Disneyland Trip Planning
Topic: staying at the grand

#	Author	Message
21	quincytoo Wed 7/22/2009 7:19p	WOO HOO SuzieQ is back :) YOU. HAVE. BEEN. MISSED. :).
22	disnyfans Fri 7/24/2009 1:23p	SuzieQ has answered so many questions for me and I am glad she is back too! :)
23	nurselisa Mon 7/27/2009 11:39p	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.
24	rtjl72 Tue 7/28/2009 5:22p	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!
25	Princessjenn5795 Tue 7/28/2009 8:16p	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.
26	retlawfan Tue 7/28/2009 11:03p	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.
27	nurselisa Wed 7/29/2009 12:52p	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
28	retlawfan Wed 7/29/2009 1:13p	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). ( http://www.go2mickey.com/image...lmap.jpg ) 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).
29	Dalia3001 Thu 7/30/2009 8:03a	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.
30	nurselisa Thu 7/30/2009 9:48a	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?

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