I know
However, the promising part is the DH AGREED to Sugarloaf! So I am eagerly awaiting to find out which Candlelight Processional DS14 will be singing in and to book a few nights! Maybe I can just bring my girls..last year the HS was with Whoopi. He's a freshman this year, and they are in the planning phase I think
That sounds wonderful! And how nice that your DS will be participating in the CP...
We will be at WDW in December too...just booked a CP dining package...Maybe we will get to say HI!!
Hi All-
DH & I are staying at GF for the first time in September (labor day week). We've stayed at my beloved Poly for the last few trips, but knowing the quiet pool will be closed (& not sure I'm over the bungalows yet), we're taking this as a good opportunity to try another resort....and since we're in walking distance for Tonga Toast & Dole Whips
& still on the monorail, we thought GF would be the best choice!
So after reading some of these pages (sorry, I just haven't gotten through all of them) I have a few questions that I'm hoping you wonderful GF Folks could answer:
1) We booked a
Lagoon View room--(non CL which seems like so many of you do book
) we've requested a
King Bed, and I know we'd like a balcony but other than that I'm stumped. Boca Chica seems like it would provide the best Lagoon View rooms...is that true? Do any rooms that are technically Lagoon actually have a theme park view? I looked on Touring Plans site & it seems like some in Conch Key do, but I'm wondering if that's true? Any advice here would be GREATLY appreciated! The resort seems like it's not too spread out so I don't think I'm worried about location to the main building, but please correct me if I'm wrong here too.
2) Many of you have mentioned getting pixie dusted to an upgraded room or even to CL if I remember correctly. Does this happen often at GF? Or is this a thing of the past--perhaps when there was construction or room rehabs going on? We are going during a rather slow time of year & one year we were upgraded to a Theme Park view (from Standard view) at the Poly, so I know it happens at other resorts, but it seems like pixie dust is very generous at GF!
3) There was also mention of Gasparilla Grill being down for renovations at some point soon. Are the dates known yet? I've tried searching but I wasn't very lucky...
4) Lastly, are there really no doors on the vanity part of the bathrooms??!! DH likes to sleep-in while in WDW & I'm like "I'MINDISNEYWORLDIMUSTDOALLTHETHINGSNOW!!!"
Seems rather odd/silly that a Flagship resort would not have a door on the bathroom portion where guests get ready. I'm sure he'll sleep through the hair blowing, but maybe not the light coming through to the hallway? I dunno...just seems really odd to me.
Thank you all in advance for your insight & I love looking at all the photos people post! I'm very excited to stay at GF & someday I'll get through all the posts so I can know everything about the glorious GF!!
Our friends had a terrific room in Boca Chica that was LV and had a king bed....only thing is that it was a dormer room..so smaller balcony..still lovely...I will try and post a pics or two...it was room number 8433...
As for the bathroom/dressing rooms area...while the sink/dressing area does not have a door there is a doorway that leads to it..and it is located off the entrance hallway...so does not open out to the main room and is distinctly separate ..the bathroom itself..with the commode and bathtub is behind a closed door...
I just 'blundered' upon this board and wanted to share that we have just booked four nights at the GF for the third week of September to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We have a niece who is a Disney Travel Planner and she is taking care of the details. So far I have requested a Lagoon view, a couples massage and a nice dinner at Norcoossee. As long as we have been going to Disney, my wife has wanted to stay here, and with the Florida resident rate, it really isn't too bad. Four nights with park hopper tickets, and the dining plan cost the same as a small domestic automobile... or so it seems. We have stayed previously in the Contemporary and several of the mid priced resorts over the years, but this being a big anniversary, we decided to splurge a bit. So, what should I be planning for this trip, other than what I have stated already?
Tractor Tom in Okeechobee, FL
Sounds like you have some great plans in place already! Congratulations on your 40th anniversary!
Quite a milestone! Make sure that that detail is listed on your room reservation..and on your dining reservations as well...we have gotten some very nice desserst on our anniversary trips!
Disney florist has some very things if you'd like an in room type of celebration...even champagne and roses...You might want to look into that...Have a grand trip!
Here is a mini report on our June RPC stay. I have already posted most of my lounge photos so I won't repeat those. We had a wonderful stay and found all CM's to really have a great attitude
I think they need to publish a VERY DETAILED etiquette guide for the lounge, as things that seem like common sense have not been taught to a large portion of the population.
Overall, despite the intense heat for the first week in June we had a wonderful trip. The texting service continues to be a huge positive for CL. The food was as good as it has been in several years. Still not where it was years ago but I do have hope that things will still improve..
Thanks for the review
Baler...I have to agree that the CMs at the GF and in RPC in particular take the meaning of customer service to a great level...
As for the lounge etiquette....I agree again...lol....
...they also need to list a dress code!!!!
But overall we always enjoy our lounge time...and get a few laughs from our observations too.... The rumors are very interesting..have heard many over the years..but not really seen any come to fruition...lol... Glad that you enjoyed your trip....
1) Last time we went (it will be two years in August) we got a Lagoon View and had a view of MK (we were in Boca Chica). I
understand a lot of rooms are like that, you just have to look over the balcony to the left/right to see the castle so its not technically a theme park view.
3) According to WDWMAgic.com, Gasparilla is closing August 23 and re-opening to guests on September 5th:
http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/gasp...grill-closing-for-refurbishment-in-august.htm
4) There are no doors, but I found that the noise/light wasn't really an issue. Unless your DH I a REALLY light sleeper, I don't think you'll wake him up getting ready!
That is my understanding too....
I just wanted to say that we will be there that same week and I'm getting so excited (my 60 day window opens at midnight tonight). I'm hoping the posted timetable for Gasparilla Grill is accurate and stays on schedule. I'm afraid inevitable delays will have it closed during our stay (we arrive on 9/8 for 9 days). I am/was planning on eating there often, so fingers crossed. We moved our reservation from the Poly to avoid closures etc., but I know it's not the end of the world if it is closed.
We also have a non-CL lagoon view booked. I was thinking of Big Pine Key but now I'm leaning toward Boca Chica as a request. That lagoon view just seems more appealing to me!
Boca Chica is an out building that I always recommend...as I like its location on the property...close to the courtyard pool and boat dock...but lots of folks are just as happy with Big Pine Key...Either way..for a LV room I think that you can't go wrong...
I think the Gasparilla Grill opens again on Sept. 5th.
My brother lives in FL and I was hoping that for one of our resort days that he and his wife could come hang out with us at the GF. I'm planning on getting a cabana that day. Does GF charge a resort fee for the day for visitors? I'm assuming they can't come to the CL lounge with us but that they wouldn't have any issues coming to our room or the pool and hanging out in our cabana with us? Is that true? It'd be nice if we could buy them a CL guest pass for the day!
We have family that live in Florida and have visited us during our stays...I'm gonna put my flame suit on right now....
..lol...they also
spent time with us in the CL lounge....We simply ask the CL CMs at the desk if this is ok..would never do so without asking...and have not been told other wise...Not something I would do at a busier time like during evening appetizers..but as I said it never been a problem...HTH
...As for charging extra for a day guest in a cabana..I'm not really sure..I do know that you can add someone on as a day guest...I would suggest checking with IPO...they are a wealth of information...
Anyone know if there are high chairs in the RPC lounge? And don't worry- we won't be letting my LO get his food! What is wrong with some people.
Your post make me literally LOL!!
There are high chairs...with cute Mickey cut outs on them...and as
LindaM pointed out there are small kids sized table and chairs also....I will look and see if I have any pictures of them...There is a nice designated area for the kiddies with a TV and the little tables and chairs...
That's cute. My kiddo would love a little chair.
Hope I have a pic or two to share of them....
Hi Friend!
Wow rumors about RPC being an "adults" only type of building. I'm wondering what age is considered an adult? 16, 18, 21? Not that we have plans for going anytime soon, but would have to think about staying at the GF if that is the case with an age associated with the main building.
Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer.
Gina HI!!
Good to "see" you!!
Hope all is well with you and your family! Hope that you can plan a WDW trip soon! Isn't a Disney adult over the age of 10!!??
At least dining wise...lol...
One other great thing about the GF if you have small children is the Alice in Wonderland splash pad just outside the hotel. My five year old granddaughter visited every afternoon when we got back from the parks and could have spent hours there. It is such fun for young kids, probably saw kids there up to about 9 or 10 but mostly younger. She made friends with other kids and it was a perfect late afternoon treat for her. There are dozens of lounge chairs for parents to sit and watch.
A CM told me that those rumors have been flying around for a while about it becoming an adult only building and that there apparently is no truth to it. Who knows.
Such a good thing to point out...I think that the Alice splash pad was such a great addition for younger families....I like the way the area is enclosed too...but yet feels so open right there on the beach....Its just too bad so much of the lovely beach is now gone due to that and the VGF addition...
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Trish Great pics!!! Thank you for sharing!!
granniyminnie
ahcupcake As they say...see ya real soon!!
dispro My fellow BWInner....lol...How is the planning going....I know fall trip first....lol...But its fun to have another trip to think about
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Hope that all of my fellow GF fans are having a fabulous Friday...
preppy GF gal who can't wait to get to the 60 day mark... eventually...lol.. to make new FPP!!