Currently at GCV

[jaurban]

Is there a specific view to request on the reservation that would be best for WoC. We will be in a 1BR May 23 - 27 and are hoping the show will be on!

 

[theOCdisney]

So sorry not to come back and report in. We have had a very busy weekend. Driving back from AZ right now. Ended up only staying two nights and my sis and her DH used the 3rd night. I asked about WoC at both the registration desk and the guest services desk and both said the last week in March would be the opening. They tested it every night we were there. Also the construction was ongoing 24/7. They must have 3 constructions shifts. On a high floor the noise was not really noticable, but lower floors may hear more of the truck noise. They are adding a ride in the San Francisco area.

We did the early morning entry to DL on Sat. Rolled out of bed at 6:45, threw our clothes on and went into the park by 7:00. Wow! That was great. We felt like we had the park nearly to ourselves. Only select rides in Tomorrowland and Fantasyland were open. The other areas were roped off with castmembers standing guard. We went on 7 rides in an hour. As soon as 8:00 came we went to adventureland and rode more rides without lines. The park officially opened at 8:00, but I don't think the tram from the parking garage started working until 8:00. I say that because until 8:30 or so the park was very empty. At about 8:45 we walked over to MiMi's and ate breakfast.

The viewing area is on the 6th floor. It is a large covered balcony. The door was locked, but we could see through the glass. If you ask for a high floor facing Calif. Adv. then you should have a wonderful view from your own, private balcony.

It really was more fun than either of us expected to stay onsite. I think we will plan a family trip for a couple of days when our kids are in town next.

Another little tidbit, DVDs are available to DVC owners free of charge. They have a very good selection. (Every Disney movie ever made + many others.)We watched the Count of Monte Cristo.

We had a very unusual experience in Storytellers Cafe that I will post on a new thread.

Anyway, whenever I stay at a DVC I always want to add on more points. We have several other timeshare weeks that we love, but Disney is so great because of the flexiblilty. I need to let some time lapse before I look at add-ons. Maybe when we have grandkids we will add on. Next up: Vero Beach and AKV in May.