Grand Californian Super Thread

[DmaxHawk]

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!)

Perfect! Thanks, I'll be adding these.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Does anyone have any pictures of the ball/meeting rooms or know where I can find them?

 

[Nonsuch]

Does anyone have any pictures of the ball/meeting rooms or know where I can find them?

Sequoia Ballroom

 

[DmaxHawk]

Sequoia Ballroom

Thanks Nonsuch! I will add these. DO you know of any that show the Wisteria Room? I can't find any.

 

[CrazyDuck]

Have you been here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2274185

 

[DmaxHawk]

Have you been here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2274185

I have, was on there yesterday and couldn't find any of the Wisteria.

 

[KCmike]

Here is another one from last year.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Here is another one from last year.

Simply amazing!

 

[KCmike]

Thanks Sal.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I know these are here somewhere but thought I would reload based on some of the perevious posts.

The order form gives an idea what WWS has.

Jack

 

[Captain Hindsight]

I know these are here somewhere but thought I would reload based on some of the perevious posts.
Jack

Wow that grocery list is hard to read... Crazyduck posted that earlier and its a little easier to read on the PDF: WWS Grocery List

 

[blackjackdelta]

Wow that grocery list is hard to read... Crazyduck posted that earlier and its a little easier to read on the PDF: WWS Grocery List

Best I can do from my phone. I just enlarge.

Jack

 

[skiingfast]

Best I can do from my phone. I just enlarge.

Jack

Thanks Jack, larger would be nicer, but still that is really great information to post on the thread. Much more helpful than the twenty second repetitive picture of the lobby.

 

[Chasbo]

The wife and I stayed at the GCH over the past weekend (2/12-2/13). Got what I thought was a great deal on a standard view with the AP discount of $213. The room number was 2217, which overlooked the front drive. Not the greatest but the room was pretty convenient with regards to elevators, etc. This was our first time staying at GCH but we have stayed at PPH and DLH before and we were both very happy with the convenience of the hotel. It doesn't seem like it is that much closer than the PPH (especially compared to where are room was) but it definitely feels that way when you walk right into the hotel and then your room from DCA.

Also, we had dinner at Steakhouse 55 and I just want to stress to people what a great restaurant this is. We eat there as often as we can over any of the other fancy restaurants at the DLR and we love it. This time I tried the Rib Eye steak for the first time and it was the best steak I have ever had anywhere. If you have not been there, try it!

Here was the view from our room:

 

[blackjackdelta]

The wife and I stayed at the GCH over the past weekend (2/12-2/13). Got what I thought was a great deal on a standard view with the AP discount of $213. The room number was 2217, which overlooked the front drive. Not the greatest but the room was pretty convenient with regards to elevators, etc. This was our first time staying at GCH but we have stayed at PPH and DLH before and we were both very happy with the convenience of the hotel. It doesn't seem like it is that much closer than the PPH (especially compared to where are room was) but it definitely feels that way when you walk right into the hotel and then your room from DCA.

Also, we had dinner at Steakhouse 55 and I just want to stress to people what a great restaurant this is. We eat there as often as we can over any of the other fancy restaurants at the DLR and we love it. This time I tried the Rib Eye steak for the first time and it was the best steak I have ever had anywhere. If you have not been there, try it!

Here was the view from our room:

Sh55 is one of our most favorite places.

Jack

 

[nunzia]

Sh55 is one of our most favorite places.

Steve

ditto! They also have a very nice and not very expensive breakfast there.

 

[Disney Princess]

ditto! They also have a very nice and not very expensive breakfast there.

We had dinner there on our last trip and loved it!! We are going to make a PS for breakfast this trip. We've heard great things about their eggs benedict.

 

[aristocat65]

We just returned from 4 nights at GCH and absolutely loved this hotel. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread as it was really helpful in planning our stay. We were in room 2228 and it was very nice. It had no wear and tear at all, and I'm wondering if this room was part of the new DVC construction? I'm sure someone here knows. We had just booked a standard room at a 40% off PIN rate, but ended up with a pool view. The view was nice, but the balcony was closed (no slats or railings) so that if you sat down you couldn't see down, so as a result we didn't really use the balcony as we normally would.

The staff and service at this hotel was top notch and so helpful. They even charged our ipods daily at the front desk for us. I hadn't brought our charger as I was expecting the clock radio to have an ipod dock like the hotels in WDW (and most I've stayed in recently) do. When we had only one bathrobe in our room, I mentioned it at the desk and they brought one up in 10 minutes!

The only negative was Whitewater snacks which we had enjoyed in the past for lunch and tried it this time for breakfast. While I can appreciate that the hot orders are made fresh, both times I went down to get DS's breakfast I was sitting waiting for 15 minutes after paying for the order. We found a much better option was to go to Jamba Juice for their steel cut oatmeal. Faster, yummier, and healthier!

I can't emphasize enough the convenience of staying so close to the parks. It was so easy to just pop into Disneyland just for fireworks at the last minute. We also really enjoyed the convenience of Downtown Disney for eating. Being at this hotel really gave us the "immersion" feeling that we appreciate staying on property at WDW so much.

I was hoping to post a picture of our room view, but I can't seem to figure out how My posting rules seem to say I "may not" post attachments. Does anyone know why this is?

 

[Captain Hindsight]

We were in room 2228 and it was very nice. It had no wear and tear at all, and I'm wondering if this room was part of the new DVC construction? I'm sure someone here knows.

Yes that room is part of the new construction that was added when they build the DVC Villas. The rooms x218-x260 are the new hotel rooms. The x5xx rooms are the new DVC villas!

Did the noise from the pool bother you at all during your stay?

 

[aristocat65]

Yes that room is part of the new construction that was added when they build the DVC Villas. The rooms x218-x260 are the new hotel rooms. The x5xx rooms are the new DVC villas!

Did the noise from the pool bother you at all during your stay?

The noise didn't bother us at all. It was sunny and hot and the pool was busy, but it didn't bother us. The evenings were very cool, so it emptied by dinner time.