59: I Picked the "Uglier" Room at Grand Floridian, Here's Why
About this episode
In this episode, Dana discusses her intentional choice of a less aesthetically pleasing room at the Grand Floridian resort for a family trip to Disney World, emphasizing functionality over decor.
Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! Get a free quote from DVC Rental Store Shop confirmed DVC reservations If you’ve ever dreamed of staying at the Grand Floridian resort, today’s episode might surprise you. Because for our upcoming Disney World trip, I intentionally booked what most people would probably call the “uglier” room. The funny part is that I chose it on purpose. In this episode, I’m walking you through why I picked the less Instagrammable option at the Grand Floridian resort, and why the prettiest room is not always the best choice when you’re traveling with kids. We cover: The real difference between the resort studio and deluxe studio rooms at the Grand Floridian resort Why room layout matters more than decor when you’re searching for the best Disney resort for toddlers How this setup can make the Grand Floridian resort feel like the best Disney resort for toddlers How to save when you rent DVC points Why functionality matters more than aesthetics when booking Disney Deluxe resorts I’m also sharing how we were able to rent DVC points for this stay and save about 55 percent compared to booking directly through Disney. Learning how to rent DVC points is…
People in this episode
Host: Dana Stanley
Topics covered
- Disney World planning
- Grand Floridian resort
- family travel
- DVC points rental
- room selection
- travel tips
Keywords
- Grand Floridian
- DVC points
- Disney resorts
- family travel
- room layout
- travel savings
- Disney World
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DVC Rental Store
Places: Grand Floridian, Disney World, Disney
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