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BlueSkies · 04-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Those bath bombs are heaven!!!

On our last trip DD and I put one in the tub and sat on the edge and just soaked our tired legs and feet...It was great..of course she chose ours and it was one of the mickey ones...

I have a bunch here at home...no clue what scent they are

...they just all smell soo good...

Basin White is one shop we always stop in ...and never come out empty handed!! there is also a Basin at DTD...

praline3001 · 04-26-2009, 12:42 PM

Loralie

We have the same type of day planned also! We will be sleeping in late, going to a late breakfast at 1900, taking in the sites and maybe some shopping until 1:30. Savannah is booked to do that wonderland tea party

the guys are doing sea racers and after we are all going to hit the pool.
We haven't decided if we want to do the GF cafe, the RPC lounge of CS for dinner yet. The GF cafe doesn't get as crowded as other places so walk ups are generally pretty easy. We are also going to do the campfire but chances are won't stay for the movie.

praline3001 · 04-26-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSkies

Those bath bombs are heaven!!!

On our last trip DD and I put one in the tub and sat on the edge and just soaked our tired legs and feet...It was great..of course she chose ours and it was one of the mickey ones...

I have a bunch here at home...no clue what scent they are

...they just all smell soo good...

Basin White is one shop we always stop in ...and never come out empty handed!! there is also a Basin at DTD...

Did you know that particular store is online? The Basin White is ONLY at the GF (the Basin is at DTD)
http://basinwhite.com/

Some of my favs are the wild palm (but I am the only one in the house that likes it)
calm waters
tranquility
Paradise is another must have for me!!!!

DD's fav is either sweetheart or pink sugar

BlueSkies · 04-26-2009, 12:46 PM

I think the evening activities are a great addition at the GF!...we want to do the smores and watch the movie too...just hope it wont be too buggy out on the beach in the summer...

BlueSkies · 04-26-2009, 12:51 PM

Brook My DD loves that pink suger too...Ya I know the DTD store is Basin not Basin White...seems that some of the soaps are a little less expensive...

They do have a nice selection there too...

It was posted a while back that if you order from Basin White your order comes right from the GF...I think that itself is a good enough reason to order from there!!!

praline3001 · 04-26-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSkies

I think the evening activities are a great addition at the GF!...we want to do the smores and watch the movie too...just hope it wont be too buggy out on the beach in the summer...

Last summer we did the camp rock premier party at the beach and no bugs

I *think/guess* the camp rock beach party was such a big hit and the kids had so much fun ~ they decided to add a little beach party camp fire at night after!

The Kid's director and the Poly and the GF came up with the camp rock beach party and those kids had a BLAST!!!!
I am hoping its similar.

IWISHFORDISNEY · 04-26-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billnang

I thought about a stay there, but with 6 of s, we are kind of against split stays...
But I just looked up the taxi cost.. from EPCOT to sea World it is 23.00
and from MK to Sea World it is 32.00 hmmm
looks like I can monorail it to Epcot and go to and from Sea World from there!!!!

We'll see i think I will give them a call. I know I looked into going to the Transportation center and they have a bus that you can take, but not so sure about that..

Anyone know another way to get there from the GF?
Angela

You can catch the Lynx bus from the TTC. I think it is about $4 pp to SeaWorld and drops you right next to the entrance.

IWISHFORDISNEY · 04-26-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSkies

Brook My DD loves that pink suger too...Ya I know the DTD store is Basin not Basin White...seems that some of the soaps are a little less expensive...

They do have a nice selection there too...

It was posted a while back that if you order from Basin White your order comes right from the GF...I think that itself is a good enough reason to order from there!!!

Yes that was me and my order came in 3 days right from the GF!!

IWISHFORDISNEY · 04-26-2009, 01:55 PM

Hi everyone. I leave in 1 hour for my first stay at the Grand!!

I did the online check in so I will let everyone know how that goes.

We are very excited. I will fill everyone in either there or when I get back. I think we will most likely pay for internet so I can update while I am there.

If anyone has any questions or suggestions let me know

praline3001 · 04-26-2009, 01:57 PM

Have a grand time

johnsonet · 04-26-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k&a&c'smom

We use the bus system quite a bit while in WDW, and find it to be generally reliable and easy to navigate.

I agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by k&a&c'smom

We once sat at the DTD bus stop for nearly an hour, late at night, in the heat and the bugs, lol. Never done that again!

We don't go to DTD anymore. One reason for that is that DD and I once took the bus from GF (years ago) and it took 55 min. to get there! No thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by loralie

... We are renting a cabana and we have a dinner ADR for GF Cafe.

Loralie

Sounds like a relaxing day at the Grand

I had the Lobster-Tarragon salad last summer and it was delicious!
We always seem to have really sweet servers at the GF Cafe

BlueSkies · 04-26-2009, 02:39 PM

Liz You are probably leaving by now but I still wanted to say have a GREAT time!!!

Looking foward to hearing all about your trip!

Safe travels

hill6 · 04-26-2009, 04:20 PM

I can't believe that two weeks from now we will be at the wonderful GF resort. We have the MK view. Just booked our massages yesterday. (Yes this is a complete resort experience for us). Lots to do between now and then.

followthatmouse · 04-26-2009, 05:06 PM

All the talk of Basin and bath bombs sent me to my bathroom cupboard. There it is - my beautiful Basin body butter from GF. Don't laugh, it's oatmeal honey. Just open that little tub and you'll be relaxed and hungry at the same time.

Ooh, Johnsonet, that lobster tarragon salad looks a light and perfect lunch. You are quite right about the staff at GF Cafe. They are sweet. Hmm. I do hope lobster eggs benedict is still on the breakfast menu.

PrincessPaczki · 04-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Liz, Have a magical trip!

04-26-2009, 12:42 PM	#151
BlueSkies DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,552	Those bath bombs are heaven!!! On our last trip DD and I put one in the tub and sat on the edge and just soaked our tired legs and feet...It was great..of course she chose ours and it was one of the mickey ones... I have a bunch here at home...no clue what scent they are...they just all smell soo good... Basin White is one shop we always stop in ...and never come out empty handed!! there is also a Basin at DTD... __________________ ~DREAM BIG LIVE GRAND~

04-26-2009, 12:42 PM	#152
praline3001 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 673.52 miles from the Castle Posts: 4,254	Loralie We have the same type of day planned also! We will be sleeping in late, going to a late breakfast at 1900, taking in the sites and maybe some shopping until 1:30. Savannah is booked to do that wonderland tea party the guys are doing sea racers and after we are all going to hit the pool. We haven't decided if we want to do the GF cafe, the RPC lounge of CS for dinner yet. The GF cafe doesn't get as crowded as other places so walk ups are generally pretty easy. We are also going to do the campfire but chances are won't stay for the movie. __________________ ~BROOK~ Just back from another wonderful trip!

04-26-2009, 12:46 PM	#154
BlueSkies DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,552	I think the evening activities are a great addition at the GF!...we want to do the smores and watch the movie too...just hope it wont be too buggy out on the beach in the summer... __________________ ~DREAM BIG LIVE GRAND~

04-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#155
BlueSkies DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,552	Brook My DD loves that pink suger too...Ya I know the DTD store is Basin not Basin White...seems that some of the soaps are a little less expensive... They do have a nice selection there too... It was posted a while back that if you order from Basin White your order comes right from the GF...I think that itself is a good enough reason to order from there!!! __________________ ~DREAM BIG LIVE GRAND~

04-26-2009, 01:55 PM	#159
IWISHFORDISNEY Cant get enough of the mouse! It was tricky with only one bathroom I will never ever forget that embarrassing episode of being farted upon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The First State but wishing it was the Sunshine State... Posts: 5,383	Hi everyone. I leave in 1 hour for my first stay at the Grand!! I did the online check in so I will let everyone know how that goes. We are very excited. I will fill everyone in either there or when I get back. I think we will most likely pay for internet so I can update while I am there. If anyone has any questions or suggestions let me know __________________ 86,92,94,96 CBR - 98,99 CSR 2000 Dolfin 2001 BC 2003 AKL 2004 BWV 2006 AKL CL/VERO 2007 WL CL 2008 POP X2 ~ 2009 GF/DAP * MISS U BAWB* ~2010 NOW LIVING THE DREAM~ (Me-Liz) DH DS (8) DS (2) __________________

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04-26-2009, 01:57 PM	#160
praline3001 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 673.52 miles from the Castle Posts: 4,254	Have a grand time __________________ ~BROOK~ Just back from another wonderful trip!

04-26-2009, 02:39 PM	#162
BlueSkies DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,552	Liz You are probably leaving by now but I still wanted to say have a GREAT time!!! Looking foward to hearing all about your trip! Safe travels __________________ ~DREAM BIG LIVE GRAND~

04-26-2009, 04:20 PM	#163
hill6 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,107	I can't believe that two weeks from now we will be at the wonderful GF resort. We have the MK view. Just booked our massages yesterday. (Yes this is a complete resort experience for us). Lots to do between now and then. __________________ My Name is Debbie and I am a Certified Disneyaholic First Trip Age 8. 20+ trips since. Upcoming Cruises: November 2012 - Pride of America - Hawaiian Islands

04-26-2009, 05:06 PM	#164
followthatmouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 161	All the talk of Basin and bath bombs sent me to my bathroom cupboard. There it is - my beautiful Basin body butter from GF. Don't laugh, it's oatmeal honey. Just open that little tub and you'll be relaxed and hungry at the same time. Ooh, Johnsonet, that lobster tarragon salad looks a light and perfect lunch. You are quite right about the staff at GF Cafe. They are sweet. Hmm. I do hope lobster eggs benedict is still on the breakfast menu. __________________ Enjoying WDW since 1978.

04-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#165
PrincessPaczki Mom of 2 Prince's Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,663	Liz, Have a magical trip! __________________ 1980 - BUENA VISTA TOWNHOMES 1982 - DISNEY TREEHOUSE 1989 - DISNEY TREEHOUSE 1992 - CBR 1993 - 2003 - OBX / BUSCH GARDENS VA. 2004 - BEACH CLUB / ROYAL PACIFIC 2005 - WILDERNESS LODGE 2006 - POR.RIVERSIDE 2007 - POR.RIVERSIDE 2008 - GRAND FLORIDIAN RPC 2010 - POR.RIVERSIDE 2011 - POLYNESIAN

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