Grand Californian Super Thread

[rentayenta]

I am just so excited to be staying here in a 2 bedroom villa this June!

 

[blackjackdelta]

I would if you can afford it. That's just me I love the DTD view, and chose it over the park view. In fact, that's the one little bummer of staying at the villas..no DTD view. Of course, if I get that stunning Mickey's Wheel of Death view then DTD memories may fade away.
It's a really pretty view at night, and fun for people watching in the day, and sometimes you can see the fireworks at night (don't forget the music is on your TV). Also, you can hear the street musicians and it's nice to just sit on the balcony with your wine and listen to the music...ahhhhhh..

Agree completely. Also the food smells drift through the air, very relaxing.

Jack

 

[blackjackdelta]

Appears our thread creator is not posting, here is a bump.

Jack

 

[Sherry E]

I agree that the DTD view is great. A DTD-view room was actually my very first experience with staying at the GCH, in 2001. We were making some very last minute plans to go to DLR for Thanksgiving weekend, and I kept checking with Reservations to see which of the 3 DLR hotels had any last minute room availability (due to cancellations by other people). My friend wanted to stay at the DLH, because that was where we had always stayed prior to 2000, and she loved it there. But we had to go with whatever opened up. She was actually a bit disappointed that the GCH was the one that had a room open up, but I was thrilled to be trying a new DLR hotel!! So we ended up with the least expensive room available, which was the DTD room. It was great! I loved being able to go out on the balcony and look out over the hustle and bustle of DTD, and we had a great view of the fireworks, which was a surprise. I would definitely stay in a DTD room again if I had the $$$.

The only thing that I did not like about the DTD room was the fact that it was 'one of those rooms,' located down the endless corridors, so it took forever to get to it. We did not use Bell service to take our bags to the room on that trip. We didn't realize how far away the room was, so we just lugged our bags with us. In the future, if I ever stay in a DTD room again, I know better and I will hand my bags over to the Bell Desk!!!

 

[lisah0711]

I am just so excited to be staying here in a 2 bedroom villa this June!

We will be in a 2 bedroom in June too -- looks like we will miss you by a week or so.

Thanks for bumping the thread, Jack, I don't know how I missed this one. I obviously need to spend more time on the DL boards.

 

[blackjackdelta]

We will be in a 2 bedroom in June too -- looks like we will miss you by a week or so.

Thanks for bumping the thread, Jack, I don't know how I missed this one. I obviously need to spend more time on the DL boards.

You are welcome. Alot of valuable info in this thread.

Jack

 

[DmaxHawk]

Appears our thread creator is not posting, here is a bump.

Jack

Thanks Jack, I'm trying to create a single post that has content more easily laid out. Been busy with school projects coming up and all. I'll try to post more often

 

[DmaxHawk]

We will be in a 2 bedroom in June too -- looks like we will miss you by a week or so.

Thanks for bumping the thread, Jack, I don't know how I missed this one. I obviously need to spend more time on the DL boards.

If you ever loose it, it has made its way into the DLR super sticky at the top of the page.
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32467200&postcount=2

 

[TLPL]

This is a floor by floor map of the VGC and the hotel expansion. I walked through the VGC wing, so this is the actual arrangement of the villas. The hotel rooms are all normal sized, so I did not verify those rooms.

WOW! Great thread DMaxhawk!!! this thread is awesome! But it's 21 pages long, I hope you will keep update the first post with all the new added info so we don't miss anything.

And thanks Nonsuch for the floor map! It is great! Can I suggest you to color code them? It would be nice to ID which rooms are DVC villas, (and also maybe Concierge level room?). I have always loved GC and I am considering getting DVC points there. This thread helps me understand GC alot more!
Thanks guys, keep up the good work!

 

[lordog]

Hi everyone
we are staying at the villas in June in a two bedroom and will have three cars. Do they allow that many at no charge since the room holds nine or do we pay something after two cars? If so, how much. As DVC members, we don't pay a resort fee, by the way. Thanks!

 

[DmaxHawk]

Hi everyone
we are staying at the villas in June in a two bedroom and will have three cars. Do they allow that many at no charge since the room holds nine or do we pay something after two cars? If so, how much. As DVC members, we don't pay a resort fee, by the way. Thanks!

Very interesting question. I would imagine you would be able to use the parking since entrance and exit to the parking is via room key. As for it being no charge, I'm not sure. I would imagine that since you dont pay a resort fee, you will be charged every time you use the room key to use parking. But I could be wrong.

 

[sierranevada]

I know for sure that you do not pay for self parking. I also know that 2 cars are fine but just don't know about three. You may need to call DVC on this one.

 

[blackjackdelta]

I know for sure that you do not pay for self parking. I also know that 2 cars are fine but just don't know about three. You may need to call DVC on this one.

If everyone staying the room has a room I would think self parking would not be a problem. But you do have to have the key.

Jack

 

[nunzia]

Do you remember what floors these were on?

I'm sorry..I don't. I really should start making note of this type of thing...

 

[Docter419]

My wife and I stayed there for our honeymoon. One week in the best hotel ever, room 5151 will always been in our hearts!

 

[Nonsuch]

...And thanks Nonsuch for the floor map! It is great! Can I suggest you to color code them? It would be nice to ID which rooms are DVC villas, (and also maybe Concierge level room?).

Your welcome
Concierge is not available for VGC. I have stayed in both regular and concierge rooms, and there was no difference in the rooms. Concierge has a dedicated registration/service desk and lounge on the 6th floor above the lobby.

single page pdf
6 page pdf

 

[DmaxHawk]

Your welcome
Concierge is not available for VGC. I have stayed in both regular and concierge rooms, and there was no difference in the rooms. Concierge has a dedicated registration/service desk and lounge on the 6th floor above the lobby.

single page pdf
6 page pdf

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much Nonsuch!

 

[PrincessIM]

I found some pictures of the Grand California on DisneyGeek.

http://www.disneygeek.com/by_request/by_request.php?page_id=1&update_dir=grand_californian

 

[HydroGuy]

The OP might be improved if you add some info about perks for the GCH. The special entrance is one. Also, I have heard about people being admitted to DCA earlier than everyone else at 9:15 for first ride on Soarin. Any confirmation of that would be interesting.

 

[rentayenta]

I see the green blocks are the 2 bedroom villas but can anyone tell me what the views would be according to villa number? I am spacially challenged to say the least. Oh and I can't make out the numbers- need glasses.