DVC Mike Live from Disneyland (5/17-5/22/09)

[minniemoms]

I am on my third trip to DL THIS MONTH.... I have never done this before... And I live 6 hours away.... Call me crazy, but I LOVE IT

 

[DVC Mike]

did we ever find out what DW's special gift was?

I ain't saying...

Do you know what the worst part of a Disney vacation is? Going back to work when it's over!

 

[oakmanner]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to post terrific TP's!

 

[SoCalKDG]

Did you get a chance to look at the model villas of the VGC near the DL hotel? Amazing. BWV owner as well but the 1 bedroom is much nicer. Larger kitchen with Island, very large dining table to seat 6, bigger living room, the pull out xtra bed (for MIL) and two bathrooms, all in a 1 bedroom.

The DVC CM seem to say that all DVC units at VGC have a park view, either of the pier area or Grizzley Mountain. I seem to think there was a 3 bedroom that faced the front. We shall see.

 

[VallCopen]

Thank you so much Mike for all the great pictures and posts. I don't know if this is proper or not to ask so forgive me if it isn't but how many points do you have? That is a lot of vacations. We just bought 460 @ VGC and are wondering if that is enough to go twice a year. We have never done WDW and know that our points will go further there so maybe we will split the trips. Thanks again for the great posts.

 

[cosmos]

I really enjoyed your trip report. The photos were fantastic! Thanks!

 

[manntra]

As always Mike wonderful TR and pictures. I never really thought of going out to CA but I must say your pictures have really gotten me thinking!! So happy you had a great time!

 

[DVC Mike]

I don't know if this is proper or not to ask so forgive me if it isn't but how many points do you have? That is a lot of vacations.

I have 1,125 points.

 

[culli]

I have 1,125 points.

Mike saves me...........I don't have too many pts until I catch or pass him about 600pts to go

 

[dis2cruise]

Hi Mike I just loved your report especially since we are going next summer to dl. I do have a question for you...you went to northport beach is it close to dl?? My daughter wants to surf while we are in California if you have any suggestions which beach is better this would be great!!

 

[jerseygal]

We were going to go to Huntington Beach..Pics look outstanding, but instead decided to fly into San Diego for the first couple days of our trip, do Coronado Island Beach and LaJolla Shores Beach..We'll then head to DL!!!

Can't wait..first trip to California!

If I were going in and out of LAX, I'd go to Huntington Beach!! Looks awesome! Read outstanding reviews of Laguna Beach as well!

Enjoy!

 

[DVC Mike]

I do have a question for you...you went to northport beach is it close to dl?? My daughter wants to surf while we are in California if you have any suggestions which beach is better this would be great!!

Newport or Huntington Beach are probably the closest beaches to DLR.

Most beaches in SoCal have surfers. Since I don't surf, however, I can't say which is best.

 

[minniecarousel]

Coupla comments:

the ferris wheels' stationery compartment isn't very scary. I couldn't handle the Skyway and I won't even try the swinging ferris wheel cages. You go really high, but it's not bad.

I love sitting out on my balcony, overlooking either DTD or DCA in the afternoon, watching the action. (we stayed at the Disneyland Hotel last summer, much to my disappointment - don't get me wrong - the Disney theming is excellent at the DH, but I prefer the GCH). Going on Grizzly River Rapids, then going up to your room to change out of wet clothes: aaahhhhhh....

It can get hot in the summer (even freak heatwaves in the Spring) but the low humidity makes it so much more bearable.

I miss Country Bear and Carousel of Progress and the Peoplemovers!

Question: when we looked into adding points at VGC, we were told the minimum was 100 or over, can't remember. Can you really add as few as 50?

Thanks for convincing DISers that Disneyland has a lot to offer. We're small, but we're original!

 

[stopher1]

Question: when we looked into adding points at VGC, we were told the minimum was 100 or over, can't remember. Can you really add as few as 50?

It was originally that you would have to purchase 100 points or more...but then, like BLT, they changed course, and went back to the old way of 25 points for cash, a minimum of 50 if you finance.

 

[JimmyJam838]

You can add as little as 25 points if paying in full, or 50 when financing.

 

[arthur06]

In my boredom tonight, I was looking over Mike's DL trip report. Just looking at the transformation in that year is really cool. Thanks again Mike!