Grand Californian Super Thread

[ArchOwl]

So apparently Flickr hates me right now...so I just jumped over to Photobucket:

Entry foyer

Living room

King bedroom

Walk in closet

HUGE bathroom!

Living room with view of balcony

View from balcony of Matterhorn

More views

Grizzly Peak

Construction!

Soarin'

 

[Nonsuch]

I love those windows. They look like wisteria blossoms, and the pattern is used throughout the suite

 

[funatdisney]

We also took the Art of the Craft Tour, which I highly recommend for anyone interested in the Hotel or the Arts and Crafts Movement, or both! It was supposed to be an hour long, but our tour guide (Max) was very talkative and it turned out to be almost two hours! He showed us some neat stuff about the lanterns, pool gates, the lounge, and also took us up to the El Capitan Suite for a tour. The El Capitan is one of the presidential suites, that goes for about $5500 a night! I don't see any pics of the suite in the thread, so I thought I would add. Hopefully this is the right place.

There was also a full kitchen, dining room, and office, but we were kind of moved through those areas fast as we were running behind on the tour... Altogether it is 2200 sq. feet of space! Amazing.

What a treat for you and to us! I loved your pictures and have always wondered what the presidential suite looked like. Thank you for sharing.

 

[nunzia]

wow..great pictures!! where in the hotel is this located? I love those windows...

 

[Nonsuch]

wow..great pictures!! where in the hotel is this located? I love those windows...

329/331 on the 6th floor.
The entry is a bridge, with open space to the 5th floor below.

 

[ArchOwl]

I love those windows. They look like wisteria blossoms, and the pattern is used throughout the suite

Our tour guide said those were supposed to resemble wheat, if you look at the entry foyer, you will see it in the carpet as well. The design is repeated throughout the suite!

 

[Nonsuch]

Our tour guide said those were supposed to resemble wheat, if you look at the entry foyer, you will see it in the carpet as well. The design is repeated throughout the suite!

I suppose it could resemble wheat that grows down from the ceiling

 

[happymomof1]

Since Grand Californian is the hotel used for part of the ABD Hollywood Backstage magic trip, what kind/view of room is typical?
Just wondering if we'll be able to see Downtown Disney or a park or pool from the room typically. Hoping it's not just a parking lot view. Please share your experience if you can. Thank you!

 

[nunzia]

Since Grand Californian is the hotel used for part of the ABD Hollywood Backstage magic trip, what kind/view of room is typical?
Just wondering if we'll be able to see Downtown Disney or a park or pool from the room typically. Hoping it's not just a parking lot view. Please share your experience if you can. Thank you!

I think we had standard view..but really don't recall what it was. The worst view we ever had...which was the front parking lot..was Concierge room.. It was still nice!

 

[happymomof1]

I can see how conceirge could"brighten" the parking lot view lol!
We have never been to GC,
and are sooooooo looking forward to it!

 

[emum]

I love the tree!

What was your room number?

Sorry, Sal - long time, no post.... we were in suite 5116.

Cheers,
Sally

 

[Nonsuch]

Our tour guide said those were supposed to resemble wheat, if you look at the entry foyer, you will see it in the carpet as well. The design is repeated throughout the suite!

Yes, it is a wheat pattern.
Many details of the suite pay homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, and that pattern appears at the Robie House in Chicago.

 

[Nonsuch]

Room 6502, 6th floor 1 bedroom DVC villa
March 5, 2011

 

[monami7]

Our VGC Resale was just waived from Disney!
We now own 160 points at our Favorite Hotel!!!

 

[Disney Princess]

Beautiful picture Nonsuch!! I hope our view is that nice in May.

Our VGC Resale was just waived from Disney!
We now own 160 points at our Favorite Hotel!!!

Congrats on the purchase! Happy planning for your first trip on points!!!

 

[DISNEYFOURME]

Room 6502, 6th floor 1 bedroom DVC villa
March 5, 2011

Wow...wonder if i can request this room in two weeks?

 

[nunzia]

Our VGC Resale was just waived from Disney!
We now own 160 points at our Favorite Hotel!!!

Congrats and Welcome Home!

 

[Nonsuch]

Beautiful picture Nonsuch!! I hope our view is that nice in May.

Wow...wonder if i can request this room in two weeks?

It never hurts to ask
This is the request I emailed to Member Services:

Prefer a high floor with Paradise Pier Park View.
The room order of preference is: 6502, 5508, 4508, 5502, 4502, 3508, 3502, 2522, 2508, 2502

Of course, these are all 1 bedroom DVC villas

 

[happymomof1]

Is it possible to get a room with a view of the monorail AND something scenic like one of the parks or dtd? I'm not sure how things are configured. If so, what category room would it be/ what should my request be? Thanks!

 

[happymomof1]

Or, would just asking for monorail view be enough? Is there a " bad background" near any of the monorail that we wouldn't want to see? Ie:some unsightliness. Sorry to sound nit-picky, just having a hard time figuring out views since we've not ever been before. Wdw room views are VERY specific to what you pay for. We are booking through Adventures by Disney and the agent asked if we had any room requests, and I could only think to request a balcony because I have absolutely no idea about views. Thanks for your feedback! It's much appreciated!