HAVING A GRAND OLD TIME! The 2013 Grand Floridian Resort & Villas FAQ

[DisneyMomChristine]

Thank you! Feeling relieved now.

 

[BlueSkies]

Hello fellow GF fans!

Cant believe that the holidays are all just a memory already...

But..that means its time to start focusing on trip time!!!

Trisha Thanks for checking in! Sounds like you are already having a GRAND vacation! Glad you got to make the most of your SL time... Both CLs at the GF are so grand....

grannyminnie If you are needing to change your dates I have some suggestions..Like when your friends are gonna be there too!

MickeyNut Hope that you are keeping warm..I know that this is not flip flop weather anymore!

k&a&c'smom So glad that you are enjoying the family time!! Us too...Meant to mention..thanks for your input on my split stay inquiry...I am so unsure..yet I really do want to try it..LOL...

Tom, MariaMouse and all those who have trips coming up soon.... Hope that you have a wonderful time!

Hope that all of my fellow GF fans have a super Saturday!

 

[mickeynut1]

Just a quick post to say hello to my GF friends.: Sorry I haven't been posting lately, BlueSkies is right and we are still enjoying having our DD here.

Glad you are enjoying time with your DD home .

At the grand now in Boca Chica lagoon view and loving it! Only have a one complaint.... We were "upgraded" to this room from a deluxe room without knowing it. Although I agree the view is an upgrade, we were wanting the deluxe for the space. There are 4 of us, 3 adults and one 15 year old so we are pretty crowded in here. Other than that, it's beautiful! They began pulling up Christmas decorations yesterday

 

[michlyn]

We are staying at gf in August - super excited! I requested a room at either big pine key or boca chica (pool/courtyard view).

How is the noise level? Are the rooms fairly sound proof? We are light sleepers.

Thanks!

 

[DizzyMommy]

Hi everyone. I booked a stay for August gv. Is there any building/room that will give us the best gv view? Any requests that I should make? TIA

 

[mickeynut1]

We are staying at gf in August - super excited! I requested a room at either big pine key or boca chica (pool/courtyard view).

How is the noise level? Are the rooms fairly sound proof? We are light sleepers.

Thanks!

You are going to love the GF . We stayed in Big Pine Key and while I am also a light sleeper, I didn't notice any noise.

Hi everyone. I booked a stay for August gv. Is there any building/room that will give us the best gv view? Any requests that I should make? TIA

Our GV was in Big Pine Key and we had a nice view of the courtyard pool. I also think Boca Chica (which is located right next to BPK) is a great for GV rooms. With that said, there are some less desirable rooms in BPK as they overlook the roof top of the pool building, so if you request BPK, you might want to request a high floor .

 

[DizzyMommy]

Mickeynut1- Thanks for the heads up about the pool house. Last year I stayed at BC and I know there are some really bad room views there. I just wasn't sure about GF. Maybe I'll request Boca Chica.

 

[grannyminnie]

You are going to love the GF . We stayed in Big Pine Key and while I am also a light sleeper, I didn't notice any noise.



Our GV was in Big Pine Key and we had a nice view of the courtyard pool. I also think Boca Chica (which is located right next to BPK) is a great for GV rooms. With that said, there are some less desirable rooms in BPK as they overlook the roof top of the pool building, so if you request BPK, you might want to request a high floor .

We had one of those BPK views of the rooftop of the pool building. It was our first GF stay and the "worst" (if there really is one) view in several visits.
Our Boca Chica views have been lovely!

Blue, I have tried to get my DSis to let's change to end of Jan. early Feb., but she says it's too close to our last visit (mid-November)! What is WRONG with her?? When is it ever too soon to go back to WDW?!?

 

[Maxie86]

grannyminnie, I think the beginning of February is a wonderful time to go. It's never too soon to go back, especially if some of your GF friends will be there.

 

[grannyminnie]

grannyminnie, I think the beginning of February is a wonderful time to go. It's never too soon to go back, especially if some of your GF friends will be there.

Aww Maxie, are you going to be there with Blue? I would love to go at the same time! But I don't think I'm going to sway my sister...

 

[bama belle]

Well after a couple of resort changes , we re-booked our original reservation at the Grand. There will be nine of us in two GV rooms. We have ressies at 1900 PF on our arrival night, an adult dinner at Citricos, and a spa treatment booked for my mom. I cannot wait to experience this resort- the grounds just look beautiful!!

 

[Koh1977]

Well after a couple of resort changes , we re-booked our original reservation at the Grand. There will be nine of us in two GV rooms. We have ressies at 1900 PF on our arrival night, an adult dinner at Citricos, and a spa treatment booked for my mom. I cannot wait to experience this resort- the grounds just look beautiful!!

Sounds lovely!!

I am considering a girls trip to the GF in July because of a super awesome deal my TA sent out...so I thought I'd drop by here and see what it's all about. We've stayed (DH, DS, and DD) at BC and Poly so far...

 

[DizzyMommy]

Sounds lovely!!

I am considering a girls trip to the GF in July because of a super awesome deal my TA sent out...so I thought I'd drop by here and see what it's all about. We've stayed (DH, DS, and DD) at BC and Poly so far...

I'm curious. What is the super awesome July deal? My TA got us a super awesome late August deal but July hmmm... I would rather travel in July.

 

[Koh1977]

I'm curious. What is the super awesome July deal? My TA got us a super awesome late August deal but July hmmm... I would rather travel in July.

$209/night for one specific weekend. 3 nights. If you were already a subscriber to their newsletter. Hard to pass up!

 

[LiloH]

$209/night for one specific weekend. 3 nights. If you were already a subscriber to their newsletter. Hard to pass up!

Wow, that IS an awesome deal!

 

[DizzyMommy]

$209/night for one specific weekend. 3 nights. If you were already a subscriber to their newsletter. Hard to pass up!

That is super awesome, but I'm ok with my $290/night.

 

[Mousemommy1]

$209/night for one specific weekend. 3 nights. If you were already a subscriber to their newsletter. Hard to pass up!

That is super awesome, but I'm ok with my $290/night.

Man, you guys are making me feel bad about my $365/night....but it is for CL in the Sugarloaf building....I guess it's still good...

If the TA offer included CL, I'd be tempted....but it doesn't....

 

[Koh1977]

That is super awesome, but I'm ok with my $290/night.

That's a pretty good deal too!

 

[Koh1977]

Man, you guys are making me feel bad about my $365/night....but it is for CL in the Sugarloaf building....I guess it's still good... If the TA offer included CL, I'd be tempted....but it doesn't....

Nope, no CL here...

 

[mickeynut1]

Mickeynut1- Thanks for the heads up about the pool house. Last year I stayed at BC and I know there are some really bad room views there. I just wasn't sure about GF. Maybe I'll request Boca Chica.

You're welcome . I think Boca Chica is a great choice as there are no blocked views of the courtyard pool .

When is it ever too soon to go back to WDW?!?

Never

Well after a couple of resort changes , we re-booked our original reservation at the Grand. There will be nine of us in two GV rooms. We have ressies at 1900 PF on our arrival night, an adult dinner at Citricos, and a spa treatment booked for my mom. I cannot wait to experience this resort- the grounds just look beautiful!!

Glad you are back at the Grand. It really is an amazing resort and I think you'll have a great time and love the resort .

I am considering a girls trip to the GF in July because of a super awesome deal my TA sent out...so I thought I'd drop by here and see what it's all about. We've stayed (DH, DS, and DD) at BC and Poly so far...

The GF is an awesome resort and is a great place for a girls trip . We've also stayed at the BC and Poly and while the Poly will probably always be my favorite, I do love the Grand. The BC was just ok and although it was nice being within walking distance to 2 parks, the MK area is our favorite.

$209/night for one specific weekend. 3 nights.

That is super awesome, but I'm ok with my $290/night.

Both are awesome rates for the GF .