Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<the GCH are so small the Fire Marshall won't allow rollaways, so if you have a 5th person, you are FORCED to use the Sleeping Bag>> I know DB is usually very factual, but is this really true? The rooms at the GCH don't seem *that* small to me. I mean, if it is really an issue of space and safety for egress, why couldn't Disney remove the table and chairs when a rollaway is brought in? Also, according to allears.net, "Standard rooms will accommodate up to five people. Some rooms have day beds for the fifth person, and some rollaways are available, but all that is guaranteed for a fifth occupant is a sleeping bag for the floor." So I'd like to see some confirmation that there really is a firfe marshall edict prohibiting rollaways at the GCH.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Note that tripadvisor ratings are based on many things, including whether the person staying thought they got good value for the dollar.<< Bingo. Just check out restaurant ratings on Trip Advisor sometime. It's not uncommon to see a chain beat out a local four star restaurant just because of price and familiarity.
Originally Posted By Mr X You mean that Olive Garden really ISN'T the finest Italian restaurant in the tri-state area!!??
Originally Posted By jbkuchon I've always wanted to stay at the GCH, just don't think I could ever shell out the extra money for it.
Originally Posted By jbkuchon Mr X, what do people mean when they say the "Tri-State area"? Is that a particular place or just a general term that could mean anywhere? By the way, my husband and I were checking out Disneyland Tokyo resort online the other day, he's definitely on board for going there someday. Because it looks so different.
Originally Posted By Jenn31 What do you mean the olive garden isn't top brass? There goes our anniversary dinner... he he he
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Jenn31, I just accidently clicked on one of the rotating pictures at the top of the site. It was a picture from a Joes Crab Shack Meet and you were there I thought, "hey, I know who she is!" and had to come here and tell you about it Now back to trip planning! I'm sure you know about the balloons and picture for your daughter. I like to just stop at the front desk and ask for them when it's convenient to actually get the balloons. They can get them for you anytime OR will send them to your room during a certain time as a surprise. You don't need to plan this ahead of time, just ask
Originally Posted By syh If money is not an issue, you should go for it! We enjoyed dinner at the Napa Rose this past December and it literally took us 1 minute to take the elevator up to our room. Also, you can ride Grizzly River Run, get soaking wet, and return to your room in a matter of minutes to change. I love GCH!
Originally Posted By pecos bill I find it pure snobbery to call HoJo's a tacky resort. It is by far the more rational choice when one considers they can save 200 dollars a night over the Grand for a room that is as good, if not superior. Think about what you can do with an extra thousand dollars in the budget for simply making that degrading walk down Harbor. Hell, you could always put a paper bag over your head.
Originally Posted By Terminus The Grand Californian looks really cool to me. I'd love to stay there! I can't really see spending the money on it though, since I live like 10 minutes away. Stay there and tell me what you think! (How's that for convincing?)
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I wouldn't call HoJo's tacky, but I certainly wouldn't call it a resort either. It's a hotel.
Originally Posted By Jenn31 I'm getting really excited. Although, I booked us in a standard room, for 7 nights for almost $3500.00 I have a friend who is a dvc member who has a studio villa booked for 6 nights a week after we're supposed to travel. My friend is unable to make his reservation and has offered it to me for $1400. What are the villas and is this a good deal? Should I cancel my res and take this deal instead? What do you guys think?
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 That is a good deal. We found the studio villas to be basically the same size as a standard room, maybe a bit bigger. PLUS you have a full kitchen and table. You will have a queen bed, a sofa bed, a fold out kids bed and a pack and play. A full bath and balcony. I'd take it!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 The Villas are in the new wing of the Grand. You also have access to a BBQ area. There are dishes, pots and pans, a dishwasher, microwave, full size coffee maker. You have maid service every third day or something like that.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 <a href="http://allears.net/dlr/acc/faq_gcv.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/dlr/acc/faq_gcv.htm</a> information on the Villas
Originally Posted By Jenn31 So if i take the villa deal through my friend, do i then have to pay the resort fee/parking fee at check in or is that all included under DVC?
