Grand Californian Super Thread

[soaringirl]

WooHooo!! I just booked the GC for my September trip!! Awesome!! I never thought we'll be able to do that, we were thinking of Hojo!! Is 244 a good rate per night?
Another question, I did the booking online, but didn't specify the type of bed for a standard room, we're 2 adults and 2 kids. Would they give us 2 queen beds automatically?

 

[Nonsuch]

Looking for information on the rate for the Private Cabanas at the GC pool.

Some information in the VGC owners thread

 

[ACDSNY]

WooHooo!! I just booked the GC for my September trip!! Awesome!! I never thought we'll be able to do that, we were thinking of Hojo!! Is 244 a good rate per night?
Another question, I did the booking online, but didn't specify the type of bed for a standard room, we're 2 adults and 2 kids. Would they give us 2 queen beds automatically?

I would think so. Any time I've had 4 people on our reservation we've received 2 queens.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Some information in the VGC owners thread

Thanks! A little steeper than I was expecting but it is for our arrival day (Mother's Day) so we were considering a splurge.

 

[nunzia]

WooHooo!! I just booked the GC for my September trip!! Awesome!! I never thought we'll be able to do that, we were thinking of Hojo!! Is 244 a good rate per night?
Another question, I did the booking online, but didn't specify the type of bed for a standard room, we're 2 adults and 2 kids. Would they give us 2 queen beds automatically?

Seems very good to me! I paid more like 350 a night a couple years ago. I am guessing the extra rooms took some pressure off the prices. I'm trying to remember if we ever had a daybed in a regular room..I know we had one in the Concierge room and it was just like a couch thing, it didn't slide out or anything like a futon. It was very comfortable!

 

[DmaxHawk]

Seems very good to me! I paid more like 350 a night a couple years ago. I am guessing the extra rooms took some pressure off the prices. I'm trying to remember if we ever had a daybed in a regular room..I know we had one in the Concierge room and it was just like a couch thing, it didn't slide out or anything like a futon. It was very comfortable!

I'm either wrong and thinking of a different hotel or they have different types of day beds

 

[nunzia]

I'm either wrong and thinking of a different hotel or they have different types of day beds

Well, this was in the Concierge Room..the other rooms could certainly have different sleepers.

 

[Marilynbn]

I know for sure that the rooms with King beds have your standard sofa sleeper. I think then that there are 2 queen bed rooms and then the rarer 2 queens with a daybed, not a sofa sleeper..the daybed takes up less room since it does not fold out like a sofa sleeper does.

Marilyn

 

[8lovesmickey]

This may have been said and I didn't see it- if so, I apologize. I wanted to let visitors to the DGC know that one of the hidden perks is "Soarin' Over California." You can go through the hotel into DCA (they have security, etc. right there) and you come out right near Soarin'. Very often when we were there it was open half-hour before the other rides and we were able to walk on. For example if the park officially opens at 10:00, the main gates open at 9:30 so people can shop or eat, and Soarin' would open at 9:30 also. Give it a try some morning - it's worth taking a chance to avoid the lines for this oh-so-popular attraction!!

 

[soaringirl]

Thanks for your answers!!! I'm very excited about staying there DH wanted to see this hotel since it first opened, now he's getting cold feet about the price, lol! but I already paid the first night, so I hope he comes around!!! (still 6 more months!)

 

[iLUVdisneyLAND]

Thanks for your answers!!! I'm very excited about staying there DH wanted to see this hotel since it first opened, now he's getting cold feet about the price, lol! but I already paid the first night, so I hope he comes around!!! (still 6 more months!)

If your trip is by September, call and see if the new prices will effect your trip. I just called about the extension of 5 for 3 and we saved $300 on our May trip to the GCH!!

 

[soaringirl]

If your trip is by September, call and see if the new prices will effect your trip. I just called about the extension of 5 for 3 and we saved $300 on our May trip to the GCH!!

I actually booked it yesterday with the 40% off (hotel only). Didn't get the package since we're doing the SCP tour, so it doesn't work for us, thanks anyway! We're just staying 4 nights.

 

[nunzia]

I know for sure that the rooms with King beds have your standard sofa sleeper. I think then that there are 2 queen bed rooms and then the rarer 2 queens with a daybed, not a sofa sleeper..the daybed takes up less room since it does not fold out like a sofa sleeper does.

Marilyn

There we go..The Conceirge room I was in had 2 queens and the day bed. I've had a King room but never paid attention to the couch folding out since there were only 2 of us.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Last year we asked for the DQ with daybed, did not get it. I can not see how 5 people could be comfortable especially if they are teens and adults. Very close quarters.

Jack

 

[soaringirl]

What is this? I read about it in my confirmation, I think it might be just for concierge, so if I booked a standard room, then I shouldn't worry about it, right?
I'm very excited about staying at the GCH, but this is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I just don't want any surprises!!!
I know about the resort fee, and I'm ok with it.

 

[Nonsuch]

What is this? I read about it in my confirmation, I think it might be just for concierge, so if I booked a standard room, then I shouldn't worry about it, right?
I'm very excited about staying at the GCH, but this is like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I just don't want any surprises!!!
I know about the resort fee, and I'm ok with it.

This is my bill for last December. All rooms are subject to the tax and resort fees. Valet and meals are optional

The VGC are not subject to those fees, but DVC has already collected lots of money.

 

[alagen]

I just got back from a 3 night stay at GCH and I have to stay, I've stayed at the Grand Floridian (which I loved) and I found the GCH even better! The best part was being less than 10 minutes from the gates to the CA park for afternoon breaks at the pool and naps. I have to say, the chairs by the GCH pool are the BEST! They're more like chaises since all of them have thick cushions...I think I spent more than 2 hours there the day before I left...I still dream about those lounge chairs!

 

[Marilynbn]

So funny you mention the lounge chairs! I LOVE those chairs! I covered myself up once with towels so I wouldn't burn in the sun and had one of the best naps ever there!! So comfy!

Marilyn

 

[Sherry E]

So funny you mention the lounge chairs! I LOVE those chairs! I covered myself up once with towels so I wouldn't burn in the sun and had one of the best naps ever there!! So comfy!

Marilyn

I think the GCH has special, magic chairs throughout! I have not sampled the lounge chairs yet, but I don't doubt their wondrous powers because I know how seductive those chairs in the lobby/hearth area can be!! When you approach the chairs and couches in the lobby, they are rather deceptive because they don't look as though they will be all that comfy. They are not particularly squishy or soft, and they don't seem as though they would necessarily mold to your shape and provide instant relaxation.

But for some reason, once you plunk down in one of these chairs and sit there for a good 5 minutes or more (usually "more" in my case!), you find yourself not wanting to stand up again! Somehow, you and the chair have become one and the idea of having to pry yourself from it and get up again is a daunting thought. It's like they sneak up on you and relax you when you don't realize you are relaxing, and suddenly you feel like you just want to sit there all day like a lump and do nothing!! I think it's the overall vibe - the dim lighting, the comforting dark wood, the cozy fireplace, the soft piano music - that helps soothe the tired bodies and brains of many a weary visitor, and the chairs play a big role in that!!

 

[blackjackdelta]

The problem with last August you could not find any of those wonderful chairs open.

Jack