DisneyLover0610
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Hi, all my GF friends!! I have been remiss in my DIS posting lately, things have been very busy at our house; Mom has been in and out of the hospital and I've had a lot going on.
I've been working on the new FAQ, nearly finished but I have several new photos I want to add before we go live. We've got a few more pages left before we hit the 250 mark, so bear with me. I'll post the link to the new thread as soon as I get it polished.
Hope everyone has been enjoying their planning and/or trips to the Grand.
Just wanted to pop in and say hi and that 60 days from now we will be checking into the beautiful Grand Floridian!!!!! Booked our FP+ last night and was able to score Anna & Elsa and 7DMT.
Sunday is our bonafide princess day with BBB, CRT, and our meet and greet with A&E.
Cannot wait to see the look on my daughter's face when we drive under the Walt Disney World sign and she realizes where we are. Looking forward to spending a week at the beautiful GF during the most wonderful time of the year. Fingers crossed we all stay healthy!
14 days from now we will be on our way to the GF!! I'm so excited! We are (and will be until we leave) trying to upgrade to RPC (we stayed there last time - ooh la la). Has anyone had any luck doing that when checking in?
If not, we're hoping to be back in Boca Chica. Either way it's going to be incredibly fun! I'm just so excited and I knew you all would understand!
MickeyNut Great chatting with you yesterday!! Lots of plans to make...and things to do..
How long will GF hold my stroller without it being a problem? We are shipping my double stroller down UPS ground... and we don't want to get there before the stroller gets there. So, we were thinking of sending it soon- so it will be there by Halloween.
Any other info about shipping items to GF will be appreciated!
Thanks!
19 days to go until our first time in Disney!!! I honestly think I am more excited than my kids...
You guys are always so thoughtful
BTW, the "test" ends 10/25 because TL will close 10/26 - 1/3/15 for it seasonal rehab.
I scrolled through a few pages but can't scroll through hundreds--lol! We are staying here for the 1st time next spring. Booked an Outer Bldg--Garden View room. Are there certain building(s) I should or should not be requesting or are they all pretty much equal? TIA
I scrolled through a few pages but can't scroll through hundreds--lol! We are staying here for the 1st time next spring. Booked an Outer Bldg--Garden View room. Are there certain building(s) I should or should not be requesting or are they all pretty much equal? TIA
You guys are always so thoughtful
BTW, the "test" ends 10/25 because TL will close 10/26 - 1/3/15 for it seasonal rehab.
Thanks KOOK..right back atcha!
peaches I see that Alice and KKTom have both answered your question very thoroughly..and as I'm sure that you can see by their responses that each outer building has its pluses in the GV room category.... The one thing that I wanted to add is there is a map right at the beginning of this thread..and it will give you a good idea of where each building is located and their proximity to each other on the property... The resort is pretty compact and grounds are lovely... and I am sure that you will love your very first GF stay!
MickeyNuts More time to make more plans... lol...
Hey Wishes and MommyG...Good to "see" you both!
Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a magical Monday... preppy GF gal who finally got 7DMT FPP for the beginning of our trip!!
Packing is finally done and we leave tomorrow! If all goes well I hope to post some pictures on Wednesday. I will wait until k&a&c'smom has opened up the new FAQ though.
First stop after GF is BoG for cupcakes! YUM! Then DH wants to head back to GF to check out the tea offerings followed by a walk to Poly for a Dole Whip. What a way to spend check in day
Hope everyone has a Grand Week!
Liz
Hi Blue: I would like to add that I once found, and can't find at the moment, a map that also listed room numbers for the GF -- I literaly asked for a specific room in Conch and they were able to put me in it -- it was a room that only "shared" the balcony on one side. If I can find it, I will post.
I found part of it!
Good (and Not-So-Good) Rooms at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
The resort is spread over a peninsula jutting into Seven Seas Lagoon. In addition to the main building, there are five dispersed rectangular buildings. Most rooms have a balcony, and most balconies are enclosed by a rail that affords good visibility. Dormer rooms, just beneath the roof in each building, have smaller enclosed balconies that limit visibility when youre seated. Most dormer rooms, however, have vaulted ceilings and a coziness that compensates for the less-desirable balconies.
If you want to be near the bus and monorail stations, most of the restaurants, and shopping, ask for a room in the main building (all concierge rooms). The best rooms are 43224329 and 44224429, which have full balconies and overlook the lagoon in the direction of the beach and the Polynesian Resort. Other excellent main-building rooms are 44014409, with full balconies overlooking the marina and an unobstructed view of Cinderella Castle across the lagoon.
Of the five lodges, three (Conch Key, Boca Chica, and Big Pine Key) have one long side facing the lagoon and the other facing inner courtyards and swimming pools. At Conch Key, full-balcony rooms 7228 7231, 73287331, and 74257431 offer vistas across the lagoon to the Magic Kingdom and castle. Less-expensive rooms in the same building that offer good views are 7211, 7311, and 7411; 7413, 7415, 7417, 7419, and 7421; 7212, 7312, and 7412; and 7414. (Grand Floridian room numbers are coded. Take Room 7213: 7 is the building number, 2 is the floor, and 13 is the room number.) In Boca Chica and Big Pine Key, ask for a lagoon-view room on the first, second, or third floor. Many garden-view rooms in Big Pine Key, and a few in Boca Chica, have views obstructed by a poolside building. These are the worst views from any Grand Floridian room.
The two remaining buildings, Sugar Loaf Key (concierge only) and Sago Key, face each other across the marina. The opposite side of Sugar Loaf Key faces a courtyard, while the other side of Sago Key faces a finger of the lagoon and a forested area. These views are pleasant but not in the same league as those from the rooms listed previously. Exceptions are end rooms in Sago Key (Rooms 5139, 5144, 5145, 52425245, 53425345) that have a view of the lagoon and Cinderella Castle.
Tom
We walk over to the Poly for a Scorpion Bowl at the Tambu Lounge lol! Enjoy your trip -- it won't be long until we are at F&W! Can't wait. I love sampling all the foods!
Tom
It's all about the food with us as well! Since the kids won't be in until early evening, we planned a late dinner at Artist Point. We may still have to do some sharing if we follow DH's plan
Liz
I thought that Artist Point had taken one of my favorites off the menu -- the Buffalo Strip Steak -- but it appears they have added it to a Surf And Turf! How can you go wrong with Cold Water Lobster? My next post is going to make your day!
Tom
Thanks to TinkerBelleLiz for reminding me where I had seen it -- attached is the link to the interactive room selector.
Find a building you like and you can click on it and get the exact room number!
Tom
http://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/...on_distance]=3&filters[ug]=&filters[view]=334
Good Evening
Sorry I've been MIA.......
Lot's of stuff going on, caught a nasty from a friends son I'm finally starting to feel better but not 100% yet....Then last week week had to make a hard decision regarding one of our
So I was planning a faux trip but no matter the date or resort there was nothing available......Anyone know when the 2015 planning DVD's will be out?
k&a&c'smom Hope your DM is doing better now
Good Evening
Sorry I've been MIA.......
Lot's of stuff going on, caught a nasty from a friends son I'm finally starting to feel better but not 100% yet....Then last week week had to make a hard decision regarding one of our
So I was planning a faux trip but no matter the date or resort there was nothing available......Anyone know when the 2015 planning DVD's will be out?
k&a&c'smom Hope your DM is doing better now
Congrats to all the GF first timers and repeater that have booked trips recently...Safe travels to all that are traveling soon!
BlueSkies MickeyNut WishesQueen grannyminnie & Maxie Hi