Grand Californian Super Thread

[blackjackdelta]

The fire stairs will save lots of time going toward the Disneyland main gate

I really agree but never saw anyone on the stairs except a housekeeper.

Jack

 

[CrazyDuck]

I really agree but never saw anyone on the stairs except a housekeeper.

Jack

I think you are talking about different stairs. Using those firestairs from a villa wouldn't make sense!

 

[DmaxHawk]

I think you are talking about different stairs. Using those firestairs from a villa wouldn't make sense!

I think he means the ones on the North side of the hotel. Between rooms X447 and X449. Am i right Jack?

 

[blackjackdelta]

I think he means the ones on the North side of the hotel. Between rooms X447 and X449. Am i right Jack?

I do not have the map infront of me but I think Sal right. Comes out in the area of the exit to DTD doors. They were always unlocked and took us to where we were staying.

Jack

 

[CrazyDuck]

I do not have the map infront of me but I think Sal right. Comes out in the area of the exit to DTD doors. They were always unlocked and took us to where we were staying.

Jack

The stairs Sal is talking about lead from the rooms through a fire exit that dumps people out near La Brea Bakery. They are only one way so you can not get back into the room using them. They are also probably the farthest point away from the Villas where you (Jack) stay. It would make no sense for you to use them.

 

[blackjackdelta]

The stairs Sal is talking about lead from the rooms through a fire exit that dumps people out near La Brea Bakery. They are only one way so you can not get back into the room using them. They are also probably the farthest point away from the Villas where you (Jack) stay. It would make no sense for you to use them.

Maybe I got things screwed up. I was talking about a stay in the past where we had a DTD view and we were just a few feet from the fire stairs that would take us straight down to the exit doors.

Jack

 

[CrazyDuck]

Maybe I got things screwed up. I was talking about a stay in the past where we had a DTD view and we were just a few feet from the fire stairs that would take us straight down to the exit doors.

Jack

Haha. We were talking about the same stairs... My bad!

 

[franandaj]

SO you are going to the D23 Expo. I got a membership for xmas, but it hasn't arrived yet. Have you gone before? How was it? I am considering on going, but don't know much about it.

We went to the first Expo and if you are a Disney Fan it is sooooo worth it, one of the coolest Disney things that I have ever done in my life! We're locals (Long Beach) and drove home each night, which was a total mistake. We are staying at the Hilton this year so that we don't have to spend time going home and dealing with D-T-D occurences, we'll get a cat sitter and just treat it like a vacation. There is so much going on, it's worth every moment to stay there!

 

[nunzia]

Well I am encouraged and will see what happens. The studios are very hard to get and would expect the 11 month booking definitely would give the member an advantage. I was able to book a studio for the 4th of July weekend last week, but it was purely luck. It had just been canceled and I happened to be inquiring. We, for the most part usually book a one bedroom. Just so happens that I have three studios bookings this year. One for one night next month, one for July (two nights) and the other for August (one night). Highly unusual for us. In fact the first time we will stay in a studio will be next month.

You will love the one bedroom. We cook when we vacation and I just love the lay out of the kitchen table. Feels like a real family home.

SO you are going to the D23 Expo. I got a membership for xmas, but it hasn't arrived yet. Have you gone before? How was it? I am considering on going, but don't know much about it.

I went with a friend in 09 and it was an amazing experience...all booked for this year, staying at Jolly Roger for the actual event days and at the Grand for some time after. I really think any Disney fan would just love the Expo. So many great experiences, no matter what area your Disney interest lies in.

 

[funatdisney]

I went with a friend in 09 and it was an amazing experience...all booked for this year, staying at Jolly Roger for the actual event days and at the Grand for some time after. I really think any Disney fan would just love the Expo. So many great experiences, no matter what area your Disney interest lies in.

I have done some searching for hotel rates (I don't have anymore points, besides I keep reading that it would be easier at a hotel closer to the convention center). So I am seriously considering on going. I think my biggest obstacle is DH. I am already going to Tenn next month for a horse event. I think he will be ok with it. I just got to time it right .

 

[blackjackdelta]

Just letting everyone know that I did get my reservations for the 1 bedroom GCV for the 1st week in August. So this pseudo-DVC person is now set. I wonder what it will be like in 2012 due to the popularity.

Jack

 

[DmaxHawk]

Just letting everyone know that I did get my reservations for the 1 bedroom GCV for the 1st week in August. So this pseudo-DVC person is now set. I wonder what it will be like in 2012 due to the popularity.

Jack

Better start looking now!

 

[Yukonjack]

Just letting everyone know that I did get my reservations for the 1 bedroom GCV for the 1st week in August. So this pseudo-DVC person is now set. I wonder what it will be like in 2012 due to the popularity.

Jack

Great news Jack! I am looking forward to our first visit as pseudo-DVC folks (a.k.a. DVC Pals)! Let us know what you think of the one bedroom room.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Great news Jack! I am looking forward to our first visit as pseudo-DVC folks (a.k.a. DVC Pals)! Let us know what you think of the one bedroom room.

We stayed in a one bedroom last year. Can not beat the washer and drier if you are staying more than a couple days. Lots of space. We had Vons deliver, just perfect. We had a great park view, not a bad walk. The beds were wonderful and the tub got used alot. We are trying never to stay someplace else. Here is what the view was like..

Jack

 

[pinner33]

wow looks great Jack we will be there in a week and a half in a one bedroom for the first time hope we have a great view like this.We stayed in the grand cali last year and got a free upgrade to a park view and loved it and ended up buying into dvc so we could stay every year

 

[meg8182000]

We stayed in a one bedroom last year. Can not beat the washer and drier if you are staying more than a couple days. Lots of space. We had Vons deliver, just perfect. We had a great park view, not a bad walk. The beds were wonderful and the tub got used alot. We are trying never to stay someplace else. Here is what the view was like..

Jack

Hi Jack - so glad that it worked out and you were able to get your reservation for August.

I was wondering if you remember what the room number of your room was from last year? Might want to add that to my request as a wish room. I mean it doesn't hurt to ask right?

Mary

 

[blackjackdelta]

Hi Jack - so glad that it worked out and you were able to get your reservation for August.

I was wondering if you remember what the room number of your room was from last year? Might want to add that to my request as a wish room. I mean it doesn't hurt to ask right?

Mary

The room number was 3558, it was to the left as you get out of the elevators and about half way down the hall. I have attached a photo what WOC looked like from our room.

Jack

 

[Nonsuch]

The room number was 3558...

That would be 3508

 

[blackjackdelta]

That would be 3508

I asked the wife and that is what she said, so you are probably correct.

Thanks

Jack

 

[meg8182000]

The room number was 3558, it was to the left as you get out of the elevators and about half way down the hall. I have attached a photo what WOC looked like from our room.

Jack

Thanks Jack - that looks like it was a great room (3508).