STAYING CLUB LEVEL AT DISNEY WORLD- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Come with me to stay CLUB LEVEL at Disney's grand Floridian Resort. We're exploring the club lounge & all it has to offer. I'm also showing you the 2 bedroom club level suite!
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After watching another blogger, he suggested making a sandwich with the breakfast offerings and saving it for lunch! He would use the deli meat and cheese near the bagels with the bread from the toast station, then stash it for lunch later! Oh the things we do to get more value!! Lol.
Chilled Strawberry Soup goes back a long way. I first tried it at the Verandah Restaurant in the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village in the late 1970's or early 1980's. It was an instant favorite of mine. The fact that it's still around gives testament to how good this "soup" is. I think it's more than a soup.. it's like a dessert you can have before your meal.
One thing lacking in this video and analysis as to whether it's worth staying there is the cost. Yes you could eat all your meals there...but the reason the lounge is empty is because all the people paying the outrageous cost of those rooms also like to and can afford to eat at Narcoosee's, Citricos, California Grill..etc. So paying an extra $3-500 a night for a club room seems like a waste unless you do so with the intention of eating every meal there....because personally I'd rather drop $300 on a dinner every night in a deluxe restaurant on property...and just stay in regular room. I think a lot of people book this level as a status flex...and don't even maximize the value of what they are paying for. Edit..I just went to Disney website to look at booking a room for my wife and I on our Anniversary(we live 20 min from MK)...which to be fair is 3 days before Christmas...Least expensive club level at Grand Flo is $2000 a night while a regular room with same view is $1000. In no universe is this worth the cost unless you're fine with lighting money on fire.🔥
Very good point. We did club level at a universal hotel (i was using points so I could afford it lol) and it was a very good value because I saved a lot of money on buying meal options for my son in the parks (which is exorbitantly expensive - and I don't need to spend *40 on a meal so my son can just get mac n cheese lol). I could never afford club level at the grand floridian but if I did, I might never leave the hotel to go to the parks!!! lol.
You have to stay club level if you want to experience the main building in its entirety. As far as grand Floridian is concerned. The one time we stayed club level, it was because we didn’t feel like our would be complete sleeping in the gf buildings Other than the main one. Different priorities, thus different value. Not as if you have to do it every year lol
It’s definitely not worth it. But this lady is being paid from RUclips so of course she can afford it.
That’s why they ask people to “like and subscribe “
We stay at the Grand Floridian every summer and we love it.
Chasing the plant based sausage with a slice of bacon - awesome!!
Years ago I worked at the Ritz Naples. This blows their club level away. Perhaps they upped their game in the last few years to stay competitive, but the food service was nowhere near this.
I agree with you on the Mickey bar Kristen. If they advertise it, it should exist! I'd run for a mint chip Mickey bar/ sandwich but the original not so much.
The fact that a food they don't serve in the parks is plastered all over merchandise is wild to me 😂😂😂
I’d be getting dressed up every visit to the lounge , hair make up and enjoy all the offerings as well ! I’d really ,see the most of it ! I love getting dressed up lol
Back in the day, before COVID they used to bring out a sweet afternoon tea which comprised of scones with jam and cream, jam tarts and a different trifle each day. I only know this by watching old UTube videos. One day I hope to stay there! Thank you for the excellent video x
They did this at the club level at the Grand?! I know they used to have an afternoon tea experience, but didn't know they did it in the club lounge too!
Yes, they did it right up until we were hit with Covid. When they re-opened Club level it was with scaled back offerings unfortunately. The Afternoon Tea served in Club used to be a real highlight with fresh warm scones, a selection of jams and cream and a trifle very day. It was the only Club lounge to have 5 presentations. Also at breakfast they used to have someone on the Club floor make fresh pancakes and waffles which were absolutely delicious. I sure miss how it used to be! Thanks for your video - it was useful to see the detail of what the Club is like now - we are staying in November this year, so can't wait! (even though its changed I'm sure it will still be great!) 😊@@wrightdownmainstreet
Wow that club level food is amazing. Well I can't even afford a regular room at Disney so will never be able to do this so thanks for sharing
Club level at the Floridian and you get excited about hot dogs and tots, hysterical.
Hot dogs make me very excited! 😂
LOVEEEE watching your videos. You are our fav Disney vlogger because we are from Jersey too and you get good food! The discussion of Italian hot dogs was spot on!🤌🏻 Love how you are always so honest with your reviews and don't sugar coat it! Love from your home state
WOW that room is awesome. I figured that they would have Mickey waffles for breakfast. The lunch snacks are a sweet tooth heaven.
It just kept getting better and better. Makes me want to blow the budget and break the bank to do a club level stay. I would eat about 10 mini hot dogs. That’s a cheat day 2 dogs 1 bread for keto. Thanks for a wonderful video and the transparency of your videos -Randy
DVC. I plan to stay Club Level when I can get it. Not that easy. 🏰 Love 1900 Park Fare when Mary Poppins was there!
I thought the food options looked fantastic! Club level at the Grand Floridian is VERY expensive - I was still wondering what type of value you thought you got from this, given how expensive it is, especially for a family traveling with kids, compared to staying somewhere else (like at Coronado (as you mentioned) (but which is further away from the parks themselves and you can only get there by bus)) or just staying as a regular guest.
16:05 - Negative 1000 points for excessive use of “glizzy”.
We got upgraded to club level at Wilderness lodge about 10 years ago. It was amazing!
First time watching. Although, I have been watching you with Nate. You have such a soothing voice.
“We got our glizz, got our champagne” 👸🏻🌭✨ 🥂
spoken like a true queen
That is the Grand Floridian way
That was fun! Thanks for taking us along. WOW, what a great experience! Thanks, Kristin!
My husband and I were married at The Wedding Pavilion and we stayed club level. It was amazing and I had a different experience with the service than you did, they were all over us all the time asking if we needed anything. This was in 2011 so it seems things have gone downhill and that's sad. For the price point, they really need to be more attentive!
We were married there in October 2022, and stayed royal palm club. We had beyond excellent service. I wonder if it was just a off day.
That has been my experience at Coronado. I did stay for a total of 3 nights & unfortunately the service never improved.
@@wrightdownmainstreet that is so disappointing . We are currently planning a trip back to the grand. We had a similar experience at yacht club last stay, and we were going back to the grand. Now maybe we will switch.
I was watching the video and, towards the end, saw a white-haired cast member in the background of your shot. Holy smokes, it’s Irv, who is an absolute LEGEND when it comes to CL CM’s. I hope you got to meet him! What a gentleman and total gem of a human being. Irv would’ve refilled your champagne for sure!
Irv is the GOAT! He was so great! Loved chatting with him
Robert De Niro's character and Casino I want equal blueberries in all my muffins LMFAO
Thank you Kristen for sharing 😊
Wow! A nice way to treat yourselves. ❤
Girrrrl, yesss I know all about the Italian hot dogs!!! My family is Italian and we’re from NY so we call them “Jersey Dogs” lol! Our relatives from NJ introduced us to them and now we make them on every major bbq holiday! 🙌🏻
Much appreciated overview! Always lookin' for documentation of the different club lounges and their offerings.
Next time you're out on the West Coast, hope you'll have a chance to check out how the Clubs operate at the 'Land hotels. Might be a regional thing, but I don't think I've seen chips & salsa as a staple in the WDW Club videos whereas the Disneyland hotel lounges all feature 'em daily for lunch n' such.
I love the strawberry soup. I ate so much one time at 1900, our waitress brought me the recipe. I have made it at home and it’s just as good.
That's awesome! I was told that the strawberry soup at the club lounge is a little bit different than the one at 1900 Park Fare
The room is very nice.
You rock! I'm all about my champers 🥂🥂, so if it's not flowing freely, this may be a pass! But the food looked incredible!
Oh cool, they have COPPOLA wine. I saw an ad on youtube recently. once upon a time, i used an empty cardboard case of COPPOLA wine to hold stuff from Goodwill outlet
Chasing ANYTHING down with bacon, YUMMY!!!! You can't go wrong😂😂😂
Love, love this review. Very nice.
Agree about Coronado. We’ve done Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club, and Coronado, and Coronado was the best by far, and the least expensive.
I’ve been so excited for this vlog!
Yay!
That was a fish sandwich lol! Usually a nice thin crispy batter.. Thanks for the restaurant tip.
Club level at grand Floridian? This is gonna be good!! ❤️❤️🔥😋😂😂🤩🤩🙏🏻🧚🏻♂️🧚🏻♂️💁🏼♂️✨✨✨
I'm not understanding. What is worth that extra $1000 per night premium for club level. It can't be that mediocre food. Especially bags of chips you can get at Walmart and bring with you.
Absolutely
Hey Kristen! The cheese is pronounced calm tay- (Comte)- love it! Room temp on salted buttered bread, very French. Also it’s sawns (sans).. 🌸🩷
I could never afford to stay there, value resorts for my family. 😅
Me too and that is like every 3 years
Definitely on my bucket list!
Bucket list stay for sure!
Haven’t stayed club level at the GF in years. Looks like they have upped the choices for breakfast but the champs should be flowing for the price of club level and the lunch offering should have some sandwiches at the very least.
Love Italian hot dogs!
Love your vlogs! ❤❤❤
I would like a cereal dispenser (inspired by the breakfast spread at the Grand Floridian) while I watch the Full House episodes when they go to Disney World. Also, I have recently noticed the slang use of the word "slaps" on social media
I thought the point of the CL was so you can self serve, including the alcohol beverages. Also, I think it was after covid that Disney stop putting all the beer and water bottles in the fridge for anyone to grab. But you can ask for these. You serve your own wine and champagne. This is not a restaurant experience, you don’t leave a tip. But some CMs do take it upon themselves to come to you and offer. But it’s nice that you do get that at Coronado Springs… I’ve done CL at the Poly 2-4 times and I loved it every time. I wish one day (far away 😂) wget to stay CL at the Grand Floridian.
Hey Kristen! Fellow Jersey girl here. You've gotta try Dickie Dee's in Newark next time you're up here. They are the OG. Jimmy Buff's is great but Dickie Dee's is the GOAT. Don't be scared of Newark either lol I promise I'm not sending you to a rough neighborhood.
Oh wow! I'll add it to my list. My grandma is a Jimmy Buff's fan
How much a night? 😅…. I’ve done club level at AKL but it was with dvc points. I think it’s the only one I can get with points.
😂😂triple glizzy for the win! You could definitely put three dogs in all that bread
I regret not trying the triple glizz
We've stayed Club level at Boardwalk and Coronado and by far Coronado is our favorite, especially for service. The layout at the GF Lounge is disjointed but what a view! But, you should not have been lacking for alcohol if you wanted it. In my opinion that is one thing that makes Club level worth the value.
For sure, if you don't drink there is no way it is worth stay club level. Boardwalk is one of the few I haven't stayed at. Hoping to do that soon!
I wouldn't lead with "plant-based sausage," LOL!
I learned my lesson 😅
Wow -- what's the exact room category you reserved? And is it in Sago Cay or Conch Key?
AND would love a club level review of polynesian from you. Thanks for the great report.
Staying at Coronado club level starting June 24 and I can’t wait!
Enjoy! You're going to LOVE it. Hopefully Kellie is working when you're there- she is the best!
Yes, shout out to Kellie! She is amazing!!!!!
sweet
Would you happen to remember if they served any hot soup during the lunch service . Thank you
They do not
Thank you ! I appreciate it
The views looked amazing. Do you have any other videos of club level? If you had to pick all around value, service, and food selection what club level would you recommend? Thanks for taking us along.
I have videos of Wilderness Lodge & Coronado on my page! Coronado no doubt is #1. It is the cheapest out of all the clubs so the value is fantastic, the service is the best service potentially at all of Disney World, the food is solid but nothing to write home about. But when you factor all of those together, it still comes out on top in my opinion. Out of the ones I've stayed at (Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Grand, Coronado, Wilderness Lodge, Poly)
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Thanks. We'll have to look for the Coronado one. I think we saw the wilderness, but have to check it out also.
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I just love your reviews ❤
Thanks so much!
Contemporary Tower Club Best service. Best food. Best view
I wouldn't have known to ask for a mimosa either!😢
What is hog water ? ( Am I hearing that right ? )
No it’s pog
I love it out there but how do you go back home after living like that?
It is very difficult 😂
I would have died if they had mint mickey ice cream sandwiches 😅
Same!
Great video!!!
Thanks Tamila!
How much was the suite per night?
Kristin, thank you for the food tour!! Everything looks scrump-dil-ious!! ❤ 😋 you always make me hungry. Thank God I'm eating lunch while watching.
Thanks so much for watching!
Wowzers on the snacks! I hope you brought your ziplock bags. lol
Wow, thanks for the awesome detail. I would love to stay there in the two bedroom. There are a couple categories of the two bedroom club. Was your room in main building 2 bedroom club level, the two bedroom club level access in the outer buildings, or the two bedroom club level access theme park view outer building. That last category only has two suites and are on the ground floor but if you remember which building you were in, I would to book the proper two bedroom category and request that building. I appreciate you.
We had a 2 bedroom suite with club level access & a theme park view on the second floor of the Conch Key building
Thank you for your very quick response. I love your genuine and honest reviews.
Just curious, how much did that run you?
Last time we were there, it was around $3k a night
^^ what she said
Do you have to be staying in one of the club level rooms to have access to this food and snack service?
Yes
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How much was your room per night?
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All of the Disney World hotels are overpriced. I would still choose to stay at the Pop Century Resort. You get the best value and also have access to the Skyliner.
Kristen, I remember how you said that club level at Coronado Springs was far and above everything else at club level but I’m curious if Coronado had the same items available to you as at the grand Floridian? My apologies if someone already asked this and you’ve already answered it.
The food was a tad fancier at Grand Flo but all of the offerings are generally the same. I do have a review of Coronado club up on my page if you want to check it out!
We have stayed club level in the Sugarloaf building at the Grand Floridian twice & we did not have candy or water on tap! There’s way more offerings in the main building apparently!
They no longer have a club lounge in Sugarloaf! It is all in the main building now.
One day I can stay there 😅
I’ll drive the 5 hours to go to Jimmy Buffs. Joe Joe’s back in the day in Iselin had good Italian hot dogs. But Jimmy Buffsis the originals
Honestly you can buy all that food at the local Costco … For the price I would just expect more
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Breads and Spreads!!!! Let’s gooooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉
LOVE IT!! My girl deserves the best ALWAYS!!!! 😤
How much did this cost?
Indifferent service in the GF Club level is probably a victim of the US tipping culture. Staff can earn so much more through tips if they are working in any of the GF's highly priced restaurants and bars. The Club lounge could be regarded as the worst gig for hospitality staff at the resort because it is likely to be hourly-rate positions. Meanwhile over at Narcossee or Citrico, a table of 4 with 3 courses, cocktails/wine will be drawing a $100+ tip.
Doesn’t pasta salad have mayo?
Not the one I make. I use Italian dressing.
Not all pasta salads. When I make it, I use an Italian vinegrette to coat the pasta. Then, I add the other compatible items. Bon Appétit!! ❤
Usually pasta salad is made with a vinegrette & macaroni salad is made with mayo
Did they have any hard seltzer options in the club lounge?
They did at Coronado, but she said none at GF
Italian hotdogs from Tommy's! Only Jersey girls understand Kristen ❤
Actually, she is a Jimmy Buff’s girl lol
Now I must try Tommy's! Where is it located?
cost of this room?
Chase that with some bacon!!😂
But the point should be its way to expensive to stay there with club level. Most families in America can’t afford this type of Disney stay. If you want to check out a hotel on Disney Property that has club level service at a value price, check out The Drury next to Disney Springs.
But Walt Disney properties are way too expensive.
Of all resorts The Grand Flordian should have the best service in the lounge. Too bad about the champagne refill
Yeah, I kind of expected it to be a bit better given its one of the fanciest resorts
Club Level is my favorite. Making my way around. So far Contemporary is my fave. Boardwalk is ok.... Polly club booked for next summer.😊
How did you a room so early in the morning? Check in is at 4 pm?
You can check in earlier and if they have a room available they will be able to let you in earlier! Our room was ready around 11 am so we got lucky
Omg thank you for this video. I booked my husband and I for 10/29-10/31 for our anniversary before my daughter’s wedding on 11/2. I’m going to upgrade to club!!
What lapel microphone do you use?? Thanks!!
DJI- it came with my camera
Paying more than $500 to eat hot dogs and bad cannolis...
It’s the experience
Americans posh would be laughed at in Europe , reminds of cafe la ritz on matilda film
What day of the week did you stay there?
This was filmed on a Monday & they had the exact same food on the Thursday menu
Is Club level an extra fee on any room?
You have to book specific rooms for access to the club
How do you get club level at the resorts?
You can book directly on the My Disney Experience app
Hey Kristin have done club level at the Contemporary and Poly. While enjoyed both didn’t feel it was worth hanging out there for more than short time. Quality not good enough for more than a mere stop in
I feel like club level stays really benefits locals who don't feel the need to go to the parks or people who plan to spend the whole day at the resorts. As a local, I absolutely love having a chill resort day with unlimited food & drink. It's like an all inclusive vacation 10 minutes down the road.
Those are Cincy Coney sized glizzies
If i owned The Grand Floridian I wouldn't allow folks with T shirts in! They'd😅 have to step it up too!
What about suits?
You’re a morning person now, lol
I am a morning person only when I stay club level 😂
I’ve never heard of a hotdog referred to as a glizzy before.
I agree on best food. But the service was not good when I was there unfortunately.
I saw a homeless man get eaten by an alligator in the lagoon behind the Floridian. Cool place
Which hotel has the best Club Level as far as the food?
As far as food, Contemporary. But unfortunately it beat Grand Flo out for the worst service.