The *New* Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Frequently Asked Questions (FEB2004) Part 2

[HockeyMomR]

HOCKEYMOMR,

Great Pics!!! Thank you for posting them.

Did you have a dormer room? How did the size of this room compare to the BC/YC room. YC/BC always look bigger in the pictures, probably due to decor.

I was surprised to see that one bed looked like it butted up against the wall. Is that true or just the way it looks in the picture?

Also, forgive me if I missed it, but what builiding were you in?

Thanks!

I think the GF room seemed to be wider than the YC rooms, yes the bed was almost against the wall, but not all the way. Probably like YC, as YC has the little corner shelf. Yes, this was a dormer room, Conch Key - Theme Park View (not Magic Kingdom View - had to look at my paperwork ) loved it!

Lives4Disney - I think your son would be better on the new GF or Poly daybed. It is definitely longer and maybe a little wider than the one at YC, maybe not twin size but bigger than YC / BC. I am tall at 5'10" and tried the daybed at GF, I fit fine - but the queen bed is sooooo comfortable! Yes, the picture is off center above the daybed, I am a symetrical person as well, but overall I really liked the decor.

 

[HockeyMomR]

Here is another picture to better show is was a dormer room. Sorry about the darkness and my goofy son, as mentioned earlier DH went right for this chair:

 

[Alicnwondrln]

Well based on what I am hearing about rehabs we are now at the YC concierge

 

[Tinkaroo]

HockeyMomR - thanks so much for posting the pics! Yours are so much clearer than the other ones out there currently. Good of you to keep your family at bay until you'd documented the visit!

Couple questions for you:

1. Is that an iPod/alarm clock speaker system on the nightstand? It looks exactly like the one I have in my office, and that would be such a great addition to the room!

2. How deep did you find the 4 drawers in the armoire (realizing you probably didn't unpack for the 1 night you were there)?

The room hasn't quite grown on me yet, although these pictures have helped some. It's really not even the actual colors that are bothering me at the moment; it's how much more crowded the room looks with all that furniture lined up along that wall - it's like they didn't quite get their measurements correct.

And that art work has got to go! Maybe they'll be replacing it, and just haven't done so yet. That picture over the daybed hanging like that just looks terrible. I just looked back on my room pics of the dormer room I stayed in in Conch Key, and the pics were switched from what they were in your pics - the GF one was over what was then the table and chairs on that one wall, and the one with the thumbnail images was on the wall by the bed. Even if they switched them to this, it would probably look better, since the GF picture is a landscape.

 

[HockeyMomR]

HockeyMomR - thanks so much for posting the pics! Yours are so much clearer than the other ones out there currently. Good of you to keep your family at bay until you'd documented the visit!

Couple questions for you:

1. Is that an iPod/alarm clock speaker system on the nightstand? It looks exactly like the one I have in my office, and that would be such a great addition to the room!

2. How deep did you find the 4 drawers in the armoire (realizing you probably didn't unpack for the 1 night you were there)?

The room hasn't quite grown on me yet, although these pictures have helped some. It's really not even the actual colors that are bothering me at the moment; it's how much more crowded the room looks with all that furniture lined up along that wall - it's like they didn't quite get their measurements correct.

And that art work has got to go! Maybe they'll be replacing it, and just haven't done so yet. That picture over the daybed hanging like that just looks terrible. I just looked back on my room pics of the dormer room I stayed in in Conch Key, and the pics were switched from what they were in your pics - the GF one was over what was then the table and chairs on that one wall, and the one with the thumbnail images was on the wall by the bed. Even if they switched them to this, it would probably look better, since the GF picture is a landscape.

1. Yes, it is an iPod dock, my DS15 used it. He had his iPod speakers with him, but much easier to dock it right on the nightstand! Yes, great addition to the room, wish they all had this.

2. We did not open the drawers for the one night. We usually unpack, but not for the one night. I will say they must be pretty deep as next to them to the right is the refrigerator that we did use. There are also also two very small shelves in the closet under the unit where the safe sits.

Yes, it would make sense to switch the position of the artwork. Overall, I liked the decor, but I have nothing to compare it to as we had never stayed at the GF with the other decor. Hope this answers your questions.

 

[Tinkaroo]

1. Yes, it is an iPod dock, my DS15 used it. He had his iPod speakers with him, but much easier to dock it right on the nightstand! Yes, great addition to the room, wish they all had this.

2. We did not open the drawers for the one night. We usually unpack, but not for the one night. I will say they must be pretty deep as next to them to the right is the refrigerator that we did use. There are also also two very small shelves in the closet under the unit where the safe sits.

Yes, it would make sense to switch the position of the artwork. Overall, I liked the decor, but I have nothing to compare it to as we had never stayed at the GF with the other decor. Hope this answers your questions.

Yes, it did - thanks so much! I do love the addition of the iPod speakers - that is a welcome surprise.

Again, thanks for coming back and sharing with us!

 

[triplefigs]

Anyone here have an AP and be willing to check availability (all categories) for Sept 22-29? A split stay is a possibility too (either at the end or beginning of the trip).

 

[karebear1]

I'll check for you Denise

 

[triplefigs]

I'll check for you Denise

Thanks, Karen!

 

[karebear1]

Denise- I checked for availability for 2 adulkts 3 kids (age 7- couldn't remember the kids ages- sorry!) and there was ntohing available for th 22nd- 29th, so then I chekced for just 2 adults- and still nothing available. I'll go back and check for the weekends though- any particular length of days??

 

[Lives4Disney]

Breaking news!!! RPC IS UNDER REHAB NOW!!!!

Just found out that they are NOW doing RPC .....they are working on the 5th floor and the lounge. The lounge is now temporarily on the 3rd floor.

Whooohooo!!! Wish I had a RPC ressie for Novemeber.

Kelly, YC is fun.....not sure about the concierge, though.

Denise, I have an AP...let me know if you want something checked on.

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

 

[karebear1]

YIPPPEEEE!!!!

Denise- Standard room Club Level checking in Sept. 22 departing Sept 25,
2 adults, 3 children for $1890.00

the next weekend or other days are not available!

 

[Tinkaroo]

YIPPPEEEE!!!!

Denise- Standard room Club Level checking in Sept. 22 departing Sept 25,
2 adults, 3 children for $1890.00

the next weekend or other days are not available!

Denise, I also checked, and got the following to come up:

9/22-24:

RPC Std.: $1,260 ($560/night)
SL: $923 ($410/night)
LV: $799 ($355/night)
GV: $664 ($295/night)

I also found the 3-day RPC Karen mentions above.

If you want other dates checked, just let me know. I love playing with the AP site.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Breaking news!!! RPC IS UNDER REHAB NOW!!!!

Just found out that they are NOW doing RPC .....they are working on the 5th floor and the lounge. The lounge is now temporarily on the 3rd floor.

Whooohooo!!! Wish I had a RPC ressie for Novemeber.

Kelly, YC is fun.....not sure about the concierge, though.

Denise, I have an AP...let me know if you want something checked on.

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

Oh my goodness! That is exciting!

Do your sources have any idea how long it will take them? I am SO glad they won't be trying to do this over the holidays! (Although I guess it's never really a perfect time.)

 

[HockeyMomR]

Breaking news!!! RPC IS UNDER REHAB NOW!!!!

Just found out that they are NOW doing RPC .....they are working on the 5th floor and the lounge. The lounge is now temporarily on the 3rd floor.

Whooohooo!!! Wish I had a RPC ressie for Novemeber.

Kelly, YC is fun.....not sure about the concierge, though.

Denise, I have an AP...let me know if you want something checked on.

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

They were definitely doing some kind of construction in the main building yesterday, it was very noisy - maybe pulling up carpeting on the 5th floor is where men were working as viewed from the lobby.

 

[Lives4Disney]

Oh my goodness! That is exciting!

Do your sources have any idea how long it will take them? I am SO glad they won't be trying to do this over the holidays! (Although I guess it's never really a perfect time.)

Lindsay, nobody knows nothin'.....this whole thing came as a surprise inconvenience, sounds like. From what I heard during our stay it was to be Nov/Dec and they wren't doing much to the lounge.....not sure NOW what the lounge plan is at all.

Just thought you guys would want to know it is happening NOW!

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

 

[Tinkaroo]

Lindsay, nobody knows nothin'.....this whole thing came as a surprise inconvenience, sounds like. From what I heard during our stay it was to be Nov/Dec and they wren't doing much to the lounge.....not sure NOW what the lounge plan is at all.

Just thought you guys would want to know it is happening NOW!

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

This whole GF rehab things just boggles my mind. It's like Disney is trying to pull this cloak-and-dagger operation to keep everyone on their toes. I almost wouldn't believe anything was actually going on over there, if there weren't finally pictures to prove it! I still can't figure out why none of the unofficial sites are reporting that the GF is being rehabbed.

Keep us posted, Channing!!!

 

[princessesrule4]

Lindsay, nobody knows nothin'.....this whole thing came as a surprise inconvenience, sounds like. From what I heard during our stay it was to be Nov/Dec and they wren't doing much to the lounge.....not sure NOW what the lounge plan is at all.

Just thought you guys would want to know it is happening NOW!

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

Thanks Channing!

I'm so excited that we all don't look like we were making up stories about the rehab!

For once , I'm glad I didn't book RPC for our quick trip next month. I definitely wouldn't want to hear hammers banging over the sounds of the orchestra!

Can't wait for December to see the new lounge and rooms!!

 

[Dis Ohana]

I wrote to IPO about a month ago asking about the rehab in the main building. I had been hearing rumors that it would be going on while we were scheduled to be there and wanted to avoid it. I got an email back saying the main building was scheduled for July/August and would definitely be complete on schedule.
It is strange that the rehab is kept so quiet, the AKL info is all over the place. Maybe the work at the GF is not as intrusive.

 

[princessesrule4]

This whole GF rehab things just boggles my mind. It's like Disney is trying to pull this cloak-and-dagger operation to keep everyone on their toes. I almost wouldn't believe anything was actually going on over there, if there weren't finally pictures to prove it! I still can't figure out why none of the unofficial sites are reporting that the GF is being rehabbed.

Keep us posted, Channing!!!

I know what you mean - The CR and Poly rehabs were listed just about everywhere and the GF has really been kept under wraps!!

I'm just glad it is actually happening!!