Grand Californian Super Thread

Don't know if anyone cares, but I just got an email saying there are special rates at GCH if you call directly for dates between now and 04/22. You need to call though, can't do it online. 714-520-5050. I'm guessing they are pretty under booked, as I don't think I have ever gotten an email like this one.
 
Don't know if anyone cares, but I just got an email saying there are special rates at GCH if you call directly for dates between now and 04/22. You need to call though, can't do it online. 714-520-5050. I'm guessing they are pretty under booked, as I don't think I have ever gotten an email like this one.
Does it say what dates and what kind of rates?
 
It is very limited dates, from today thru 4/22 and travel must be completed by 4/23. You have to call to get the rates, which I didn't.
I tried calling for this "offer". For comparison, I'm staying at DLH with dapper day rates and the price difference was a little over $700 to switch hotels for my dates.
 

I tried calling for this "offer". For comparison, I'm staying at DLH with dapper day rates and the price difference was a little over $700 to switch hotels for my dates.
$700 more, or less? I'm guessing more. For how many nights? Did they give you a price per night?
 
$700 more, or less? I'm guessing more. For how many nights? Did they give you a price per night?
it was $700 more! My dates are 4/20-4/23. He just said they didn't have standard view available only courtyard/woods view. My DLH hotel was booked with dapper day convention pricing in a standard room. There are still room available on the dapper day website booking link at the GCH for far less than Disney quoted me over the phone. The difference I figured out to be about $290 wish for the 3 nights of my stay. Im still thinking about switching. But wouldn't call disney directly!!
 
it was $700 more! My dates are 4/20-4/23. He just said they didn't have standard view available only courtyard/woods view. My DLH hotel was booked with dapper day convention pricing in a standard room. There are still room available on the dapper day website booking link at the GCH for far less than Disney quoted me over the phone. The difference I figured out to be about $290 wish for the 3 nights of my stay. Im still thinking about switching. But wouldn't call disney directly!!
Ok thanks. I'm staying 4/19 to 4/23 with the Dapper Day rate, your reply will save me a phone call so thank you!
 
I was wondering if concierge level staff are there to check you in early in the morning, like 8am? Also, the club will be undergoing renovation when we're there so would we still get a private check in into a different location? Thank you.
 
I was wondering if concierge level staff are there to check you in early in the morning, like 8am?
The lounge opens at 6:30AM and concierge guest services are available at that time.
...the club will be undergoing renovation when we're there so would we still get a private check in into a different location?
"Priority Check-in" is a feature of Club Level, so it would be surprising for this amenity is suspended.
 
Any new pool or room remodel updates? Last I saw they should be reopening part of the pool area pretty soon. Also wondering if they've remodel rooms near the napa rose elevators yet
 
Any new pool or room remodel updates? Last I saw they should be reopening part of the pool area pretty soon. Also wondering if they've remodel rooms near the napa rose elevators yet

I called yesterday to cancel my back up reservation at the DL Hotel and the CM told me the official opening of the Fountain pool is 5/15. We're at the GC 5/8-5/12 so this is not what I wanted to hear. I'll keep my backup reservation until I'm forced to cancel. I'm hoping someone who is currently at the GC can ask and get a more reliable opening date.
 
What is the name of the main pool with slide? I'm a little torn as I will be there the end of May but IMHO the DIsneyland pool with slides and eating/bar options is much more fun. Guess it's a win either way:)
 
What is the name of the main pool with slide? ...
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The slide goes into the Redwood Pool. The redwood tree "stump" that supports the slide has been nicely refurbished :thumbsup2

The Fountain Pool (12), Children's Pool (13) Smaller Spa (not listed), all seem ready to open.
When the Fountain Pool opens, it will likely be overcrowded until the other pools are ready...
 
Any updates on renovated rooms? I really would love a new room for our upcoming June trip, and curious to know what areas have had the refurb.
 
Any updates on renovated rooms? I really would love a new room for our upcoming June trip, and curious to know what areas have had the refurb.
I'm wondering this as well. My trip is early July and i keep going back and forth about where to stay, DLH or GCH. It would be great to get a renovated room, or to at least be able to know which areas have been done to put in a request. I'm also torn because, even though the pools will be open, the great hall is supposed to be under refurb then. I've never stayed at GCH, but I have stayed at DLH a few times and PPH once. It would be great to complete the trifecta, but I don't want to be disappointed by not gettting the full "grand" experience. What to do ??!!
 
Our stay starts 5/1 so I called today to get an update on the pools. Guest services said all pools would be closed during our stay, but even if the Fountain pool opened we would still have access to the other hotels pools. I have seen pictures that make it seem like one of the pools would be open, but I guess we will have to wait and see...
 
I took some renovated room photos last month, but have been slow to post.
The shower was a topic in another thread, so here are a few photos:

The tub has been replaced by a shower with glass doors:
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Bench inside shower:
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Wide drain:
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Adjustable height, handheld shower head:
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Ceiling mounted "rain" showerhead:
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Basketweave floor tile pattern, and wood floor (used in sink and entry areas):
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