GF/YC Advice Please

[ClareH]

I'd originally posted this on the GF Q&A thread but unfortunately didn't get any replies

I'm staying at the GF over Christmas with my family - it's the first time we've stayed here and after researching the Dis boards we decided to book it ourselves from the UK, we're currently staying in the main building concierge but after reading about the Grand Plan my parents are really keen on switching packages. My question is this, if we do go with the Grand Plan do we really need to go concierge as it seems all our meals are included, including in room dining? Also, if we go Grand Plan and not concierge then we will obviously need to change room location (we have 2 connecting rooms) - what would you recommend for someone who has never been to the GF (or a deluxe!!!). We're staying at YC for New Year so I'm going to post the same question on the YC board, unless of course anyone can advise me about the YC here?! Thanks.

 

[hmp2z]

Hi! The main concierge perks are the snacks, help with PS reservations, and being in the main GF building. If you are on the Grand Plan you get personalized itinerary planning, too, and snacks as well as 3 meals per day. So if you were staying concierge for the snacks, the Grand Plan would definitely make those redundant. If I were you, I would probably switch to a GF lodge, instead of concierge, and go with a lagoon view.
We used the Deluxe Magic plan and DEFINITELY had all we could eat with 3 meals a day - we didn't want all of the extra snacks of the Grand Plan. I'm so glad we went with Deluxe Magic, b/c we ended up not being able to eat 3 full meals a day, even, so the Grand Plan would have been too much for us. With the Deluxe Magic plan, you also get a magic feature like a spa treatment or Cirque du Soleil tickets, and you get unlimited recreation rentals.
Cheers!
Heather P

 

[scanne]

I thought I read somewhere that the Grand Plan automatically puts you in concierge. I'd call Disney reservations and ask if you're on the Grand Plan will you still be in the Main building at the GF. If not, then I'd go with a lagoon view room......awesome views of the castle!!!!!!