The Official VILLAS at DISNEYLAND HOTEL (Discovery Tower) Owners and Fans Info Thread

[DonMacGregor]

Yes, they own enough to change the zoning they want, but I would assume they just want to get as much as possible before they build a park or anything substantial, because as soon as they announce it, the price doubles around them.



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[MartyParty]

Yea, they have many options over there in Toy Story... they can build a decent sized park with what they already own, or even better if they can get possession of any of the outer properties.

These 2 videos show many different possibilities. (the whole playlist is great, but these 2 are mainly about Toy Story & Gardenwalk)

Ok, came across some new to me visuals. I had always thought that the expansion was around the VDH/DLH area. Seeing this new diagram for something between Haster, Katella, and Harbor Blvd. Catching up on the Harbor Blvd area. Again all dreaming pie in the sky stuff but interesting.

Also interesting to see how far the park has come since 1990 with Disneyland Parking now California Adventures.

 

[Chili327]

Yea, they have many options over there in Toy Story... they can build a decent sized park with what they already own, or even better if they can get possession of any of the outer properties.

These 2 videos show many different possibilities. (the whole playlist is great, but these 2 are mainly about Toy Story & Gardenwalk)

Ok, came across some new to me visuals. I had always thought that the expansion was around the VDH/DLH area. Seeing this new diagram for something between Haster, Katella, and Harbor Blvd. Catching up on the Harbor Blvd area. Again all dreaming pie in the sky stuff but interesting.

Also interesting to see how far the park has come since 1990 with Disneyland Parking now California Adventures.

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Yes the expansion to the west is a very cool part of DF, but the east side and possibly 3rd park is definitely interesting too!!
Have you watched any of the videos in the DisneylandForward playlist?
If not, start at the beginning, there are about 7 total to date.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vdBkUWCwJ48LgsW8BEVXU2r55Zz3YWG&si=7iXueqDkHnIxKVUP

 

[MartyParty]

Yes the expansion to the west is a very cool part of DF, but the east side and possibly 3rd park is definitely interesting too!!
Have you watched any of the videos in the DisneylandForward playlist?
If not, start at the beginning, there are about 7 total to date.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vdBkUWCwJ48LgsW8BEVXU2r55Zz3YWG&si=7iXueqDkHnIxKVUP

Yes I've seen those from Brekie (sp). Very thorough and he does a good job of walking around and visually overlaying what he thinks is possible.

 

[Chili327]

Latest update!!!

Full playlist, if you’re not caught up - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vdBkUWCwJ48LgsW8BEVXU2r55Zz3YWG&si=7iXueqDkHnIxKVUP

 

[NVDISFamily]

All of this Disneyland Forward news/hype makes me very glad I gave in and got some VDH points With the tentative parking structure plans I think they are likely to have both VDH and VGC people park on the ground floor(s) of what is now the Mickey and Friends structure and perhaps they will have carts to takes us too and from the resorts?

 

[kucanhead]

All of this Disneyland Forward news/hype makes me very glad I gave in and got some VDH points With the tentative parking structure plans I think they are likely to have both VDH and VGC people park on the ground floor(s) of what is now the Mickey and Friends structure and perhaps they will have carts to takes us too and from the resorts?

I realize concept art is merely a suggestion of what may happen, but in the Disneyland Forward art, it appears that the Pixar Place hotel parking structure would be expanded. Also, it looks like the Disneyland Hotel convention space is replaced with a freestanding garage.


For comparison:

 

[DonMacGregor]

I realize concept art is merely a suggestion of what may happen, but in the Disneyland Forward art, it appears that the Pixar Place hotel parking structure would be expanded. Also, it looks like the Disneyland Hotel convention space is replaced with a freestanding garage.

That would be my take on the concept art.

 

[thelittledipster]

Does anyone have any recommendations for room requests 1BR preferred view?

 

[Wedgeout]

Does anyone have any recommendations for room requests 1BR preferred view?

With the stacked layout probably higher floor front side (even numbered room). Unless prefer the DVC pool area. That is odd numbered.

 

[Wedgeout]

Garden units have some nice cover for any rainy days.

 

[Wedgeout]

Always a good time at our Palm Breeze Bar!

 

[Wedgeout]

Avocado & Lime Hummus Dip and the Beinets trio with cookie Mickeys, with chocolate, passion fruit & mixed berry.

 

[Wedgeout]

And the Cocktail Chicken Wings (bourbon bbq glaze, chili aioli) to finish off a few selections to try.

 

[Wedgeout]

Sure having the TOT is frowned upon but the three nights Friday-Monday garden duo was $150.12 out the door. Still a pretty good savings plan. A bill with $0 is always fun on trips but knowing I’m not seeing anything for the parking is the best savings over booking a cash deal. They were giving many tours during our stay.

 

[Sunnyore]

Sure having the TOT is frowned upon but the three nights Friday-Monday garden duo was $150.12 out the door. Still a pretty good savings plan. A bill with $0 is always fun on trips but knowing I’m not seeing anything for the parking is the best savings over booking a cash deal. They were giving many tours during our stay.

I was over at the Grand for the weekend and my first reaction when I entered my room was I wished I was over at Discovery Tower. The room just looked so run down and tired. The fan was making some weird clicking sound when on that there was no way I can leave it on. Luckily it was cold enough that I didn’t need the a/c. My TV also also missing like 1 inch of the screen on the right size. At first I thought it was some aspect ratio thing but nope, that part of the tv was dead. I eventually reminded myself of all the good stuff, theme park view from my balcony, easy access to the parks.. the lobby. And I only discovered Hearthstone Lounge this trip. I had the best time chatting with random Disney adults at that bar. I wanted to do Palm Breeze but the weather was just too cold for me. In the end I loved my stay overall and will be looking forward to the refurb.

Oh and I did chat with my guide and he says VDH is selling well. When I did the Disneyland Hotel tour (which was AMAZING) I was raving about the villas to this couple and so they went to take a tour of Discovery Tower. On the tour I learned the garden rooms were a homage to the original 8 rooms when Disneyland Hotel first opened. Whoever haven’t done the tour should try to make time for it! We got to see the inside of the Thunder Mountain Suite and the Blue Sky suite. It just made me love that I own a piece of Disneyland Hotel.

 

[DMPicone]

For anyone visiting right now, how is she holding up? I found the flood risk disclosure part of our contracts interesting, so it's only fitting that California is getting his by massive amounts of rain.

 

[DonMacGregor]

On the tour I learned the garden rooms were a homage to the original 8 rooms when Disneyland Hotel first opened. Whoever haven’t done the tour should try to make time for it!

Yup:

Original Garden Structures at Disneyland Hotel

 

[StarlitNight05]

Just got back from a stay in 0437. For the most part, we loved it and the view of the pallette pool was so cool. I had a few gripes about the room -- it really bugged me that the rainfall showerhead and the handheld could not be run at the same time. We never have this problem at GCH/GCV. Also, as fresh as the rooms were, it felt a bit stale somehow and definitely less luxurious than the furnishings at the Grand. Even though the theming there isn't in your face either, it somehow feels like a more cohesive theme with the building and setting. I don't know, maybe I'm splitting hairs. VDH is lovely still!

 

[Batuuwanderer]

Heading to VDH tonight. (Happy dance!!!) Does anyone know how many standard deluxe rooms have a bath tub? I made a request but want to know what my chances are. I read one post stating they had a bath tub so hoping to be one of the lucky ones.