mickeynut1
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2007
Just got back to reality after a great week in SL, room 6419. It was a nice marina view room which I had requested. Dormer and liked the high ceilings. I definitely know what everyone means when they talk about the "feel" of the GF being so special. It just has a much more "resort" feel to it than the other Deluxes we have stayed at (AKL, BC). We really enjoyed the Club Level access, made a huge difference in being able to grab breakfast every day, snacks, and we even made dinner out of it for two nights which was great. Sadly, we did not try any of the hotel restaurants, other than Gasparilla's, just too many other things going on. We loved how easy the boat launch and monorail were, and we lucked out with busses that arrived quickly and not full, which I know is not always the case. I enjoyed walking to the Poly to grab a Dole whip one evening for dessert. The four of us rented two searay boats which was a lot of fun. It was great watching the fireworks from the dock as well.
I would say the only "negatives" we that we got a text while on the DME that our room was ready. I stopped in the front to ask if we can go to the room and he said yes, go right over. There was no offer to help us or send a golf cart or anything and we had to locate the building on our own. That was a little disappointing since I assumed staying CL we would get escorted to the room.
The other thing is totally NOT a GF issue, but a parenting issue. The number of kids who walked around the club lounge and touched the food with their bare hands made me not want to eat it. One little boy, about 6 put his entire palm onto the platter of sliced turkey and started squeezing it- gross. I saw a lot of little ones picking stuff up and putting it back, etc. Very little supervision from the parents. I was also hugely turned off by the number of guests who would come into the lounge in there PJs for breakfast. Messy hair, tank tops and little shorts, barefoot...just not what I want to see as I am sitting enjoying my breakfast. Lots of people coming from the pool soaking wet in a bathing suit, no shoes, no coverup also a huge turn off. I just wish the hotel would have a sign and have the staff who stay at the podium in the entryway tell people they need to be clothed to enter. Makes for a more enjoyable experience.
Overall, I loved the resort and would go back in heartbeat. My two kids (11,13) want to try Yacht Club for our next trip. We shall see if they can convince me
Thanks for your review. Aside from the lounge issues with the kids and people in swimsuits soaking wet, etc, glad you had a great time and enjoyed the GF .