Originally Posted By gardengirl2790 Has anyone stayed in a "Theme Park View" room at this hotel? What was it like? Was it really a pool view room with the park in the background? Does anyone know when the construction at the hotel will be completed? Thanks for your help!
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I stayed in a Theme Park View. Our room was basically just across from Grizzley River Rapids. It was a very cool view! Our room was over World of Disney, back side. The negative thing about this was how FAR we were from the entrance into downtown Disney (I know, you wouldn't think so being right over WOD!!!). To get out in the morning we went out the stairs nearby which came out right next to La Brea Bakery, so that was fine. But, coming back to the room from Disneyland was pretty far. We had to walk all the way down to where Libby Lu is/was, which is the entrance to the Grand. Then in throught the lobby and back out, past the pools, into another building to the elevator, up to our floor on the elevator then down a hall, turn right and down another hall. I swear it would have been closer to stay at the Disneyland hotel!
Originally Posted By kari12177 We had dtd view and most of the rooms the walk to the elevator was like a U shape. You on one end and the elevator on the other end. I wouldve been happy with a standard view near the elevator.
Originally Posted By piperlynne We had a theme park view right outside GRR as well. So close we could gage the wait time and run down when it got low.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer The Hotel Construction is scheduled to be finished by the fall. But then the Little Mermaid/Route 66 work will start around the same time, so any south facing view will have construction for at least a year.
Originally Posted By gardengirl2790 Thanks everyone! I called the GCH today just to check out what their definition of a "Resort View" means. I was told that it will be a view of DCA or of the pool and not guaranteed to be an upper level room. So, I will need to specifically request an upper level theme park view away from construction with two beds to hopefully get a room of our liking. After not being specific about my room in the past, I've learned the hard way to make requests and be specific - being assertive as I get older. Thanks again I really appreciate your input.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan We had the view room above world of disney with the view of GRR too. the walk home was very long. I think you walk all the way to where Libby Lou was and then once in the hotel you double back almost the same distance to get to your room. We had friends staying in the Standard room and it was just off the Lobby on the second level. very easy to get to. I would take the ease of getting to the room over the view next time.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Be sure to put your preferences in the order of importance to you. Once we asked for a king bed over WOD area. We arrived and were given a king bed room over Jamba Juice area. The CM said they try to fulfill all requests but if they can't they go by the first one. The location was actually more important to us and the CM (VERY CRANKY CM) checked in the back and was able to move us. Also, sometimes they will put you in a room because it's available right then. Just let them know that you are willing to wait and will they please check to see what else will be available. We are always polite with our requests and questions. Only once did we get Miss Cranky.
Originally Posted By cptmemo We too had the theme park view over WOD. I don't think the walk was horrible though, because really once you're in the hotel, it kinda flies by We used the fire exit stairs to go to DL which make it super fast getting to the park each morning. Good to know about making requests. We are planning another visit in September to stay at GCH again. It's about $85 more a night than PPH, and DH thinks it's worth the extra. We'd do the DLH but they are booked the week we're planning on.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane Amazedncal2, good to know about the preferences. My DH and I are staying at the GC the end of June. Mine are off the Great Hall, but not under Craftman's club. We will see if it all works out. Thankyou again.
Originally Posted By cptmemo So do you request the room when you make the ressies? I booked through getawaytoday and only requested the bunkbed rooms, but now I see that the home school convention has a special thing with that specific room, so I have a feeling it might be hard to get... should I call the hotel directly?
Originally Posted By gardengirl2790 Yes - I would call the hotel directly referencing your trip reservation number, and let them know your preference. Then, a few days before you leave on your trip, call the hotel again to make certain that your preference has been noted - this worked at the PPH last year. Good luck.
