"Having a GRAND time - The Official GF Chat Thread"

[Lives4Disney]

Here is a link for you channing

Diet Coke is the devil's drink
http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/03/29/67749

OMG!! You are evil!!!

Many of us are aware of the charges leveled against Coke for being complicit in the murders of union leaders in their bottling plants in Columbia, Mo., and for mismanagement of water resources in the Kerala region of India.

Huh? This is news to me......



A look at the research on aspartame indicates that its effects on laboratory animals include brain tumors and grand mal seizures.


Huh??? This is driving me to drink.

quitting won't be easy, but it sure seems necessary - at the very least - to prevent the daily walks of shame over to Holiday for 12-packs.

LOL!!!!!! DAILY WALKS OF SHAME!!!! For me, it's the dorky McD's daily drive thrus..... THEY have the BEST, perfect blend of Diet Coke syrup and carbonated water..........

 

[Lives4Disney]

I am thinking of going back to the GF in March 12-18 2020

Anyone know what the weather is going to be like that week?

All you should be concerned about is what type of towel animals you will get. THOSE will be the highlight of any trip.

 

[praline3001]

OK, now you have my attention. I am putting down my diet coke as we speak. I'll be right back, just going to get a bottled water.

Praise B I saved another one from the evil perils of Diet coke

 

[praline3001]

All you should be concerned about is what type of towel animals you will get. THOSE will be the highlight of any trip.

:::hanging my head in shame::: your right... I should be way more concerned over the towel animals .. see thats why we call you the expert Channing!

Now I am making my list of ADRS for that trip....
Should I try Crystal palace or V&A? I am sooo confused on this planning stuff!!!!


EDIT TO ADD... I am also looking for codes anyone have any super secret codes for March 2020?
HEY CHANNING I DEMAND YOU GET ME MY RPC UPGRADE OR ELSE

 

[Lives4Disney]

:::hanging my head in shame::: your right... I should be way more concerned over the towel animals .. see thats why we call you the expert Channing!

Now I am making my list of ADRS for that trip....
Should I try Crystal palace or V&A? I am sooo confused on this planning stuff!!!!


EDIT TO ADD... I am also looking for codes anyone have any super secret codes for March 2020?
HEY CHANNING I DEMAND YOU GET ME MY RPC UPGRADE OR ELSE

OK....I'll see who's butt I can kiss. I would only do it for a friend....friends kiss butts for friends.

hmmm....You should start a new thread on the codes board. Can't help ya with the secret code ....YOU KNOW THEY CAN"T BE SHARED HERE>>>>WHAT NERVE FOR EVEN ASKING!!!!!!! I might get b**ned....or something.

You better set your atomic clock to get you up at the crack of dawn in September 2019 so you can snag your V & A ressie.

 

[praline3001]

OK....I'll see who's butt I can kiss. I would only do it for a friend....friends kiss butts for friends.

hmmm....You should start a new thread on the codes board. Can't help ya with the secret code ....YOU KNOW THEY CAN"T BE SHARED HERE>>>>WHAT NERVE FOR EVEN ASKING!!!!!!! I might get b**ned....or something.

You better set your atomic clock to get you up at the crack of dawn in September 2019 so you can snag your V & A ressie.

DUHHHHH of course I have my atomic clock set. What kind of DIS addict would I be if I didn't have it set?!
I was just hoping someone would slip up and divulge that super secret code.... so much for trying.

 

[mandymommy4]

Ladies, So much chatting in such a short time!

I'm gonna have to read a bunch of previous pages to catch up......

I just got back from getting a hair cut. I am dating around trying to find a new stylist and the one I went to today took WAY to much off the back My husband asked were all my hair was..... I'm just glad my hair grows fast.

Last nights Disney on a dime was horrible, there was a lot of things from the last episodes sliced in ...... And did any one catch the stroller prices they flashed, $8 - $10 for a stroller. I hate to be working the stroller rental place when some one who's trying to make it on a "dime" finds out the true cost.....

I won't be able to chat until Monday, I have a needy hubby

Have a great weekend Girls and Mr.Mike

mandy

 

[lovemy2boys]

Leslie - Welcome!!!

We love the cabanas and Channing gave you all the information already. I am under the assumption that when you stay concierge, they can book the cabanas for you. But if not these are the rules, you can book them 90 days out each morning you need to call at 6:58 a.m. there are only 2. The phone number is 407-wdw-play!! You'll love them!!!

I am confused..... I am 45 days out from our trip. So I should call tomorrow morning at 6:58am to reserve it? I can't call now? Or because we are less than 90 days out we won't get one?

 

[lovemy2boys]

Hi, Leslie, that is so fun that you're staying in a suite. Do you know which one?? Where is located etc?? There are so many. I'd want to know and I am curious about yours, too.

We are staying in a Grand Suite, but I am not sure what the room number is. Is there more than one?

 

[Tinkaroo]

Happy Saturday, all!

Well, I've had 2 calls from someone at the GF this morning - they won't let me talk to a chef directly (grr). The CM I'm dealing with today I have huge doubts about - we spent about 5 mins. going round and round about that white chocolate is indeed NOT the same as other chocolates, and would not be a problem for my mother to have. I'm seriously regretting even mentioning that chocolate is a trigger for my mom's migraines.

Still no Mary Poppins theme, although he said it was because I wanted a Minnie topper (which I hope doesn't become Mickey, as I have to keep correcting him!). I asked what happens if we don't do a Minnie topper and just focus on the MP theme - oh, they still can't do that. I feel like I am spinning my wheels, and it would be so much easier to talk to the chef!

Supposedly someone is calling me back yet again tomorrow. And when I asked what we were talking about for cost, he couldn't tell me. It's making my head hurt!

Brook - love your "packing list"! It had me howling! The thing is, I need to start getting my stuff together today, and as I'm going to try to stock my Owner's Locker this trip, I will actually probably be brining a bag like that! Of course, it will all be staying there, so I never have to bring all that stuff again. I would love to not have to get any liquids through security any longer!

Channing - oh yes, those website photos are tricky - beware! That Sheraton in Kauai was heinous - we were only needing a spot for 1 night, as we always fly in the night prior to when my parent's week at their Marriott timeshare starts there. This hotel is right down the road, and I thought it wouldn't be bad, and hey, I could get some SPG points. It was horrible - a/c barely worked, there was a huge gap between the base of the door and the floor so all sorts of things could crawl in the room, the bedding was threadbare and gross, and the walls, I kid you not, were made of cinderblocks. I imagine a jail cell wouldn't be much worse! We checked out of there at the crack of dawn the next morning, and about kissed the ground of the Marriott when we got there. And the Sheraton Towers in NYC - worn, and just gross. I had to stay there for business, and my absolutely favorite hotel in NYC was just around the corner, and for less $$! If it had been more than one night, I would have ditched the rest of my traveling party, and moved over there. Be careful when looking at Sheratons, has become my experience!

Welcome to our new poster(s) - you'll love the GF!

Well, got to get my butt back in gear around here - have a great rest of the afternoon!

 

[lovemy2boys]

Brook - love your "packing list"! It had me howling!

The packing list was a joke????? I was getting really nervous....

 

[Tinkaroo]

I am confused..... I am 45 days out from our trip. So I should call tomorrow morning at 6:58am to reserve it? I can't call now? Or because we are less than 90 days out we won't get one?

You should call now. The cabanas seem to be getting more popular - poor Wishes Queen has been having a devil of a time this week booking them at the 90-day mark - apparently some other guest is reserving one all day, every day of his trip! Since you're within the booking window, call now to see about availability.

Sorry, I can't help you with the suites. Although I do think they all have names, and a "Grand" suite is one I haven't heard of. You might want to contact the IPO dept. and see which suite you're slated for. Then some folks around here might know about location, amentities, pics, etc.

 

[praline3001]

The packing list was a joke????? I was getting really nervous....

Yeah Lesley, I was kidding around about reading what other people pack
There are some strange people on the DIS... I guess you can find them anywhere in the world... I was reading what other people take with them and it was making me laugh so I had to share... sorry if I scared you the GF ...at least not that I know of... has never had a soap shortage

They actually use their spa brand H2O and it is soooo good!
You will like the hotel soap more than your soap at home


As to the cabana's I am not the expert as I have never booked one. My best advice is to call the concierge office Monday morning and see if they can set one up for you on the day you want. As you are concierge... they will handle all that for you... or at least they should.
There are very few stocked cabanas (Wishesqueen mentioned that there is only 2) so you need to book them early. Its just a lucky break to get them or not for the date or times you want.

 

[praline3001]

Here is an article that mentions the Grand suite along with Royal palm club information and pics!
http://www.luxurydisneyguide.com/accom_mka_dgf.htm

 

[praline3001]

PS... Lesley try and take a bunch a pics of the suite. I know Kelly would love to add some pics of the Grand suite to the new FAQ thread. You don't have to be in the pic if you don't want but some nice generic pics would be great to add to her collection!!!!

Of course if you would rather... we could swap rooms for the night and I can take the pics

 

[lovemy2boys]

Yeah Lesley, I was kidding around about reading what other people pack
There are some strange people on the DIS... I guess you can find them anywhere in the world... I was reading what other people take with them and it was making me laugh so I had to share... sorry if I scared you the GF ...at least not that I know of... has never had a soap shortage

OH THANK GOODNESS! I was really scared that you were serious.... I didn't really know what to say! LOL

 

[Lives4Disney]

We are staying in a Grand Suite, but I am not sure what the room number is. Is there more than one?

oooohhh. Pardon me ...you said "a Grand Suite"...so I thought you were just speaking or a Grand Floridian suite somewhere in the GF. There are a lot of suites, but only ONE Grand Suite.

It's on the 5th floor of the main building.

Enjoy.

 

[praline3001]

Channing my last dress and last set of flips for Savannah just came in!!!! You know I make fun of other people's packing list but I am a freak with the dresses and shoes

I am sure the flip flop lady is thrilled you sent her my way
Do you know I ended up getting a pair for each of Savannah's little sun dresses for Disney?!
She is going to need a suitcase just for her shoes now!!! I also had her make little matching hairbows so I can put her hair up in ponytails. Its going to be DARLING!!!!
Here are the dresses I have for her:

and here are some of the flips I got to match the little dresses. The only dress I dont have a pic of is her Cindy dress which is adorable and in the same style as the tink dress but blue with Cindy on it.....

Those are the pics the flips lady sent me in email. How great is that... you get to see them before you buy them!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Brook, isn't she awesome!! Ya, I love that you can see them before you buy them and make any adjustments etc to them. I was so happy with everything she made us. My girls just loved the bows and flips. She sent me a really nice email a while back thanking me for helping her get her business started. She is a great Ebayer.

I had so much stuff ordered they didn't even wind up wearing it all!!! The most expensive thing (the pirate Minnie outfit) didn't get worn! I would love to order more because I could go crazy - there's so much cute stuff out there, but we have too much as it is.

The dresses are sweet!! Did everything turn out great and fit perfectly??? Hope so!

 

[mandymommy4]

Finally caught up and I'm LMAO! Thanks Brook for all the funny's!

Mr.Mike, we can get crazy so as long as you steer clear during a cabana boy cat fight you should be fine!

Leslie, lucky you on such a cool suite You MUST bring back pics to the FAQ board! I'm just a GV commoner but I like to live vicariously through all you upper class GRAND ladies I'd be happy in a broom closet as long as it was at the GRAND!

Ok so, I have some things to add:

Norway Princess meal We ate here in March for breakfast, I agree with Channing the breakfast was good. I thought the princesses were snobby. Mulan was soooo good with DS but the others just walked up and signed the books and stood there waiting to have their pictures taken. There was no conversation from any of them but Mulan! Even Belle at the front got attitude when DD2 sat on her dress.

1900 Park Loved the Character interaction! Prince Charming was so suave and the step sisters were a hoot! I did not care for the food but got Fig fries in the MK later!

Brook Loved the packing list! Shhhhh don't tell anyone but, when DH and I were poor college kids our first vacation we took a toaster AND our George formant grill to the beach to stay in our roach motel so we could afford that getaway...... I agree with you also, Diet soda is horrible!

Kristin The Pop is not so bad, at least your not staying in a tent at FW. I did years ago with some friends when we were in college and we stayed in a tent They have these peacocks roaming around that we thought were charming until they started howling at sunrise I wish I had had a gun!


Channing Diet soda is horrible, I hope you can get off the stuff. It's hard trust me, I'm an ex addict! I lost 5 lbs in one week after stopping the stuff when I was in nursing school and found out I was having terrible headaches from something, sweetener i think, in it.

All you gall bladder ladies I'm right there with ya! I had mine out at 21, and I have to be so careful with what I eat. I learned in nursings school that your gallbladder secrets a bile into you stomach that helps with the breakdown of fats. Without it you have a harder time digesting fats and greasy stuff so that's why the stomach upset! I find that eating a healthy bowl of cereal or oatmeal in the am helps.

That, it hubby is whining...... he says i've been on the comouter all day! Whatever, I got my hair cut and went to the grocery store to buy him some steak...... now he is reading this

**See** you all Monday!

Mandy