Grand Californian Super Thread

[peloha86]

Taking our first trip to DLR and staying at GCV. Are there wheelchairs that hotel guests can borrow for their stay like at WDW resorts or should we bring one from home? Thanks.

We borrowed a wheelchair the past two years for my 90 year old father for the four days were there.

Not only can you borrow a wheelchair ( I would ask the CM's at the ressie center to put in a request before you ge to GCV. ) you can ask for a "golf cart escort" from anywhere at any of the Disney Hotel properties. We requested that for my FIL going from Steakhouse 55 (the chocolate cake IS TO DIE FOR!!! ) back to GCV, it was awesome.

Here is the "The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0" thread on the Dis CLICKY

Good luck and have a great time here in California!

 

[Colo Nana]

Oh how I love this place & dream of staying there but a gramma raising an autistic son will never afford that in her lifetime so I live thru your stories!!!

 

[LAWalz23]

Not only can you borrow a wheelchair ( I would ask the CM's at the ressie center to put in a request before you ge to GCV. ) you can ask for a "golf cart escort" from anywhere at any of the Disney Hotel properties. We requested that for my FIL going from Steakhouse 55 (the chocolate cake IS TO DIE FOR!!! ) back to GCV, it was awesome.

Here is the "The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0" thread on the Dis CLICKY

Good luck and have a great time here in California!

Thanks so much for the info! I am going to call now to request a wheelchair. It will be much easier to travel without it but she really needs it if she has to walk for more than 10 minutes. This our first trip to DLR and we are very excited!

 

[jontybfc]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be a first time GVC visitor from the UK. I'm a DVC member and managed to get a two bedroom at 7 months out for first week in October. Does anyone know if the 2 bedrooms have a theme park view?

 

[Disney Princess]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be a first time GVC visitor from the UK. I'm a DVC member and managed to get a two bedroom at 7 months out for first week in October. Does anyone know if the 2 bedrooms have a theme park view?

They CAN, but you'd need to request it. And remember - a request is simply a request. I think Nonsuch has a list of rooms that have a theme park view for DVC. He may be along here, or you can ask over on the DVC forums. If you want to see the theme park, you will want a higher floor. We simply asked for a "high floor, Paradise Pier view" and got that. Make sure if you do want a theme park view you are specific; my in-laws' room looked at the challenge trail which WAS a theme park view, but not of Paradise Pier if that matters to you. Their view was peaceful and beautiful too. Have a wonderful time!!

 

[Nonsuch]

...Does anyone know if the 2 bedrooms have a theme park view?

Many 2-bedroom villas have great park views, some of the best park views at DLR
Links to floorplans are in my signature.

Have your booked a lock-off or dedicated 2-bedroom villa?

Please visit The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0 for more information

 

[mrsw94]

We are headed to The Grand in Oct staying in The Villa's. We are BEYOND excited.

I've managed to get through about the 1st 100 pages of this thread, but figured I'd go ahead and subscribe so I don't miss any new updates. Especially since I'm still back in 2010!

 

[jontybfc]

Many 2-bedroom villas have great park views, some of the best park views at DLR
Links to floorplans are in my signature.

Have your booked a lock-off or dedicated 2-bedroom villa?

Please visit The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0 for more information

It's a dedicated 2 bedroom. I'll have a look at the thread, thanks!

 

[nicolispicoli]

I think the answer to my question is no, but I figure I should ask to be clear. The bunk rooms are only offered with one queen correct? There are no 2 queen/bunk rooms?

 

[nicolispicoli]

Also, I meant to add....do all of the double queens have sofa beds? I read this on page one of this thread, but I am not sure.

 

[NMcowboy]

hello folks, first post here as you can tell my count. Found this great site, and it is so overwhelming i may have missed the actual info i was looking for.. but here's a hope that mabye one of you out there that are well versed in disney knowledge could possibly answer a few questions for me..... It's been about 4 months since our last Disney trip... at the Grand... and as you all know... it NEVER.. disapoints... and already planning for the next trip.... while on our trip, we talked to a cast member about the "Villas" at the resort, and she said they are saved for DVC members, but you could "rent" points if you wished to stay.. i've checked numberous sites, about renting DVC points, and it seems easy enough, but... few questions to anyone who cares to answer... keep in mind that i am looking to rent a 2 bedroom Villa at the Grand.

1. what locations are the 2 bed room Villas in the hotel? will i be looking at the pool, DT disney, california adventure, or do i take the risk of looking at a parking lot or behind some tree? in other words... are they all located in the upper floors so that they come with a view?

these are some of the questions i'd like to know before plunking down part of the savings...thanks for your help folks... this is a great site...

 

[NMcowboy]

nevermind... just found it... thanks Nonsuch!! i think from reading this thread for the past 4 days... they eyes are not working like they should..... ok then... one more question for you all...

what floor would provide great views of either the pool or california adventure...? i would think the 1st and 2nd are out.. so 3rd or 4th?? room numbers...? thanks again..

 

[Nonsuch]

The bunk rooms are only offered with one queen correct? There are no 2 queen/bunk rooms?

You are correct, there are no 2 queen + bunk rooms.

....do all of the double queens have sofa beds?

39 rooms have 2 queens and a daybed, all are located at the front of the hotel and classified as a standard view. The daybed is a sofa, which is used as a bed with the back cushions removed (it does not fold out).

 

[Nonsuch]

nevermind... just found it... thanks Nonsuch!!

Your welcome

...i think from reading this thread for the past 4 days... they eyes are not working like they should...

Have you read these threads?
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group 235 pages.
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0 88 pages.

what floor would provide great views of either the pool or california adventure...? i would think the 1st and 2nd are out.. so 3rd or 4th?? room numbers...?

The 2nd floor will have a good view of the pool, but 2nd floor will have a limited view of the park. Except for those located on the 1st floor, all villas have a view. Higher is generally better.

 

[nunzia]

I just want to say HI to a fellow New Mexican..(I'm guessing that's what NM means..but if not..sorry )

 

[nicolispicoli]

Thanks nonsuch!

Our trip is just about 7 months out, does anyone know the chances of getting a villa at this point? I think it might work better than anything, but I know they book out. Also, I know I would have to rent DVC points to do so, so I'll check out that section as well.

I really want to stay at GCH for the first time, we always stay at DLH because the room configurations work best. Thanks!

 

[NMcowboy]

I just want to say HI to a fellow New Mexican..(I'm guessing that's what NM means..but if not..sorry )

you got it

 

[Davids-Coco]

Thanks nonsuch!

Our trip is just about 7 months out, does anyone know the chances of getting a villa at this point? I think it might work better than anything, but I know they book out. Also, I know I would have to rent DVC points to do so, so I'll check out that section as well.

I really want to stay at GCH for the first time, we always stay at DLH because the room configurations work best. Thanks!

The villas fill up quick. Often, DVC owners who do not own at VGC can not get in at 7 months (owners can book at their DVC resort at 11 months out, non owners at 7). It is worth a shot... but act fast!!

 

[nicolispicoli]

The villas fill up quick. Often, DVC owners who do not own at VGC can not get in at 7 months (owners can book at their DVC resort at 11 months out, non owners at 7). It is worth a shot... but act fast!!

Thanks for the advice! I actually got aquainted with the DVC rent section of disboards since my earlier post and went hard at it. However, in our case, I think it might actually be cheaper to stick with the hotel versus renting a villa. This time anyway. I checked the pricing for our stay which was 174 points for 10/19-10/23, best case at $10/pt is $1740. Basically, the same price as a standard room at the current rack rate. I know I can at least get a AP discount, not to mention what other offers might be going on then, if there are any. I don't really need the amenities of the villa, but it would have been cool.

Also, since I want/need the 2-queen/sofa bed room, I believe I am stuck with getting a standard room in the front. Surprised they don't offer a room like this with a view.

 

[AC7179]

I wish you could get a ome bedroom villa that has 2 queen beds as opposed to the king and couch bed. :-/