Grand Californian Super Thread

[funatdisney]

And some fog shots. I have never been at the Grand when it was foggy. These are a special treat

I try to take this shot whenever I am at GCH. I don't know why but I am intrigued with this opening that is between the old wing and the new wing (DVC wing) and the shot is taken when approached from the driveway. Now I have one with fog.

Next trip is July 4th weekend for that hubby/wife romantic get way. (Well I'm keeping my fingers crossed- at least the kids will be out of school.)

 

[FourM's]

Just love this thread! I especially love the beautiful photos. I love to hop on here and see new pictures people have posted.

 

[Raivyn]

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

I just called about this. You can book them 60 days in advance.

$180 for a full day, 9:30am - 6pm
$110 for a half day, 9:30am - 1:30pm or 2pm - 6pm

Going to rent one for our stay birthday stay in June!

 

[DmaxHawk]

I just called about this. You can book them 60 days in advance.

$180 for a full day, 9:30am - 6pm
$110 for a half day, 9:30am - 1:30pm or 2pm - 6pm

Going to rent one for our stay birthday stay in June!

Thanks for finding this out!

 

[Marilynbn]

What amenities do you get with a cabana rental?

~Marilyn

 

[DmaxHawk]

What amenities do you get with a cabana rental?

~Marilyn

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.

 

[Nonsuch]

And some fog shots. I have never been at the Grand when it was foggy...

Morning fog on Dec 10, 2010
Photo shot from VGC 5502

 

[funatdisney]

Nice shot, Nosuch. That was quite a foggy morning.

Thus time we had a studio room. It was the first time in a studio and I really liked it. It was a bit small for the 4 of us, but perfect for a trip for the hubby and me.

 

[funatdisney]

Sal, here are pictures of the view from our one studio VGC room, 6504. I'm afraid that the construction dominates the view, but, then again, that is the view for the moment. These will have to be replaced when the renovations are complete.

From the left:

Center:

From the right:

 

[PinkTink63]

I think I have read through most of this thread, but I don't remember seeing any photos from rooms XX14, 16, 18, 20, or 22. Does anyone have view photos from any of these rooms?

Thanks!

 

[DmaxHawk]

I think I have read through most of this thread, but I don't remember seeing any photos from rooms XX14, 16, 18, 20, or 22. Does anyone have view photos from any of these rooms?

Thanks!

For what side of the hotel?

We need the second digit from the left, for example, X514

 

[DmaxHawk]

Morning fog on Dec 10, 2010
Photo shot from VGC 5502

Sal, here are pictures of the view from our one studio VGC room, 6504. I'm afraid that the construction dominates the view, but, then again, that is the view for the moment. These will have to be replaced when the renovations are complete.

From the left:

Center:

From the right:

Thank you! I will be adding these

 

[PinkTink63]

For what side of the hotel?

We need the second digit from the left, for example, X514

Oops! I should have clarified that! I got those numbers off of the map of the New DVC wing! I think it would be X514 etc.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Oops! I should have clarified that! I got those numbers off of the map of the New DVC wing!

Lol no worries. Stand by

 

[DmaxHawk]

Oops! I should have clarified that! I got those numbers off of the map of the New DVC wing! I think it would be X514 etc.

5220 can be found HERE

 

[KCmike]

Liza, nice shots. The walkway into the fog is really nice. I always love the light fixture shots too. We are trying to find reasons to head East this year but the kids want to go back West so badly. Either way we are road tripping this year. I just feel like I should wait until they are completely done with DCA before we go back yet again. When are the entrance gates to DCA going to be done?

Here is my POTD:

 

[funatdisney]

Liza, nice shots. The walkway into the fog is really nice. I always love the light fixture shots too. We are trying to find reasons to head East this year but the kids want to go back West so badly. Either way we are road tripping this year. I just feel like I should wait until they are completely done with DCA before we go back yet again. When are the entrance gates to DCA going to be done?

Here is my POTD:

I love love love the lamp shot of yours. It gives you a the grand perspective that the GCH is so well known for. I know that there are lots of lamps pictures (as there should be - they are so beautiful!), I have never taken them before, so it is nice to have my own set of them. What intrigued me about my pictures was the blue highlights on them and that they looked so clean. I kept thinking that they must have just washed them. I'm thinking the blue highlights are from the foggy lighting from the nearby windows. Or are they always there?

I am right there with you on holding off for a visit to DLR. I have read that the front gates won't be done until early fall. It seems that 2/3 of the park is under construction. For now, I try to avoid DCA myself, although there is lots to see. I will probably go in every other visit. (I usually visit the parks every 4 to 6 weeks.) My younger daughter has a couple of her volleyball tournaments nearby DLR or DLR is on the way home. We spend late afternoon to mid-evening in DL. Better than being stuck in Saturday traffic which can be awful.

I think your kids have it right. The West is very beautiful. We may go camping in a state park near Yosemite later this year. I used to work in Yellowstone Park in my college days. So camping in some our National Parks reminds of my summers at Yellowstone. As for the beaches that California is well known, we live in a beach community. I used to take the kids to the beach every week when they were little. They don't like it much now that they are teenagers.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Sal, here are pictures of the view from our one studio VGC room, 6504. I'm afraid that the construction dominates the view, but, then again, that is the view for the moment. These will have to be replaced when the renovations are complete.

Added
Thanks again

 

[DmaxHawk]

Morning fog on Dec 10, 2010
Photo shot from VGC 5502

Also added Thanks!

 

[Lynzer Torte]

We just returned from our first stay @ GCH! They upgraded us to theme park view- we overlooked the entrance to GRR! Room 3355.
I took many pics and will post them soon!

I'm already planning another trip, this time with our teenagers who were insanely jealous we left them at home.