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Disniac · 12-05-2004

We just returned from our week at Disney World. We stayed at the Grand Floridian in the main building - Royal Palm Concierge. We had a perfect view of the evening fireworks from our balcony (room 4206). We liked the room - although I don't think the extra price for it being a "honeymoon suite" is worth it - it's the same as the other rooms except for the whirlpool tub and the four-poster bed....unfortunately it was the only room available for the week after Thanksgiving. Anyway, we loved the Royal Palm concierge at GF. We've stayed at the Beach Club concierge and the Wilderness Lodge concierge, and feel that the GF concierge far exceeds the other two because of the wide variety of food that they put out. I know people have complained that it's not all that kid friendly of food or that it's too fancy, but we don't have kids and we loved it. We typically will eat out at one of their fine dining restaurants at least 3 times per stay, but we didn't eat out at all for dinner on this trip because we were able to graze enough to satisfy us for the evening (we weren't pigs about eating a ton of food, they just have a large enough variety at dinner time so we sampled one (or two) of each item. The desserts were similar to the other resorts, but I think we had a few more options than my sister's resort (she was at the Boardwalk concierge). We'll definately do the Royal Palm concierge on our next trip. On one of the days, we came back early afternoon and there was furniture in the hallway and carpet stacked up. They were redoing the carpeting in the two rooms surrounding us. Since we were resting in our room that afternoon (before going out to the Very Merry Christmas party), it was a bit annoying to hear the banging of the carpet being laid. I called the manager and asked "if I could get an adjustment on our room for that day in consideration for the consutruction", they gave us 50% off of our room for that day....we were then hoping that they'd be installing carpet for the rest of the stay!! We also did the Segway Tour this trip....we loved it...wish it would have lasted all day!! It's always sad to leave there, and we are already looking forward to our next visit. The only downside to the room (and it wasn't really that bad) was that it was on the 2nd floor of the concierge level. The only way to get to it from the main area of the building was to go up to the 3rd floor and then walk down to the end of the hall to the elevator that goes to the 2nd floor (since there are shops on the 2nd floor, the hallways don't go through so you have to go up and around). It did make it very quiet since you don't have through traffic!

Disniac

tigger · 12-05-2004

Welcome back to the real world (wish we could exchange them). Sounds like you had a good time.

Cavey · 12-05-2004

Welcome back, Dis. Sounds like fun. GF will always be out of my price range, and I enjoy hearing about it.

royorb1 · 12-05-2004

Ha Ha, I agree, put carpet in for two weeks.

bali · 12-05-2004

Welcome back! How exciting to have such a great view of Wishes from your room!

craziebabie1 · 12-06-2004

Welcome back to the real world.... And Welcome back to DC where we can live out our Disney fantasies everyday!!!!

Disnyfan83 · 12-06-2004

It sounds like you had a wonderful time! Reading your trip report may be the closest I ever get to staying at GF - Thanks for letting me pretend I was there as well!

MerlinMatt · 12-06-2004

No pics?????

I want to see pics from people's trips!!!!!

ilvminnie · 12-06-2004

Sounds wonderful. We stayed at GF when DD was 12...like 7 years ago. It was wonderful! Wish they'd build DVC villas at GF!

EmpressJenny · 12-06-2004

Sounds great. When I stayed at GF I had parents and kids screaming at each other the whole time in the room next door (we all know how fabulous the Disney insulation is). Unfortunately I didn't complain until the morning the "neighbors" were checking out and could have saved myself a lot of headache.

I hear that the concierge at GF is loud too because of the acoustics in the lobby. Did you find this to be true?

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Disniac Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 28	Back from Disney We just returned from our week at Disney World. We stayed at the Grand Floridian in the main building - Royal Palm Concierge. We had a perfect view of the evening fireworks from our balcony (room 4206). We liked the room - although I don't think the extra price for it being a "honeymoon suite" is worth it - it's the same as the other rooms except for the whirlpool tub and the four-poster bed....unfortunately it was the only room available for the week after Thanksgiving. Anyway, we loved the Royal Palm concierge at GF. We've stayed at the Beach Club concierge and the Wilderness Lodge concierge, and feel that the GF concierge far exceeds the other two because of the wide variety of food that they put out. I know people have complained that it's not all that kid friendly of food or that it's too fancy, but we don't have kids and we loved it. We typically will eat out at one of their fine dining restaurants at least 3 times per stay, but we didn't eat out at all for dinner on this trip because we were able to graze enough to satisfy us for the evening (we weren't pigs about eating a ton of food, they just have a large enough variety at dinner time so we sampled one (or two) of each item. The desserts were similar to the other resorts, but I think we had a few more options than my sister's resort (she was at the Boardwalk concierge). We'll definately do the Royal Palm concierge on our next trip. On one of the days, we came back early afternoon and there was furniture in the hallway and carpet stacked up. They were redoing the carpeting in the two rooms surrounding us. Since we were resting in our room that afternoon (before going out to the Very Merry Christmas party), it was a bit annoying to hear the banging of the carpet being laid. I called the manager and asked "if I could get an adjustment on our room for that day in consideration for the consutruction", they gave us 50% off of our room for that day....we were then hoping that they'd be installing carpet for the rest of the stay!! We also did the Segway Tour this trip....we loved it...wish it would have lasted all day!! It's always sad to leave there, and we are already looking forward to our next visit. The only downside to the room (and it wasn't really that bad) was that it was on the 2nd floor of the concierge level. The only way to get to it from the main area of the building was to go up to the 3rd floor and then walk down to the end of the hall to the elevator that goes to the 2nd floor (since there are shops on the 2nd floor, the hallways don't go through so you have to go up and around). It did make it very quiet since you don't have through traffic! Disniac __________________ 1996 - Offsite 1997 - WL, CB 1998 - WL, Disneyland 1999 - Coronado, GF 2000 - Port Orleans, Boardwalk Inn 2001 - Coronado, Swan, Wilderness Lodge 2002 - Wilderness Lodge x 2, Grand Floridian 2003 - WL Concierge, Beach Club Concierge 2004 - Coronado, GF Royal Palm Concierge 2005 - Coronado, Contemporary, WL, GF Royal Palm Concierge 2006 - Boardwalk Villas, GF Royal Palm Concierge 2007 - Wilderness Lodge Concierge 2008 - Celebration Hotel

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: Back from Disney Welcome back to the real world (wish we could exchange them). Sounds like you had a good time. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Back from Disney Welcome back, Dis. Sounds like fun. GF will always be out of my price range, and I enjoy hearing about it. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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royorb1 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 909	Re: Back from Disney Ha Ha, I agree, put carpet in for two weeks. __________________ Dec 1975 Feb. 2003 Caribbean Beach Feb. 2004 Contemporary Feb. 2005 PC Dec. 2005 PC Oct. 2007 Polynesian Dec. 2009 Caribbean Beach My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Pre XMas Fun! 10 days 5 hours 29 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Back from Disney Welcome back! How exciting to have such a great view of Wishes from your room! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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craziebabie1 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lost in The desert, Phx, AZ Posts: 481	Re: Back from Disney Welcome back to the real world.... And Welcome back to DC where we can live out our Disney fantasies everyday!!!! __________________ xxChelexx Wishing Everyone a Merry Mickey Christmas and a Happy Pooh Year!!! They say if you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true.-Briar Rose The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.-Emporer(Mulan)

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Disnyfan83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 264	Re: Back from Disney It sounds like you had a wonderful time! Reading your trip report may be the closest I ever get to staying at GF - Thanks for letting me pretend I was there as well!

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,499	Re: Back from Disney No pics????? I want to see pics from people's trips!!!!! __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	Re: Back from Disney Sounds wonderful. We stayed at GF when DD was 12...like 7 years ago. It was wonderful! Wish they'd build DVC villas at GF! __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Back from Disney Sounds great. When I stayed at GF I had parents and kids screaming at each other the whole time in the room next door (we all know how fabulous the Disney insulation is). Unfortunately I didn't complain until the morning the "neighbors" were checking out and could have saved myself a lot of headache. I hear that the concierge at GF is loud too because of the acoustics in the lobby. Did you find this to be true? __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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