Our family of four returned from a 5 night stay at the GF. We were there before Presidents week from 2/15-20. Just wanted to share some thoughts with everyone since I enjoyed reading everyones posts before I left.
I reserved a GV room at the rate of $250.00 approximately 4 months before. I am a season pass holder but they told me this was a winter room only rate. Sounded good to me! A few days before arriving I called to reconfirm and was told that my room was upgraded to LV! In addition we had some family members joining us for 1 night. I reserved them a GV room (1 week before) at the rate of $350.00 and was told that room was also upgraded to a lodge room (bigger w/separate sitting area). Rooms were both in the #9 building w/a view of the beach/lagoon by the zero entry pool. Don't know why I was upgraded for these 2 rooms but it was a pleasant surprise. It could have been my season pass or because we were there last summer for 2 weeks at the YC. I found rooms at the GF to be very similar in design and size to the YC. We have also stayed at the BC, WL, AKL and Swan. Have always loved the YC but wanted to try the GF. I think we have a new favorite Disney Hotel. Loved the grounds and it was less crazy then the area around the YC. Enjoyed seeing the fireworks from Narcooses and Citricos. BTW I signed up for a Disney Dining Experience card and saved approximately $300.00 over a 5 night stay. Great deal! We even used the card at the Mizner Lounge for drinks as we listened to live jazz on the balcony. I think the best part of the GF was Gasparillas. We walked over there in the morning and brought pancakes, bacon, coffee, etc back to our room to enjoy overlooking the lagoon. Breakfast for 4 averaged $20.00. A lot cheaper than room service. When we left at 5:30am for our flight we were able to grab a quick breakfast w/no hassle (it is open 24 hours).
In addition, my daughter left her stuffed dog in the bed the day before and it went out w/the laundry. We called and they found it and sent it to our home--no charge. Overall very pleased w/the service, location, rooms, and pool areas. A very relaxing stay.
I reserved a GV room at the rate of $250.00 approximately 4 months before. I am a season pass holder but they told me this was a winter room only rate. Sounded good to me! A few days before arriving I called to reconfirm and was told that my room was upgraded to LV! In addition we had some family members joining us for 1 night. I reserved them a GV room (1 week before) at the rate of $350.00 and was told that room was also upgraded to a lodge room (bigger w/separate sitting area). Rooms were both in the #9 building w/a view of the beach/lagoon by the zero entry pool. Don't know why I was upgraded for these 2 rooms but it was a pleasant surprise. It could have been my season pass or because we were there last summer for 2 weeks at the YC. I found rooms at the GF to be very similar in design and size to the YC. We have also stayed at the BC, WL, AKL and Swan. Have always loved the YC but wanted to try the GF. I think we have a new favorite Disney Hotel. Loved the grounds and it was less crazy then the area around the YC. Enjoyed seeing the fireworks from Narcooses and Citricos. BTW I signed up for a Disney Dining Experience card and saved approximately $300.00 over a 5 night stay. Great deal! We even used the card at the Mizner Lounge for drinks as we listened to live jazz on the balcony. I think the best part of the GF was Gasparillas. We walked over there in the morning and brought pancakes, bacon, coffee, etc back to our room to enjoy overlooking the lagoon. Breakfast for 4 averaged $20.00. A lot cheaper than room service. When we left at 5:30am for our flight we were able to grab a quick breakfast w/no hassle (it is open 24 hours).
In addition, my daughter left her stuffed dog in the bed the day before and it went out w/the laundry. We called and they found it and sent it to our home--no charge. Overall very pleased w/the service, location, rooms, and pool areas. A very relaxing stay.
$210 a night, the CM told me that none of the convention rooms were available ye, would we have a problem with a dormer room if it had a lagoon view? Dumb me, didn't realize I should kiss the poor girl! The room was great, as was the location. I just called back today, I had found our receipt for that stay and it ahd the room number on it, that's how I recognized the bldg #9 reference. Hope I get a little pixie dust for this trip as well...............
