Grand Californian Super Thread

[boiseflyfisher]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2181963

Here you go, this is the thread with pictures of all of the concierge lounges. It looks like GCH is the only one they offer on points.

 

[cobbler]

I know that there is an extensive thread about the offerings at each of the three hotels for concierge level. It has been a while since I have stayed Grand concierge as we normally stay DVC now, but in the past the lounge offered three types of finger sandwiches as well as scones and chocolate covered strawberries during the day. In the evening there is a hot appetizer, cheese tray, veggies and assorted desserts as well as wine and beer. After that they offer cordials and additional desserts and huge cookies. During this time they have someone come in and tell stories or sing songs to the children.

I hadn't even looked at the points required for club level until you posted your question. That is a serious amount of points for what you get in return. Are you sure you wouldn't rather rent your points and use the cash to book something? You mention that you are trying to save money this trip. For the amount you could get by renting your points, you could book PP concierge on cash for twice as many nights if not more. Just a thought.

If I remember right, if you are booking nights on points, you do not need to pay the $15 parking fee.

Thanks for the info. I had thought about renting but I'd have to rent them out pretty quickly. Normally we don't get into a place where we are half booked somewhere and things come up that force us to really budget but life wouldn't be any fun if a wrench wasn't thrown in sometimes Sigh...

But I do appreciate the feedback. I wish we could stay longer but alas, school schedules and my job won't allow it

Hubby just said use the points and don't deal with the renting and since CA isn't as easy to get to as World, he wanted to just splurge and be done with it.

Thanks again and thanks for the link!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

Thanks for the info. I had thought about renting but I'd have to rent them out pretty quickly. Normally we don't get into a place where we are half booked somewhere and things come up that force us to really budget but life wouldn't be any fun if a wrench wasn't thrown in sometimes Sigh...

But I do appreciate the feedback. I wish we could stay longer but alas, school schedules and my job won't allow it

Hubby just said use the points and don't deal with the renting and since CA isn't as easy to get to as World, he wanted to just splurge and be done with it.

Thanks again and thanks for the link!

Happy to help! Don't count out a wait list coming though. At this time the entire week is wide open on all room types with the exception of one studio night. We pieced a last minute trip together this past October with points. We had to change rooms at GCV and did two nights at PP on points, but that is what we get for waiting until the last minute! I had to remind the family that we were at DL and they had no right to complain.

 

[cobbler]

Happy to help! Don't count out a wait list coming though. At this time the entire week is wide open on all room types with the exception of one studio night. We pieced a last minute trip together this past October with points. We had to change rooms at GCV and did two nights at PP on points, but that is what we get for waiting until the last minute! I had to remind the family that we were at DL and they had no right to complain.

That's exactly why I canceled the waitlist and booked the concierge on points. We are going half marathon weekend so I know that made it even worse!!! Hubby and I are both running and had booked a cash reservation at DL hotel but this pesky little thing called a furnace needed replaced (boy those aren't cheap!) which forced us to do a more budget thing.

So how ironic that we have to stay concierge to save money sounds backwards but the room is "free"

Oh well!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

We were actually bumped over to to the GCH concierge from PP concierge a couple of years ago in January when they were doing some work on the PP lounge. It rained almost the entire time we were there, so we spent a LOT of time in the lounge. In our experience, the CMs in all of the lounges go above and beyond to make your stay a great experience. The other nice thing is that they have very little turnover, so it is like a reunion the next time you go!

 

[cobbler]

Is there an email address to contact the IPO for concierge? I would like one just in case I don't receive any notification from them in the next few days that they have me in the system for arrival. I just may use them to make any dining reservations.

Also does the pool have cabannas for rental at all?

 

[blackjackdelta]

Is there an email address to contact the IPO for concierge? I would like one just in case I don't receive any notification from them in the next few days that they have me in the system for arrival. I just may use them to make any dining reservations.

Also does the pool have cabannas for rental at all?

They sure do I will post a pic

Jack

 

[blackjackdelta]

Had to find it

You can see them to the left with the chair sout in front..this was last August

Last pic not encompassing. nice fridge stocked water, fruit, great poolsice service(guests can get that at poolside). Nice couch besides loveseat.

Jack

 

[cobbler]

Thanks for the info and pics.

What number do I need to call to reserve one and how far out can they be reserved?

 

[Csgrandma]

Although I have never posted, I have read your forums for years. I know this is the place with all of the answers. Although I have booked other Disney trips and a cruise with a lot of planning, the recent loss of my mom after a tough year prompted a booking to The Grand Californian for July 28 when my week of summer vacation starts. My 6 year old grandson has been a fan a McQueen for years. We want this vacation to be a splurge because quite frankly, we need it! I have booked a 1 bedroom suite but they won't let me book concierge now. They said I have to wait until I check in and add it on then? I must be misunderstanding this. How can concierge help with planning and booking if I wait? Would it be worth the price for simply the lounge? And where should I request our room be for the best view? Are all of the suites away from the parking lot?

 

[nunzia]

I thought I'd post a few pics of the lounge. I don't know where the suites are..when we did Concierge we were on the club floor and very close to the lounge. Are there suites in the DVC wing or just regular rooms? Did you book a suite through Disney or is it a DVC 1BR?

 

[cobbler]

DVC doesn't have any suites. The suites would be in the regular hotel section.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Had to find it

You can see them to the left with the chair sout in front..this was last August

Last pic not encompassing. nice fridge stocked water, fruit, great poolsice service(guests can get that at poolside). Nice couch besides loveseat.

Jack

Wish I could answer that, I just called vacation planning and they took care of everything.

Jack

 

[cobbler]

Do you have the number for vacation planning or know where I can find it?

 

[blackjackdelta]

do you have the number for vacation planning or know where i can find it?

714) 300-plan

 

[cobbler]

Thank you very much!

 

[franandaj]

Here are some more pictures from February

 

[nunzia]

DVC doesn't have any suites. The suites would be in the regular hotel section.

Yes, I know. What I meant was, I didn't know if there were any suites...in the hotel rooms that are located in the new wing that includes the DVC rooms. Since that building has both.

 

[LizfromOz]

Here are some more pictures from February

Thanks so much for the pics, we have 6 nights GCH Concierge booked end Sept/early Oct. It's a huge splurge for us, but we are justifying the cost by spliting our stay at Hojo as well. My girls are beside themselves at the thought of the private entrance to DCA. Thanks again

 

[wdhinn89]

Thinking of visiting DL and staying at the GC from 7/12-7/18. Just checking in to make sure there is no construction going on.

Is there anything going on during this time period that I should be aware about?

Thank you su much