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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    Hi everyone! I’m at GF right now and tomorrow is my “rope drop” HS day. I know it says that the buses start running 45 minutes before park open. But, I’d love some recent first hand accounts. What time have the first buses to HS been arriving at GF? I’ve been reading that they have been...
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    Best time to see animals from Savannah View room at AKL?

    We’ve stayed multiple times and each room is different depending on locations, feeding schedule, etc. For example, we had one room where a couple giraffes came to sleep right outside our room at night and a different room where we saw giraffes more during the day because there was a feeding...
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    Trial Club Level Fastpass+ Purchase Program Planning & Discussion

    Thank you! 80 days until the magic begins!!
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    Trial Club Level Fastpass+ Purchase Program Planning & Discussion

    Today was my CL FP booking day! It felt so different not to wake up bright and early, prepare multiple devices (just in case a device didn’t work), and race to book hard-to-get attractions right when the window opened on FP day. I had a really busy day at work so I was worried about finding...
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    Have you ever turned in a cm’s good deed ?

    If you have Twitter, it’s fun to recognize them there. You can send thank you messages through Walt Disney World Resort’s Twitter account using #CastCompliment. They even Tweet back pictures of Cast Members holding the original Tweets!
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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    Thank you so much! Super helpful. For this trip I have found myself following a bunch of the threads you are active in and I have to say you do such an awesome job. Your replies are always positive, detailed, and helpful. You make everyone feel like their questions are valid and worth...
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    (2014-2020) Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA + VILLAS Information & Questions

    Just upgraded to Main Building CL for my trip on July 30th! I have never stayed CL before and have a couple of questions I was hoping you all could help me with: 1. How early should I contact GF with my room preferences? Do I contact DSS now for that or GF itself? 2. I booked a Main...
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    Epcot Strategy

    I have actually done this twice before minus the butterfly house. You could try to book an ADR for Akershus at 8 am. That way, you are allowed back in the showcase before park open and you can be first in line for FEA before the rest of the park runs there. Then, you could go right into meet...
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    Yak and Yeti or LTT?

    I’m another Yak and Yeti vote!!
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    Jiko - Question

    Jiko is awesome! I’ve eaten there many times. If you’re planning on appetizer, entree, and desert, I think 2 hours give or take is a good guess. I never can pass on the wild boar app, it’s my favorite. Love the filet as well!
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    What service do you use to send small pantry/grocery items to your hotel?

    We’ve used Garden Grocer in the past. :)
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    Your Tippy-Top of the List Disney Dining Experiences?

    1. California Grill during fireworks. 2. Tiffins 3. Yachtsman 4. Narcoosee’s 5. Hoop Dee Do Review
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    *** The Official August 2018 Thread*** - let's have some fun....

    Joining in! Staying 10 night at the GF at the end of July and beginning of August. Looking forward to learning and planning!
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    Official July 2018 Thread!

    Joining in! I’m staying 10 nights at the GF the end of July and the beginning of August. I’m excited I get to be a part of two planning threads. Looking forward to learning and planning with everyone!
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    Tell me about your positive experiences

    Here is a personal story that gave me great perspective: My house is full of Disney World vacation fans. We started this game we call "And the winner is....". We each present a question about DW and then we give a big drum roll and each family member gives their choice for the winner...
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    Stroller regrets?

    We were in that situation our last trip and we got a sit and stand stroller of our own. One sat in the stroller, one sat or stood in the back. That way we had our own stroller but didn’t have to cart around two strollers or a double. We have NEVER regretted having a stroller though.
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    Resort dining suggestions

    Sanaa at AKL gets another vote!
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    Which signature dining restaurants?

    My family votes for Jiko and Narcoosee’s, but we have enjoyed them all. My 9 year old daughter says California Grill edges in there but only if you view the fireworks while you dine. I will say that we love Narcoosee’s for the butter poached lobster tail which is super pricey. If you aren’t...
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