Secured our Grand Californian villa - now need help with the latest!

[ngl]

After months of waitlisting and stalking, we were able to get our 2 bedroom villa at GC for our Oct trip (my 50th!) We live about 1 hr from WDW and have only stayed at GC once about 4 years ago. I have been trying to read through threads on various questions but have not been able to find the most recent information so hoping some of you can help:
1. Can we still get grocery delivery there? I read they stopped it when they first reopened in the Spring but unsure of the status.
2. Is the separate entrance to/from parks to GC open? Again, know it was not fully functional a few months ago.
3. Is valet available?
4. We have a reservation at Napa Rose on my actual 50th. I assume no outside seating there or has that changed at all?
4. Any other helpful tips would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

If you can get chef’s counter at Napa Rose I love that experience. Happy 50th!

 

[DonMacGregor]

After months of waitlisting and stalking, we were able to get our 2 bedroom villa at GC for our Oct trip (my 50th!) We live about 1 hr from WDW and have only stayed at GC once about 4 years ago. I have been trying to read through threads on various questions but have not been able to find the most recent information so hoping some of you can help:
1. Can we still get grocery delivery there? I read they stopped it when they first reopened in the Spring but unsure of the status.
2. Is the separate entrance to/from parks to GC open? Again, know it was not fully functional a few months ago.
3. Is valet available?
4. We have a reservation at Napa Rose on my actual 50th. I assume no outside seating there or has that changed at all?
4. Any other helpful tips would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!!!!

1. Not sure about grocery delivery. Was it available before?
2. The DCA entrance is open, as is the entrance to DTD.
3. Valet is available.
4. I don't think there's ever been full "outdoor dining" at Napa Rose. There is a small outdoor patio, but it has a big firepit surrounded by metal chairs and low tables and no proper dining tables. There is bar service out there though (and you can order off the dinner menu). When I peeked in the other day, it looked like they are still spacing parties out in the dining room as it was dinner time on a sold-out day and numerous tables were open. Didn't look to see if the patio was open or not.

If I have some time, I can swing by tomorrow and see.

 

[ngl]

1. Not sure about grocery delivery. Was it available before?
2. The DCA entrance is open, as is the entrance to DTD.
3. Valet is available.
4. I don't think there's ever been full "outdoor dining" at Napa Rose. There is a small outdoor patio, but it has a big firepit surrounded by metal chairs and low tables and no proper dining tables. There is bar service out there though (and you can order off the dinner menu). When I peeked in the other day, it looked like they are still spacing parties out in the dining room as it was dinner time on a sold-out day and numerous tables were open. Didn't look to see if the patio was open or not.

If I have some time, I can swing by tomorrow and see.

Great, thanks so much! We are surprising our kids and taking them to DL for my 50th - lol. Although we live 1 hr from WDW and go there at least quarterly, they still talk about the ONE trip we took to DL 4 years ago. Would love a nicer dinner like Napa Rose for my actual bday but if not outdoor may think twice and do one at DTD that has outside seating. Yes, last time we were there we did get groceries delivered but when they first reopened it sounds like they were not allowing it but curious of status now. Thanks again!

 

[Lexxiefern]

I had groceries delivered twice while we were there 2 weeks ago. I used Instacart. I did go meet them in front of the lobby but I think you can have them drop them with bell services. I also ordered booze from BevMo and they delivered right to my room!

 

[GoingSince1990]

Pavilions and Amazon grocery deliveries are functioning just as they always did. Valet parking is available but since it is $35 per day while self-parking is free when staying on points, we self-parked. For us it was quicker to walk to the self parking than it would have been to wait for the valet. Have a great trip!

 

[pineapplepalms]

We did Amazon Prime Now delivery there over the summer and Bell Services called us when it arrived and delivered it to our room. I believe the new Tenaya spa is open now and it looks really nice. If you want to avoid fireworks crowds, we watched over by IASW and it was much less crowded and they do projections on the facade. Since you’re going in October, enjoy all the Halloween ride overlays!