LittleStinkerbelle - Yes, I always request "upper floor, no dormer" when making reservations (or, often, when I remember later and call back, lol). I prefer the open balconies, you definitely need to stand to see out of the dormers. I have a photo that shows my DD's boyfriend standing at a dormer (he is average height):
I read your edit again, and I imagine what is in your memory is having to get up on your tiptoes to see down. If you were on the 4th floor, most of the view would have been below you, and you definitely have to lean over a dormer to see down.
I'm 5'3" and can't see well over a dormer.
LittleStinkerbelle - glad it was helpful!
, which now looking at the picture that can't be (although I am under 5 ft).
AKL is quite amazing....that was our first Deluxe stay 2010...we were spoiled...booked Kidani, and were told our last night was overbooked would we consider a suite for the last night...I was upset about moving...but then I was bitten by the CL bug...it was amazing...DH thought he'd have to carry me out check out day kicking and screamingpas130 - I knew you could relate!I am now feeling sad we aren't headed to AKL, as I have a friend there now who is sending photos of her room, the pool, etc. Very beautiful.
We never left the resort our whole stay 
Ugh! I am debating this myself....I have a split stay...but to get more RPC days...I could drop Poly and stay 2 nights value...then have a week at RPC...what to do. I love Poly and GF...but the magic in my heart...it's at the Grand
He really wants to do SAB too...but it will have to wait for another trip...Mommy wants the MK side this trip 
I opened up the curtains and the patio door and my Mom watched from her bed as the parade went by. So cool! You will love it!Green23
We just got back from GF and had a ground floor room in Boca Chica. It had a delightful view of the Magic Kingdom and was just super. We watched the Electric Boat parade each night and the fireworks from our patio. I was concerned when I checked in and was told it was on the first floor, but the receptionist told me that sometimes upper floor views can be blocked by trees. We had no issues at all. We were in the center of the building right off the lobby in an accessible room. Here was our giggle the first night; my Mom who is 85 was very tired so we were going to bed when I heard all this noise at about 9:15, I was all prepared to be mad at whoever was being so disrespectful when I looked out the window, only to find a giant dragon floating by our room!
Don't worry about it! I enjoy talking about the resorts - there are so many good ones, hence your thread.
Congrats on your first GF stay, you are going to fall in love with the resort. Reminds me of the first time DD and I were in a Poly TPV room; we were sitting on the beds talking, when a noise disrupted our conversation. Even though we had seen the EWP many times, we were confused for a minute, until one of us said, "Electrical Water Pageant!!" and jumped to open the curtains.
What a fun extra on the Seven Seas Lagoon.
That is so coolGreen23
We just got back from GF and had a ground floor room in Boca Chica. It had a delightful view of the Magic Kingdom and was just super. We watched the Electric Boat parade each night and the fireworks from our patio. I was concerned when I checked in and was told it was on the first floor, but the receptionist told me that sometimes upper floor views can be blocked by trees. We had no issues at all. We were in the center of the building right off the lobby in an accessible room. Here was our giggle the first night; my Mom who is 85 was very tired so we were going to bed when I heard all this noise at about 9:15, I was all prepared to be mad at whoever was being so disrespectful when I looked out the window, only to find a giant dragon floating by our room!
I can see getting all mad and stomping to the balcony as well....sounds magical being able to watch EWP from the bed 
pas130 -
Spoiled now....unfortunately for my wallet...I love GF a little bit more.....
SO EXCITED. My DH said for me to do what I want...although I do keep asking, are you sure you don't want me to change Pop to Poly? DH actually said "I like GF, I like the Polynesian though, one day....." He likes Pop too, and he was mentioning that he really liked the CL food at GF. He didn't like AKL or YC CL food Then I told him all the plans the IPO helped me with for our DD's birthday and he said "There's no way you can change it now" Cake, balloons, all for my DDs 6th birthday....and I just have to secure a table in the RPC......I am hoping our room is 3rd floor so we don't bother anyone having tea. My only worry is that my DD4 (soon to be 5) screams when she gets mad....I REALLY don't want the kiddos acting up in the Main building...I will feel so bad 
Dropped Poly...booked first three nights Pop Century...so I can get a week at RPC
! Sounds like a fantastic change - enjoy!!!
This is awesome!
A week in RPC is like heaven, our last visit there was 7 nights and it felt so luxurious. We got in late on the first night, and spent one night at AKL, which is the last trip we've made there. We need to get back there soon, but like you, we have a hard time booking anything but the GF.
Very exciting, pas!!
A split stay helps, but DD is tired of moving, lately she prefers to stay the whole trip in one resort.
It is nice not to have to move mid-trip...have to agree with your DD. We are staying 3 places, POP, GF, then Myrtle Beach. I plan on doing A LOT of relaxing this trip Well as much as possible with the kids...and LOTS of swimming....I can't wait!!!!! I almost talked myself into doing GV and saving the money....NAH! I'm not practical when it comes to Disney That's why I change so much...all the resorts have their own appeal, but GF holds my heart BAR NONE 
Glad you've joined us! My personal favorite is Conch Key, as it is close to the courtyard pool, boat dock, marina and a short walk out the back door to Gasparilla's. Boca Chica would be a good choice, too, as none of those rooms should overlook the construction, and it is close to the courtyard pool and boat dock.
And here is a link to a photo on WDW Magic, posted on March 19 (click on photo to zoom): http://www.wdwmagic.com/Resorts/Dis...Floridian-Vacation-Club-wing-construction.htm
We will be there in May too!!!! And you should check in early, drop your luggage off. They will text you with your room # so when you are ready to, you can go right back to your room from the parks!!! Hey, you might have a ready room too....you never know
pas130 - I hear ya, I keep thinking I'll stay at another favorite, and end up at the Grand!
If it were me, I think I would save RPC for another trip and do GV this year. I keep thinking they'll have to do a better discount in the coming months, and those main bldg. rooms are sooo expensive.
He said having the lounge with the older kids when our little ones were napping was great. And he didn't stop raving about the CMs...(yes this is the same DH talking...) Not to mention my DS11 was asking if he was allowed to go downstairs to hear the piano....I told him he could probably hear the piano just fine from upstairs....it's so funny to listen to my kids the closer we get to vacation and realize how many things they just loved about GF We did get 25% off so I am happy....could it be more....ABSOLUTELY, but it could also be rack rate 
Here is the post by WDWKOOK from March 4, with links to aerial photos of the construction.
(and makes me miss the GF alot!!)
This is a wonderful thread
(a reflection of GF being such a wonderful resort) I hope you love GF!!!
