Grand Californian Super Thread

[funatdisney]

You are welcome, Mike

 

[kylie71]

Thanks again Mike!! It was very nice of you to remember me asking that!!
I look forward to more of your great pics!
Happy Holidays!

 

[Nonsuch]

Can someone with an AP let me know if any new rates have been released as we get closer to the holidays?

The Hotel Availability Calendar on the AP website shows prices from $342.
This calendar is often inaccurate, as is the case now.
A sample trip of Dec 12-17:
AP: $244
Disneyland.com: $266

You should also check the online travels sites (hotels.com, travelocity...) and call Disney Reservations directly.

 

[the donut]

Hi all,

I've scanned a couple months worth of threads but couldn't come up with an answer to my question - do GCH guests still get 9am entry for an early jump at the WOC fastpass?

Heading down this weekend. Hope the rain isn't too bad, but looking forward to my stay in the villas.

 

[KCmike]

Thanks again Mike!! It was very nice of you to remember me asking that!!
I look forward to more of your great pics!
Happy Holidays!

Here's one more shot that I took of the room.

 

[roxy72]

The Hotel Availability Calendar on the AP website shows prices from $342.
This calendar is often inaccurate, as is the case now.
A sample trip of Dec 12-17:
AP: $244
Disneyland.com: $266

You should also check the online travels sites (hotels.com, travelocity...) and call Disney Reservations directly.

Yikes! Thanks for looking into that for me. I wish that I could afford a nice long vacation at the GCH, it would be so nice after the past few months. Oh well.

 

[kylie71]

Thanks again Mike! I love that room!
4 more days and I will be there!!

 

[KCmike]

Thanks again Mike! I love that room!
4 more days and I will be there!!

Have Fun!!! How long do you get to stay?
Dreaming of the hot tub right now!

 

[kylie71]

Did the Christmas tree go up this weekend?

 

[disneymom23]

Did the Christmas tree go up this weekend?

Not yet!

 

[disneymom23]

Did the Christmas tree go up this weekend?

Not yet!

 

[kylie71]

Bummer!

 

[BunnieGene]

We arrive Monday... Surely it will be up by then!

 

[the donut]

Hi all,

I've scanned a couple months worth of threads but couldn't come up with an answer to my question - do GCH guests still get 9am entry for an early jump at the WOC fastpass?

Heading down this weekend. Hope the rain isn't too bad, but looking forward to my stay in the villas.

FYI for anyone interested, GCH guests do still get a 9am entry for the WOC FP.

And it rained buckets. Here's a tip, swinging gondolas on Mickey's funwheel will get you more wet than standing out in the rain. Everytime the gondola tilts, the water runs off the roof and right onto your back! Thank goodness we were staying at the GCH and could run back for a change of clothes and a hot chocolate before we got too cold.

 

[heidispidi]

Hello. Can anyone tell me what room config this code is? CH S1 / 1? TIA.

 

[Janell]

I forgot where I read this, I think it was in this thread, but i can't find it. I was looking for information about the spacial time that hotel guest can go to Sephora for a make over. I believe it cost $45. Im not sure how to sign up for it and if you can do it on the day you check in? (I would assume you would have to have checked in, but may not have a room number.) Has anyone done this? Did you like it?

 

[Circusgirl]

I forgot where I read this, I think it was in this thread, but i can't find it. I was looking for information about the spacial time that hotel guest can go to Sephora for a make over. I believe it cost $45. Im not sure how to sign up for it and if you can do it on the day you check in? (I would assume you would have to have checked in, but may not have a room number.) Has anyone done this? Did you like it?

I was there November 12-16, and the Sephora session was offered on Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 am.


From the resort activities guide:

The Beauty Studio at Sephora (2 hours)

"As a guest of the hotel we invite you to participate in an exclusive activity created especially for you...The Beauty Studio at Sephora. During this activity you will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands while our Sephora experts teach you about beauty trends, seasonal looks, and new products. Whether you want to master the "Smoky Eye", pucker up with the "Perfect Pout", or test-drive the "Latest high-definition makeup", our pros will show you how! Guests will receive a consultation of their choice with a beauty expert, personal shopping time, and a goodie bag. Get this beauty-full experience for a nominal fee of only $45.00. The $45.00 will be placed on a gift card to be used towards a same-day, in-store purchase. Please contact Guest Services to sign-up...space is very limited. Minimum age to participate is 13 years. Any Guest under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, during the entire activity."



It sounds like fun, and I've always wanted to try it, but have never been willing to give up early morning park time for the activity. Maybe some day I will be there long enough to sacrifice some prime park time.

I highly recommend "The Art of the Craft" tour (for Tuesday 11/10 - Tuesday 11/16, it was offered at 1:00 pm on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday). It is a marvelous one hour tour through the resort featuring information about the design origins and architectural elements of the hotel, and also information about the artisan made elements of the hotel and stories about the artisans. You reserve this tour through Guest Services. It is free.

 

[Janell]

I was there November 12-16, and the Sephora session was offered on Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 am.


From the resort activities guide:

The Beauty Studio at Sephora (2 hours)

"As a guest of the hotel we invite you to participate in an exclusive activity created especially for you...The Beauty Studio at Sephora. During this activity you will have the opportunity to experience our most popular brands while our Sephora experts teach you about beauty trends, seasonal looks, and new products. Whether you want to master the "Smoky Eye", pucker up with the "Perfect Pout", or test-drive the "Latest high-definition makeup", our pros will show you how! Guests will receive a consultation of their choice with a beauty expert, personal shopping time, and a goodie bag. Get this beauty-full experience for a nominal fee of only $45.00. The $45.00 will be placed on a gift card to be used towards a same-day, in-store purchase. Please contact Guest Services to sign-up...space is very limited. Minimum age to participate is 13 years. Any Guest under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, during the entire activity."

It sounds like fun, and I've always wanted to try it, but have never been willing to give up early morning park time for the activity. Maybe some day I will be there long enough to sacrifice some prime park time.

I highly recommend "The Art of the Craft" tour (for Tuesday 11/10 - Tuesday 11/16, it was offered at 1:00 pm on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday). It is a marvelous one hour tour through the resort featuring information about the design origins and architectural elements of the hotel, and also information about the artisan made elements of the hotel and stories about the artisans. You reserve this tour through Guest Services. It is free.

Thank you so much for the information. I will call guest services and see what I find out. I wonder if a friend who will be visiting us during our trip, but not staying at the hotel can join?

I know what you mean about not wanting to give up a morning in the parks. Its hard, because its so pleasant in the parks first thing in the morning.

Thank you for the feed back on the tour. I have heard about it, but never done it. We should.

Thank you again for your help.

 

[Circusgirl]

Thank you so much for the information. I will call guest services and see what I find out. I wonder if a friend who will be visiting us during our trip, but not staying at the hotel can join?

I know what you mean about not wanting to give up a morning in the parks. Its hard, because its so pleasant in the parks first thing in the morning.

Thank you for the feed back on the tour. I have heard about it, but never done it. We should.

Thank you again for your help.

Have big fun, and if you do the Sephora session, come back and let us know how it was!

 

[KCmike]