We love staying at the Grand, mainly because of the proximity to the parks! It is so nice to be able to walk right into California Adventure or Downtown Disney right outside of the resort, and it comes in handy when you are wrangling tantruming children or forgot something to be able to quickly get back to your room!

The studios are a bit on the small side but the 1 bedroom is really nice. My kids liked the built in dinette in and thought it was so novel (they hadn't seen one except in restaurants before). 

Depending on where you end up, you may be able to see fireworks from your balcony or windows, which was a nice surprise! 

Stayed multiple times and would do so again!