajchinook2015]

Yes, the GF-MK boat is running - they are mostly using the old open air DAK Discovery River boats that are pretty slow. It is not stopping at Poly.

Are these boats ECV scooter accessible.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Are these boats ECV scooter accessible.

I’m sorry, I don’t know the answer to that. I don’t think they are, but I’m not certain. I know @RaySharpton had a recent thread asking the same thing, not sure if he ever found an answer?

 

[MomOTwins]

Are these boats ECV scooter accessible.

I’m sorry, I don’t know the answer to that. I don’t think they are, but I’m not certain. I know @RaySharpton had a recent thread asking the same thing, not sure if he ever found an answer?

I will find out the answer to this today and report back

 

[jesemeca]

Hi there! I will be staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time in 9 days! I was wondering what the bus situation was like in the morning. How early should I be at the bus stop to make sure I get to the parks for opening? I've heard of horror stories of hour+ long lines at other resorts in the mornings, but haven't heard anything about the Grand. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

Hi there! I will be staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time in 9 days! I was wondering what the bus situation was like in the morning. How early should I be at the bus stop to make sure I get to the parks for opening? I've heard of horror stories of hour+ long lines at other resorts in the mornings, but haven't heard anything about the Grand. Thanks!

Sorry, I can’t help with your bus question, but I wanted to say The Grand is SO beautiful!! I hope you have a wonderful time!

 

[mickeynut1]

Room 7315 in Conch Key–just checked in!

Beautiful view! Have a great time .

Hi there! I will be staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time in 9 days! I was wondering what the bus situation was like in the morning. How early should I be at the bus stop to make sure I get to the parks for opening? I've heard of horror stories of hour+ long lines at other resorts in the mornings, but haven't heard anything about the Grand. Thanks!

I can't answer your question, but wanted to say I hope you have a great trip! Enjoy your first GF stay .

 

[WishesQueen]

Hi there! I will be staying at the Grand Floridian for the first time in 9 days! I was wondering what the bus situation was like in the morning. How early should I be at the bus stop to make sure I get to the parks for opening? I've heard of horror stories of hour+ long lines at other resorts in the mornings, but haven't heard anything about the Grand. Thanks!

I don't know exactly how much this will help, but friends of ours meet us for breakfast one morning. We walked them to the bus stop, we were going to pool and they were going to EPCOT. The line was pretty long but there were many buses. I never asked if they made it to rope drop, I don't think that was as important as just getting to EPCOT early. There were a few other people there at the same time from the thread, hopefully they can give you a more precise timeline.

Have a great trip, your going to love the Grand!

 

[MomOTwins]

Are these boats ECV scooter accessible.

Unfortunately I just spoke to the boat captain and the new open air boats are not ECV accessible. Sorry I don’t have better news.

 

[ahcupcake]

Thank you for sharing! I added it to Page 1!

You're Welcome.

I'm still looking for my Grand Suite pics

 

[Sajchinook2015]

Unfortunately I just spoke to the boat captain and the new open air boats are not ECV accessible. Sorry I don’t have better news.

Thanks for checking. Hopefully the walkway will open soon.

 

[mrsap]

You're Welcome.

I'm still looking for my Grand Suite pics

No rush, whenever you find them! Thank you!

 

[MomOTwins]

In response to the question on GF buses, we are now en route to Epcot. We got to the bus station at 9:55 and were told we just missed the first bus a couple minutes before. We were the only ones there. Our bus came at 10:10, which was earlier than we expected! While we waited we saw two HS buses, an AK bus and right behind our bus was a Disney springs bus. There was a CM keeping track of who arrived first for which bus. Station never filled up—room on benches for everyone. I was very impressed at how efficient and orderly it all was!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I may have mentioned this before but in case I didn't...

One sort of bummer we experienced last weekend was that the kid's splash area closes at 7:30pm despite the Beach Pool being open until 10pm. Just FYI for those will little kids who have endless energy at the pool!

 

[quinacciani]

If by any chance you do decide to cancel send me a message please! We tried to book one on Saturday but they are sold out. No pressure of course--but if you are going to cancel maybe I can get on the phone and request it before someone else nabs it

Hello! We actually ended up cancelling. The pool hasn’t been crowded so we didn’t feel like it was worth the money just for two of us. Try calling now.. we did it maybe 15 min ago.

 

[MomOTwins]

I may have mentioned this before but in case I didn't...

One sort of bummer we experienced last weekend was that the kid's splash area closes at 7:30pm despite the Beach Pool being open until 10pm. Just FYI for those will little kids who have endless energy at the pool!

Sadly, the even bugger bummer now is it has been closed since we arrived on Wednesday. Lifeguard said it is a mechanical issue. Our little one is so sad every time we go by it

Hello! We actually ended up cancelling. The pool hasn’t been crowded so we didn’t feel like it was worth the money just for two of us. Try calling now.. we did it maybe 15 min ago.

Thanks! Will ask.