Thanks, Lori. I'll let you know if I need anything to help Santa out.
Here's a "win-win" dusting - grannyminnie to RPC and "us" dusted into grannyminnie's SL room.
The GF is one resort that doesn't "pre-assign" rooms. They're taken from available inventory when you check in. I've seen upgrades given out far in advance and the guests finds out due to the updated confirmation being sent out and they also can happen right at check in as well. There's no rhyme or reason as to how it's done. I think we've seen a bit of an increase at the GF, due to the renovation and trying to keep guests in certain buildings. We'll probably see it go back down to more infrequent upgrades as soon as the renovation is complete.
Tammi - Thanks for the reply, it makes perfect WDW sense, I'll just have to cross my fingers and hope for the best.
In terms of turn down service that was asked about previously, it's only automatic on the club levels in the deluxe resorts. Unfortunately, Disney has taken quite a hit in their housekeeping staff and I think they continue to run understaffed. At the other deluxe resorts you do have to call and request turn down if you are staying in a standard room. The GF still will do it automatically, but it's based on staffing. If someone calls in sick, then you may be out of luck.
Channing, I think you're exactly right. The reason it looks crowded now, is because there are actually places to sit.I still can't get over that mega crowd in the SL lounge. We stayed SL President's week a few yrs ago and I supposed due to lack of seating most people (us included) filled a tray and took it to the room so the lounge never seemed too busy. I guess you can still do that.
I hate to be negative, because I have always loved the GF so much, but does anybody else just HATE these new rooms?
I mean...I don't just dislike them..I honestly hate them with a passion. To the point where I don't think I would want to stay there any more, and that is just breaking my heart!
I know we will stay there again at least once more, just because I don't want to base my decision on pictures alone, but gosh..it would have to be UNBELIEVABLY better in person!
The new bedspreads, curtains, etc.. I think I could stomach, but THAT SITTING AREA!?!
What in the heck were they thinking? The bare walls just make the ugly furniture stick out even more!
Sorry if I offended by my little rant! I know you all are great lovers of the GF, as am I, which is why this upsets me so!
This makes me happier than ever that we got stuck in Sago last trip!!
Tete, I love your pictures!! Thanks for coming back and posting them. I understand about your stay. Glad it improved. It sounds like the whole SL was brand spankin' new for you. I am just surprised at the empty walls in the little seating area. Was the sofa a sofabed- do you know?? So, if you go back to WDW would you stay at the GF again?? If so, would you choose SL or another room category? If not, where would you stay?
I still can't get over that mega crowd in the SL lounge. We stayed SL President's week a few yrs ago and I supposed due to lack of seating most people (us included) filled a tray and took it to the room so the lounge never seemed too busy. I guess you can still do that.
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Hello Channing! I had stayed RPC 7 years ago and didnt really take advantage of the lounge. I do know that they made my ADRs for me but other than that I cant say I went to the lounge once. I was young and had no idea! We took a long break from Disney to have children and started going back last September in the past 14 months have stayed at BWI(standard), SoG, and YC(water view). This trip we went for our Kitchen Sink at B&C and felt very sad to not be staying there. YES I will stay at GF again but I have to say that I think I would rather put the money into a MK view. I know it is Theme Park view now but I think I would take my chances. Next trip I will most likely stay at YC/BC. I do like to change my resorts though. AK doesnt appeal to me and I think I have had WL booked a few times and always change it. No flames please but I get a Bugaboo Steakhouse feel everytime I see the pictures... I always say I am going to take the boat over but I never get there. I am sure at Christmas it is beautiful. We shall see....I am suppose to go back in March but my DH is now going overseas and I dont know if I can do it alone. I already have my flight so maybe I will bring someone....
It looked like that for breakfast mostly. Only a few days there was a crowd for the appetizers. They had trays out to take the food back to your room but we lucked out a lot. My kids were able to snag a child size table and I waited for a table or stood. Tons and tons of British so it was fun to chat! I think that they B&B feeling that everyone was talking about before is gone though.
I was surprised that the sofa was not a sofabed!! My DD started out sleeping there but would move to the bed fast.
I will continue to hang out on this thread because I feel like I fit in here... I feel like I know everyone here and look forward to the Q&As and trip reports! Thanks everyone!
I hate to be negative, because I have always loved the GF so much, but does anybody else just HATE these new rooms?
I mean...I don't just dislike them..I honestly hate them with a passion. To the point where I don't think I would want to stay there any more, and that is just breaking my heart!
I know we will stay there again at least once more, just because I don't want to base my decision on pictures alone, but gosh..it would have to be UNBELIEVABLY better in person!
The new bedspreads, curtains, etc.. I think I could stomach, but THAT SITTING AREA!?!
What in the heck were they thinking? The bare walls just make the ugly furniture stick out even more!
Sorry if I offended by my little rant! I know you all are great lovers of the GF, as am I, which is why this upsets me so!
This makes me happier than ever that we got stuck in Sago last trip!!
Hello Channing! I had stayed RPC 7 years ago and didnt really take advantage of the lounge. I do know that they made my ADRs for me but other than that I cant say I went to the lounge once. I was young and had no idea! We took a long break from Disney to have children and started going back last September in the past 14 months have stayed at BWI(standard), SoG, and YC(water view). This trip we went for our Kitchen Sink at B&C and felt very sad to not be staying there. YES I will stay at GF again but I have to say that I think I would rather put the money into a MK view. I know it is Theme Park view now but I think I would take my chances. Next trip I will most likely stay at YC/BC. I do like to change my resorts though. AK doesnt appeal to me and I think I have had WL booked a few times and always change it. No flames please but I get a Bugaboo Steakhouse feel everytime I see the pictures... I always say I am going to take the boat over but I never get there. I am sure at Christmas it is beautiful. We shall see....I am suppose to go back in March but my DH is now going overseas and I dont know if I can do it alone. I already have my flight so maybe I will bring someone....
It looked like that for breakfast mostly. Only a few days there was a crowd for the appetizers. They had trays out to take the food back to your room but we lucked out a lot. My kids were able to snag a child size table and I waited for a table or stood. Tons and tons of British so it was fun to chat! I think that they B&B feeling that everyone was talking about before is gone though.
I was surprised that the sofa was not a sofabed!! My DD started out sleeping there but would move to the bed fast.
I will continue to hang out on this thread because I feel like I fit in here... I feel like I know everyone here and look forward to the Q&As and trip reports! Thanks everyone!
Ok well I guess we can let you stick around
I feel the same way. I like the bedspreads, but the rest of the room is boring. I also don't like the fact that the furniture doesn't match. From the pictures it looks like it has lost the victorian feel. It looks more like a standard hotel room. I am hoping it looks better in person.
Hey Kelly! Way to go Pats,huh!!!
Anyone ever heard of a guest being upgraded from a standard lodge room to a lodge tower room? Like the space.
Hoping for pixie dust, even though it's a reservable category...I'm thinking I'd like that upgrade even better than concierge!