Help with Reservations for Grand Californian

[cbarnes17]

Hi, my family's considering a trip to Disneyland and would like to stay at the Grand Californian. We are DVC members but do not own points there so we'd have to book 7 months out. Has it been possible to book a studio there 7 months out? The few times I've played around online looking 7 months out I haven't had much luck finding a studio available. I've had some luck with 1 bedrooms.

What are the most popular times of year there and when wold be our best chance of getting a studio? We'll probably stay for 4-5 nights.

 

[stacieps]

I booked 5 nights in a studio 7/7-7/11 at my 7 month window. I got online a few minutes before 8 and waited for the booking window to open and booked right away. When I checked later (8:50am) there were no studios available for my 1st night.

 

[Deb & Bill]

It is the smallest DVC resort of all. So it can be difficult to get something at seven months out. And studios usually go first. Good luck.

 

[kahluacream]

It can happen! I got a studio for 3 nights, including Saturday and Sunday in late June. I did exactly what someone else already said... Book online right at 8 am EST as soon as you can.

Good luck!!

 

[luv2sleep]

Yes. I got a weekend in July at the 7 month mark.

What I'd like to know if weekends in December are possible at 7 months. Anyone know?

 

[DebbieB]

I've been able to get a studio twice at 7 months. First week of May 2011 and last week of September 2012.

 

[TosaTrio]

I booked 7 nights in a studio starting July 6th at the 7 month mark. I could have booked a studio, 1br or 2br. I booked online a couple of hours after online booking opened for my dates.

Good Luck.

 

[cwdefouw]

We were able to get a studio for two nights following the West Bound Panama Canal cruise in May of 2013. We went online at exactly 8:00 AM 7 months out and I was surprised at the availability of different sized units. Your experience may vary depending on season, but you definitely need to be online at 8:00 AM 7 months out, and you may be successful. You also might find that the extra points for a one bedroom (if a studio is not available) might be worth it. We were prepared to go up to a one bedroom if necessary as it still would have been cheaper, points wise, than using points to stay at the Disneyland Hotel.

 

[Anal Annie]

I just booked a studio for next August online this morning!! Now if I can get Aulani in a few days to add to the trip 2013 is lookin' goooood!! I would book it promptly ON your 7 month window for your best shot. I was watching the availability leading up to our trip and within days of our dates it was booking up with spotty availability.

 

[australiankaren]

Hi there
I was able to get 8 nights this coming Feb for a studio..I booked right on the 7 month mark..down to the minute .....So excited in 3 weeks we will be in the USA @ DLR.....

good luck

 

[sissy_ib]

I'm wanting to book a studio for Labor day weekend and I am so anxious. I will be happy just to get one night there though!

 

[DebbieB]

Update - I booked a 1 bedroom for Aug 4 to 8 (before D23) at 7 months earlier this month.