Grand Californian Super Thread

[Nonsuch]

...it was the mt whitney suite, 6012.

What type of room was your original reservation?
Upgrading to a Presidential Suite takes some pixie dust

Mount Whitney Presidential Suite floorplan:

Exterior view (top floor center)

 

[afnaechiquita]

What type of room was your original reservation?
Upgrading to a Presidential Suite takes some pixie dust

Mount Whitney Presidential Suite floorplan:

Exterior view (top floor center)

no special request, military rate. we did mention we were getting married that day (which, thanks to the snow, did not happen but will on tuesday). we told the CM checking us in the same re: postponement when he asked if it was the wedding day. i think we just got very special pixie dust. i plan on writing in about the check-in CM because i think the upgrade happened then. my aunt ordered champagne and strawberries for us and after dinner we went to ask when they'd come up, and the CM mentioned to whoever he called on the phone that our room was switched so that makes me think it happened that day.

it was a much appreciated upgrade after flying over from asia

 

[Amommy21]

Request to be near the elevators adjacent to Napa Rose
The rooms facing the park on lower floors are classified as Woods View, while the upper floors are Park View.
Make it clear when checking in, that location is most important and view is secondary.

The map makes it look as though the elevators by Napa Rose don't have an outside door. YOu have to walk to the end of hall (white water snacks area I assume) or back to the lobby.... is this correct?

I can't decide if I want to request a room or not.

 

[BayGirl22]

The map makes it look as though the elevators by Napa Rose don't have an outside door. YOu have to walk to the end of hall (white water snacks area I assume) or back to the lobby.... is this correct?

I can't decide if I want to request a room or not.

The elevators next to Napa Rose DO have an outside door. There's an entrance and little sitting area right next to Napa Rose and the elevators are there.

 

[BayGirl22]

funny you say that, because chip 'n' dale are my favorite characters! that's why i wanted to eat there i am not so sure on the other ones though, but as i've never met them it'll be good to check them off the list.

the banana stuffed french toast are what i'm most interested in too

We saw Chip n Dale at Minnie's Plaza Inn too, so it wasn't that novel to see them there. But if they are your favorite you will love Storytellers. Enjoy that french toast!

 

[Astylla]

Hi everyone ,

I have read through most the pages here over the last few days and wanted to see if anyone could provide a bit more detail information or possible photos for me based on a few things.

1. We are going to stay at the GCH the first week of December checking in on a Sunday Nov. 30th - Checking out on Friday December 5th.

We won't be able to do concierge - just DH and me anyway but are strongly considering the Premium DTD view but am having trouble finding really good photos or room location information specific to this view as it is the most expensive non concierge option.

a.)Can someone point me in the right direction or give me an idea where these are located ? Over which businesses ?

b.) What would be your choice in view based on experiences ?

2. Does anyone recall when all the decor is up in the GCH lobby ? We are hoping most of it will be ready during the week.

3. Do they do any of the carolers or special holiday events in the hotel that early in the season if anyone knows , not important just curious.

Thank you all.

 

[kaidoy021]

does anyone know if they're really stricted on head count. Say I booked a room for 5 (4 adults and 5 y/o) and sneak in a 6th (infant) will they throw a fuss? The room would be a 2 queen bed room. Thanks for the help in advance

 

[BayGirl22]

does anyone know if they're really stricted on head count. Say I booked a room for 5 (4 adults and 5 y/o) and sneak in a 6th (infant) will they throw a fuss? The room would be a 2 queen bed room. Thanks for the help in advance

Its not just Disney that is strict, its the fire code that dictates how many people can be in the room. So you can lie, but there is a reason for the limit.

I don't think you can have 5 people even in a 2 queen room. You will need a daybed room. At WDW the infant would not count. I believe that is the same case for GCH but I'm not 100% sure. So you could have a room that fits 5 (daybed room) and the infant would not be counted.

 

[XMom]

does anyone know if they're really stricted on head count. Say I booked a room for 5 (4 adults and 5 y/o) and sneak in a 6th (infant) will they throw a fuss? The room would be a 2 queen bed room. Thanks for the help in advance

There are pack n play's in every room in the closet. They even come with linens. Not sure how you are fitting 5 into one room though.

 

[whoever]

Here's the view from 2336

Location couldn't be beat, but I wish we were on the other side of the hallway so we'd have had a Grizzly peak woods view instead.

 

[LCoulter]

Is there a kids club at VGC or at one of the other Disneyland hotels where you pay to leave your kids for a few hours? DH and I both want to do the Walk in Walts Footsteps tour but DD7 would be bored.

 

[whoever]

Is there a kids club at VGC or at one of the other Disneyland hotels where you pay to leave your kids for a few hours? DH and I both want to do the Walk in Walts Footsteps tour but DD7 would be bored.

Yes. Pinocchio's workshop at the Grand, right on the way to the DVC wing.

 

[LCoulter]

Yes. Pinocchio's workshop at the Grand, right on the way to the DVC wing.

Great! Thanks

 

[LCoulter]

Yes. Pinocchio's workshop at the Grand, right on the way to the DVC wing.

It's only open 5pm to midnight? That won't help us with a morning tour. So I guess DH and I will have to tour on separate days? Is there babysitting services?

 

[whoever]

It's only open 5pm to midnight? That won't help us with a morning tour. So I guess DH and I will have to tour on separate days? Is there babysitting services?

There are a few local ones which specialize. I haven't tried them personally, but Destination Sitters is the one which seems to get the best reviews.

 

[kaidoy021]

Its not just Disney that is strict, its the fire code that dictates how many people can be in the room. So you can lie, but there is a reason for the limit.

I don't think you can have 5 people even in a 2 queen room. You will need a daybed room. At WDW the infant would not count. I believe that is the same case for GCH but I'm not 100% sure. So you could have a room that fits 5 (daybed room) and the infant would not be counted.

Hi BayGirl22,

Thanks for the info. Disney let me book a room for 5 that is a standard room. I'm assuming 2 queens and a sofa? If I note the infant, which is 6, it bumps me to a bedroom suite and the price jumps a lot. So I booked the room for 5.

 

[Nonsuch]

...Disney let me book a room for 5 that is a standard room. I'm assuming 2 queens and a sofa? If I note the infant, which is 6, it bumps me to a bedroom suite and the price jumps a lot. So I booked the room for 5.

You should request a daybed room (2 queens and a daybed), which is classified as standard view. There are only 39 daybed rooms, and there is no way to guarantee you will receive one. GCH allows 5 in all rooms, although this often means 2 queens and a sleeping bag
Roll away beds are not available. There are a limited number of cribs available, folding "play pens" are provided in all rooms.

You might consider DLH. The same official limit of 5, but many rooms have 2 queens and a daybed (chair folds out to a single bed). DLH rooms are much larger, and will likely be much more comfortable for your family.

 

[kaidoy021]

You should request a daybed room (2 queens and a daybed), which is classified as standard view. There are only 39 daybed rooms, and there is no way to guarantee you will receive one. GCH allows 5 in all rooms, although this often means 2 queens and a sleeping bag
Roll away beds are not available. There are a limited number of cribs available, folding "play pens" are provided in all rooms.

You might consider DLH. The same official limit of 5, but many rooms have 2 queens and a daybed (chair folds out to a single bed). DLH rooms are much larger, and will likely be much more comfortable for your family.

Thanks Nonsuch for the information. I just called CSAA and they confirmed that it should have a daybed. I wouldn't mind staying at DLH but the wife wants to try GCH.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Thanks Nonsuch for the information. I just called CSAA and they confirmed that it should have a daybed. I wouldn't mind staying at DLH but the wife wants to try GCH.

I don't think CSAA can guarantee that. I would call the hotel directly to double check.

 

[kaidoy021]

I don't think CSAA can guarantee that. I would call the hotel directly to double check.

Should I call early June? My trip is June 15-19.