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Ok as you can tell by my rating I LOVE the GF. Now of course some of this is my childhood dream coming true. But in general I loved the GF for many reasons.
We were lucky enough to stay club level both times in the main building and it simply cannot be compared to anything. The snacks on CL are amazing. It was so nice to come back from a day at the park and enjoy delicious snacks.
All the staff from conceirge desk to mousekeeping was wonderful and truly did a wonderful job adding magic. They went above and beyond trying to get me dinner reservations and other special treats. The room was much bigger then CL rooms at AKL and the view was perfect!
I cannot say enough about GF. I think everyone should stay once.
We have stayed at the GF (3) times. It was wonderful and magical each time, especially for my young children. The staff was very accommodating. Mousekeepers were terrific...our beds were turned down each night and ready to fall into after a long day in the parks. We enjoyed afternoon tea each time we went. We enjoyed the orchestra as we relaxed in the lobby. The views of the lagoon and MK are amazing. And the parasol parade was just plain fun. We also stayed at the Polynesian twice and the Contemporary once. Enjoyed them all!
We've stayed at the Grand Floridian (3) times and can't wait to go back. The resort is gorgeous...the grounds are beautiful. Love the restaurants. Afternoon tea is charming. Spa treatments are wonderful. The cast members are so helpful and mousekeeping kept our rooms top notch. It is pricey, but if you can stay there just once, do it. We have stayed at the Polynesian and Contemporary...both terrific resorts as well. Staying on the monorail was so convenient.
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We just got back from GF and it was excellent. The place is beautiful, the restaurants are wonderful, the staff is the best that we've encountered. The room was nice (robes and slippers in the closet for your use) but not *great*. The room was certainly MUCH better than the one we had at BC. The only issue with the room was that there wasn't a door to separate the vanity area of the bathroom from the rest of the room. It is around the corner from the rest of the room but it does have the potential of having someone walk around the corner on someone who is dressing. That was an issue since our son is 16. There is a shower/toilet room that does have a door. Our room was in Conch Key, right next to Narcoosi's and the boat launch was was great when coming back from TMK and it was a short, pleasant walk to the main building.
The GF is expensive but I recommend it if you're looking to splurge a little bit.
I recently stayed at GF from Oct 23 to 26 in Sugar Loaf. This was my first stay at GF and I really hope it isn't the last. The room was a standard, two queen bedroom, and the balcony overlooked the marina but I also had a view of the fireworks! GF also pipes in the music from Hallowishes and Happily Ever After. This was also my first time staying club level. I really enjoyed it - the breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings, along with the in-between snacks was fantastic. I'm not sure how it would work out for families, but for couples or single travelers, you could easily make a meal out of the food offered. I also used the Sense spa on this trip for a manicure. The cast members were exceptionally friendly and my nail tech, Necy, was full of helpful tips for planning strategies in the park (FoP without a FP+). A late dinner at Narcoossee's was worth it! The lights dim and you have the best view of Happily Ever After. You also don't need to sit right at the window, but our hostess suggested sitting on the lower level for the best view, though everyone is welcome to go outside and watch the fireworks display.
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