Grand Californian Super Thread

[dina444444]

Hello
I’m about to make room request but realize I’m not sure what bed options there are in the remodeled hotel. I tried searching this but couldn’t find succinct explanation. I’d appreciate suggestions that will work best for me (mom) and my two very tall (6 feet and 6’2”) teenaged sons.
Thanks!

From Disney’s website for most regular hotel rooms:

1 King Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair

My room earlier this month was a king room with the day bed so it likely also had a sleeper chair but I never checked if it opened.

 

[Candycane83]

I just realized White Water Snacks is still not open! Can we get a large box of milk at Hearthstone Lounge?

 

[sgrap]

We had heard that they had some groceries there but we never found any. We ordered an online order to be delivered from vons.

 

[dina444444]

I just realized White Water Snacks is still not open! Can we get a large box of milk at Hearthstone Lounge?

I would check in the gift shop. They have some food/drink items there since the hotel does have dvc.

 

[Nonsuch]

...I’d appreciate suggestions that will work best for me (mom) and my two very tall (6 feet and 6’2”) teenaged sons...

1 King Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair

Request “King Bed with Day Bed” (there will also be a sleeper chair)
This puts you in a very comfortable King Bed and sons on separate beds, also the room has more opens space when beds are closed.
Photos from earlier in this thread

 

[Candycane83]

I just checked in last night and am in room 5313. Really love everything about the hotel, especially with the Christmas decorations. Love the room too. We got a king sized bed with a day bed. Partial view of DTD and can see the fireworks from the side too.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I just checked in last night and am in room 5313. Really love everything about the hotel, especially with the Christmas decorations. Love the room too. We got a king sized bed with a day bed. Partial view of DTD and can see the fireworks from the side too.

GCH is downright MAGICAL at Christmas!!!!

 

[yetiowine]

Does anyone know the impact of the Whitewater construction on the cabanas?? I booked one for our Feb trip and now I wonder if it could be a waste if view or access is obstructed?

 

[Nonsuch]

Does anyone know the impact of the Whitewater construction on the cabanas?? I booked one for our Feb trip and now I wonder if it could be a waste if view or access is obstructed?

The pool bar construction on Sunday December 2:

The removal of concrete and planters is done and pipes have been placed underground, so work with noisy jackhammers is likely over.

Cabanas 4, 5, 6 face the construction walls, located behind the trees on the lower right of the photo.
Cabanas 1, 2, 3 face the Mariposa pool and are farther from the construction.

 

[yetiowine]

The pool bar construction on Sunday December 2:

The removal of concrete and planters is done and pipes have been placed underground, so work with noisy jackhammers is likely over.

Cabanas 4, 5, 6 face the construction walls, located behind the trees on the lower right of the photo.
Cabanas 1, 2, 3 face the Mariposa pool and are farther from the construction.

Thank you!

 

[twodogs]

Tree in the lobby was taken down last night overnight. Sadness... The gingerbread house is still up but I think it goes down tonight. More sadness...

 

[azdisneylover]

Any update on Whitewater Snacks? When will it reopen? Will they bring back the individual pizza with a salad for under $10? That would be great if they did. Disney, why take things away that work so well for families?

 

[vicarrieous]

Any update on Whitewater Snacks? When will it reopen? Will they bring back the individual pizza with a salad for under $10? That would be great if they did. Disney, why take things away that work so well for families?

On the DL website, it shows WW Snacks in refurb until Jan 18. Let's hope that's true because we arrive the 27th and it's been pushed back before.

 

[azdisneylover]

On the DL website, it shows WW Snacks in refurb until Jan 18. Let's hope that's true because we arrive the 27th and it's been pushed back before.

I hope it does open January 18th or sooner. Please let us know if it is open and how you like it when you get there.

 

[vicarrieous]

I hope it does open January 18th or sooner. Please let us know if it is open and how you like it when you get there.

Will do! I get in on the 27th and will try to update if its open and maybe get some pics if someone hasn't already. ::Crossing my fingers it opens before I go::

 

[twodogs]

It is definitely closed right now as we are here. Today they did move some of the construction barriers, so I think that is progress maybe...

 

[Muddy Rivers]

We are going in March and have requested a courtyard/monorail view. Any suggestions for the best room requests?

Thanks so much!

 

[disneyworldsk]

Hi, first time in this thread. Just booked November 2019 standard room. I am overwhelmed by this tread, can someone give me highlights? I haven't been to gch in a decade, coming from the east coast early november before veterans day. What do I need to know? also, i was wondering if the bathroom showers were walk-in showers with the new renovations. I didn't want a tub. Do I request that? How far back in this thread should I go to catch up?

 

[dina444444]

Hi, first time in this thread. Just booked November 2019 standard room. I am overwhelmed by this tread, can someone give me highlights? I haven't been to gch in a decade, coming from the east coast early november before veterans day. What do I need to know? also, i was wondering if the bathroom showers were walk-in showers with the new renovations. I didn't want a tub. Do I request that? How far back in this thread should I go to catch up?

Shower/Tubs are a mix. The room I was in back in December only had a shower and my friends room had a shower/tub. Both rooms were King bed rooms.

 

[vicarrieous]

Random question, where does it put you out into Downtown Disney when exiting the GCH?