OMG! I'm literally sitting here thinking about whether or not to take advantage of my CM daughter's discount and switch from the GF to the Riviera for the 50th and you post this picture! I'm taking this as a sign that I should stay at the GF (which I love)! Do you mind sharing what building/room category? I'm assuming lagoon view, a view I've never had... but LOVE! Thank you for sharing!
I thought we were the only ones who do that!!! DH and DS always wants to take the walking path back, but DD and I opt for the boat. Hell no I’m not waking any more than I have to!!!! They ALWAYS beat us back, but then again, they cheat (run/jog). They forget we can actually see them on the path!! Jerks. 
Monorail is typically quicker. Not sure about starting hours, though, never go to the parks that early!
They usually say they begin running 45 min prior to park opening, but I've had times when they start running earlier than the official time. That day though... it might be kind of crazy, and longer waits for the boats. I'm taking the path. You could always check the line for the boat and then decide.
It is so lovely! We are in a one bedroom lagoon view in the villas. 5th floor. The view is lovely and the room is spotless.
Also great advice, thanks!
We had a split stay between GF and YC in June, so we were there before you. But I have to say, in our experience, Mousekeeping did a much better job at GF. At GF, towels were replaced and trash was removed every day. They would also tidy up a bit. Much less was done at YC and it was every other day. Hopefully by February, things will be more normal for your trip.We were at the Yacht club in August- no beds made, no garbage removal (even with an infant and poopy diapers in room).
We have a stay coming up in Feb 2022 at the GF. I know no one can predict the future, but are beds currently being made? I am sad to potentially miss the optional turndown service, my toddler son would love finding a chocolate on his pillow.
Also, can you still request child sized robes? I would love to get a family picture in those plush GF robes!
Thanks!
On another note- any building/floor suggestions to request and cross our fingers? We have a standard room- lagoon view.
that is good to hear. I was looking forward to our YC stay, had only done BC of the two previously, but was soooo disappointed. I cant see myself ever returning to YC. Walking back from EPCOT we ran into a family at Boardwalk and were shocked that they were getting trash removal, while YC made it seem like it was property wide.
Every other day Mousekeeping was listed as property wide. So, I was pleasantly surprised when Mousekeeping came each day. This was our first stay at GF. I do love YC. It won a special place in my heart when we were pixie dusted with an upgrade to CL a few years back. I am a Magic Kingdom lover and enthusiastic RD fan. GF is so pretty and the new walkway was perfect. I don't know where to stay on our next full week trip. The split stay worked out better than I thought it might. But picking up and moving was not ideal. We'll see. . .
