vivigrace611
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Mar 6, 2023
I'm deciding whether to switch from the Grand Floridian to the Contemporary to reallocate money to a VIP tour in the parks.
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Our family is booked for a March 2025 stay at the Grand Floridian, which is a resort I'm enthralled by. On our first trip in 2023, I recall riding the monorail past the GF and being awestruck by the architectural beauty of the facade. I saw guests splashing around the pool and realized that people enjoyed Disney beyond theme park grounds.
Yet, I'm contemplating switching to the Contemporary.
I calculated that if I were to switch us over to an equivalent package, then we'd save several thousands of dollars. I could put that money toward a one-day VIP tour. I fared well on our first trip at booking Lightning Lanes on Genie+, but spring break is a very competitive time to be in the parks. My kids love rides and not having to break a sweat over missing the 7 am Slinky Dog LL drop sounds very appealing.
My kids and husband would be perfectly happy staying at the Contemporary, where we stayed on our first trip. Our meals at Chef Mickey's, California Grill and Steakhouse 71 were great. They loved the stroll to Magic Kingdom and having an incredible view of the fireworks from our rooms.
I prefer the GF for its elegant, on-holiday atmosphere, and we have two resort days planned on a 9-day trip. The Mary Poppins rooms appear bright and airy. My kids would have a ton of fun on the Mad Hatter Splash Pad. I'd plan for a dinner at Narcoosee's and a character breakfast at 1900 Park Fair. We can take the short walking path along the water to MK.
Should I optimize for a new resort experience and stay at the GF? Or, optimize for the theme park experience w/a VIP tour and stay at the Contemporary a second time?
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Our family is booked for a March 2025 stay at the Grand Floridian, which is a resort I'm enthralled by. On our first trip in 2023, I recall riding the monorail past the GF and being awestruck by the architectural beauty of the facade. I saw guests splashing around the pool and realized that people enjoyed Disney beyond theme park grounds.
Yet, I'm contemplating switching to the Contemporary.
I calculated that if I were to switch us over to an equivalent package, then we'd save several thousands of dollars. I could put that money toward a one-day VIP tour. I fared well on our first trip at booking Lightning Lanes on Genie+, but spring break is a very competitive time to be in the parks. My kids love rides and not having to break a sweat over missing the 7 am Slinky Dog LL drop sounds very appealing.
My kids and husband would be perfectly happy staying at the Contemporary, where we stayed on our first trip. Our meals at Chef Mickey's, California Grill and Steakhouse 71 were great. They loved the stroll to Magic Kingdom and having an incredible view of the fireworks from our rooms.
I prefer the GF for its elegant, on-holiday atmosphere, and we have two resort days planned on a 9-day trip. The Mary Poppins rooms appear bright and airy. My kids would have a ton of fun on the Mad Hatter Splash Pad. I'd plan for a dinner at Narcoosee's and a character breakfast at 1900 Park Fair. We can take the short walking path along the water to MK.
Should I optimize for a new resort experience and stay at the GF? Or, optimize for the theme park experience w/a VIP tour and stay at the Contemporary a second time?