Grand Californian Super Thread

[Nonsuch]

...just hope that the bus doesn't state which hotel we are going to on the bus! he's gonna trip! He stated last time he wanted to stay at the hotel and well we are!

You are going all out, so why not hire a limo?
Airport shuttles often go to multiple hotels, and you don't want to tour all those "hobo" hotels

 

[kikiq]

Mountain View to Orange County is a a short flight (I always drive).
Concierge has a dedicated registration desk on the 6th floor, I think the car entry gate contacts concierge so someone will meet you at your car (or taxi). If this does not happen, go straight to the 6th floor to checkin (skip the line in the lobby).

Mountain View, California...really? That's my hometown!!! My dad still lives there.

We've stayed a few times concierge before we bought DVC. The first time, they met us at the front door which completely took my DH aback. Then when we checked in upstairs, they had birthday balloons for me and our room had a card from the Fab 5. Now after that, it's been a mixed bag as far as checking in, sometimes upstairs, one time down stairs. BUT the CL staff is wonderful. They remembered what we liked to drink and what snack was my DH's favorite. He had work to do, so during the day while I played in the park, he spend out over several tables in the lounge. And being the only one in there in the middle of the day, they catered to him. You need to contact the hotel and tell them that you are surprising your husband for his 50th bday. Would love to see his face when he figures it out.

 

[alieila]

You are going all out, so why not hire a limo?
Airport shuttles often go to multiple hotels, and you don't want to tour all those "hobo" hotels

Oh.. that is right.. I forgot it would go to multiple hotels! If need be I'll grab the limo..

 

[alieila]

Yep, we are a few blocks from Google! Yeah, I emailed and let them know it's his 50th, so we will see! Thank you for sharing your story of your birthday! The 50th is a BIG birthday to celebrate.. Just hope we get a chance to celebrate it Good!

I remember how well we ate with the Concierge with Wilderness Lodge CL that I don't think we would need any special dinners! Just have the white wine ready!

 

[funatdisney]

Time for a picture:

 

[DmaxHawk]

Time for a picture:

Great picture!

 

[funatdisney]

Thank you, Sal.

 

[Canadianfamily]

We have our first stay at the GC in about 3 weeks and are trying to figure out the best way to the hotel from LAX. We would prefer private transportation, does anyone know how much a taxi would be from LAX to GC? I have a few quotes for other companies but haven't found much about cabbing.
Thanks!

 

[PoohNFriends]

Of course, you may save the files.
I made them to be shared

Thanks Nonsuch for sharing. I added it to my Disney Info folder along with the list of 1-bedrooms that you prefer (from the VGC thread). Hoping with some pixie dust and patience that we get a decent room view on our 1st trip to DL and our VGC home.

 

[kikiq]

Yep, we are a few blocks from Google! Yeah, I emailed and let them know it's his 50th, so we will see! Thank you for sharing your story of your birthday! The 50th is a BIG birthday to celebrate.. Just hope we get a chance to celebrate it Good!

I remember how well we ate with the Concierge with Wilderness Lodge CL that I don't think we would need any special dinners! Just have the white wine ready!

So let's hope that your room looks something like this when you open the door...

Sorry the picture is a little blurry, was trying to take a picture before we messed up the room with "stuff" and we were in a hurrying to get to dinner.
The silver balloons are the ones they gave me when we checked in. Oh and don't forget the birthday pin<G>

 

[nunzia]

This is a repost, and I am sure every knows that while you have reservations at the 3 resort hotels you can use vacation planning to make most of your reservations.

Vacation Planning Office
1-714/300-7520 (for guests staying at the Disneyland Resort Hotels)
Or email them at vacationplanning@disneyonline.com


They have been life savers and they do the work and send you an itinerary.

Jack

They had indeed been helpful in the past, but this past time I had several issues with them, plus the people that answered the phone each time I've called had conflciting info and messed up on both reservations I finally made through them..so..just a word of caution..have they farmed some of these positions out to call centers or something? I posted my experiences somewhere but don't remember where.
PS.. I had also stated when I booked that all the kids were first timers but there was no packet of pictures or anything for them like there was last time I took a group of newbies..They did, however, get a couple pictures and and a certificate when they spent some time coloring with a CM in the lobby.

 

[blackjackdelta]

They had indeed been helpful in the past, but this past time I had several issues with them, plus the people that answered the phone each time I've called had conflciting info and messed up on both reservations I finally made through them..so..just a word of caution..have they farmed some of these positions out to call centers or something? I posted my experiences somewhere but don't remember where.
PS.. I had also stated when I booked that all the kids were first timers but there was no packet of pictures or anything for them like there was last time I took a group of newbies..They did, however, get a couple pictures and and a certificate when they spent some time coloring with a CM in the lobby.

We have used them the last couple 3 years and never had a problem even after multiple changes to the itinerary.

Jack

 

[DmaxHawk]

Last night I booked a room for March during Spring Break. Three of my friends and myself will be heading down for 8 nights. I was able to secure a Concierge level premium view room.
The room code is CH C4. Lets see if we can crack the code.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Last night I booked a room for March during Spring Break. Three of my friends and myself will be heading down for 8 nights. I was able to secure a Concierge level premium view room.
The room code is CH C4. Lets see if we can crack the code.

Leaving the girlfriend at home this time Sal.

Jack

 

[DmaxHawk]

Leaving the girlfriend at home this time Sal.

Jack

She broke up with me on mothers day 2010. Turns out she wasn't the person I thought she was. But should I find a new one by the time we leave, my truck seats 5

 

[blackjackdelta]

She broke up with me on mothers day 2010. Turns out she wasn't the person I thought she was. But should I find a new one by the time we leave, my truck seats 5

Sorry to hear that buddy, but do not dispair, I have been married 5 times, looks like you are learning faster than I.

Jack

 

[sierranevada]

We have used them the last couple 3 years and never had a problem even after multiple changes to the itinerary.

Jack

So have we and I go several times a year. I do always use the same person - we have been corresponding by email for several years and I just start by request with her.

Sorry they messed up with you, nunzia.

 

[blackjackdelta]

So have we and I go several times a year. I do always use the same person - we have been corresponding by email for several years and I just start by request with her.

Sorry they messed up with you, nunzia.

I will also use the same person this year if she is still there.

Jack

 

[DmaxHawk]

Sorry to hear that buddy, but do not dispair, I have been married 5 times, looks like you are learning faster than I.

Jack

No worries brother. They come and go in time. Thanks though. Preciate it.
Sounds like you found a great one and im happy for ya

 

[DmaxHawk]

I will also use the same person this year if she is still there.

Jack

Jack, what do use them for? Might get some ideas for this trip.