The *NEW* Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Frequently Asked Questions -Updated 08/12/02

[snowwhitemom]

Cali-D , You really did a great job. I just got back today from my first stay at GF. I felt much better going into a new resort with the info that you had given. I have been reading and re-reading this post and it helped with my room greatly. The CM asked me if I was a travel agent because of kowledge of the dormer room. Of course I told her no it was just a little help from some friends. Thanks for all your hard work, it is really appreciated.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

snowwhitemom, thanks for the kind words! It makes me feel good that all the time I have put into this FAQ has helped someone!

Have a Disney day!

 

[shoes99]

I am staying at the GF for the first time. We have been travelling to WDW since 1973, but could never afford to stay at the GF.
We are combining a convention at YC with a 3 night stay at GF.
Are the refillable mugs at the GF complimentary, or if not, what is the charge?

 

[regnurs]

We just returned...They are not free. You can get them from your in room snack bar for I think about $12. I can't remember what DH said the correct price was. We didn't look at the snack bar list until the last day and by then it was too late to be worth the money.

 

[Misti]

They have the coffee cup-style mugs in the rooms and they also offer these clear, water-bottle lloking ones at Gasparilla. The clear ones are much larger but I think thet are only $7.95 or $9.95. I have a collection of about 5 of those in my cupboard! LOL I feel funny about bringing them back for other trips. Not sure what the protocol is on that.

 

[TINKERBELL4EVER]

I think you can use refillable mugs at other hotels. My sister brought a mug from her son's last year stay at the Beach Club and used it at the CR this year with no problem. I was nervous but no one said anything.

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Actually, I was told at the Polynesian that refillable mugs are only good for your stay at that resort (meaning if you were going 12/1-12/8, it would be good for those days). They don't actually ask your the dates of your stay or anything like that. But, you really shouldn't use mugs at different resorts other than where they were bought (ex. don't use CR mugs at the GF). I think as long as the mug style is the same, you can use them as many times on as many trips as you want.

 

[minnie my my]

Cali,

Thank you for all of this wonderful info. I am really getting excited about my upcoming trip to the Grand Floridian.

Can you please give me the fax number for room requests and how far in advance I should send them.

You have been very helpful.

Myra

 

[minnie my my]

One last thing. The extra person that was coming with us isn't coming anymore. We don't need a daybed now. Do the dormer rooms have balconies? If they do - are they as big as the others?

Myra

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

The dormer balconies are smaller, but I wouldn't say that they are *too* small. Many people love dormer rooms, while others do not. If you've never tried one, give it a try. But, if you'll be spending a lot of time on your balcony, you should consider a non-dormer room for more space.

The fax number at the GF is 407-824-3186. You can send the fax 3-5 days prior to arrival.

 

[GrimGrinningGhost in NJ]

If you buy the mugs at Gasparilla, they cost $9 but if you take the ones from the mini-bar I believe they were $12. You have to ask the cashier at Gasparilla for the mugs because they don't keep them out. They are not really nice - all the other resort mugs have a picture of the resort on them or the resort logo or something - the GF mugs have "Grand Adventures for Kids" written on the side and there's a Captain Hook or Alice mug. No reference to the GF resort itself. But the mugs are definitely worth it and judging by the lack of people who had them when we were there last week - they are still a secret!

Hope that helps!

 

[minnie my my]

Thank you Cali.

You have really gotten me excited about the Grand.

 

[JRoglitz]

We have booked a lagoon view room and requested a King/Dormer room. Do these rooms have a daybed or pull out sofa bed? We will have our 3 year old DD with us. Thanks!

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Originally posted by JRoglitz
We have booked a lagoon view room and requested a King/Dormer room. Do these rooms have a daybed or pull out sofa bed? We will have our 3 year old DD with us. Thanks!

Nope, sorry. Can you DD sleep in a crib?

 

[JRoglitz]

She has already graduated to her own BIG bed and will not sleep in a crib anymore. That's for babies. How about the standard rooms with king beds...do they have any daybeds or sofa beds? Thanks!

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

They'd have a sofa, I'm not sure if it pulls out or not. BUT, the Grand does have rollaways, you could ask for one and check-in, and they could put it in either room type (dormer or regular). Per Disney, Kind Beded rooms at the GF sleeps 2 adults maximum, plus one child under age 3 in a crib.

 

[Anne2]

Hi! Well, I just got back from my honeymoon at GF, and it was wonderful. We got a honeymoon jacuzzi room as we requested. We were in 4202. We had a view of the castle and could see the fireworks from the room. It was all very beautiful. All CMs were very nice. We only ate at concierge for breakfast and the last service in the evening. Both were very nice. We also ate at Narcoossee's for dinner and 1900 Park Fare for dinner. Both of these were very nice as well.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll try and check back soon.

 

[TINKERBELL4EVER]

Hi JRoglitz

I think rooms have changed since I stayed at GF 7 years ago. But I stayed in a Standard Gardenview room in the Conch Key Lodge (great location) and the room had 2 Queen Beds and a day/sofa bed. The Conch Key Lodge is close to both the Main Bldg and the dock. I loved it!

Tinkerbell4Ever

 

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Hi Anne! Could you please tell me what they served in RPC when you went up there to eat? And, how was the view from your room? Do you have any pictures of the room/view?

Thanks!

 

[mfisk]

I'm not Anne, but I can tell you what they served when we were there Oct. 11-15. For breakfast they had assorted pastries, cereals, milk, orange juice, coffee, bagels, fruit, etc. Around lunch time they served PB&J's and mini hot dogs for the kids which was wonderful! We had three princesses with us, ages 2, 4, and 7 and one of my fondest memories will be the three of them sitting at the elegant table that is just their size while the band was playing their favorite Disney tunes! But I digress, forgive me. In the evenings they had wonderful dessert items, cheese and crackers, always fresh lemonade, fruit, etc. Oh how I miss that place! Hope that helps.