(2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

[got15]

Hey friends!! Going back to the Grand for my Anniversary and Birthday in less than a week!! We are also celebrating my son's 6 birthday!! (Everything in my life happens in Nov). We booked an OBLV but would love some pixie dust- understand it's not guaranteed. We can do online check in- or wait for in person- either way no biggie. What's the best way to get some pixie dust- pre check in or day of?! It would be awesome to have a little sprinkle on our little celebration!!

 

[JennyHall]

Do the buses for the Grand Floridian make any stops at any other resort?

 

[Tash87]

Well I often go to WDW in November. It seems the gingerbread house goes up in mid November with the official opening around the 15-19th. Even years I go for thansksging I would keep an eye on the progress. Therefore you should expect a decent chance it will go up this time again next year.

FYI I have only seen it taken down once. The last Sunday of the New Years weekend in 2014.

Thank you for the info. Sounds like I will definitely see the gb house super excited.

I just have to keep my fingers crossed for the rest of their decorations

I cannot believe that I'm actually going to be staying there for 10 nights!

 

[trishadono]

Thank you for the info. Sounds like I will definitely see the gb house super excited.

I just have to keep my fingers crossed for the rest of their decorations

I cannot believe that I'm actually going to be staying there for 10 nights!

Ill be in disney this time tomorrow!!!! Even tho not staying at the grand we sure will visit!!

 

[trishadono]

Do the buses for the Grand Floridian make any stops at any other resort?

Its usually combined with Poly. However ya never know.

For ME sometimes they do Poly/gf/wl then cr.

For parks poly/gf.

Variations are always possible tho.

 

[trishadono]

Hey friends!! Going back to the Grand for my Anniversary and Birthday in less than a week!! We are also celebrating my son's 6 birthday!! (Everything in my life happens in Nov). We booked an OBLV but would love some pixie dust- understand it's not guaranteed. We can do online check in- or wait for in person- either way no biggie. What's the best way to get some pixie dust- pre check in or day of?! It would be awesome to have a little sprinkle on our little celebration!!

Make sure his birthday is noted on the reservation. Call and have it added. Good chance he gets a card or small gift in room.

 

[Lisann]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

 

[loveshak22]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

So sorry Lisann!!! Virtual hugs coming your way!!!

 

[Dispro1]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

So sorry! I know how disappointing that must be Our budget will be tighter in 2016 since our oldest DD will be a senior next year and we want to buy her a new car, so we will have to scale back our Disney trips in 2016....it stinks when life gets in the way of our Disney plans!

 

[trishadono]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

Sorry

 

[pas130]

Do the buses for the Grand Floridian make any stops at any other resort?

Depends on which bus. From Disney Springs some went straight to the GF and some GF then Poly. Going to the parks it seemed we had our own bus but returning it was GF/Poly. We saw that ant AK and opted to head right to Epcot on the bus there

Ill be in disney this time tomorrow!!!! Even tho not staying at the grand we sure will visit!!

Sweet!!! Enjoy my friend

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

 

[followthatmouse]

Depends on which bus. From Disney Springs some went straight to the GF and some GF then Poly.

Ooh, so, they're no longer travelling to WL then GF from Disney Springs? That was the usual route at the start of the year.

 

[sbeets]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

Reality bites. That's what's so great about WDW. It's an escape from reality.

 

[Circusgirl]

Well, guys and gals...it's official...no December vacation this year. As you can see, I removed my countdown ticker. And I have officially canceled the reservation. It was so painful.

My two sisters that were going with me can't swing it this year, and I'm beyond bummed. I so much needed this vacation.

I need a group hug.

So sorry Lisann!

 

[Circusgirl]

Ill be in disney this time tomorrow!!!! Even tho not staying at the grand we sure will visit!!

Wishing you a magical trip!

 

[pas130]

Ooh, so, they're no longer travelling to WL then GF from Disney Springs? That was the usual route at the start of the year.

Not that I saw. They only combination we GF I saw was Poly

 

[Lisann]

Thanks, guys, for my hugs.

 

[Lisann]

Ill be in disney this time tomorrow!!!! Even tho not staying at the grand we sure will visit!!

You are going to have such a great time!!! Have fun!!!

 

[got15]

Make sure his birthday is noted on the reservation. Call and have it added. Good chance he gets a card or small gift in room.

Would I call the hotel directly or the Disney reservations number?

 

[baler31]

Would I call the hotel directly or the Disney reservations number?

There really is no direct to the hotel, they all go to a call center(even if they tell you it is the hotel). If you are CL call IPO and if not just the CRO number.