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

[GXIncognto]

Hey everyone!

We just booked our first ever stay at GF and are incredibly excited. We booked a lagoon view to save some money in relation to a theme park view. While not a deal breaker, obviously, we would like to have partial views of the park and fireworks. Anyone know if there is a way to make a request that would have the best opportunity of being fulfilled? Should I right out ask for a partial theme park view or request a certain building?

Thanks for any input!

As far as I know the "lagoon view" rooms are mostly in Big Pine Key and Boca Chica (if they are also in Conch Key Rob Troxel is right, you don't want those). The Big Pine Key rooms face southwards towards the Polynesian and you won't be able to see the park from them, so you'll want to request Boca Chica. We stayed in a lagoon view room in Boca Chica a year ago and lucked out with an amazing view stretching from the Polynesian to the MK train station, with the castle being hidden by a tree. Not all rooms will be as lucky though, depending on trees and if they are more towards the southern part of the building where it juts to the west a little and can cause the view towards MK to get cut off for at least a portion of the rooms. We were on the 4th floor, room 8413.

 

[Sue M]

Thanks!

On plane and land within the hour

So, how’s the room? Pics? Get with it Trish! Inquiring minds want to know, lol. Right now I’m hearing EWP music in my head

 

[trishadono]

So, how’s the room? Pics? Get with it Trish! Inquiring minds want to know, lol. Right now I’m hearing EWP music in my head

That was December ! This trip with my kids.

View from 6409 4th floor dormer.

Oh listened to EWP from room too!

 

[Sue M]

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That was December ! This trip with my kids.

View from 6409 4th floor dormer.

Oh listened to EWP from room too!

The dreaded dormer, lol! Is this current view? SL?

 

[Fantasia79]

Hey everyone!

We just booked our first ever stay at GF and are incredibly excited. We booked a lagoon view to save some money in relation to a theme park view. While not a deal breaker, obviously, we would like to have partial views of the park and fireworks. Anyone know if there is a way to make a request that would have the best opportunity of being fulfilled? Should I right out ask for a partial theme park view or request a certain building?

Thanks for any input!

This shows views from a lot of rooms!

https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps

I think the Dis has a post your room pictures somewhere too.

 

[trishadono]

View from 6409. The dormer is handy for your beverages! Heard EWP last night and train this morning.

 

[trishadono]

If quiet is important this is a great room with only 4 rooms in the small hallway!

4 rooms then center has 1 and 2 bdrm suite and a few rooms then other end again only 4 rooms.

 

[trishadono]

The dreaded dormer, lol! Is this current view? SL?

I actually am ok with dormer . It's January so not really using it but a nice PRIVATE spot for a quick view around gf.

 

[trishadono]

Oh we left SL at 835-40am and walked and booked Minnie van. It pulled up as we exited the lobby and we were to Epcot 8:51! Nice !!!

 

[bluejasmine]

How much are the Minnie Vans

 

[dragonfly57005]

My DH just got back - he used a Keurig there and loved it. Now he wants one.

Not the villas. He was in Boca Chica

 

[trishadono]

How much are the Minnie Vans

$20 flat rate

 

[bluejasmine]

Is there laundry room in the Villas Building and where is it?

 

[trishadono]

Is there laundry room in the Villas Building and where is it?

Page one of this thread #15 DVC says 4th floor near elevators.

The building is small so shouldn't be a problem in relation to room.

 

[grannyminnie]

Thanks for keeping us updated, Trish.

 

[bluejasmine]

Page one of this thread #15 DVC says 4th floor near elevators.

The building is small so shouldn't be a problem in relation to room.

Oh wow I dont know how I missed that, I went over that page..lol sorry

 

[Sue M]

I actually am ok with dormer . It's January so not really using it but a nice PRIVATE spot for a quick view around gf.

Is it cold there now? At least dormer makes a good coffee holder lol.

 

[trishadono]

Is it cold there now? At least dormer makes a good coffee holder lol.

Haha my view sitting on my dormer balcony at 7:15 am ! I'm not cold either!

It's so cute in here lol !

 

[mrsap]

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Haha my view sitting on my dormer balcony at 7:15 am ! I'm not cold either!

It's so cute in here lol !

Love all the pictures! Thanks for sharing! Hope you guys are having a great time!

 

[trishadono]

Kids went to mk at 9p so I grabbed a cl wine and did some exploring . I never noticed the fish sign! Oh 9:15 it's almost EWP time!