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When we were there in July the kids games were at the courtyard pool.
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When we were there in July the kids games were at the courtyard pool.
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I just want to verify....do they have pool games for the kids at the Beach pool?
This has been a great conversation regarding the deluxe room categories. I'm so glad that it's here for the future. I had been in a whirl of confusion. Thank you for clearing it all up-you guys are the best!!!!!
Oh, I see you made some changes to your trip, Mickeynut, but being at the GF in March can't be a bad thing! You just have to make your paper chain calendar (like in kindergarten) somewhat longer! Sorry about that..
been gone a few days and I'm catching up also;
Add me to the list of crazies....
Glad your youngest DS can just go with the flow...At the ripe old age 29 I'm still an MK kind of girl.......My only complaint about BC was the size of the lounge, plus it didn't help the was one guy hogging every chair waiting for the rest of his group to show up which almost an hour after we asked for 1 chair...How Rude!...........Thanks..Yep relax by watching tv or reading some trashy book or some equally trashy fan fiction written about one of my fave tv shows ......We did 2 nights at BWI 3 yrs ago of course that trip was lots of moving then on F&G trip we had 2 nights at BC followed by 3 nights at the GF with another fab upgrade.......Yeah can't get away from the GF fell in love with it 25 years ago....Guess the only way for mom & I to try new resorts is a split stay
We'll be checking in on Sunday afternoon. I requested big pine key upper floor as I wanted mama and daddy to be close to the restaurants and rail line. Can someone advise what to do if we get to our room and we're looking at the back of that proverbial building? Should I say something when we check in?
I've never been there and don't know what to say or ask for or request at checkin. I hope we are given a nice room but am clueless as to any requests.
None of the buildings at the GF are very far away from anything else, it's a fairly compact resort.
Mickeynut It was great catching up with you last night ...I thing we were burning up the airwaves..LOL...I know that you and your family will enjoy your next stay at the GF...
Speaking of food..cause its always about the food..and the QS options..cause I know thats important to your fellas.. Have you seen the refurbed Gasparillas yet?? Lots more seating...and much quieter now that the moved all of the games into a game room...
Here are some photos to help visualize the distances in the courtyard. This was taken from the 3rd (4th? can't remember) floor of Boca Chica, garden view. The entry to the building is to the left of this photo - the entry to the main bldg. is past the pool.
This photo is from the club lounge in the main bldg. You can see Boca past the pool.
Looks like GF is our top contender for our trip next December. I stayed at the GF in 2000 and walked through on our 2012 trip, but I'm guessing a lot has changed in 13 years.
Should we splurge for RPC, or stick with SL?
Ground level of the paths, taken from the back entry to main bldg. Boca is past the pool.
Taken on the path around the pool, you can see Boca in the background
Standing on grassy lawn in front of Boca, you can see main bldg. in background
Still in front of Boca, turned so you can see Sugar Loaf on right and main bldg. in the center
We are going to be there in a weeks time and I can not wait! I am going to get the suitcases out tomorrow and start to pack!
Hi fellow GF Fans. I'm in the single digits, too,
Also LOVING all the pics. It is getting me more excited for our resort choice. It is now official. I booked the GF today for our trip next summer. We will be in a garden view room July 23-30. I decided not to make any room requests yet. I am going to wait until June or so to see what refurbs will be done and which buildings are complete before adding requests. I will most likely request non-dormer, marina view. Being a Poly transplant, I actually do NOT want to see the Poly from our room as I want to "feel the grand" vs "longing for the Poly" if you KWIM? now....If they want to upgrade me to TPV and I happen to see the Poly off to the side...that would be A-OK
We have always loved eating at the GF and admiring all the lovely landscaping. We are all excited to stay here.
Safe travels to those leaving soon
More photos from a 4th floor balcony, Big Pine Key.
Evening, GF pals...
Knowing myself, I may get started before you leave for your trip!
I thought from your other post that you thought that the outisde of the outer CL building looked different!!?? LOL..Oops!
The lounge is SL used to have four long sofas flanked by nice wicker chairs..and a coffee table in the middle...My kids used to love to sit the out there and play board games after a day in the parks... but those have been gone for quite a while now...
With all of the small tables that they now have its more functional...which is what I decribed as the small bistro type feeling! LOL..there are still two comfy arm chairs near the pool side of the building entrance...might be a nice spot for your parents to sit and relax ..RPC has a few different sitting areas on all three levels...
It seems that the fence is permanent...
Hey there BCV Woohoo a few more days for you too!! Are you staying at the new villas?? Is there going to be another vacation club in your siggie!!?? LOL..Is there room??? Have a great trip...
I am right with you on SL...love it! Love both CLs ..
But.. not the fencing around the courtyard pool..You are right about the fact that it has a nice victorian look...disney is generally good about all of those details..fortunately for those of us who love the details!! LOL..but I thought that it looked so much grander before...
BCV23 - have a wonderful trip!
I thought I would hate the fence around the courtyard pool. We started staying at the Grand in 2003 when the kids were little and they spent most of their time at that pool - lots of memories. I think they did a good job of making the new fence fit in with the whole themeing. Love the pool at night with the fountains.
We are booked at the GF in a TPV room July 19-26 but I think we are going to add another day since we decided to do the Universal trip at Easter instead of going right after we leave the GF.
Still nervous about the whole FP Plus/Magic Bands, but then again I'm a creature of habit and change is always hard for me.
So, what is everyone's favorite Sugarloaf view -- marina or courtyard? And why?
Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know
I am staying in RPC next April. Am I able to request one of these larger queens that I have seen in some of the photos?
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k&a&c'smom My posting pal!! Thank you for all of the wonderful pics!! If I didnt have a trip coming up soon..those would have prompted me to call and book something for sure!
The lounge is SL used to have four long sofas flanked by nice wicker chairs..and a coffee table in the middle...My kids used to love to sit the out there and play board games after a day in the parks... but those have been gone for quite a while now...
With all of the small tables that they now have its more functional...which is what I decribed as the small bistro type feeling! LOL..there are still two comfy arm chairs near the pool side of the building entrance...might be a nice spot for your parents to sit and relax ..RPC has a few different sitting areas on all three levels...
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I am the proud owner of THREE GF duffle bags...Yep..three! Purchased at different times to take home just a few things that I couldnt jam into the suitcase!!
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We are booked at the GF in a TPV room July 19-26 but I think we are going to add another day since we decided to do the Universal trip at Easter instead of going right after we leave the GF.
Still nervous about the whole FP Plus/Magic Bands, but then again I'm a creature of habit and change is always hard for me.
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Evening, GF pals...
All we need now to go with all these lovely pictures is the smell from that beatiful lobby!! Thanks, k&a&c'smom!
I talked with a lady today who had just returned from WDW, but had stayed off-property, and she felt that not having the MB to wear was a negative as far as how much her family got to do. It made her decide that next trip would be on the property.
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I'll throw in my 2 cents on SL. We love it! Of course, RPC is the ultimate, but if it's out of the question, I don't think you can go wrong with SL!
When we were there in July the kids games were at the courtyard pool.
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When we were there in sept the kids games were at the beach pool. The courtyard pool was much much quieter then the beach pool. Both were great!
Oh! That would be even better since it's closer to Sugarloaf....but now I'm thinking I may want to request a marina side of Sugarloaf....because the other side might be loud?
We like our mid day naps.
We booked our trip today! We will be at the GF 5/31-6/7. This will be my 3 nieces first trip to WDW and we are so excited to get to experience it with them! I am sure I will have lots of questions in the coming months- thanks for all the help so far
k&a&C'smom, I hadn't read anything about fencing only main pools but just the thing about fencing any new pool or one that has construction. Since WDW pools seem to be refurbished on a regular basis, that would indicate all of them to me. Of course, I have no idea if any of that info is accurate.
I hope you fit a trip in soon and that you enjoy the convenience of the Magic Bands when you try them.
Great description of the previous seating in Sugar Loaf. I think the current seating is more functional but not as charming. What nice memories you have of your children playing games.
We are staying in the villas and can't wait. No, we haven't purchased VGF. We have quite a few points and are probably done buying points unless we sell some of our other contracts. I just wish the VGF and villas at the Polynesian (do they have a name yet?) were built earlier.
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So, what is everyone's favorite Sugarloaf view -- marina or courtyard? And why?
Oh, I would like to hear this too...can you see the monorail from SL?
Hey! We were posting at the same time, and many of the same comments.
Right after I posted I had read only the main pools would be fenced, I wrote that quote about FL law and fences on major refurbs! That would certainly indicate they will all eventually get a fence, wouldn't it?!
Thanks about the trip, and the MB - I'm sure I'll like them, once I get used to wearing them.
Can't wait for your VGF review.
Sorry, I can't be much help - I love both views! Love the view of the courtyard area and pool, as we enjoy the atmosphere. On the other hand, the marina views are so pretty and it is more peaceful. Can't go wrong, in my opinion.
Yes, you can see a portion of the monorail on the marina side. I've got some photos I'll post - more photos, lol.
Ahhhh! LOVE the Marina view!!!
Isn't it so pretty?! Very hard to choose, which is why we are happy whichever view we get in SL. My biggest request is "non-dormer" and "non-connecting" rather than which view.
Oh yes, those are interesting requests...the dormer rooms are smaller, aren't they?
Well I managed to make a change to Sugarloaf anyway.... from WL CL...from June to August.. I have a quick Dec. trip and we will be at Poly at a great rate..no changes there...no changes there, Hi back at yaHi to pas . Too funny about wanting to possibly make a resort change if she came over here .
Missed you! Felt the Grand love all the way over on the RC thread. You are welcome ANYTIME!!! I shall roll out the red carpet for my Grand hostess!Give pas my love, I need to pop into the RC thread to say hey. I rarely venture out of my own little corner of the DIS.
Sugarloaf rocks!!!Thanks for posting the link to the Sugarloaf pictures!!
We booked our trip today! We will be at the GF 5/31-6/7. This will be my 3 nieces first trip to WDW and we are so excited to get to experience it with them! I am sure I will have lots of questions in the coming months- thanks for all the help so far
Well I managed to make a change to Sugarloaf anyway.... from WL CL...from June to August.. I have a quick Dec. trip and we will be at Poly at a great rate..no changes there...no changes there, Hi back at ya
Missed you! Felt the Grand love all the way over on the RC thread. You are welcome ANYTIME!!! I shall roll out the red carpet for my Grand hostess!
Sugarloaf rocks!!!
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k&a&c'smom More lovely photos! Thank you!!
Funny thing about the connecting rooms..I don't like them either...not so much for noise reasons.. I just don't??? LOL ..I have added the ones that I know of that are not connecting on my "list" LOL...
How did I miss posting at the same time this morning?? LOL.. My telepathy must be off today!
As for the dormer rooms...have had one only once I think...those vaulted ceilings really do give the room a larger feel...too bad that they don't have a nice open balcony...also if I remember correctly..it had no daybed..
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I am packed... Ready to repack...I need to stop checking the weather reports! You are almost at single digits!!!
To all of my fellow GF fans..Have a fabulous Friday!!