Grand Californian Super Thread

[mikeandkarla]

Since I am fanatical about researching and keeping tabs of things to get deals, I knew that new rates would be coming out shortly after the last promo ended 3/19. I called Monday when new AP and Spring rates came out and was able to get a better rate with our APs. Depends when you are going since the AP rates sell out quickly, but generally the AP rate is better.

What about park tickets? Current promotion ends on April 14, will there be another promo when that one expires?

 

[twopeasonepod]

Hmm....sorry I'm not that great with tickets/hoppers since we buy APs even though we are from Hawaii. But even if we only go twice a year, it's worth it. Sorry!

 

[nunzia]

Thanks!
Ps-is GRR the Grizzley ride. This will be our first trip to DL, so I'm not quite sure of all the lingo.

Yes..Sorry!! There is a store around there..past it if coming from Soarin..on the left hand side..that has lots of outdoorsy themed things.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Does anyone want me to find anything out now that we are here?

 

[AussieDisneyNut]

Hi DMax, we'll be there in 3 days and I was wondering if it was completely full/sold out? We have booked 2 rooms and have requested that they be adjoining, but we're concerned that if the hotel is full that they won't be able to accommodate our request. How long did it take you to check in? Hope you are enjoying yourself.

 

[nunzia]

Does anyone want me to find anything out now that we are here?

Try the Fried Green Tomato sandwich at Hungry Bear and let me know if it's any good
Take lots of pictures to share!

 

[DmaxHawk]

Hi DMax, we'll be there in 3 days and I was wondering if it was completely full/sold out? We have booked 2 rooms and have requested that they be adjoining, but we're concerned that if the hotel is full that they won't be able to accommodate our request. How long did it take you to check in? Hope you are enjoying yourself.

The hotel is indeed at 100% capacity!! We talked to a cast member and he said that this weekend they are expecting over 70,000 people in the parks since everyone is on Spring Break now. It didn't take us long to check in at all; since we got a concierge room, we were able to check in at the 6th floor concierge desk. The lobby check in line didn't seem too long when we arrived on Friday but things are getting busier we noticed.

Try the Fried Green Tomato sandwich at Hungry Bear and let me know if it's any good
Take lots of pictures to share!

I will see if I can make it there. I'm traveling with 3 other buddies so I have to see if they want to eat there some time.

 

[DmaxHawk]

Try the Fried Green Tomato sandwich at Hungry Bear and let me know if it's any good
Take lots of pictures to share!

We went there today and I got the sandwich. I thought it was pretty good. Full of flavor. However, none of my other buddies liked it. Levon (who didn't try it) said "Its a royal conglomerate of awful." Angel said "Its not for me but it's alright." Micheal said (insert weird voice) "I dun like it."
While I enjoy a burger over the sandwich, I wouldn't mind and would enjoy it if I did get it.

 

[happymomof1]

Does anyone want me to find anything out now that we are here?

I wish I could see it through your eyes! We are WDW veterans and are sooooooo looking forward to seeing DL in person this summer!
Lucky you!!!

 

[funatdisney]

70,000 guests! I bet tonight will be packed at DL with the new Pirate Sneak Peek in the Festival Arena. Sal, are you planning on heading over there to have a look see?
Sounds like you are having a great time, Sal.

 

[DmaxHawk]

I wish I could see it through your eyes! We are WDW veterans and are sooooooo looking forward to seeing DL in person this summer!
Lucky you!!!

I'm sure you will absolutely love it! Summer is right around the corner!

70,000 guests! I bet tonight will be packed at DL with the new Pirate Sneak Peek in the Festival Arena. Sal, are you planning on heading over there to have a look see?
Sounds like you are having a great time, Sal.

We thought it would be packed also. But it doesn't seem that bad today...To us it seemed busier during the week than it did on the weekends.
We were thinking that everyone goes to the parks during the week because they think no one will be there. During the week, there was a HUGE crowd of people just trying to get past the security booths. The crowd extended past that flower fountain in DTD. Today the security booth lines (during the same time) were only a few persons long.
We were thinking of heading over the check the sneak peak but we had such a great time at Electronica last weekend that we just had to go again. It exceeded all of our expectations by a huge margin and we have basically planned our entire day around it lol. We have a bag of really bright glowsticks (Ultras) ready to go .

 

[marcemc]

I'm loving this thread

We just booked 2 rooms for the last week of may

my question is this:

Could we request studios even if they are not adjoined instead of standard rooms? I would love to have that microwave/fridge

 

[DmaxHawk]

I'm loving this thread

We just booked 2 rooms for the last week of may

my question is this:

Could we request studios even if they are not adjoined instead of standard rooms? I would love to have that microwave/fridge

It never hurts to ask...

I don't know if they will give them to you what with the studios being from DVC

 

[Nonsuch]

Could we request studios even if they are not adjoined instead of standard rooms? I would love to have that microwave/fridge

The studio (or any DVC unit) would require a specific reservation. Any DVC unit that is not booked by DVC members within 60 days is made available for cash reservations, however studios generally book first. When DVC members exchange their points for something outside the DVC resorts (i.e. Disney Cruise), then Disney recovers the cost by booking DVC rooms for cash.

It is too late for this May, but it is also possible to rent DVC points.

 

[walkerelt001]

i want to go there

 

[walkerelt001]

i will bring my son go there

 

[marcemc]

It never hurts to ask...

I don't know if they will give them to you what with the studios being from DVC

The studio (or any DVC unit) would require a specific reservation. Any DVC unit that is not booked by DVC members within 60 days is made available for cash reservations, however studios generally book first. When DVC members exchange their points for something outside the DVC resorts (i.e. Disney Cruise), then Disney recovers the cost by booking DVC rooms for cash.

It is too late for this May, but it is also possible to rent DVC points.

Thanks for letting me know, I booked through Costco, so renting points is not an option for us, maybe next time.
We have always stayed at either PPH or DL, so I'm really excited about GCH

 

[lffam]

Was going through my Disney photos and saw this...Great lobby, but its was like the Antarctic it was soooo cold!!

 

[BunnieGene]

Resubscribing to the thread...we are planning to return this summer and I'm so relieved to see that new passholder rates were released Monday...*fingers crossed that something will be available for us*

 

[DmaxHawk]

Try the Fried Green Tomato sandwich at Hungry Bear and let me know if it's any good
Take lots of pictures to share!

Here are some pics of what it looked like.