The All New Grand Floridian FAQ - MAY 2009

[mmmears]

3 weeks 4 days!
still waiting on ME tags though...UG!

That's weird! Ours came about 4-5 weeks prior to our trip. Of course, we ended up getting 3 complete packets and they were all wrong...

 

[kat_balou]

Hey everyone -

Just got back from our trip last night. I have so much to say. It was so hard to leave!!! It was absolutely wonderful! Since this was our 25th anniversary trip we splurged on a limo ride from the airport to the resort (thanks for the Southern Elegance recommendation Brooke). We stayed in Big Pine Key facing the lagoon - a lovely view. Loved seeing the wedding chapel in the background.

Since it was also my birthday when we got in our room they surprised us with a big white chocolate Mickey with the Happy Birthday sign, a Mickey/Minnie congratulations card and a bottle of champaigne for our anniversary. Talk about pixie dust!

Everything was so wonderful. Dh loved it just as much as I did. We had the deluxe dining plan because we wanted to try some of the signature restaurants. It was so much food.

The atmosphere was so relaxing and peaceful. How can we ever stay anywhere else again? I feel so spoiled.

And the spa products...omgoodness....I had to race right down to Sandy Cove and use my $75 birthday card on products. Not to mention hoarding the samples from our room. Long Live Body Butter!!

Housekeeping was great! We didn't have one complaint. Except maybe that DTD bus. In the morning it only took 15 min. with no stops. On the way home around 11:00 am we made a bunch of stops and it took almost an hour. The next day for DHS we made up our mind to take a taxi each way and that was great. No more buses thank you.

I can't believe after all the planning it's over! I'm so jealous of everyone's upcoming trips. You are going to have a blast!!!! Enjoy!!!

 

[dpndka]

Good to hear about your trip kat_balou. I hope you will be sharing some pics soon

 

[heatherlynn444]

sounds like you had a great trip! getting me excited about mine!


yeah something got messed up with our tags....I think bad luck is following me! hhaha. I really hope to get them soon. A phone call has been made

 

[k&a&c'smom]

I have another question. We are going to celebrate our 11 anniversary at CRT. Can I use Gf Bakery since I am staying there? Do they add a delivery charge? Thanks.

It is my understanding that you can only have cakes from the GF bakery delivered within GF property - room, restaurant, reception hall. No delivery outside of the GF. Sorry!

ETA - Here is the cake hotline number, you should be able to get info about a cake from CRT through this number: 407-827-2253. Good luck!

 

[RRRmouse]

I can't answer that for you ~ I just am not sure BUT I can point you in the right direction

The number of the GF spa and health club is 407-824-2332
I suggest giving them a call and asking. Let us know what you find out as I am also interested

I talked to the Spa and any resort guest can use the sauna, steam and jacuzzi.

 

[praline3001]

Glad you had a great time Kat!

Did you hit the Basin White as well?! OMG I love that place

I like the body butter but my fav is the foot lotion
The body butter is a bit on the greasy side IMO

Sounds like a great trip!

 

[praline3001]

DD and DH entered me in a best mom photo contest.
She had to write something about me and I am dying over here

http://ulocal.wdsu.com/_My-mom-is-the-bestest-mom/photo/3680623/63267.html

Gee thanks for picking out a most flattering photo guys Watch it be on the news the dorks

 

[followthatmouse]

DD and DH entered me in a best mom photo contest.
She had to write something about me and I am dying over here

That is so sweet! You obviously have a lovely and well trained family.


I have been jumping up and down today. We are one week away from our trip and a mere two weeks from WDW and the GF.

 

[magical4us4]

I am really having a hard time tracking GF related posts on here.

 

[praline3001]

That is so sweet! You obviously have a lovely and well trained family.


I have been jumping up and down today. We are one week away from our trip and a mere two weeks from WDW and the GF.

well trained my foot!

 

[BlueSkies]

kat balou So glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday and anniversary trip! The GF truly is grand... Are you ready to plan your next trip yet!!??

heather Your trip will be here before you know it!!! You know there can be no such thing as bad luck where a disney vacation is involved.........

followthatmouse Two weeks!!! Im jumping up and down for you...

Hi Magical!

k&a&c Thanks for that cake info...I was not sure about the specifics of that either...makes sense though...

Brook So sweet of your DD...I love the mint foot rub too...so nice after a long day on your feet...

Does anyone know what the movie schedule for the movies on the beach is...is it the same rotation every week...

 

[praline3001]

kat balou So glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday and anniversary trip! The GF truly is grand... Are you ready to plan your next trip yet!!??

heather Your trip will be here before you know it!!! You know there can be no such thing as bad luck where a disney vacation is involved.........

followthatmouse Two weeks!!! Im jumping up and down for you...

Hi Magical!

k&a&c Thanks for that cake info...I was not sure about the specifics of that either...makes sense though...

Brook So sweet of your DD...I love the mint foot rub too...so nice after a long day on your feet...

Does anyone know what the movie schedule for the movies on the beach is...is it the same rotation every week...

Not a clue about the movies but they should give you a schedule once you get there.

 

[BlueSkies]

Not a clue about the movies but they should give you a schedule once you get there.

Oh I know we will get it then...I am just trying to plan ahead...pick which night we will work this into our schedule..... This with the campfire and smores etc sound like a very fun way to spend an evening...

 

[BCV23]

DD and DH entered me in a best mom photo contest.
She had to write something about me and I am dying over here

http://ulocal.wdsu.com/_My-mom-is-the-bestest-mom/photo/3680623/63267.html

Gee thanks for picking out a most flattering photo guys Watch it be on the news the dorks

That is so sweet of your DH and DD. Congratulations!

kat_balou, I'm glad you had such a wonderful vacation. Sounds like you had lots of pixie dust!

 

[praline3001]

I am sooo excited about Savannah's new dress
I think its DARLING!!!!! I just had to share
I asked for a test track dress (as this is one of her FAV rides)I wanted something light and summery ~ no frills or anything that would cause her to itch in public.
My seamstress just sent me the photos of the dress and I am in GAGA over it! Savannah is going to be adorable!
So of course I had to share

Isn't it DARLING?!?!

 

[followthatmouse]

Isn't it DARLING?!?!

Yes, yes it is. Makes me wish I was four again and able to wear such finery.

Blue Skies, thank you for joining the jumping and giggling.

Oh, and that Mickey-shaped campfire sounds like the place to be, come evening at GF.

 

[CanadianGuy]

Ok folks - we're way off the beaten path here.

If you wish to chat about unrelated stuff ... please create a chat thread on the Community Board.

This thread is the GF FAQ. There are a lot of posts here that aren't anything to do with the GF at all....

Thanks,

Knox

 

[PaulaSB12]

Can you get coke zero at the Grand? I am not that keen on diet coke.

 

[3prettyprincesses]

We're planning to celebrate the in-laws anniversary at Narcoossee's! I know they do the personalized menu and I'm planning to order a cake from the GF bakery.

Is the amotsphere suitable for an anniversary? We've never been and like I said it's my in-laws 40th anniversary! I thought I read that they pipe the music in from Wishes? Is that true? Thanks!