Dream big, live Grand. VGF homeowners' thread.

[tellemarie]

Questions for owners being mailed paperwork: has anyone received their packets yet from the guides? We added on as a pre-order back on May 20th and assumed we would get something this past week (since I figured they wouldn't mail anything until the sales were really available on the 23rd ) but haven't gotten paperwork yet! Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

 

[DVC Mike]

Questions for owners being mailed paperwork: has anyone received their packets yet from the guides? We added on as a pre-order back on May 20th and assumed we would get something this past week (since I figured they wouldn't mail anything until the sales were really available on the 23rd ) but haven't gotten paperwork yet! Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

I am still waiting on mine. I called DvC quality assurance and they said they are slammed with all the VGF add-ons. They said it should arrive within another week.

 

[hcortesis]

Questions for owners being mailed paperwork: has anyone received their packets yet from the guides? We added on as a pre-order back on May 20th and assumed we would get something this past week (since I figured they wouldn't mail anything until the sales were really available on the 23rd ) but haven't gotten paperwork yet! Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

Bought points on opening day. Rec'd documents this past Thursday (in Canada by the way)

 

[bakenatj]

Questions for owners being mailed paperwork: has anyone received their packets yet from the guides? We added on as a pre-order back on May 20th and assumed we would get something this past week (since I figured they wouldn't mail anything until the sales were really available on the 23rd ) but haven't gotten paperwork yet! Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

I got mine on Thursday May 30th.

 

[JAM113]

Questions for owners being mailed paperwork: has anyone received their packets yet from the guides? We added on as a pre-order back on May 20th and assumed we would get something this past week (since I figured they wouldn't mail anything until the sales were really available on the 23rd ) but haven't gotten paperwork yet! Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

We confirmed our purchase the Tues or Wed before they went on sale and the points were in our acct on 5/23. Our paperwork arrived a week later, on 5/30. The amusing part to this is the letter we received yesterday (6/1), saying that our document package is on it's way and to call them within 3 days of receiving it!

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Yes, my contract arrived early last week. Everyone should pay special attention to section 12. of the Product Understanding Checklist.

This section, which details the fixed-week option, specifically states that the fixed-week option "may adversely affect your ability to make reservations at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian during high demand seasons."

There are 47 studios, 17 lake view and 30 standard view, and it is my understanding that the December fixed-week option has been very popular. Moreover, some of the week/villa options have already sold out. I know that the week 52 (NYE) grand villa has sold.

It seems that even owners may have a difficult time booking during high demand seasons, because of the resort's size and fixed-week option.

 

[shortypots]

Thanks on explaining the numbers better. I knew I didn't get that right.

Also, I know when we got off the ship there were already about 6 categories of guaranteed rooms that were sold out. I think 2 or 3 of the categories were the studios during high seasons (new years and the week before) and I think one was the GV on new years week.

So are you saying the fixed weeks are already sold out? That would surprise me.

I added on Monday the 27th and no paperwork yet, but I am not sweating it.

 

[shortypots]

Yes, my contract arrived early last week. Everyone should pay special attention to section 12. of the Product Understanding Checklist.

This section, which details the fixed-week option, specifically states that the fixed-week option "may adversely affect your ability to make reservations at the Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian during high demand seasons."

There are 47 studios, 17 lake view and 30 standard view, and it is my understanding that the December fixed-week option has been very popular. Moreover, some of the week/villa options have already sold out. I know that the week 52 (NYE) grand villa has sold.

It seems that even owners may have a difficult time booking during high demand seasons, because of the resort's size and fixed-week option.

I guess I am glad I like the 1bds which are usually the easiest to book.

 

[bmer1rick]

So are you saying the fixed weeks are already sold out? That would surprise me.

I added on Monday the 27th and no paperwork yet, but I am not sweating it.

Yes, However, there are still alot of them available.

Just doing the math. The guaranteed weeks at a max of 35% available would be 2 GVs (1 view), 16 2 BRs (2 views), 16 1BRs (2 views), 16 studios (2 views) would have a total of 364 possible (52 weeks x 7 possible view/villa combinations). With only 6 of those 364 possible sold out, still a long way to go and I doubt they sell out the lower season weeks. However, would expect them to sell out all the summer and holiday vacation weeks and probably sell out the studios and GVs because of inventory and demand.

 

[tea pot]

We bought 100 points .... for two weekends a year for just DH and I. Booked Valentines Day weekend in a Lakeview Studio!!! Our first stay and it will be soooo romantic!!!! We live in St. Pete so sneaking away for a weekend is perfect for us!!!

Congrats to all the new owners!

Congratulations!!! and thanks for the Valentines Day idea

I booked a standard studio for DH and I for Fri and Sat night.
It's perfect for us because the contract was
a surprise anniversary gift.
We will be visiting our daughter in St. Pete Beach
So we just may pass you on I4

Thanks again

 

[nalajms]

However, now I really do need to sell some excess points, as I have more than I can possibly use (it's just the two of us - no kids).

My vote is for BLT We're looking to add on there.

Is anyone still waiting on their or already received it?

Pre-ordered on 5/21. Got the FedEx box Friday. My guide also called me on Friday to say they were coming.

The weird thing is the closing date is listed for 7/5! Does it really take that long?

It seems that even owners may have a difficult time booking during high demand seasons, because of the resort's size and fixed-week option.

I'm not sure that it does. The fixed week people would not be competing for the rooms unless they release their fixed week. It might be easier since fixed week costs 10% more points. Those 10% extra points won't be booking up rooms.

 

[jillmc40]

I am trying to figure out if there is going to be anywhere inside to grab food? Will we have to go over to the main building anytime we want something? I don't mind, a walk on the grounds is fine with me, just curious...Also, how far is the DVC building from the main building? I stayed at GF in October and saw the building being built but it never even entered my mind that I would buy there...Now that I have, I wish I would have paid attention :/

Also, I saw some pictures on fb that looked like a club level area with food and drinks set out...Has anyone seen that and know what I am talking about?

 

[pixie08]

There will not be any additional food service areas added. They will be adding a store akin ro Johari at Kidani for provisions.

 

[AmyB2006]

I am still waiting on mine. I called DvC quality assurance and they said they are slammed with all the VGF add-ons. They said it should arrive within another week.

Wow really? I talked to the guide on Tuesday, I think we had the paperwork by Friday. :/ Already dropped it back in the FedEx box today to go back.

Weird how inconsistent it is.

 

[shortypots]

I am not worried about not receiving my paperwork, as long as they do not cancel my ressies because they haven't sent it, I am in no rush. They already have my money, and I have my Dec 1 bd Lake view.

 

[Nabas]

I've read that the mirror in the master bathroom has a TV built in the mirror. Has anyone been to the model and taken a photo of this?

 

[bmer1rick]

I've read that the mirror in the master bathroom has a TV built in the mirror. Has anyone been to the model and taken a photo of this?

Here are some good photos.. TV in mirror in pic #15 in studio pics and #23 in 1BR villa.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/grand-floridian/maps-a-photos

 

[Nabas]

Here are some good photos.. TV in mirror in pic #15 in studio pics and #23 in 1BR villa.

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resorts/grand-floridian/maps-a-photos

Thanks!

 

[BigEeyore]

Can't believe I am even thinking about it...but WOW are those rooms gorgeous! I feel elegant just looking at them. The GF has always been this dream resort we splurge to eat at, never thought we would stay there. Going to have to think how to present this to DH...
Two questions:
1) What are MF going to be?
2) Are they adding another pool at the DVC building? If not, any concerns about the pools being too crowded?

 

[bmer1rick]

Can't believe I am even thinking about it...but WOW are those rooms gorgeous! I feel elegant just looking at them. The GF has always been this dream resort we splurge to eat at, never thought we would stay there. Going to have to think how to present this to DH...
Two questions:
1) What are MF going to be?
2) Are they adding another pool at the DVC building? If not, any concerns about the pools being too crowded?

Maintenance fees are $5.41 pp.

I have not heard anything about a new pool, but the nice pool with the slide and waterfall (beach pool) is real close to the DVC building. The courtyard pool is huge and should be able to handle the additional visitors.