"That's Old Key West behavior" is my favorite. Anytime we went to the GF when I was younger my mom would always say "Stop that. Act like you belong here"
I agree with you about the Grand Floridian Band sadly being gone. I have a cd of their most-played songs, bought back in the 90s. I also miss the Grand Floridian Tea (with champagne option), as my friend, her daughter and I celebrated there back in 2000---such a lovely way to add to a vacation from bustling New York. Thank you for pointing out these much-needed perks, as they were the reason that the GF was the flagship of Walt Disney World resorts.
I first learned of this from DFB and was saddened to discover this year that it was cancelled during Covid and doesn't seem high on the priority list to reinstate. I was actually under the impression it was initially at the V&A
I love the DVC resort studios and actually prefer them to the regular villas! They are beautifully done. I’ve stayed in them five times now and never had anything but perfection!
Great video. You guys should plan, for your next Staycation, around the Epcot/Disneys Hollywood (MGM for us 90s kids) parks resorts like THE DISNEY DOLPHIN and THE DISNEY SWAN. I've been to both, my favorite is the Disney Swan, I don't know why but I've had sooo many family memories there. It's fabulous, I love it.
Stayed there in Jan of 22 saw fireworks from my villa and balcony Victoria and Albert's was still closed will have to go back . Hope you can review four seasons Orlando and Cinderella room at castle
Who spends this much $ starting per night? It's beautiful but crazy expensive. Maybe if u are staying here & not going anywhere, but it's just to sleep & go to parks, it seems nuts.
Anyone know if non-GF guests can order from the courtyard pool bar? Looking to take a mid-afternoon break from MK. NOT wanting to swim, just order food and adult beverage.
If you rent points, don’t you have to pay 100% at booking? Vs booking via Disney where you have time? Asking because that is what puts me off renting points and if I am wrong, then bring on the renting!
No, you just pay 25% of the cost when you book with the DVC Rental Store, and then pay the balance 75 days before your trip. We used them to stay at the GF for a week recently and it worked out great! I have a friend who rents through them all the time and I will definitely use them again too.
I was there while they were filming that episode of Full House in the GF lobby. Got a picture with John Stamos and watched from the second floor looking down at them filming for about 3 hours. It was great!!
You might say those Egg displays were eggsquisid. On another note... There are some other fun details to note at the flo. There's a nice photo op with Cinderella's slipper on the upper floor of the lobby. Also by the grand staircase, there's a lot of nods to Cindy in the carpet, of note, her carriage.
Even not toasted, but definitely the butter. Even better - organic butter. I'm an Aussie and I was cringing at the cream cheese (then apple butter) too 😱
The room you were in is a “Resort Studio”. It is very similar to regular hotel room. The “Deluxe Studio” in the DVC building is a little different. It has one QS bed, a QS Murphy bed and a single pull down bed. It also has an extra shower.
Can we have a big shout out to Alan for always making note on the texture of the food! Texture is a big thing for me so I love that he makes us aware before we try it. Thank you Alan ❤️
The Grand Floridian is just the definition of luxuriating. I always visit this resort whenever I can, just for some of the fancy treat yo self vibes. I’m so happy y’all got to finally do a staycation here! It also reminds me of Full House all the time. Full House’s and Boy Meets World’s wdw episodes play in my head rent free whenever I’m in the parks anyway though lol
Molly, I identify with you on "Feed the Birds". On my first trip to London, I went on my own pilgrimage to St. Paul's Cathedral, to sit on the steps where "the little old bird woman comes". It was such a wonderful moment.
Loved the Grand Floridian lobby area. The egg artists are amazing. I’m with you too, the mention of the Sherman Brothers and Walt’s favorite song story make my eyes leak also. Such a beautiful memory ❤
It’s giving, what to do at Disney as a couple, I ❤ it! Also for ppl giving you a hard time for calling them spring eggs, I ask this, what do eggs have to do with Easter when Easter has to do with religion? Not the same. Thanks MC! Always great content
We stayed at the GF once years ago and loved it. The tea was a must for me every single trip and I still hold out hopes they will reopen. Sadly, every time I look at DVC rentals they don't have anything available for my time frame but that is usually because I have a specific week I'm going to be there. I've seen openings if I could be a tad more flexible.
Love love love all Mammoth Club videos. I love all the knowledge they have about everything Disney. The Easter eggs are absolutely stunning, Disney bakers and decorators are so talented. Molly is as beautiful as ever.
I feel you on al the full house references! I used to sing the uncle Jesse version of forever all the time around my house as a kid annoying the rest of my family hehe 😁.
My group and I had dinner at Citrico’s after taking a break at the MK and going back after. I would definitely recommend dressing nice but they were seemingly fine with me wearing black leggings and a logo free long sleeve shirt and others in my group wearing denim and shirts. David was our server and he was excellent! The salad with goat cheese and balsamic strawberries was freaking amazing and the beef short rib was just as good. David paired it with a great wine for me. Would absolutely recommend Citrico’s if anyone is looking for a slightly more upscale experience with great service and quality food. So happy you featured it!
Molly, I love how you tear up at the Walt Disney songs! Also love the informative piece of your videos with all the details you guys know. Now I want to watch Mary Poppins!
Went here for my first Disney visit ever at 6, everything else never measured up!! Hope to make it back to that hotel one day 🥲🥲 for now will settle for the other Disney hotels lol.
Ok I really need you to try that hot cross bun again but you need to cut in half (through the middle not down) and toast it and smear butter on it please! X
Hot cross buns are best eaten cut in half, toasted and drowned in butter. Then they're a 10/10 Easter treat 🐰 Also GF is my absolute dream Disney stay, so thanks for the tour! Living vicariously through you (for the foreseeable anyway 😅)
Hot Cross buns are huge here in Australia. I think you'd like it a lot more if you ate it hot. Either in the oven or toasted. Then you slather them with butter. 🤤
I like grand Floridian, stayed there 4 times….. but I need to bring a filtering water pitcher because the water is terrible!!! Not good for the flagship hotel.
Hi from the uk here.some info on the hot cross bun. You can buy the standard bun all year round here but at Easter they are everywhere with loads of varieties including chocolate ones to buns with cheese in them. Cut in half,toast them and cover in butter OMG🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 the cross on top signifies the story of Christ which is why their mostly an Easter thing. Love the show,just read about a drone show at springs soon. Can’t wait for my trip in August x
I’ve always wanted to go to/explore the grand Floridian because I’m from San Diego and have been to the hotel del. So when i first went to WDW and saw GF i was like “heeeeeyyyy that looks like the del” 😂
Omg! I was watching a cooking show for Easter and they were making hot cross buns! Never heard of them until yesterday and here Molly and Alan are eating one lol
Alan didn't comment on the chips. Mine were cold and unsalted. When I complained to the manager, she explained that they are made every day about 8am. So, by 5pm, don't expect anything other than a handful of stale chips. If you want the real thing, head over to the Artists Palette at Saratoga Springs. Theirs are hot, salted, and yummy.
Can't wait to stay here next month! Loved the tour and Old Key West behavior, lol. Alan pondering and vibing is hilarious. I love the color scheme, it's so gorgeous in here, they did such an amazing job renovating these rooms from that dated dreary Victoriana look to something brighter, modern but still luxurious.
Big Pine Key DVC rooms were converted from standard hotel rooms to DVC a few years ago. I believe they are smaller than the OG GF DVC - the building with the penguin fountain. I’ve read that these converted rooms have issues with thin walls and being able to hear your neighbors. Try the OG GF DVC rooms next time - they are amazing!
I love this resort so much! My late mother’s favorite, so it’ll always have a special place in my heart ❤ I have the tower of terror building ornament, very similar to the grand Floridian version from the gift shop! Great series.
Do you think the merch will be the same in SUMMER? I would love to buy that vineyard vine GF and the back pack? We are staying 5 nights at GF end of JULY
Quite a lovely jolly holiday tour of the Grand Floridian Resort! ✨️💖✨️Seeing the exquisite egg-xtravagant Disney Spring Eggs on display in the lobby was truly an Easter treat as well!! 🐇🪺🌷🦋🐣🪻
Thank you for sharing about the DVC rental store! We are getting married in WDW in December and have always dreamt of staying at the Poly. Thanks to DVC rental store, now we can! Our reservation was just picked up :')
"That's Old Key West behavior" is my favorite. Anytime we went to the GF when I was younger my mom would always say "Stop that. Act like you belong here"
After JUST closing on OKW I did take some miniscule offense to that! 😂
What the heck Molly…..OKW Behavior?? Us OKWesters don’t have to pretend we are all fancy
@@juliestainfield9072Fancy schmancy, Olivia's fried Chicken is better than GFC's. WE WILL DEFEND OUR HONOR. 😁
Lol! My mom would've said the same thing!
😂😂😂😂
I agree with you about the Grand Floridian Band sadly being gone. I have a cd of their most-played songs, bought back in the 90s. I also miss the Grand Floridian Tea (with champagne option), as my friend, her daughter and I celebrated there back in 2000---such a lovely way to add to a vacation from bustling New York. Thank you for pointing out these much-needed perks, as they were the reason that the GF was the flagship of Walt Disney World resorts.
I first learned of this from DFB and was saddened to discover this year that it was cancelled during Covid and doesn't seem high on the priority list to reinstate. I was actually under the impression it was initially at the V&A
Happy Easter Mam Fam. Have a blessed day!
I love Alan's fancy Darth Vader Polo!!😂 Molly looking always fashionable!
I love the DVC resort studios and actually prefer them to the regular villas! They are beautifully done. I’ve stayed in them five times now and never had anything but perfection!
Great video. You guys should plan, for your next Staycation, around the Epcot/Disneys Hollywood (MGM for us 90s kids) parks resorts like THE DISNEY DOLPHIN and THE DISNEY SWAN. I've been to both, my favorite is the Disney Swan, I don't know why but I've had sooo many family memories there. It's fabulous, I love it.
I miss the tea too! 😢 I hope they bring it back.
Definitely going to try a cocktail at Narcoossee's during fireworks !
Great job guys
This may be a question that everyone knows the answer to, but was Alan "friends" with Gaston?
BEST friends!
Dream stay!!
Stayed there in Jan of 22 saw fireworks from my villa and balcony Victoria and Albert's was still closed will have to go back . Hope you can review four seasons Orlando and Cinderella room at castle
I would love to see reviews of the non-alcoholic beverages.
It would be my dream to stay here! Someday! 😍
Not sure if this acknowledged much....but Alan has a wonderful singing voice!
I dont even want to know what pop behavior would be 😂😂
Great video! Any one else notice that Molly said Grand Californian Cafe instead of Grand Floridian Cafe? 😅
You need to toast that hot cross bun in 2 halves and add copious amounts of butter 😋
What video camera do you use? Love your videos! Watch all the time.
Was the construction bothersome during your stay?
Who spends this much $ starting per night? It's beautiful but crazy expensive. Maybe if u are staying here & not going anywhere, but it's just to sleep & go to parks, it seems nuts.
It’s well worth it!!
I think this is more realistically a resort hop than a stay
Anyone know if non-GF guests can order from the courtyard pool bar? Looking to take a mid-afternoon break from MK. NOT wanting to swim, just order food and adult beverage.
If you rent points, don’t you have to pay 100% at booking? Vs booking via Disney where you have time? Asking because that is what puts me off renting points and if I am wrong, then bring on the renting!
No, you just pay 25% of the cost when you book with the DVC Rental Store, and then pay the balance 75 days before your trip. We used them to stay at the GF for a week recently and it worked out great! I have a friend who rents through them all the time and I will definitely use them again too.
@@martha4403 thanks!
Spent more time on the g Flo lobby than the whole of Caribbean beach. Smh
I am DYING to see some footage of Alan back when he was friends with Gaston! CAN WE GET THAT??
Anyone else expecting to see Uncle Jesse at the piano and Danny and the kids jumping out of the woodwork? 🎹😊
Ahahahahaha! SAME! 😂
Such a core memory
I love the random placements of Alan during the tour ha ha! You guys are the best- so informative, charming and funny
I was there while they were filming that episode of Full House in the GF lobby. Got a picture with John Stamos and watched from the second floor looking down at them filming for about 3 hours. It was great!!
OMG😱
I was in a local commercial advertising full house. It was filmed while Candace was doing an autograph signing.
You might say those Egg displays were eggsquisid. On another note... There are some other fun details to note at the flo. There's a nice photo op with Cinderella's slipper on the upper floor of the lobby. Also by the grand staircase, there's a lot of nods to Cindy in the carpet, of note, her carriage.
Justice for the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra and the Garden Tea Room! 🎺🫖
"Feed the Birds" gets me too! 😢
Same
The girl dancing with yall in the background was everything. She can hang, were besties now
As a Brit, I felt my eye twitch when you talked about putting cream cheese on a hot cross bun 😂
cut in half, toasted and then lashings of butter!!!
Even not toasted, but definitely the butter. Even better - organic butter.
I'm an Aussie and I was cringing at the cream cheese (then apple butter) too 😱
lol the girl who jammed out during the water parade lol.
The room you were in is a “Resort Studio”. It is very similar to regular hotel room. The “Deluxe Studio” in the DVC building is a little different. It has one QS bed, a QS Murphy bed and a single pull down bed. It also has an extra shower.
Yes I was confused because I thought this too. These rooms aren’t dvc right?
It is DVC. It is a resort studio. They converted Big Pine Key to DVC.
The Grand has always been at the top of my list of places I’d like to stay and I blame/credit that Full House episode for that 😅
Wait, they are Spring eggs now instead of Easter eggs at Grand Floridian?
Interesting..
Can we have a big shout out to Alan for always making note on the texture of the food! Texture is a big thing for me so I love that he makes us aware before we try it. Thank you Alan ❤️
“That’s old key west behavior” 😂😂
I vote for Swan and Dolphin next!
The Grand Floridian is just the definition of luxuriating. I always visit this resort whenever I can, just for some of the fancy treat yo self vibes. I’m so happy y’all got to finally do a staycation here! It also reminds me of Full House all the time. Full House’s and Boy Meets World’s wdw episodes play in my head rent free whenever I’m in the parks anyway though lol
Molly, I identify with you on "Feed the Birds". On my first trip to London, I went on my own pilgrimage to St. Paul's Cathedral, to sit on the steps where "the little old bird woman comes". It was such a wonderful moment.
Wait...Was Alan friends with Gaston?!
Exactly what I thought too!
Molly doing ASMR in the DVC lobby. I love yalls excitement over the penguins because I would have felt the same way.
Hot tip for those hot cross buns: Cut them in half, lightly toast, smother in butter. Prepare to be delighted!
Room service might be an interesting addition to these videos.
I could be wrong, but I don't think Room Service has returned yet..
Room service is back. I was just there three weeks ago. 😊
In the UK we like to cut our hot cross buns into two pieces, toast them then spread on butter while they are still hot…yum!
Wow! Breaking the piggy bank for us? ;) Stay tuned next week: "Staycation at the Kissimmee Best Western..."
The Easter Eggs were Eggcellant! Wink Wink!
Loved the Grand Floridian lobby area. The egg artists are amazing. I’m with you too, the mention of the Sherman Brothers and Walt’s favorite song story make my eyes leak also. Such a beautiful memory ❤
It’s giving, what to do at Disney as a couple, I ❤ it! Also for ppl giving you a hard time for calling them spring eggs, I ask this, what do eggs have to do with Easter when Easter has to do with religion? Not the same. Thanks MC! Always great content
So happy to see that Forgetting Sarah Marshall reference. I say it all the time and none of my friends get it. 😂
My husband would like to know where Alan’s Star Wars polo is from
He snagged it in Hollywood Studios a while back!
I've seen it in some Shopping videos at Hollywood studios.
Hot cross buns are often toasted with lots of butter for Easter
We stayed at the GF once years ago and loved it. The tea was a must for me every single trip and I still hold out hopes they will reopen. Sadly, every time I look at DVC rentals they don't have anything available for my time frame but that is usually because I have a specific week I'm going to be there. I've seen openings if I could be a tad more flexible.
Oh my goodness let me tell you the Cuban sandwich will blow your socks off!❤❤❤
"Old Key West behavior" 💀
Love love love all Mammoth Club videos. I love all the knowledge they have about everything Disney. The Easter eggs are absolutely stunning, Disney bakers and decorators are so talented. Molly is as beautiful as ever.
Happy Easter MC, everyone.
I feel you on al the full house references! I used to sing the uncle Jesse version of forever all the time around my house as a kid annoying the rest of my family hehe 😁.
Where did you get that baseball jersey? I am absolutely in love with it 😊
My group and I had dinner at Citrico’s after taking a break at the MK and going back after. I would definitely recommend dressing nice but they were seemingly fine with me wearing black leggings and a logo free long sleeve shirt and others in my group wearing denim and shirts. David was our server and he was excellent! The salad with goat cheese and balsamic strawberries was freaking amazing and the beef short rib was just as good. David paired it with a great wine for me. Would absolutely recommend Citrico’s if anyone is looking for a slightly more upscale experience with great service and quality food. So happy you featured it!
The boat honking at the very moment Molly put up the drinks was just perfect! I totally lol'd!
Molly, I love how you tear up at the Walt Disney songs! Also love the informative piece of your videos with all the details you guys know. Now I want to watch Mary Poppins!
I’m voting for Boardwalk next!
Extra steps are never a perk, especially when you're one Monorail stop from the MK gate.
Went here for my first Disney visit ever at 6, everything else never measured up!! Hope to make it back to that hotel one day 🥲🥲 for now will settle for the other Disney hotels lol.
Are all the rooms refurbished at this point or do we need to still worry about the old red couches?
Ok I really need you to try that hot cross bun again but you need to cut in half (through the middle not down) and toast it and smear butter on it please! X
Hot cross buns are best eaten cut in half, toasted and drowned in butter. Then they're a 10/10 Easter treat 🐰
Also GF is my absolute dream Disney stay, so thanks for the tour! Living vicariously through you (for the foreseeable anyway 😅)
Hot cross buns are usually sliced two toasted and we are butter here in England
Hot Cross buns are huge here in Australia. I think you'd like it a lot more if you ate it hot. Either in the oven or toasted. Then you slather them with butter. 🤤
I always think of full house when I stop by and see the grand 😂
Hahahahah! “I’m climbing the wall!” “We’re at the Grand, Alan! That’s old key west behavior!” Will forever be my favorite quote by this crew. ☠️
It would be cool if you guys do the staycation in the Saratoga Springs Tree Houses. That would be awesome!!
Yes, that would be interesting imo
Holy cow! $21 for a single cocktail. I know it's Disney World, but that is unreasonable!
Here in Philly, that’s just the price of good cocktails.
@@madelineS98789yes, that's just becoming how much cocktails cost. Not just in the US
I like grand Floridian, stayed there 4 times….. but I need to bring a filtering water pitcher because the water is terrible!!! Not good for the flagship hotel.
People love to dunk on the Grand, but it's undeniably amazing. Truly my favorite resort!
Wow, fancy indeed! Beautiful place!
The hot cross bun needs salted butter!! Then it would be perfection 😘
Hi from the uk here.some info on the hot cross bun. You can buy the standard bun all year round here but at Easter they are everywhere with loads of varieties including chocolate ones to buns with cheese in them. Cut in half,toast them and cover in butter OMG🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 the cross on top signifies the story of Christ which is why their mostly an Easter thing. Love the show,just read about a drone show at springs soon. Can’t wait for my trip in August x
Yes but I'm a purist. Just the og fruit for me (downunder I've also seen apple&cinnamon + apple&raspberry combinations)
I’ve always wanted to go to/explore the grand Floridian because I’m from San Diego and have been to the hotel del. So when i first went to WDW and saw GF i was like “heeeeeyyyy that looks like the del” 😂
I’m so happy you two did this staycation.
My family will be staying here in 9.5 months.
What is Alan’s connection to Beauty and the Beast??
We had hotcross buns for breakfast this morning a very traditional treat here at Easter in the UK
Omg! I was watching a cooking show for Easter and they were making hot cross buns! Never heard of them until yesterday and here Molly and Alan are eating one lol
Alan didn't comment on the chips. Mine were cold and unsalted. When I complained to the manager, she explained that they are made every day about 8am. So, by 5pm, don't expect anything other than a handful of stale chips.
If you want the real thing, head over to the Artists Palette at Saratoga Springs. Theirs are hot, salted, and yummy.
Grand Flo will NEVER NOT be the full house hotel to me❤❤
Would you two ever consider being DVC members? If so, which would be your top 3 resorts to try and be a member for!
I didn't see the waffles in the chicken and waffles. It looked like potatoes? Did anybody see waffles?
Love these room in the “Resort Studio” category! .
They also have deluxe studios in the villas that include a kitchenette.
Can't wait to stay here next month! Loved the tour and Old Key West behavior, lol. Alan pondering and vibing is hilarious. I love the color scheme, it's so gorgeous in here, they did such an amazing job renovating these rooms from that dated dreary Victoriana look to something brighter, modern but still luxurious.
Happy lady here on this fine Easter Sunday!! 🐣🪺💐🐇
Molly, where did you get the Mickey jersey you wore for breakfast during the video? Thanks!
It was a pleasure meeting you that day - one of the highlights of our trip! Thanks so much for taking time to say hi. Love the insights on the Grand!
Big Pine Key DVC rooms were converted from standard hotel rooms to DVC a few years ago. I believe they are smaller than the OG GF DVC - the building with the penguin fountain. I’ve read that these converted rooms have issues with thin walls and being able to hear your neighbors. Try the OG GF DVC rooms next time - they are amazing!
I would love to see a staycation at Portofino Bay! Happy Easter :)
We're waiting for the major renovations to be done and then we'll be there ASAP!
@@Mammoth_ClubCan u do a stay at the Tree Houses???
I loooove Portofino bay! I didn’t realize it was being renovated, will have to book a trip there when it’s done.
@@Mammoth_Clubhmm, that explains why it's so reasonably priced at present. I did wonder
I love this resort so much! My late mother’s favorite, so it’ll always have a special place in my heart ❤ I have the tower of terror building ornament, very similar to the grand Floridian version from the gift shop! Great series.
Do you think the merch will be the same in SUMMER? I would love to buy that vineyard vine GF and the back pack? We are staying 5 nights at GF end of JULY
There was another hidden Mickey on the mushroom Alice was sitting on! On the Spring chocolate eggs 😊
Quite a lovely jolly holiday tour of the Grand Floridian Resort! ✨️💖✨️Seeing the exquisite egg-xtravagant Disney Spring Eggs on display in the lobby was truly an Easter treat as well!! 🐇🪺🌷🦋🐣🪻
Thank you for sharing about the DVC rental store! We are getting married in WDW in December and have always dreamt of staying at the Poly. Thanks to DVC rental store, now we can! Our reservation was just picked up :')
Congratulations!!