Dream big, live Grand. VGF homeowners' thread.

[Idreamodisney247]

Yeah we bought enough points to go for one week a year in the studio in the time frame we prefer.

That's wonderful. Have you gotten to go yet?

 

[kittyab]

That's wonderful. Have you gotten to go yet?

No we signed up last month. We decided to bank for now and go for 2 weeks in 2015. By then we should be caught on the bills lol!

Hey does anyone know if there table & chairs on the balcony?

 

[UGAFan0829]

Thank you. I think so too! I feel I was Victorian in a former life. I guess that is why I gravitate so heavily towards VGF and SSR! I just want to know if anyone else out there purchased this small before with the same idea of booking 1 night at 11 months then trying to add more nights at 7 months. It seems odd, but I feel excited at the thought of getting a little VGF every year instead of waiting every three years.

Congrats on your add-on! And I have to say that I totally agree with you on VGF and SSR...they are both our home resorts!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hey does anyone know if there table & chairs on the balcony?

Yes!

 

[Idreamodisney247]

Congrats on your add-on! And I have to say that I totally agree with you on VGF and SSR...they are both our home resorts!

Thank you!!!
Still grinning from ear to ear. Never thought I would ever have the opportunity to call VGF home.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Our DVC guide called last night and we now own our add on at GF yeah! First stay this October! My birthday

Just curious why have so many folks bought 30 points add on does this work out a significant number?

 

[kittyab]

We initially just bought 100 points but we decided to add on 25 so we can have the studio for a week in the fall our fav time to go.

I wonder how often they have specials to buy extra points? Eventually I want enough points to go every year for 2 weeks at the studio.

 

[Candy Orlando]

We bought 4, 125 point contracts so we could stay in a studio for 4 weeks a year or in a one bedroom 2 weeks a year. I need to cook every day because of allergies so we will probably always stay in a one bedroom.

Our first VGF vacation was this past Dec and it was fabulous. My husband kept saying he didn't want to go home. The villa was beautiful.

The pool was right outside the door. I got to see a bride and groom ride by in Cinderella's horse drawn carriage while we were sitting at the pool.

The CM's were so attentive and always greeted us with big smiles. We walked through the foyer quite often. They always asked if they could help us with anything.

We will be back very soon for our 2nd week at the Grand!!!

 

[Idreamodisney247]

We bought 4, 125 point contracts so we could stay in a studio for 4 weeks a year or in a one bedroom 2 weeks a year. I need to cook every day because of allergies so we will probably always stay in a one bedroom. Our first VGF vacation was this past Dec and it was fabulous. My husband kept saying he didn't want to go home. The villa was beautiful. The pool was right outside the door. I got to see a bride and groom ride by in Cinderella's horse drawn carriage while we were sitting at the pool. The CM's were so attentive and always greeted us with big smiles. We walked through the foyer quite often. They always asked if they could help us with anything. We will be back very soon for our 2nd week at the Grand!!!

How absolutely wonderful!!!

 

[jerseygal]

Wow, would be a DREAM to have one or both sons get married there!

MUST BE BEAUTIFUL!

YOU NEVER KNOW....ELDEST SON, ALMOST 27 IS IN A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP! HOPING!! "WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR HIM" IS MY MOTTO!!!! HE IS THE "NAVIGATOR OF HIS BOAT" NOT MOM AND DAD ANYMORE!

 

[Pixel Dust]

We bought DVC here but won't stay until August. But we were able to do a tour on our last trip. Check out our trip report for photos of the lobby, studio (1204), one bedroom (1202) and Grand Villa (1201). http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=50524878&posted=1#post50524878

 

[sfibelko]

We were on the Magic doing the trans-Atlantic (May 2013) and were lucky enough to be first group offered to purchase. We actually became the 2 family to buy (one family had their closing an hour ahead of us) and picked up a guarantee week for week 52 in the deluxe studio lake view at Grand Floridian. This is great for us, as you get to see both Christmas and New Years each year. Spent our first trip there in Dec-Jan a few weeks back and it was positively fab. Looking forward to Next year which is already set for 12/28 to 1/3/2015. So very nice to have it auto booked and not have to worry about calling at the 11 month mark.

Did anyone else do the guarantee? Are you loving it also. At some point, I will probably rent a few of the years out, but have no idea how that will work with guarantee and renters usually wanting to change dates around. Any advice?

 

[Candy Orlando]

We just finished our second trip to the Grand. We stayed in a one bedroom again for a week.

The CM's really know how to pamper you.

When we walk into our villa for the first time, on each trip, we are so excited because everything is so beautiful.

I'm considering an add on so we can go three weeks a year in a one bedroom.

We had so much fun relaxing at the Grand we didn't go to the parks as often as we usually do. There are so many things to do at this resort.

 

[mamaprincess]

Ecstatic owner here. Just booked 4 nights at VGF in a standard studio with the hubby Dec. 28th through Jan 1st! The Grand is the most magical area in WDW for the holidays. We won' t be hitting the parks, just dining, enjoying the ambience and fireworks from Top of the world Lounge or Poly beach. I am so excited because we never do a thing for New Years Eve. It will be a great way to kick off the new year.

 

[jerseygal]

Sounds like a great trip for Christmas and New Years!

We are also looking to book a studio(lakeview though) for 4 nights during the first 2 weeks of December, just the two of us! CANNOT WAIT FOR SOME R&R!!!

Already know that the first 2 weeks of Dec are "in demand" for DVC members, so I will make sure to be on in at 7:59 and Keyed up ready to go!
Hope that it will be available at VGF! LOOKS AWESOME....CROSSING FINGERS AND TOES!

 

[monique5]

Sounds like a great trip for Christmas and New Years!

We are also looking to book a studio(lakeview though) for 4 nights during the first 2 weeks of December, just the two of us! CANNOT WAIT FOR SOME R&R!!!

Already know that the first 2 weeks of Dec are "in demand" for DVC members, so I will make sure to be on in at 7:59 and Keyed up ready to go!
Hope that it will be available at VGF! LOOKS AWESOME....CROSSING FINGERS AND TOES!

Just checking that VGF is not your home resort. Waiting on 7 month booking? Deluxe Studio LV is booked the 1st 2 weeks of December except for 1 day hear & there. Also, Deluxe Studio Standard is booked through December 29, with some weekday exceptions week of December 7th & week of December 14. No weekends available in December for this studio category. Maybe cancellations or Waitlist.

 

[Dasha Hermosilla]

We just bought a 160 add on at VGF! We are planning our first trip there for February '15 for a couple nights for my sons 8th birthday. We toured the model when we were there last week and they were even better in person than all the pics I had seen.

 

[Idreamodisney247]

Recently returned from our first VGF stay a couple weeks ago. Loved it!! Had an awesome standard view room studio. Booked October 2014 for MNSSHP.

I just bought my small VGF add on and i am so excited that I was able to book 2 nights in a standard view studio for my upcoming Easter trip. You seemed thrilled with your room. May I ask what your view was? Do you remember the room number?

 

[AudreyKThompson]

Adding some "Grand"eur to our SSR and BLT homes

Stayed 12/13 . . .lovely!

 

[MelissaFromRI]

Does anyone have any interior pictures of a dedicated 2 bedroom villa ? Can't seem to find any