grannyminnie
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- Mar 27, 2007
Happy Anniversary and sending along that you get your reservation booked!!
Thanks, Mommyrosa! Crossing my fingers for good luck! And you, too, k&a&c'smom...I appreciate the well-wishes!
Happy Anniversary and sending along that you get your reservation booked!!
Great - thank you both for responding. Next question, for my dates, only a standard view in the main building CL is available. Can I request to have a view of the pool or MK or will it be a bad view?
Also, did the main building rooms get updated recently? That is one of the main reasons that I booked VGF b/c they were new.
TIA!!!
Thank you for responding also... I plan on using the monorail the most, but I'm worried about is if it's broken down. I know that we will be at MK majority of the time that we are at the GF. Yes, I know that the CL is completely separate from the VGF
Hi! We are headed to the Grand this summer for the first time since 2010. Our past few trips have been at the YC, which we enjoyed, but we are really excited to be returning to the GF. This is such a great thread! It has been fun to read & refresh my memory on all things Grand.
One question I do have though is about transportation. We have dinner reservations one night at Prime Time at the Studios and I am seriously considering just taking a cab instead of busing it over there. About how long should we allow for that? I looked at the transportation time calculator and it says about 40 minutes for bus; just wondering how much time a cab would take to get from the GF to the Studios? Thoughts anyone? Thanks!
Hi gang!
I have some friends staying at the Grand in May. I hope to stay there myself in 2015! For my friends' May trip, are there any construction concerns or special events they should know about? They booked a lagoon view, so does that mean they'll be facing the Polynesian construction? I've already told them about the nightly campfire, outdoor movie, entertainment in lobby and the parasol parade. Any other fun/interesting things they should know? They've booked most of the Grand Floridian restaurants. I'm reading as much of this thread as I can. Thanks for any info!!
Is it possible to think that I will be able to walk up at the GF Cafe and get a ressie for 4 for dinner or should I really make an ADR? Looking at a Wednesday night, mid August, if that matters.
When I made all of my ADR's last month, everyone was on board with shooting over to Epcot for Via Napoli on our first night for dinner. Now, there are doubts about making our way thru Epcot just for a dinner reservation after such a long day (we have a very early flight to Orlando that morning). DH's suggestion is that we "wing it", if we can get in, great, if not, just catch QS somewhere at the resort and just take it easy the first day. But, I know my girls and I know they will want to do a park the first night (they're never tired ). They are now agreeing with DH and have suggested that if we're too tired to do a park, they'll just hop on the monorail or boat and head over to the MK by themselves, which at their ages, I'm quite ok with BUT I'm still not sold on having no set place to eat. I don't mind winging it for lunch as that's what we always do but I do like knowing where dinner is going to be, if that makes sense. Suggestions?
Thanks, Mommyrosa! Crossing my fingers for good luck! And you, too, k&a&c'smom...I appreciate the well-wishes!
An hour is probably a good rule of thumb, I almost said 8:00, but didn't want everyone to think you needed a whole hour...and then add their own buffer. We don't mind getting to the gates a little early.
Great - thank you both for responding.
Hi! We are headed to the Grand this summer for the first time since 2010. Our past few trips have been at the YC, which we enjoyed, but we are really excited to be returning to the GF. This is such a great thread! It has been fun to read & refresh my memory on all things Grand.
Ah, we had a yummy lunch at McCormick and Schmick's...
Thanks for the good luck wish. I probably need it, what with the lack of rooms at the GF lately!
We've had no trouble walking up to the GFC for breakfast and lunch - not as sure about dinner, but I doubt it will be a problem mid-August. Maybe others will have experience, hopefully they can chime in.
But if you are worried, you can make a res. and then cancel a couple days before, when you know more what your schedule will be.
We've had no trouble walking up to the GFC for breakfast and lunch - not as sure about dinner, but I doubt it will be a problem mid-August. Maybe others will have experience, hopefully they can chime in.
But if you are worried, you can make a res. and then cancel a couple days before, when you know more what your schedule will be.
If that doesn't appeal to you, or work, whatever - what about heading over to the Poly for sushi at the bar near Kona? We've done that when we don't have other dinner plans, especially if there are just 2 of you. Pretty good sushi and the drinks are good!
I agree about not having too much trouble walking up at GFC. We've never eaten there, but we have walked through there many, many times and although there are always people dining there, it never seems too busy to the point that you have to have an ADR to get in. This is just my opinion, but I think GFC gets overlooked as anytime I have looked at dining, there is always availability anytime of day .
Hi! I have a quick question... We are currently booked for the VGF in a standard one-bedroom (cash). I'm wondering about switching to the VG CL. It shows that there is an outer building cl and a main building CL - which one is better and why? My thoughts on maybe switching is that the VGF or so far from the boat access and we would be on the DDP, so why would we need a full kitchen. Also, we could only get a standard room view which is the monorail, parking lot, etc...AND I'm pretty sure we will not get any type of discount for the VGF!!! Which is the biggest reason of all.
Thoughts?
Thanks so much!
Great - thank you both for responding. Next question, for my dates, only a standard view in the main building CL is available. Can I request to have a view of the pool or MK or will it be a bad view?
Also, did the main building rooms get updated recently? That is one of the main reasons that I booked VGF b/c they were new.
TIA!!!
Hi! We are headed to the Grand this summer for the first time since 2010. Our past few trips have been at the YC, which we enjoyed, but we are really excited to be returning to the GF. This is such a great thread! It has been fun to read & refresh my memory on all things Grand.
One question I do have though is about transportation. We have dinner reservations one night at Prime Time at the Studios and I am seriously considering just taking a cab instead of busing it over there. About how long should we allow for that? I looked at the transportation time calculator and it says about 40 minutes for bus; just wondering how much time a cab would take to get from the GF to the Studios? Thoughts anyone? Thanks!
Is it possible to think that I will be able to walk up at the GF Cafe and get a ressie for 4 for dinner or should I really make an ADR? Looking at a Wednesday night, mid August, if that matters.
When I made all of my ADR's last month, everyone was on board with shooting over to Epcot for Via Napoli on our first night for dinner. Now, there are doubts about making our way thru Epcot just for a dinner reservation after such a long day (we have a very early flight to Orlando that morning). DH's suggestion is that we "wing it", if we can get in, great, if not, just catch QS somewhere at the resort and just take it easy the first day. But, I know my girls and I know they will want to do a park the first night (they're never tired ). They are now agreeing with DH and have suggested that if we're too tired to do a park, they'll just hop on the monorail or boat and head over to the MK by themselves, which at their ages, I'm quite ok with BUT I'm still not sold on having no set place to eat. I don't mind winging it for lunch as that's what we always do but I do like knowing where dinner is going to be, if that makes sense. Suggestions?
Ah, we had a yummy lunch at McCormick and Schmick's...
Thanks for the good luck wish. I probably need it, what with the lack of rooms at the GF lately!
Thanks so much for all the helpful information!! Does anyone know the current schedule for the Parasol parade? Is it currently Mondays and Fridays at 8am?
Hi all! I'm so excited to post on the Grand's thread for the first time! I am heading down there for work for two nights in August. It's a quick trip, but I'm excited stay here. I've visited the resort before and love the atmposhere and decor. I do have a quick question about where my room might be. Is there a general area that the Grand generally puts large room blocks. My work event is probably 75-100 rooms. Thanks everybody!!
Thanks so much...this is very good to hear. Ever since we started renting vehicles, our tradition on check-in day, is to get our car at the car care center and head over to DTD and have lunch at WPE (one of our favorites ). We don't normally hit the parks until the evening. BUT, since this is our first stay at the Grand, we really want to "take it down a notch" on our first day and explore the resort. Every time we've gone to the GF in the past, it's been for either a breakfast or dinner reservation and we always seem to be on the go. I'll remain flexible and we'll see how lucky we get with a walk-up there.
Hi all! I'm so excited to post on the Grand's thread for the first time! I am heading down there for work for two nights in August. It's a quick trip, but I'm excited stay here. I've visited the resort before and love the atmposhere and decor.
We are having a heat wave today...Its about 50 degrees! MickeyNut I know that this would def flip flop weather for you!!
~ Got a an email that said our AP MBs shipped!! Cant wait to see what the slider looks like...
I have a bad cold and a little fever today and feel awful. It's 57 degrees outside but I can't go out and enjoy it.
CandyOrlando, did you have to request the slider? I know when we got our MBs last time, they did not come with a slider, and we asked for one at the front desk (directed to do so here on the Dis ). Incidentally, they acted like we got the last 2... I'm just wondering if we get new MBs this time because we stay somewhere else (info to follow), will we get the slider with them?
grannyminnie,
The passholder box looks different than the one I got when I stayed at the VGF.
Inside each band is a slider for each magicband.
Under the bands is an envelope with cards to use for passholder discounts and parking.
Candy
Ya I sometimes go a little over board with times as I'm the kind who gets to the airport at least 2 hours before my flight because I'm paranoid something will happen to delay us and we'll be running to catch the plane .
Thanks so much...this is very good to hear. Ever since we started renting vehicles, our tradition on check-in day, is to get our car at the car care center and head over to DTD and have lunch at WPE (one of our favorites ). We don't normally hit the parks until the evening. BUT, since this is our first stay at the Grand, we really want to "take it down a notch" on our first day and explore the resort. Every time we've gone to the GF in the past, it's been for either a breakfast or dinner reservation and we always seem to be on the go. I'll remain flexible and we'll see how lucky we get with a walk-up there.
Hi all! I'm so excited to post on the Grand's thread for the first time! I am heading down there for work for two nights in August. It's a quick trip, but I'm excited stay here. I've visited the resort before and love the atmposhere and decor. I do have a quick question about where my room might be. Is there a general area that the Grand generally puts large room blocks. My work event is probably 75-100 rooms. Thanks everybody!!
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I think I am among the very few that really like both CL...we much prefer SL in the summer due to its close proximity to the pool...and the boat dock too..and RPC in the colder months...
You cant go wrong with either IMO...they are both just GRAND!
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We are having a heat wave today...Its about 50 degrees! MickeyNut I know that this would def flip flop weather for you!!
~ Got a an email that said our AP MBs shipped!! Cant wait to see what the slider looks like...Will keep you all posted...
TGIF!!
BlueSkies,
Our passholder magic bands came yesterday. The slider is cute. I won't tell you what it is so you can be surprised.
I have a bad cold and a little fever today and feel awful. It's 57 degrees outside but I can't go out and enjoy it.
I hope all my Grand friends have a magical day!!!
Candy
Hey Blue ......no heat wave here as temps are only in the 40s ......but you are right.....50s for me would bring out the flip flops .
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I worked on our ressie quite a while today and am not happy with the way things are going as far as the GF ....soooo, we are seriously considering AKL. I tried for WL, but AKL has more availability for when we want to go. I will make the final decision by the first of next week and will be glad to have something squared away! One good thing, we are keeping our August week (took advantage of that agency's Labor Day special) at the GF!!
In that heat, tho, we will definitely be spending more time indoors than out!!
MagicBands are different for AP holders? I ordered mine, but they won't arrive until mid June. What is the difference?
I worked on our ressie quite a while today and am not happy with the way things are going as far as the GF ....soooo, we are seriously considering AKL. I tried for WL, but AKL has more availability for when we want to go. I will make the final decision by the first of next week and will be glad to have something squared away! One good thing, we are keeping our August week (took advantage of that agency's Labor Day special) at the GF!!
In that heat, tho, we will definitely be spending more time indoors than out!!
Hello, Hello everyone!!!
Rain, rain and more rain!!! I guess its better then snow!!
I love the pictures of refurb!!! I hope my room is refurbed in July!!
OH, man! Was it you and I who discussed our bad dreams the night before a flight?! I, too, am paranoid about the flight time, we have had one experience where we barely made it and that has affected my airport arrival time since. At least 2 hours for me, too, I have gotten there 3 hours ahead once or twice, when the weather was bad.
LOL! This is the first winter I haven't had flops by the back door the whole season. I actually put them away this year!