Dream big, live Grand. VGF homeowners' thread.

[KValo]

I just booked our first stay, a studio for June 7-13! It's going to be a looong year!

 

[socababy]

I'll be there the week after you! =) I bought fixed week 47, a studio lake view. I am also looking forward to going that time of year. I am bummed we won't be able to go this year since we already have plans!

Bought 295 VGF points for a fixed week #46 in a 1BR Standard View. Week 46 is usually the week before Thanksgiving, but it is actually the week of Thanksgiving every 5 or 6 years. Love that time of year. I also love the flexibility to opt out. Can't wait to put them to use...

 

[MarlaSingersLaundry]

Hi neighbors! Our first stay will be November 30-December 7 in a 2 bed. Can't wait!!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Just bought at VGF and our first stay is first week of May 2014. I have a lot of catching up to do on this thread!

 

[SFD998]

Haven't been on this thread in awhile so I just noticed how popular my signature pic became. I'm glad everyone liked it.

 

[DrMomof3]

My husband and I are attending a work conference in Orlando in May. I just realized that it's the last week of Flower and Garden. So I had a brilliant idea: Why don't we arrive a day or 2 early and take advantage of our brand new DVC membership? So we're staying in a studio at VGF for the 1st time!!! We'll be there May 14-16 and then switch to a convention hotel.

Amanda

 

[mwyblitzguy]

First time poster to DISboards and first time owner in DVC. 'Just closed on 330 point purchase at VGF - 7 day one bedroom lake view. My wife is thrilled and the kids don't know yet. It should be a fun surprise!

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Anyone else excited about the recent news of a Mary Poppins water feature? Having watched Samantha Brown's sneak peak video clip yesterday, I am really looking forward to this and other Disney touches on the property.

 

[DVC Mike]

I booked a 1-BR Lake View this morning (7 months in advance) with 407 BLT points.

 

[buckeyecinderella]

Hi. So we are not owners (yet) but seriously considering. Going to Dis in a few weeks and hope to take a tour of VGF. Trying to do some homework in advance. I cannot find where yearly maintenance fees for VGF are published. Can anyone point me to that info? Very new to DVC so trying to catch up. TIA!

 

[jillmc40]

Hi. So we are not owners (yet) but seriously considering. Going to Dis in a few weeks and hope to take a tour of VGF. Trying to do some homework in advance. I cannot find where yearly maintenance fees for VGF are published. Can anyone point me to that info? Very new to DVC so trying to catch up. TIA!

They are starting out at 5.43 I think. Somewhere around there. This year I prorated so I forget, but I know it is close to that.

 

[Golden Rose]

We've decided to go ahead and add-on at VGF. GF was our favorite resort before we bought DVC, so we have considered it a probable add-on since they announced it. We had planned to either visit the models or stay in the resort before purchase, to see how both the rooms themselves and the walk to the monorail in the main building, ending up working for us, but we decided that purchase is inevitable. We know we'll love it and we might as well buy the points and stay at VGF for our next WDW vacation.

Calling our guide this week! 150 point add-on.

 

[NorCalDVC]

My husband agreed to an add-on!! Called our guide and the points are already in my account. I am beyond excited! We really love it at the Grand, especially the new water play area for younger kids.

 

[automaticsoap]

My husband agreed to an add-on!! Called our guide and the points are already in my account. I am beyond excited! We really love it at the Grand, especially the new water play area for younger kids.

Congrats!

 

[MrsB919]

Hi everyone. Brand new DVC member and VGF owner. looking forward to staying at our new home away from home.

 

[lah3hh]

Hi everyone. Brand new DVC member and VGF owner. looking forward to staying at our new home away from home.

Congratulations on becoming a DVC member and a fellow VGF neighbor. We have it as a home resort as well and will be checking in on opening day!! I hope you love your DVC membership as much as we do...now start planning and letting your points give you some of the BEST vacations of your life! The best is yet to come...

 

[SugarLoaf]

I can't wait for VGF to open! We are staying there for the Grand Opening. So exciting! I can't wait to see everyone's photos.

 

[2disneydads]

We added 175 points when they first became available. Our girls are going to camp at SeaWorld their first week of summer vacation in June, but we've booked a 2-bedroom unit at VGF for the weekend. The decor might be a bit over the top for me, but the daughters will love it.

 

[RobynPrincess]

We have added on 125 at the grand yay!

 

[Candy Orlando]

We have added on 125 at the grand yay!

Congratulations!!!