I am laughing at my original post saying to add me to the list of those who like the new room.... I guess I am the only one who likes it!
We haven't stayed there since 1997 so I never saw, in person, the rooms that they are redoing now, but in pictures they seemed way too busy for my taste. I like that it is a little softer tones (and I am sure DH will like it better too!).
I am not thrilled with the lack of drawer space, but I pretty much hang everything in the closet (with my trusty stash of dry cleaning hangers!) and leave the drawers for undergarments and socks anyway.
I don't care if the minibar is there or not, but I hope the fridge is always there instead of having to request one. There have been some terrific questions asked on the thread that was linked in here and can't wait for the OP to come back and answer them all!
I am laughing at my original post saying to add me to the list of those who like the new room.... I guess I am the only one who likes it!
Don't worry, you'll probably soon be in the majority, as most people seem to love a re-do no matter what the changes. I don't hate it, I was just hoping for something with a little more "oomph". Something that would make me say "wow, now this is luxury!"
I like the rehab. I guess I had no idea what to expect but I'm surprised they went back to the more muted colors from 2 rehabs ago. I'm glad they added in some more vibrant colors, the taupes and creams of the old rooms were just way to Blah for me! I do think it looks elegant - I am excited to see it in person and then really be able to have an opinion on it!
And welcome back Channing and Kelly!
Michelle, thanks for the link to the pictures.
OK....I like the old rooms better. I don't care for the peachy blue and green color combo at all and the new wallpaper doesn't do it for me. I find it kind of blah and then again all over the place at the same time....I was hoping for some richer tones. Oh well. I had higher hopes, lol.
Does anybody know if the new rooms still have a minibar at least??
lives4disney
That's what I was thinking, too. There are some themes that I just love now (Cameo, and the Alice), but then the "Floral" and the "Swan/Toad" doesn't do it for me. Maybe one of the other themes will have more color to it (specifically maybe some pinks or reds).
And I agree about the table, and lost drawer space, too! Hmm, I'm just not dazzled like I was expecting to be. I thought the overall look (although functionality is another story) of the CR and Poly rehabs were a VAST improvement over their old. GF's from my perspective - not so much.
I'm beginning to hope RPC isn't touched this year!
It's still the GF, afterall! So much for family meals.
I think this thread is fun today because we all have such different takes on the rehab.
Yes, where will the tablecloth go for room service meals? And the little vase? Now one person can sit at the desk and another using the pullout table while sitting in the easy chair. I guess everyone else is on the daybed, beds or floor.
. . My only dislike of the resort, is the topic at hand, the decor . I too want something that would make me say "Wow, now this is luxury" . Even my hubby who loves the resort has mentioned to friends and family who decide to book the GF about the non-impressive room decor. Through the years of changes in decor, even the most recent, have left me wanting something different. In fact, on my very first visit, when entering the lobby, I felt some of the furnishings could have been a little more impressive. We have stayed in suites, as well as deluxe and standard rooms. The suite decor of course was impressive, but in a hotel such as the GF, I think the same type elegance should be expressed in all acommodation levels. Perhaps if I continue to visit another 19 years, some imagineer or decorator, will say "Humm 
, it's time we upgrade the inside decor to reflect the grandeur of the outside". I understand the GF theme is to reflect victorian elegance, but from the pics I have seen of victorian elegance, room decor is lacking. The hidden characters, could be included in something more elegant, and I think the GF demands a more elegant decor. Perhaps, if Disney management has someone dedicated to reading these posts, the next renovation will give us something more elegant, with much more "oomph". I think the Contemporary renovations, were much more suited to the hotel's theme, and the CR really needed a face lift.
I am laughing at my original post saying to add me to the list of those who like the new room.... I guess I am the only one who likes it!
I like the rehab room better than the one we had last December...
It'll be interesting to see the different colors/themes in each building...
)I cancelled the room & flight, but kept my precious ADRs, haha. I had it in the back of my mind that I'd be going, lol. SO, I got really lucky and things came together, my 2 "dud" kids decided they DID want to go afterall, and we threw it together for July 1 -9. We stayed the first 3 nts at the GF in RPC WONDERFUL
as always, and then moved to the YC on July 4. We actually liked the YC a bit more this time than our last stay. Of course GF is the best, but YC is second in our opinion and we'd do it again. I totally prefer YC to BC. BC was overrun with rowdy wild kids in the lobby and public areas. YC is just so much more peaceful. Although DS16 REALLY only loves the CR. (he's one of my "duds" though so his opinion doesn't really matter at this point ) I just do not like the CR's pool area at all and can't see spending a summer trip there. He grew up going to the CR several weeks/year since he was 1 and that is where his heart is though. We used to vacation there in Jan Feb and March when it was too cool to swim anyway and we were park marathoners. . We have made that drive at least once or twice yearly from 1988 to 2001 and never stopped to see the sights. We've done it in ice storms, tornadoes, with strep throat, pink eye, flu, ear infections..... DH's parents live in Clearwater, my grandparents lived in Vero Beach and Disney was our reward after all the family visits. We all agreed, though, that it would be a few years before we attempt the drive again. Everything was wonderful though. No complaints - except that weird check in mistake. If Dan and Mejay were there all would have gone well because they know what they're doing. Vonnie fixed it when she came - she and Joe are great, too. OH, and here's a shout out for the really nice M Mercantile CMs we met. So many wonderful people work at the Grand.
I'd likely also second the recommendation to go with the 2 queens (for that matter, I don't know if Disney would even put you in a room with a king bed if you have a party of 4, and they are very limited to begin with).
No, not the only one.
That green/yellow on the walls was NOT appealing to me.
I think that's the "floral" design, but I might be wrong. All I know is, that wallpaper has got to go!
and I will post pictures and room number, haha) 
