Originally Posted By disnyfans SuzieQ has answered so many questions for me and I am glad she is back too!
Originally Posted By nurselisa We're going to be at GCH in 3 weeks! We have reserved a DTD view with bunk beds. We are hoping for nightly views of the disneyland fireworks from our balcony as we have a 3 year old that will most likely not make it until at 9:30 fireworks show. Any recommendations as to which room #s to request for this? Are there rooms where you can see the fireworks and still hear the DTD music? Hubby and I'd like a little date on the patio with some wine and music after the kids are asleep too.
Originally Posted By rtjl72 nurselisa- that sounds soooo good!!! i wish i could help with the rooms, but i have not stayed there. sombody will come along and help you out, i am sure. have soooo much fun on what sounds like a perfect vacation!
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I can't remember the room number but we had a DTD room that looked out over the UVA bar and we had a great view of the fireworks. They even have a tv channel that plays the soundtrack and we stood on our balcony with the sound on and watched the show. It was great.
Originally Posted By retlawfan I'm staying there this Thursday and Friday! We've had the GRR view- great view, sounds of the park. Love to leave the door cracked a little and the sound of the water gushing is great. Also love the rooms around the courtyard. Leave the door cracked a little there and you get the whoosh every 10-20 minutes of the monorail going through. Had the "city view" once. Had to move after one night. guests coming and going all night long. The Napa Rose is easily the best restaurant on property, or possibly anywhere on earth. It is wonderful. Pricey, and no discounts, but wonderful. Storytellers Cafe is good food too, and they have a buffet as well. Whitewater Snacks is a a great quick service located back in a corner of the hotel by the pool. Quick, easy, and some GREAT nachos. Music by the fireplace in the evenings is fun. And, there is a pianist at various times in the evenings too. If you have a room near the Great Room (Lobby), the music carries right up to the upper floors. If you'll spend time at the hotel, the concierge lounge is great. We had it on our last trip, and only purchased a few meals in the parks all week. It cost more, but we hardly spent any $$ in the parks for food, and we ate healthy-which is hard to do at DLR. If someone has a specific question about the Grand I'd be happy to answer.
Originally Posted By nurselisa I have a couple of specific questions. 1. Will there be a coffee maker in our room? 2. Are ther microwaves to warm up left overs from the meals my kiddos never Finnish, bit always end up hungry before bed? 3. What room numbers should I request in my dtd view standard room to have a view of the nightly fireworks. If there are no microwaves do people have any suggestions of what to do about a 3 year old who often refuses dinner, then is hungry before bed? It's all about her being in control!! Thanks
Originally Posted By retlawfan 1. Yes, there is a coffee maker in the room with regular and decaf. 2. No microwaves (I think), but I think all rooms have a fridge. 3. For the best chance of viewing the fireworks (You cannot see everything. For the best view, you must be ON Main Street), and depending on trees between you and the show, choose odd numbered rooms between X419-X427 (X being the floor number). ( <a href="http://www.go2mickey.com/images/maps/gcroomlocalmap.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.go2mickey.com/image...lmap.jpg</a> ) We used to just gather snacks that could be fed without reheating at the end of the day. Also, visit Whitewater snacks for some quick hold me overs, including fruit, sandwiches, and cereal all day. Watch the hours though. They seem to close early, which can be a problem when the park closes at midnight, and you get back to the room late. And, the Grand has some great room service (with a limited menu 24/7).
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 We actually brought a small microwave with us to the DLH when we stayed there in April. I also brought a cooler full of frozen dinners I had made over the last month, that thawed out a bit in a cooler during our drive over, and then in the fridge, and which we then reheated in the microwave. All that would be impossible if you aren't driving. But the microwave was really helpful. If you can't fit one in your car or luggage, you could buy one nearby at the local Walmart, or have one shipped directly to the hotel. We got ours for about $40.
Originally Posted By nurselisa We are flying from Portland. I was thinking of having the cab driver stop at a grocery store on the trip from the airport to the hotel. Just to get water, milk and yogurt. I suppose I could get cheese and a loaf of bread and some lunch meat and she could have a sandwhich. Or obj might work. Any recommendations for where to stop that's in route?
Originally Posted By retlawfan About 1/2 mile south on Harbor Blvd. is a Target which I think has some grocery items. Also, at the corner of Harbor and Katella is a 7-11.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Also, at the corner of Harbor and Katella is a 7-11.<< Where you can get some grocery items for about as much as you'd pay for a night at the Grand. ; )
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan I would suggest you go to Vons.com and order what you want and have it delivered to your hotel. Many people here do that.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Yeah. I wouldn't normally shop at 7-11 for such things, but location, location, location. Target is ok though.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've stayed in rooms all up and down the DTD side of the hotel, on each of the floors, and we've always had a good view of the fireworks. You can hear the DTD music from the entire side of the hotel, too.
Originally Posted By nurselisa SuzieQ that us what I wanted to hear. I will just see what I get. Being over UVA bar would be fun, but the 400s seem closer to an elevator. And closer to the parks too. I'm so excited. It's barely 2 weeks away now. I just got the hidden Mickey book in the mail and realized I ordered the wdw version instead of the dl one ;(. So now I must reorder.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I like the rooms over WOD, looking out at Naples. It's fun to watch the trams dropping of their loads of excited kids. We grab breakfast burritos from White Water Snacks and have breakfast on the balcony. In the evenings, there is usually a musician of some sort down below. We usually bring a bottle of wine to enjoy on the balcony while we listen. Once you close the doors, you don't even hear them. If you go out the back door of the Grand, between the fireplace and Hearthstone Lounge and turn right, there is an outdoor fireplace with chairs and benches. It's a great place to relax with a pizza from Naples or something from Whitewater. You can request a waitress from Hearthstone or bring a cocktail with you. Stop by the Concierge desk in the lobby. They usually have something for the kids. Also, call vacation planning and they can arrange autographed character pictures for you. They've always been complimentary in the past.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Just re-read the topic. nurselisa, White Water Snacks has great kids meals with PBJ sandwiches, etc. I always think WWS closes too early, so you might want to check the hours and put something in your fridge for the evening. White Water is also one of the most reasonably priced places, IMHO. I often order the kids meals and can't finish them!
Originally Posted By quincytoo I agree with SuzieQ about WWS and the kids meals I have never had the breakfast Burrito but it looks sooo good
Originally Posted By nurselisa "Also, call vacation planning and they can arrange autographed character pictures for you. They've always been complimentary in the past." suzie Q What do you mean by this? They will have autographed charcter photos for the kids in the room? I love all the little tips. I was looking at the DTD map and it looked like if you were above the world of disney store there would be nothing for you to look at or hear from your balcony, so you all are really providing me with good info. YEAH LP!!!
