Grand Californian Super Thread

[kikiq]

You may find this the same at DLR. This last year we decided to hit the GCH pool in the afternoon, just might as well forget it. It was body to body in the pool and no loungers available. Not unsettleing, since we normally do not do the pools when we go to DLR, just a very busy area.

Jack

Last Memorial Day, it was packed. We ended up with 2 chairs and a ledge until another family left. They took pity on us and actually escorted us to their lounge chairs. This year, we've been saving up for a private cabana. Hoping that it's not too late to reserve one. Worth every penny if you plan on spending a day at the pool on a busy weekend. I'm not sure what the price will be this year. It includes a cabana, at least 4 lounge chairs outside and chairs inside, a refrigerator with water, safe, fruit plate, and a flat screen tv with an attendant. Last year, you could book 10 - 2, 2-6 or 10 - 6. My sil is more a pool person than a park person, so she's going to put part of her "ticket money" into the cabana fund. She would rather spend a day at the pool than fighting the park crowds.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Last Memorial Day, it was packed. We ended up with 2 chairs and a ledge until another family left. They took pity on us and actually escorted us to their lounge chairs. This year, we've been saving up for a private cabana. Hoping that it's not too late to reserve one. Worth every penny if you plan on spending a day at the pool on a busy weekend. I'm not sure what the price will be this year. It includes a cabana, at least 4 lounge chairs outside and chairs inside, a refrigerator with water, safe, fruit plate, and a flat screen tv with an attendant. Last year, you could book 10 - 2, 2-6 or 10 - 6. My sil is more a pool person than a park person, so she's going to put part of her "ticket money" into the cabana fund. She would rather spend a day at the pool than fighting the park crowds.

Do you know what the rates are for the cabanas this year?

 

[pinner33]

just wanted to say that we are in a one bedroom right now and all i can say is wow watched world of colour last night from the room and it was great

 

[blackjackdelta]

just wanted to say that we are in a one bedroom right now and all i can say is wow watched world of colour last night from the room and it was great

I found it to be a very unique experience, well worth the points.

Jack

 

[disneyfan67]

I was looking at all the beautiful pictures and was wondering if the pools are behind gates? Do you need your KTWC to aces the pools?

I stayed at both the GCH and the DLH last year and both pools require a keycard to get in. I did see a CM standing by the gate on the morning we swam. At the Neverland pool there was a CM who checked the cards by hand and was kind of snotty to me. I had my two boys ahead of me, key already out and was holding it up to show her and told her that was my kids. She was like real loud: "Whoa, hold on, I need to see all the keys" and I explained to her that they were my kids and here was my key. We should only need one, especially since my kids are special needs and wouldn't understand what to do. Like I'm going to let multiple room keys just lay around and get lost, which my kids would do. The thing that got me kind of steamed that she seen me all week, I had introduced us before when we first checked in and walked by the pool.

 

[funatdisney]

just wanted to say that we are in a one bedroom right now and all i can say is wow watched world of colour last night from the room and it was great

We love the one bedroom, too. I have also seen some great testing of the WOC from rooms we have had in the past. Enjoy.

 

[kikiq]

Do you know what the rates are for the cabanas this year?

Hopefully I will get that info this weekend, too much family stuff going on. Really need a Disney break, but will have to wait until next week for our Disneyland swing band date, Chinese New Years family stuff this week and next.

 

[DmaxHawk]

I stayed at both the GCH and the DLH last year and both pools require a keycard to get in. I did see a CM standing by the gate on the morning we swam. At the Neverland pool there was a CM who checked the cards by hand and was kind of snotty to me. I had my two boys ahead of me, key already out and was holding it up to show her and told her that was my kids. She was like real loud: "Whoa, hold on, I need to see all the keys" and I explained to her that they were my kids and here was my key. We should only need one, especially since my kids are special needs and wouldn't understand what to do. Like I'm going to let multiple room keys just lay around and get lost, which my kids would do. The thing that got me kind of steamed that she seen me all week, I had introduced us before when we first checked in and walked by the pool.

Wow, thats really not cool...
I think its logical that the parent holds the key

 

[DmaxHawk]

Hopefully I will get that info this weekend, too much family stuff going on. Really need a Disney break, but will have to wait until next week for our Disneyland swing band date, Chinese New Years family stuff this week and next.

Thanks. Don't stress yourself out too much.

 

[cloudconnected1039]

just wanted to say that we are in a one bedroom right now and all i can say is wow watched world of colour last night from the room and it was great

I am EXTREMELY jealous!! I've always wanted to just sit in the room in my pajamas and watch it with the TV music on

 

[emum]

Back as promised, with a couple of photos. I have hundreds, so picked some of my favs.

The only photo I didn't get was the carollers who came into the Craftsmans Club to sing whichever carol we requested. I don't suppose anyone else who was staying there over Christmas would have a photo (clutching at straws, I know...)

First photo is a view of the GCH , Matterhorn, and the snow covered peaks behind LA (taken from Mickey's wheel)....

Fireworks from our suite...

Quintessential Christmas tree photo...

I may post a couple more as I wade through all the photos.

Cheers,
Sally

 

[DmaxHawk]

Thank you for the awesome pics!

 

[Disney Princess]

emum - I love that scenic picture from Mickey's fun wheel. What a beautiful shot!

 

[Davids-Coco]

Can anyone comment on how close Sky School is to the windows on that side of the building... I'm afraid they may be screaming if they go by when I get out of the shower!

 

[DmaxHawk]

Around 77 feet at the closest, give or take a few feet.

 

[Nonsuch]

Around 77 feet at the closest, give or take a few feet.

That's a very specific measurement
It seems much closer on the ride

Video of the area between the Grand Californian and California Adventure

 

[KCmike]

 

[funatdisney]

Hey Mike, great picture. Glad to see some of your pics popping up here. I was just thinking of you this morning.

I just got back from a very short trip at VGC. We only stayed one night. I made a reservation for a weekend get away for hubby and me for this weekend. Instead it was hijacked by the teenagers and their activities. I kept the Saturday night of our original reservation. DH and DD(13) had a volleyball tournament yesterday in Anaheim, so they were able to check in at 3pm. DD(15) and I went to Pomona to attend an equine exposition at the FairPlex, which is only 30 minutes north of Anaheim. We got to GCH at 11pm, and went straight to bed. Got up to a very foggy morning. I grabbed the camera and took some pics around the Hotel. I will post them later when I have a chance to go through them.

 

[KCmike]

Hey Mike, great picture. Glad to see some of your pics popping up here. I was just thinking of you this morning.

I just got back from a very short trip at VGC. We only stayed one night. I made a reservation for a weekend get away for hubby and me for this weekend. Instead it was hijacked by the teenagers and their activities. I kept the Saturday night of our original reservation. DH and DD(13) had a volleyball tournament yesterday in Anaheim, so they were able to check in at 3pm. DD(15) and I went to Pomona to attend an equine exposition at the FairPlex, which is only 30 minutes north of Anaheim. We got to GCH at 11pm, and went straight to bed. Got up to a very foggy morning. I grabbed the camera and took some pics around the Hotel. I will post them later when I have a chance to go through them.

Can't wait to see them shots!

 

[funatdisney]

Ok Here is one that I really liked.

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And this one...