Grand Californian Super Thread

[KCmike]

Thanks Liza for the comments. Never been to Yellowstone but someday I hope I will see it. I would love it so much if I lived close to DL. Having that opportunity to visit like it was my home theme park in KC would be amazing. Maybe though I wouldn't appreciate it like I do, maybe I would. Are you an Annual passholder? Still looking forward to more of you shots. So keep em' coming!!!

 

[DmaxHawk]

We just returned from our first stay @ GCH! They upgraded us to theme park view- we overlooked the entrance to GRR! Room 3355.
I took many pics and will post them soon!

I'm already planning another trip, this time with our teenagers who were insanely jealous we left them at home.

I've been waiting to see the view from one of these rooms! Congrats on the upgrade! Looking forward to the pics!

 

[DmaxHawk]

Thanks Liza for the comments. Never been to Yellowstone but someday I hope I will see it. I would love it so much if I lived close to DL. Having that opportunity to visit like it was my home theme park in KC would be amazing. Maybe though I wouldn't appreciate it like I do, maybe I would. Are you an Annual passholder? Still looking forward to more of you shots. So keep em' coming!!!

Great picture Mike!

 

[funatdisney]

Thanks Liza for the comments. Never been to Yellowstone but someday I hope I will see it. I would love it so much if I lived close to DL. Having that opportunity to visit like it was my home theme park in KC would be amazing. Maybe though I wouldn't appreciate it like I do, maybe I would. Are you an Annual passholder? Still looking forward to more of you shots. So keep em' coming!!!

We are all annual passholders. We go that much! My girls are getting bored going every month. We used to go to DL monthly, but now that they are teenagers their interest in DL isn't as strong. I don't mind. I know later when they are on their own, they will go back. I did! DH and I like to go by ourselves, and try to every once in a while. I might be going next week for a Bambi pin that is being released on the 17th. My younger DD collects Bambi pins. I'm thinking that DH and I can go in the morning, buy the pin, have lunch and get home in time to pick up the girls. I'll keep the pin for a Christmas present. So this trip will be a secret.

I was afraid that I would get tired of going to DL so often, but hasn't happened. I still get the chills when I walk down Main Street and hear the back round music. The Park changes for every season, and there is always something to note about the choice of flowers or how the sun hits the Castle differently. Lots of opportunities for pictures to be sure. When we stay at the GCH, we tend to stay in our room more. As you know, we are DVC members and we usually book a one bedroom. So I cook and BBQ. We always invite family or friends for dinner, and for desert, we sip coffee and watch the WOC or the fireworks from DL. We swim and hop on over into either Park for a couple of hours. So my day trips are devoted to the Parks and our trips are devoted to the GCH. Either way, I feel we get a full Disney experience. I know that I am very lucky and I savor every visit, day or trip.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I still travel elsewhere, too. Later this month I'm going to Tenn for a horse training competition. That will interesting!

And...great pic, Mike. Wow you really inspire me!

I'll post some pics later. Today is one busy day!

 

[funatdisney]

Another picture:

 

[blackjackdelta]

Another picture:

Great photo, abit spooky.

Jack

 

[funatdisney]

Yes it does look a bit spooky, but it sure didn't feel that way when I took it. It was 7am.

I was hoping to get shots like this that morning. I really didn't know when the fog would burn off. It helped that the hot tub was nearby.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Yes it does look a bit spooky, but it sure didn't feel that way when I took it. It was 7am.

I was hoping to get shots like this that morning. I really didn't know when the fog would burn off. It helped that the hot tub was nearby.

I am sure it did not. Temp must have dropped. Would not mind the fog one morning, just an interesting photo.

Jack

 

[ArchOwl]

Searched the thread, but couldn't find any information on some of the tours offered by the Grand. Hubby and I might be interested in doing the Art of the Craft tour, has anyone done it? Did you enjoy? Any opinions welcome!

Also, was the Power Walk through DCA enjoyable? Again, opinions welcome. Thanks in advance and sorry if this was already discussed.

 

[Circusgirl]

Searched the thread, but couldn't find any information on some of the tours offered by the Grand. Hubby and I might be interested in doing the Art of the Craft tour, has anyone done it? Did you enjoy? Any opinions welcome!

Also, was the Power Walk through DCA enjoyable? Again, opinions welcome. Thanks in advance and sorry if this was already discussed.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Art of the Craft tour, and would do it again on another visit. It is fun to to walk through the hotel afterwards knowing all the little details and secrets! Our tour included a lot of information about the artists who contributed to the building and I liked that part very much. Our guide was not as experienced as some with the tour, but she was terrific. She said that each tour would be a little different depending on your guide. It's a great way to spend some quiet time during a busy park afternoon.

 

[wbl2745]

I thoroughly enjoyed the Art of the Craft tour, and would do it again on another visit. It is fun to to walk through the hotel afterwards knowing all the little details and secrets! Our tour included a lot of information about the artists who contributed to the building and I liked that part very much. Our guide was not as experienced as some with the tour, but she was terrific. She said that each tour would be a little different depending on your guide. It's a great way to spend some quiet time during a busy park afternoon.

I second the motion! I really enjoyed the tour and seeing all the thought and planning that went into the interior, the exterior, the decor, the carpets, the wallpaper, everything. I don't think that there was a single aspect of the building that didn't have a specific reason for its being. We're staying at VGC next week and I hope to take the tour again. I just don't remember whether it is only offered on Fridays or whether it's available during the week.

 

[KCmike]

Thanks Sal and Liza!!!

 

[KCmike]

 

[DmaxHawk]

I second the motion! I really enjoyed the tour and seeing all the thought and planning that went into the interior, the exterior, the decor, the carpets, the wallpaper, everything. I don't think that there was a single aspect of the building that didn't have a specific reason for its being. We're staying at VGC next week and I hope to take the tour again. I just don't remember whether it is only offered on Fridays or whether it's available during the week.

How much were these tours? I would like to take one when I'm there.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Thanks Sal and Liza!!!

You're welcome Mike!

I love this one as well. I think I'm going to put a new section in the super thread of just pictures of different parts of the hotel.

 

[Circusgirl]

How much were these tours? I would like to take one when I'm there.

The tours are free. Sign up at the guest services desk in the lobby.

 

[funatdisney]

How much were these tours? I would like to take one when I'm there.

Sal, the Art of the Craft tour is free. You can go to Guest services and ask if there is a tour scheduled on the days you are there. You have to have sign up to take the tour, which you can do right there at GS.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Oh wow! I will definitely do that then! Thanks guys!

 

[ArchOwl]

I thoroughly enjoyed the Art of the Craft tour, and would do it again on another visit. It is fun to to walk through the hotel afterwards knowing all the little details and secrets! Our tour included a lot of information about the artists who contributed to the building and I liked that part very much. Our guide was not as experienced as some with the tour, but she was terrific. She said that each tour would be a little different depending on your guide. It's a great way to spend some quiet time during a busy park afternoon.

I second the motion! I really enjoyed the tour and seeing all the thought and planning that went into the interior, the exterior, the decor, the carpets, the wallpaper, everything. I don't think that there was a single aspect of the building that didn't have a specific reason for its being. We're staying at VGC next week and I hope to take the tour again. I just don't remember whether it is only offered on Fridays or whether it's available during the week.

Thanks for the opinions! I will for sure put this on our list of things to do!

 

[Lynzer Torte]

Room 3355: (Please forgive the bluriness of the first few pics- I have a new camera and had it on the wrong setting. Plus, I was super excited for our first stay at GCH!)

Looong hallway!:

View from the room looking straight out onto the path:

To the left (entrance to DCA):

To the right (lift hill on Grizzly):