Grand Californian Super Thread

[cruisehopeful]

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

Right next to Sephora.

 

[twodogs]

Gingerbread house was still up this morning, but I think this is the last day...

 

[viaggiamo]

HI,

we have stayed at GCH 5 years ago (it takes us a bit longer to get there from Australia) and we have booked to be back there for Halloween. We are staying for a week and leave in early November, do they put up the Christmas tree immediately after Halloween or is there a break between them with no theme?

We stayed at Christmas last time and it was truly magical!

 

[azdisneylover]

HI,

we have stayed at GCH 5 years ago (it takes us a bit longer to get there from Australia) and we have booked to be back there for Halloween. We are staying for a week and leave in early November, do they put up the Christmas tree immediately after Halloween or is there a break between them with no theme?

We stayed at Christmas last time and it was truly magical!

I don't know when the tree goes up, but, I think it could be posted in the Christmas super thread. Have fun planning your trip!

 

[Nonsuch]

Photo of pool bar construction, 6 Jan 2019
No significant noise from the construction. Minimal work being done on weekdays, and no work on weekends.

 

[goooof1]

No x-mas tree in early Nov. (been there at that time for the last few years.) Halloween decorations stick around for the first few days in Nov. Not sure, but I believe the tree goes up after (?) Thanksgiving (or close to it .)

 

[ParkHoppers]

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.

Just talked to someone at the Grand and first they said the last week of January. Then put me on hold to check and said no date announced. I arrive the 29th so fingers crossed. Is it me or is WW not a hard refurb. What’s taking them.

 

[Buson808]

Same here I arrive on the 29. White water is my familys favorite for breakfast and late night nachos!

Hope they open soon!

 

[Brett Wyman]

Were there May 5th through 9th. Hope its done by then but looks doubtful.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Were there May 5th through 9th. Hope its done by then but looks doubtful.

Disney can put serious hustle into a project when they want to. Since you’re not until May I wouldn’t lose hope at this point. There is little reason for Disney to get the pool bar up & running over winter imho.

 

[Buson808]

Now that Jan 18 is here. Please someone tell me White Water is open?

 

[LilyJC]

Now that Jan 18 is here. Please someone tell me White Water is open?

I just saw pictures somewhere, maybe FB, today showing that it’s open! Excited to see the renovation and try the new menu (but I wasn’t a fan of the nachos).

 

[vicarrieous]

Dole Whip Dollies posted on FB that White Water Snacks is open and with menu and pics Check it out!

 

[Buson808]

Yessssssss!

Will be there in less than 10 days! Super excited!

 

[SeaDis]

I'm glad WWS is open, but the menu changes? I wouldn't call that family friendly, or poolside food. Looks like they are down to one burger now (no chicken or carnitas), in favor of gourmet sandwiches instead.

And the "Artisan" pizzas survived (may have been tweaked a bit). Our kids just want pizza, not funky/blended cheeses. Bummer for us. Curious to see how it goes.

Were people complaining about the old menu? I never read any.

 

[wowsmom]

Dole Whip Dollies posted on FB that White Water Snacks is open and with menu and pics Check it out!

They got rid of the Mickey Waffles. The biscuit french toast sounds interesting though. And the fried brisket and waffles. But I'll have to be a lot more careful due to food allergies .

 

[HoneyHoneyPot]

Dole Whip Dollies posted on FB that White Water Snacks is open and with menu and pics Check it out!

Can you share the link? Would love to see the new menu.

 

[StarlitNight05]

Can you share the link? Would love to see the new menu.

Here is the menu, there is a drop down for breakfast or lunch/dinner. https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/white-water-snacks/menus/

 

[StormyCA]

Not impressed at all with the 'fancy-schmancy' new menu. But what caught my attention is that the prices sure have been jacked up! I haven't eaten at WW in a few years, but I remember that the prices were MUCH more reasonable. Now it looks as though they're the same as Storytellers!

(PS, it's nice to see that Disney included the allergy friendly offerings on their menu page!!)

 

[Runnsally]

My two cents...this is another example of Disney Parks continuing to position itself as a luxury brand. Menu looks good to me and appropriate for a hotel at this price point.