Grand Californian Super Thread

[kikismom]

if you get the 2 queen bed there is a fold out couch...the room sleeps 5

Is the fold out couch a twin? I think that's what it says but want to confirm it's a true twin and not something the two girls could share.

 

[jordan13402]

Is the fold out couch a twin? I think that's what it says but want to confirm it's a true twin and not something the two girls could share.

its big enough for a single teenage girl and thats about it

 

[kikismom]

its big enough for a single teenage girl and thats about it

Well darn. Thank you!

 

[jordan13402]

 

[DLgal]

Okay I think I'm crazy. Since I'm going to splurge on GC this trip I might ask my parents to go. I saw this thing on FB about making memories with your parents as they age, yada, yada, yada. Now I have it in my mind to add them to the group. I know it will be tight in the room with three adults and at least one kiddo. I'm still waiting to see if my daughter's friend can join us. Should have that decision this week from the parents.

How do the rooms work for 5 people? My parents will need their own bed but I think that leaves three of us for the other queen? Or if there is a pull out sofa will both 9 year olds fit? I'm totally going to be selfish and not choose to sleep on a pull out sofa for the splurge trip. I'm trying to figure out in my head the logistics of this.

Get your parents their own room if you invite them along. These rooms are small. They are fine for a family of 4 or a family with 3 small kids, but the ONE bathroom doesn't provide nearly enough privacy for everyone, nor is there nearly enough storage space for that many people.

 

[kikismom]

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Oh that's not bad at all. I was thinking something entirely different.

 

[DizMe]

Well, how old are your parents? How much would they enjoy the trip and the tight quarters? I think it's very sweet of you and it could be a wonderful memory. It really depends on your family dynamic and how interested your parents would be in sharing the trip.

One year, we went and stayed at GCH with 2 rooms. My mom and sister were in one room and my girls and I were in the other. We were staying concierge. They gave us the option to stay another night for a really good rate but it was still too much money with 2 rooms (I was paying), but we decided we could all share one room and that's what we did. We had such a fun time and I'm so glad we could extend our stay as we had some great fun. BUT-- it was only one night, and we had the lounge at our disposal. I'm not sure we would have felt the same had we all be in one room the whole time with no lounge to visit.

 

[kikismom]

Well, how old are your parents? How much would they enjoy the trip and the tight quarters? I think it's very sweet of you and it could be a wonderful memory. It really depends on your family dynamic and how interested your parents would be in sharing the trip.

One year, we went and stayed at GCH with 2 rooms. My mom and sister were in one room and my girls and I were in the other. We were staying concierge. They gave us the option to stay another night for a really good rate but it was still too much money with 2 rooms (I was paying), but we decided we could all share one room and that's what we did. We had such a fun time and I'm so glad we could extend our stay as we had some great fun. BUT-- it was only one night, and we had the lounge at our disposal. I'm not sure we would have felt the same had we all be in one room the whole time with no lounge to visit.

They are very active 71 year olds. We are very close and have traveled together pretty extensively. My mom and I have gone to DL lots of times together but it's been a while since my dad has gone. They both LOVE going and have gone on their own as well. My daughter really wants them to go. She spends a ton of time with them and they are such great grandparents.

I haven't mentioned anything to them yet. I'll keep thinking on it.

 

[DLgal]

Thanks for the update! And glad to hear about a good trip so far.

I think my three year olds will love the pool party. Any chance you know if characters rotate, or it is always Minnie and Pluto?

Daisy showed up yesterday along with Pluto and Minnie.

 

[maleficent55]

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Curious~ would this be in all standard rooms? Or only if requested?

 

[Malcon10t]

Curious~ would this be in all standard rooms? Or only if requested?

Not all rooms have it, some have a fold out chair. Some are just 2 queens.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Is the fold out couch a twin? I think that's what it says but want to confirm it's a true twin and not something the two girls could share.

Room limit is 5 for 2 queen room. Would need 2 rooms if both parents and both kiddos went.

 

[DizMe]

Room limit is 5 for 2 queen room. Would need 2 rooms if both parents and both kiddos went.

She said it would be her, her 9-year-old daughter, and possibly her daughter's friend. That would be 5 if her parents go along.

 

[Becca1007]

Curious~ would this be in all standard rooms? Or only if requested?

Some of the rooms have a max capacity of 4 people (I've mostly had this in the Woods/Courtyard rooms) where there are only two queen beds. You need to specifically book for 5 people to make sure you get a room with either the pull out chair or the trundle and two queen beds.

If you have 4 people and need three beds because someone can't share with someone else in your party it will not be guaranteed. When I called about something like this they advised to add a "guest" 2 and under to the reservation. But this was pre-pandemic when the room pricing didn't adjust based on number of guests, so your mileage may vary.

 

[DLgal]

Some of the rooms have a max capacity of 4 people (I've mostly had this in the Woods/Courtyard rooms) where there are only two queen beds. You need to specifically book for 5 people to make sure you get a room with either the pull out chair or the trundle and two queen beds.

If you have 4 people and need three beds because someone can't share with someone else in your party it will not be guaranteed. When I called about something like this they advised to add a "guest" 2 and under to the reservation. But this was pre-pandemic when the room pricing didn't adjust based on number of guests, so your mileage may vary.

This is true. If you aren't a party of 5, you may not get the daybed. When I call to make a reservation, they can specifically book a daybed room because they can see that level of detail in their system (when booking online, you don't get to see what room configurations are available in each category). So, we always specifically book a daybed room so our kids have separate beds because they don't sleep well in the same bed.

If booking online, add a nonexistent 3rd kid if you need a daybed room, but make sure their age is over 3. If you make them 2 and under, they can say that kid is expected to sleep in a pack and play or crib.

 

[DisneylandFan22]

Some of the rooms have a max capacity of 4 people (I've mostly had this in the Woods/Courtyard rooms) where there are only two queen beds. You need to specifically book for 5 people to make sure you get a room with either the pull out chair or the trundle and two queen beds.

If you have 4 people and need three beds because someone can't share with someone else in your party it will not be guaranteed. When I called about something like this they advised to add a "guest" 2 and under to the reservation. But this was pre-pandemic when the room pricing didn't adjust based on number of guests, so your mileage may vary.

That is what I was going to say. When you add an additional person the price increases.

 

[DLgal]

That is what I was going to say. When you add an additional person the price increases.

When you add an additional ADULT over 2 adults in a room, the price increases. It does not when you add additional children.

 

[maleficent55]

Some of the rooms have a max capacity of 4 people (I've mostly had this in the Woods/Courtyard rooms) where there are only two queen beds. You need to specifically book for 5 people to make sure you get a room with either the pull out chair or the trundle and two queen beds.

If you have 4 people and need three beds because someone can't share with someone else in your party it will not be guaranteed. When I called about something like this they advised to add a "guest" 2 and under to the reservation. But this was pre-pandemic when the room pricing didn't adjust based on number of guests, so your mileage may vary.

We don’t need it, it’s just my husband and daughter and I. I just think it’s so cute!

 

[Aurora0427]

We went to brunch at Storytellers yesterday and it was great! A bit loud, but the food was fantastic.

I’m so glad! Yay!

We are taking my sister and her family for brunch next week and I’m so glad to hear it was fantastic!!!! My only experience with Storytellers is Christmas Day dinner. It was lacking, to say the least.

 

[DLgal]

I’m so glad! Yay!

We are taking my sister and her family for brunch next week and I’m so glad to hear it was fantastic!!!! My only experience with Storytellers is Christmas Day dinner. It was lacking, to say the least.

The only hiccup was the characters took a long time to come around, but when they did, it was in rapid fire, quick succession. I'm glad we were done eating at that point. And we did it on our check in day around 11:30 and our room wasn't ready yet so we had time to kill. I'd just make sure you plan for it to take over an hour if you want the character meet and greets. The food was all very good, though. The carved beef with the creamy chimichurri sauce was phenomenal.