Just back from GF!!!!!

[Barb A.]

I'd be glad to answer any questions anyone might have!!

We had a great time!!!

 

[disneyandme]

We leave soon and would love to hear how things are at the GF. Is it very crowded? How did you manage without Gaspirillas? When will it reopen? Are the CM cheery or are some still down from the hurricanes? We've been here several times and have always loved it. What building did you stay in? We are thinking of making a request since we always end up in Boca Chica-- but don't want to pass up the chance of a spontaneous upgrade!

 

[momoftwogirls]

Do they have refrigerators in all the rooms yet?

 

[kelscross]

We're staying there for the first time in a few months and anything you want to share will be a big help!

 

[Barb A.]

disneyandme, the GF if great. This was our first time there. It was a little crowded at the GF Cafe and that may be because of Gasparillas being closed. They are reopening Nov 1st. We never encountered any CM that was grouchy or unhelpful. We really couldn't complain about anyone. Some were more outgoing than others though. We had a great CM at checkin (Cyndi) and said since we had a garden view we had our choice of garden, pool or marina view. When I told her my DH loved boats she gave us a great room overlooking the marina. We also looked out on the lake and could watch the monorails going by. If you leaned out and looked right we could see the castle and also the fireworks. We were in Conch Key.


momoftwogirls, yep the combo fridge/mini bars are in the rooms.

Here are a few more things:

Coffee is in the lobby of each lodge from 6:30-8:00 am. Most mornings it was there by 6:15. It's not the greatest coffee but free is nice!

The health club is free to guests.

Turndown service takes place every night. It was nice if you used your towels for showers after a day at the pool they were replaced at turndown. They leave a nice little card with quotes from Disney movies and 2 mints on each bed. On the days we were there before they came in for turndown we left a tip. Sometimes we were out at the parks and never made it back in time to leave a tip.

A little off the resort subject:

We had dinner at O'hana with PS for 6:40. The CM told us that we had to be seated within 15 minutes of our PS time. We didn't know that. Don't know if that is something new or we were just out of touch on that one.

We had a FABULOUS dinner at California Grill. You now have to check in on the 2nd floor and then you are escorted up to the restaurant. The food was great and the service superb. If you go, ask to sit in Gary's section. He was the best!!

Rent a water mouse, it's fun!


Anything else you may want to know, just ask.

 

[3for Me]

Great report!!! Thanks so much. Glad to hear about the refridgerators.

 

[DisneyMomx7]

GF is our favorite resort! We were there in August, 2003, July 2004 and will be back July 2005. The marina view is great, we always stayed in Sago Cay gv but this time are spluring for a lagoon view. Glad you had a magical time.