Grand Californian Super Thread

[BunnieGene]

I've been several times and like it. We started visiting DL before the spa was there, so I was thrilled when it was added. It's very small, but I love the Elemis products used for facials. The mani pedi area is nice too.

 

[franandaj]

Oh goodness! Thank you for the warning.

ETA: I keep trying to quote and failing. Sorry.

I am a local and sometimes use the TravelZoo vouchers that they offer. I've always been happy with my services at the spa. It's pricey compared to what I can get a few blocks from my house. When I think about a day starting with lunch at DTD and then an afternoon at the spa, it's a nice break from day to day life and I've always had great therapists. I think a lot of people who review places online have unrealistic expectations and therefore give decent places awful reviews if it wasn't the best "over the top" experience ever.

 

[rentayenta]

We tried the spa on our trip before last. The facility was beautiful but the massage itself was no better than one from Massage Envy. The amenities were fun though.

 

[Nonsuch]

I have booked a Theme park view room, what room numbers are the best with this view? The higher up the better I'm assuming?

I hope you were able to book a Theme Park View, since online the Premium View is described as "Views of Pool or Theme Park"

There is no official map of view types, but Theme Park view are likely the rooms shown in Green and Yellow on the upper floors (lower floors are likely not Premium view). Rooms shown in Green will have a nice view of Grizzly Peak. Rooms shown in Yellow will have a view of Paradise Pier, but Goofy's Sky School is very close to these rooms

Request a "Theme Park View room near the Elevators adjacent to Napa Rose" (the red circle)

 

[Alice's Yaya]

We check in 10/22 - 9 days!!

I booked the standard view. I don't really care if we get a daybed or not but what I don't want is one queen/king and bunk beds. It's my daughter, son in law, 3 year old granddaughter and myself. Obviously my granddaughter wouldn't be able to sleep on the top bunk so that puts me up there. Any room request I should make?. I don't particularly care about the view either which is why I book the standard room.

 

[Nonsuch]

I booked the standard view. I don't really care if we get a daybed or not but what I don't want is one queen/king and bunk beds. It's my daughter, son in law, 3 year old granddaughter and myself...

You might still want to request a daybed room, since gives 2 queen beds for adults and daybed for granddaughter -- these are all Standard View.

There will be no problem getting a room with 2 queen beds, these are by far the most common type. No official numbers, but perhaps 700 out of 1000 rooms.

 

[crazycatlady]

Does anyone know where they are currently doing the outside renovation work? The last I heard, it was around the new wing, by the DVC villas. I am going to call this weekend to confirm my requests and I think I will ask for high floor, king bed, away from construction work. Can I still ask to be close to the Napa Rose elevators or would that put me by the construction?

 

[Alice's Yaya]

You might still want to request a daybed room, since gives 2 queen beds for adults and daybed for granddaughter -- these are all Standard View.

There will be no problem getting a room with 2 queen beds, these are by far the most common type. No official numbers, but perhaps 700 out of 1000 rooms.

You might still want to request a daybed room, since gives 2 queen beds for adults and daybed for granddaughter -- these are all Standard View.

There will be no problem getting a room with 2 queen beds, these are by far the most common type. No official numbers, but perhaps 700 out of 1000 rooms.

Thanks for putting my mind at ease. We had already planned on her sleeping with me but a bed of her would be good too.

I read they have bed rails available on a first come basis. Any idea if these would work on the daybed?

 

[Nonsuch]

...I read they have bed rails available on a first come basis. Any idea if these would work on the daybed?

I don't know about availability or compatibility of bed rails, but have seen photos of the daybed turned around with the open side against the wall (the side "arms" are height of the back).

 

[Alice's Yaya]

I don't know about availability or compatibility of bed rails, but have seen photos of the daybed turned around with the open side against the wall (the side "arms" are height of the back).

Great idea. Thanks for sharing. I wouldn't have thought of that.

 

[closetmickey]

Does anyone know where they are currently doing the outside renovation work? The last I heard, it was around the new wing, by the DVC villas. I am going to call this weekend to confirm my requests and I think I will ask for high floor, king bed, away from construction work. Can I still ask to be close to the Napa Rose elevators or would that put me by the construction?

The DVC units are in a different area from the Napa Rose elevator. So you should be fine.

 

[Nonsuch]

Does anyone know where they are currently doing the outside renovation work? The last I heard, it was around the new wing, by the DVC villas. I am going to call this weekend to confirm my requests and I think I will ask for high floor, king bed, away from construction work. Can I still ask to be close to the Napa Rose elevators or would that put me by the construction?

The scaffolds were still around VGC in early October. The Taxi loop in the front drive was also blocked off, so perhaps scaffolds will be going up in that area. There were scaffolds a couple months ago in front of Storytellers (build on the large overhang over the ground floor walkway), and also on the east side of the lobby -- so those areas might be completed. Interior renovations have still not started.

Close to the Elevators adjacent to Napa Rose is still a good request

Now that DISBoards supports larger file sizes, I'll try to upload a few room views:
Room 5333 has a King bed

Room 5343 (not sure of bed type)

Room 5343 Panorama (makes it seem like a corner )

 

[crazycatlady]

Thanks closetmickey and Nonsuch! I really appreciate the help!

 

[marivigi]

Never been, but that was because I read such bad reviews on it on Yelp that I decided against it.

oh wow!

Good to know, was planning on going one day!

 

[marivigi]

Yes...and they have mobile ordering if you have the app. Place your order in the lobby of the Grand and it usually times out perfect to appear on the counter right when you walk in the door!

Excellent!!!!

Starbucks is a must for me to wake up and handle a full park day!

 

[Bud Ice]

The holidays always make DGC worth it. Christmas especially.
80% of DGC can be enjoyed by the public.

 

[marivigi]

The holidays always make DGC worth it. Christmas especially.
80% of DGC can be enjoyed by the public.

Really looking to seeing the resort decorations Xmas week.

Do you know of any special activities during the holiday season at DGC?

 

[lorijohnhill]

Would someone please tell me about the air mattresses they have available? (any pictures of one????) I am a very large woman and I now have a very painful arm/shoulder injury (with a min. 6-week recovery period). I have to use a lot of pillows to be sure I don't roll to the right side, as my shoulder and arm cannot have any weight on it. We are arriving on Tuesday and staying in a DVC studio room. Do you think the air mattress will work for me, or should I book a separate room (yikes!)?? It's only two nights, but I don't want to make the injury worse or be in so much pain that I can't enjoy the trip.

 

[Bud Ice]

Really looking to seeing the resort decorations Xmas week.

Do you know of any special activities during the holiday season at DGC?

Carrollers, Xmas treat area, Santa Claus

Huge tree with presents in the Main Hall

Giant Gingerbread House

 

[marivigi]

Carrollers, Xmas treat area, Santa Claus

Huge tree with presents in the Main Hall

Giant Gingerbread House

Thank you!

Sounds like a nice experience!