Easter eggs end on April 1.Staying at GF for the first time in early April. I have a resort view room. Any advice on what to request? We were hoping to either be close to the main pool or main lobby.
Also, when do the Easter eggs and decor usually leave GF?
SL is best for what you want but the resort is pretty compact so not a big concern.Staying at GF for the first time in early April. I have a resort view room. Any advice on what to request? We were hoping to either be close to the main pool or main lobby.
Also, when do the Easter eggs and decor usually leave GF?SL would fill your needs but Conch and BC are not far away compared to values and mods.
Thank you! I did check out the map but my map skills told me Pine Key so I’m glad I askedSL is best for what you want but the resort is pretty compact so not a big concern.
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That’s a dvc building now so that’s not an option for your booking.Thank you! I did check out the map but my map skills told me Pine Key so I’m glad I asked
1: All 2 queen bed rooms offer the day bed sofa. They are located in every outer building. You may see mixed information on Sugarloaf room categories because it was previously the outer building with club level service, but that did not return since the closures in 2020.Some more questions - my apologies! 1) Which buildings offer fifth sleepers for resort view rooms? I’m seeing mixed info I guess bc of the new refurbs.
2) Is it possible to take the boat to WL for dining reservation? And is this the best way to go?
3) Are we able to use the Polynesian pool at all? I assume no but thought it might be fun to walk over and resort hop if allowed.
Thanks so much! This was super helpful! Hoping to not have to ask any more questions but may be back as I plan more.1: All 2 queen bed rooms offer the day bed sofa. They are located in every outer building. You may see mixed information on Sugarloaf room categories because it was previously the outer building with club level service, but that did not return since the closures in 2020.
2: No. There is no direct boat to WL from GF. You have multiple options. The most common would be going to MK and transferring to WL. You can boat, monorail, or walk to MK. From MK you can take a separate boat or bus to WL.
If it were me and I wanted to utilize WDW transportation I would personally monorail to Contemporary Resort and skip MK altogether. You can then take the small "blue flag" boat between CR/WL/FW now that it has returned, but that doesn't run all day (I believe it runs 3pm - 10:45pm).
You can also get a rideshare. It's not that far and won't cost that much.
3: No, you are not allowed to pool hop to any resort. Pools are for exclusive use of the resort guests staying at that specific resort. You can't even walk to Poly right now from GF (or vice versa) because of the Poly DVC Tower construction. The path is closed and you would be forced to walk the side of an active roadway.
No problem! Ask anything you can think of... we all love talking about Disney and GFThanks so much! This was super helpful! Hoping to not have to ask any more questions but may be back as I plan more.
@PolyRob answered your questions but I have something to add here.3) Are we able to use the Polynesian pool at all? I assume no but thought it might be fun to walk over and resort hop if allowed.
Wow, it sure looks that way! I took the below photo back in November, actually thinking I might email Member Satisfaction and tell them I hoped they'd repair the missing lights as part of the refurbishment (I never sent the email though; just remembered about it now!) I love the lights; they really add to the nighttime atmosphere there.I'm sure the pros will correct me otherwise, but seems like some fixed/improved exterior building lighting with whatever recent work they've been doing on the DVC building? Could be revisionist memory but first time I remember all of the roofline lights working in a bit.
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Wow, it sure looks that way! I took the below photo back in November, actually thinking I might email Member Satisfaction and tell them I hoped they'd repair the missing lights as part of the refurbishment (I never sent the email though; just remembered about it now!) I love the lights; they really add to the nighttime atmosphere there.
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Thank you for this update, I hope you have the most magical trip (in the Victorian Suite, no less)!Just got to GF - I recall someone asking upthread about the royal palm club schedule and they have done away with afternoon tea, instead it’s “refreshments” from 11:30 to 4. We are in the Victorian suite in the main building. It’s quite nice and the views are awesome, but the theming is basically nonexistent vs the pre renovation Mary Poppins theme I had seen in prior photos and videos. More pics and video to come on that. No visible construction impacts on our stay thus far.
Yes, that was me, thank you so much! I look very forward to seeing any pics and videos! As well as any info on some of the CL food they are currently offering. Thanks!Just got to GF - I recall someone asking upthread about the royal palm club schedule and they have done away with afternoon tea, instead it’s “refreshments” from 11:30 to 4. We are in the Victorian suite in the main building. It’s quite nice and the views are awesome, but the theming is basically nonexistent vs the pre renovation Mary Poppins theme I had seen in prior photos and videos. More pics and video to come on that. No visible construction impacts on our stay thus far.
Regarding the CL food, here’s some of the highlights:Yes, that was me, thank you so much! I look very forward to seeing any pics and videos! As well as any info on some of the CL food they are currently offering. Thanks!