The most famous person to stay at the Grand Floridian?

[jennypenny]

I imagine disney will do anything (like everyone else) for famous people. But we were there a couple of weeks ago and George Lucas was there with his family and he was just walking around like everyone else.

I actually overheard one of his teenagers griping about something--ahhhh, parenting is the great equalizer!

Jenny

 

[Mouse Man]

I actually overheard one of his teenagers griping about something--ahhhh, parenting is the great equalizer!

What was he griping about? Pockets not big enough to hold all of that Star Wars money? LOL

Probably not the answer, but a co-worker of mine spotted Paris Hilton and her family at MK last month. Don't know where they stayed though.

 

[cm387]

ron jeremy...EEWWWWWWWWWWWW don't want his room!!!!

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

How about Muhammed Ali? I've read in many polls that he is the world's most famous person. More people know who Ali is worldwide than any other living person.

 

[cra-z-4-dizney]

I saw him there last week.

 

[cra-z-4-dizney]

I'll go with Princess Di.

 

[PrincessaC]

When do we get the answer?

 

[Cass]

Princess Di stayed at the Swan (according to People magazine)

I have seen pics of Diana standing looking out a window at the GF, wearing a white robe, tea cup & saucer in her hand.

My sister stayed at the GF when they were Diana was there - they had elevators off limits to regular guests and security everywhere. She saw Diana buying baseball caps in the gift shop.. did not see the boys though.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I have seen pics of Diana standing looking out a window at the GF, wearing a white robe, tea cup & saucer in her hand.

Sheesh! Princess Di thought she was so cool, looking out windows and wearing her white robe...and the tea and saucer, I mean, c'mon...flaunting her British customs in our faces...she sure had some chutzpah!! Who'd she think she was anyways royalty or something!

 

[pixie08]

I say Princess Di or Oprah!!!!

 

[tubachick]

Michael Eisner..... oh you said famous not infamous.....

No, really, I would go with Di too....

When is the answer coming???

 

[snyderla]

OK, it's been 12 hrs, it's "night" now and I can't wait any longer!LOL! Who is it???
Diana, right????

Lori

 

[Tink the Rock Star]

My guess if Hugh Heffner, Playboy Founder... I'm sure if Di stayed there she is ten thousands time more famous... But I'm running with the idea of most recent. I know Hugh was there Superbowl weekend because one of his favorite Bunnies was having her birthday.

So I know he's one of the more recent famous people to be at WDW, and I would think he'd probably stay at GF.

 

[Somefunmum]

His answer was Princess Diana.

 

[Ladyhawke10]

His answer was Princess Diana.

Did he say what she was like as a guest?

 

[caitycaity]

I think he usually stays at the Yacht Club. I konw thats where his brother stays.

and according to one of the bellhops at the bc - barbara bush (the older one) loves the vp suite at the beach club.

 

[Ladyhawke10]

Michael Eisner..... oh you said famous not infamous.....

No, really, I would go with Di too....

When is the answer coming???

Was he infamous for a particular reason? (sorry, I know I'm sounding like I've been living in a cave, just don't know the contexts for some of these posts)

 

[nwdisgal]

Was he infamous for a particular reason?

Yep, driving Disney stock down the toilet...

Well, it sounds like Princess Di was the answer. I wanted to add my vote for Johnny Depp

 

[epcotfan]

The creator of Saturday Night Live.

and The Kids In The Hall

 

[DVCconvert]

Ladyhawk, you need to get 'out' more often!
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They would not do that for anyone, unless they were willing to pay for it. Could you Imagine the cost of having the park operation and staffed for even just an extra hour.

You underestimate the power of politics. In the case of a siting US President they certain would if they felt it would help to push their agenda (targeted tax relief, legislation in their favor etc).
Also, if you're tring to convince someone important to do something that's important to you (the company) be it politics or signing a movie star to an exculsive, the costs of doing this would be comparatively minor in the long run. Can you image taking the risks of the costs by them not acting that way?

I'll vote Mickey Mouse!!