heidijanesmith
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 1, 2010
I just got back from a really nice stay at the GF for a conference. Just a quick review of the positives and minuses I experienced.
Pros:
1-Staff, the CM's at the GF are fantastic. Wonderful service, super polite and professional.
2- Monorail service to MK, it's just one stop away. The security was super easy before entering the monorail.
3-Overall resort theme. I thought it might be too stuffy, but it was just really lovely. It was super cold, so I did not swim, but the pool areas looked very nice. The room was lovely and the grounds were spectacular.
4- Senses spa. I got a wonderful massage at the spa. The spa was gorgeous and staff top notch.
5-Mizners. Really enjoyed the lounge. Lovely food offerings as well, the aranchini was spectacular.
6-Watching the new firework show at MK from the boat doc was lovely.
Cons:
1-The new housekeeping policy implementation. I totally understand the need for security and the new policy. I was feeling ill one afternoon and needed a nap. From 1-3 I had x5 door knocks and 1 phone call. I explained each time that I did not need housekeeping right now as I was not feeling well. The knocks just kept coming. The next time I was in the room relaxing and told the CM that I did not need housekeeping now as I was in the room for a bit. Again, I kept getting more knocks.
I did speak to the manager later that evening and was told that there is a door sign that says "room occupied". I did not have that door sign and was not told that one was supposed to be in the room. I will ask for one next time for sure.
2-Transportation to EPCOT. I took longer than I thought it would. Took about 50min to get to EPCOT from GF. I ended up taking a taxi back to the resort. I cost $15.00 with tip and took less than 10min.
Overall it was a great stay and can see why people like really like this resort.
Pros:
1-Staff, the CM's at the GF are fantastic. Wonderful service, super polite and professional.
2- Monorail service to MK, it's just one stop away. The security was super easy before entering the monorail.
3-Overall resort theme. I thought it might be too stuffy, but it was just really lovely. It was super cold, so I did not swim, but the pool areas looked very nice. The room was lovely and the grounds were spectacular.
4- Senses spa. I got a wonderful massage at the spa. The spa was gorgeous and staff top notch.
5-Mizners. Really enjoyed the lounge. Lovely food offerings as well, the aranchini was spectacular.
6-Watching the new firework show at MK from the boat doc was lovely.
Cons:
1-The new housekeeping policy implementation. I totally understand the need for security and the new policy. I was feeling ill one afternoon and needed a nap. From 1-3 I had x5 door knocks and 1 phone call. I explained each time that I did not need housekeeping right now as I was not feeling well. The knocks just kept coming. The next time I was in the room relaxing and told the CM that I did not need housekeeping now as I was in the room for a bit. Again, I kept getting more knocks.
I did speak to the manager later that evening and was told that there is a door sign that says "room occupied". I did not have that door sign and was not told that one was supposed to be in the room. I will ask for one next time for sure.
2-Transportation to EPCOT. I took longer than I thought it would. Took about 50min to get to EPCOT from GF. I ended up taking a taxi back to the resort. I cost $15.00 with tip and took less than 10min.
Overall it was a great stay and can see why people like really like this resort.
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