The *New* Grand Floridian Resort and Spa FAQ thread (NOV 2008)

[loralie]

Yippee ....tomorrow is 9 days until arrival at the GF?
I've been watching videos of the GRAND at youtube. Great!
Question: Is the Grand's gym free? In case we want to do the elliptical?
Bobbi

Thanks for the idea to watch videos on youtube. I loved seeing the videos of the slide at the pool. I had no idea it was such a long slide. My kids can't wait to make good use of it in May.

Have a GRAND time.

Loralie

 

[Alicnwondrln]

I just wanted to clarify some information that has been posted recently.

I spoke with a long time GF RPC cast member this evening that I have know for a few years now and there is noAdventures in Cooking anymore and you cant request kids robes. The robes can be purchased at the store but are not in the rooms anymore.

 

[tete01830]

I just wanted to add that the robes are wither all pink for girls with the GF embrodery or white with blue edges for boys. They are real soft, too, not like the ones in the room for the adults! They are $45...Not bad IMHO!

 

[Alicnwondrln]

Do they still offer grand adventures in cooking? If not do they anything similar?

No they dont.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

I am looking at my pics from August 2007 but I don't have one of the fan. Ours was tall, grey and looked like it could have come from Sharper Image. It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what I had in July 2006.

 

[princessesrule4]

I just wanted to add that the robes are wither all pink for girls with the GF embrodery or white with blue edges for boys. They are real soft, too, not like the ones in the room for the adults! They are $45...Not bad IMHO!

I bought a GF robe for DD from Sandy Cove and she loves it! They are super soft. I will try to remember to take a pic and post it tommorow.

 

[Lives4Disney]

I just wanted to clarify some information that has been posted recently.

I spoke with a long time GF RPC cast member this evening that I have know for a few years now and there is noAdventures in Cooking anymore and you cant request kids robes. The robes can be purchased at the store but are not in the rooms anymore.

Haven't I heard this same thing somewhere very VERY recently?

I just wanted to add that the robes are wither all pink for girls with the GF embrodery or white with blue edges for boys. They are real soft, too, not like the ones in the room for the adults! They are $45...Not bad IMHO!

They are!! I love them....are they the ones like marshmallows??? Soft thick and fluffy?!?!?!? I think I want one too!!!

Chan
GF GAL!

 

[ethansmommy]

Can anyone tell me how far in advance you can book spa treatments?

 

[BlueSkies]

Can anyone tell me how far in advance you can book spa treatments?

Ethansmommy I dont have the exact answer to that (sorry!) but on page 1 of this thread Alicnwondrln has posted spa info as well as a link...

 

[ethansmommy]

Ethansmommy I dont have the exact answer to that (sorry!) but on page 1 of this thread Alicnwondrln has posted spa info as well as a link...

Thank you, I checked the link but it doesnt say anything about how far in advance you can book. Maybe it doesnt matter?

 

[Alicnwondrln]

I would check
www.relaxedyet.com

and to see I thought you could do it whenever.

 

[Lives4Disney]

Thank you, I checked the link but it doesnt say anything about how far in advance you can book. Maybe it doesnt matter?

If you go to the site in the link....relaxedyet.net there is a phone number...I'd call them.

Happy planning,

Lives4Disney

 

[ethansmommy]

I would check
www.relaxedyet.com

and to see I thought you could do it whenever.

I checked there, maybe I will just submit my request for a reservation and see what they say. I am not going until Nov so I know I still have plenty of time.

 

[Lives4Disney]

I checked there, maybe I will just submit my request for a reservation and see what they say. I am not going until Nov so I know I still have plenty of time.

yeah..NOV...I wouldn't worry about it yet...call the number on the site and ask away...they are the people that would know.

Channing

 

[BCV23]

I checked there, maybe I will just submit my request for a reservation and see what they say. I am not going until Nov so I know I still have plenty of time.

Let us know what reply you receive, please.

The hair salons at WDW are also run by Niki Bryan. I do know I couldn't make a reservation months ahead at the one at Y&BC. But that was in person...I had my hair done and thought I'd schedule for the next trip. The gal couldn't do it...it may be different booking through the site though.

 

[Baby Yeti]

I bought a GF robe for DD from Sandy Cove and she loves it! They are super soft. I will try to remember to take a pic and post it tommorow.

Please post the pic the kids robe. I gotta get my little girly one of these! They sound really cute. Maybe I can buy one over the phone and have RPC put it in the room on our arrival. I'd love to see what it looks like. Thanks.

 

[goofygal531]

I checked there, maybe I will just submit my request for a reservation and see what they say. I am not going until Nov so I know I still have plenty of time.

I usually make my spa appointments when I make my ADRs. They used to accept 180 day reservations, I don't know if they have changed to 90 days? I'm going to call at 90 days.

The spa is very flexible. Last June I had to reschedule my appointment twice during our vacation to work around DH's Richard Petty thingy that got rescheduled due to the rain (can't drive a race car in the rain!) The spa didn't mind one bit and actually warned me when they were having a huge bridal party coming in and scheduled me way before them. They said it wouldn't be a relaxing experience for me!

 

[worlok]

I was at this resort in the Fall of 2006. VERY nice place.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

welcome worlok.
Do you have any pics to share?

 

[DisneyMomx7]

I can't wait - 11 more days until our return to the GF!

I still keep checking if anything opens up for SL or TPV for the 7/4 offer but I think I'm just out of luck. Oh well - hopefully we'll get a nice gv room. THis is my in-laws first time at GF and we're celebrating DH and DD's birthday (ordered a cake from private dining for the room).