Originally Posted By rtjl72 i am contemplating staying at the dga. i wonder if anybody has any advice for room requests. and, does anybody know which floor the concierge lounge is on?
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan concierge is on the 6th floor. the lounge is located prety much in the center of the hotel above the Lobby area so if you have a theme park view room it can be quite a walk. Room preference really depends on what your needs are. We had a theme park view over GRR and though the view was nice we spent most of our time in the park so it wasnt really worth the extra $$. I have heard the DTD rooms can be lound at night because of the entertainment in DTD. We were very near the elevator which was nice. I would reccommed a room near the elevators over world of disney but not necesariyl a theme park view. that elevator is right next to the DCA park entrance. and was very nice coming and going to the park. We would often go through DCA to get back to the hotel rather than going through DTD. very nice to get soaked on GRR and head straight back up to the room for a change of clothes
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD rt - That would be great if you stayed there (although the DLH might be offended so I can come and check out those rooms as I won't be staying there anytime soon.
Originally Posted By rtjl72 but, tx- i am going to board my dh at a kennel of some sort and have a sleepover with all of the ex jetters! i mean, we can't all sleep out in villains truck every night.
Originally Posted By rtjl72 oredisneyfan- thank you for the info! is the 6th floor the top floor then?
Originally Posted By kari12177 We stayed at the Grand 2 times and the last time we had the dtd view and there was a great violinist playing. We shut the doors to sleep and didnt hear anything! However the walk to the elevators was very long. But i would pay to have the same view again.
Originally Posted By oredisneyfan the 6th floor is the top floor. I also would like to try the DTD view if we stay there again. with the park view rooms you are set quite a ways back from the park, but the DTD views are right there looking out over it. I also think you may be able to see the fireworks from the 6th floor DTD view rooms. I know you can watch them from the balcony of the Concierge lounge. and there was a window at the end of the hall that we could see them out of. Not sure about the new display though.
Originally Posted By travellerandquilter Hey rt. When we stayed at the Grand we had a basic room on the 4th floor and it was looking out towards GRR. We loved it! I will ditch DH and have a sleepover with you!!!!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We like the rooms in the 400's overlooking DTD or in the 300's overlooking Brisa Courtyard. We have never had a pool or park view. We like the location of the 300 and 400's so usually ask for them. <a href="http://www.go2mickey.com/images/maps/gcroomlocalmap.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.go2mickey.com/image...lmap.jpg</a> <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~thecaminator/gcmap.jpg" target="_blank">http://home.comcast.net/~theca...cmap.jpg</a> I think the maps were originally posted by SuzieQ who I MISS on the boards
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Forgot.....unless you are booking a really good package, I'd suggest booking directly with the hotel. You do have to pay for one night up front but it can be refunded. We almost always end up finding a better price closer to our vacation. I think they now have a one week cancellation policy. It used to be 72 hours or something like that but no more. But there are no cancellation fees if you do it within their time frame. Have fun planning!!! This is making me want to book our Dec. trip!
Originally Posted By joeysmommy We prefer the park view over the DTD view. Hearing the sounds everytime a parkhopper is scanned is music to my ears. The kids love sitting out on the balcony enjoying the view of GRR and TOT while eating breakfast. DTD is nice for the music, but smelling the kettle corn is torture. We request a room near room #451 for the stairway shortcut to DTD. Can't get back in that way but great for a quick morning race to the park.
Originally Posted By rtjl72 such good info! thank you so much! yes, amazed- book the december vacation!!! are you going for the international meet or the holidays thenselves?
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 We are going for the international meet We typically go around mid December when our youngest had her college break or our "kids" could join us. This year I'm pretty sure it will just be us.
Originally Posted By iDisney72 I had a theme park view last time I stayed there, it overlook Paradise Pier. It was sooo nice! We would leave our curtains open and some back at night to the pier all lit up, and it was really beautiful. But, I do agree that you are in the park most of the time so it isn't always worth it. I'd recommend a theme park view at least once!
Originally Posted By kennedyjane I love the Grand Californian. DH and I just got back. We like to request the rooms around the Great Hall. Your very close to the elevators, which is great. If your on the 5th floor ask not to be in rooms 5020-5024. The Craftsman's Club is right above and you can hear the chairs moving around. It's not fun if your coming back for a nap. If you can get floors 2-4 your set with the best location.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Hi amazedncal2! We're going to WDW in Aug/Sept., so I'm back over in those related sections
Originally Posted By kari12177 I only had 1 problem at GCH, we came to our room to change after being on Splash and I had wet bills spread out on the bed and we left to go to DL again. I put our DO NOT disturb out. When the park closed we came back and the door wasnt shut, i pushed on it and there was a paper and mints, and our pillows done up. I did not like the fact that the door wasnt shut and someone could have came in and robbed us. I had the sign out and it was still out when we came back.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub ?for idisney? When were you at the GRand? Last Oct I had the theme park view overlooking the pool and the PPFunWheel But the construction completely blocked everything. So now I am wondering about the view. The new hotel extension is massive. So does anybody have recent info.??Thanks.
Originally Posted By debtee We have stayed the the GCH several times and had the GRR view, the Paradise Pier view and DTD view. Each trip has been wonderful for different reasons and they have all been at Christmas time but I have to say for me the GRR was my fav view. I loved sitting on the balcony and people watching and the water from GRR was very peaceful and calming in the background. I want to come back again. Have fun whatever view you choose!
