Grand Californian check in?

[bks9581]

We check in in a few days at the Grand Californian (on DVC points). I'm used to Disney World with the online check in. Is there anything I need to do before we arrive at GC? I wasn't going to request any certain room so I wasn't sure if we needed to call or do anything before we arrive.

Any other tips to make the most of our stay? TIA!

 

[blackjackdelta]

Nope, just check in. DLR is NOT DW and so glad. Have a great visit.

Jack

 

[Nonsuch]

It does not hurt to make requests, even while checking in.
My typical requests:

• King bed
• Near elevators adjacent to Napa Rose
• High floor
• Park view

You may check in early, although rooms are often not ready until the official check in time (3PM). You will receive a text or phone call (your preference) when your room is ready.

 

[nikerbokers]

You may check in early, although rooms are often not ready until the official check in time (3PM). You will receive a text or phone call (your preference) when your room is ready.

DVC official check in is 4pm.

 

[Nonsuch]

DVC official check in is 4pm.

I assumed the OP was staying at GCH using DVC points.
If they are staying at VGC, I would strongly recommend making a villa request in advance.

 

[bks9581]

I assumed the OP was staying at GCH using DVC points.
If they are staying at VGC, I would strongly recommend making a villa request in advance.

Thanks everyone for the tips! We are excited! Yes, we are staying using points.

If you have a king bed room, is there still a couch pullout? We were planning to use the pull out for my daughter and then request a roll-away for my 2.5 year old. Do they have roll-aways?

 

[Malcon10t]

Thanks everyone for the tips! We are excited! Yes, we are staying using points.

If you have a king bed room, is there still a couch pullout? We were planning to use the pull out for my daughter and then request a roll-away for my 2.5 year old. Do they have roll-aways?

So, you are staying in the hotel and not the VGC? Be aware there are very limited number of King rooms. The king rooms have a fold out chair usually. And they don't do roll aways last I heard. Rooms are kind of small to add a roll away. Nonsuch would have a better idea if the room could handle a roll away.

 

[Nonsuch]

...If you have a king bed room, is there still a couch pullout? We were planning to use the pull out for my daughter and then request a roll-away for my 2.5 year old. Do they have roll-aways?

All rooms with a King bed also have a Sleeper Chair (left).
There will also be either a Daybed (right) or a Sofa (does not fold out).

There have been no reports of roll-away beds after the renovation. There were a few reports of roll-aways before the renovation, but those were permanently installed -- to create rooms that sleep 5 without using a sleeping bag.

More photos of room with King bed in GCH Superthread

 

[bks9581]

All rooms with a King bed also have a Sleeper Chair (left).
There will also be either a Daybed (right) or a Sofa (does not fold out).

There have been no reports of roll-away beds after the renovation. There were a few reports of roll-aways before the renovation, but those were permanently installed -- to create rooms that sleep 5 without using a sleeping bag.

More photos of room with King bed in GCH Superthread

Thank you - that's very helpful!