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

[TexasErin]

I thought I may not get it since we didnt go hard at the parks this trip, it was more resort hopping. And only 2 nights 3 days. I am also very fair skinned. I have also done outdoor outings other places where sun hits me like Legoland, hiking etc. No rash then only at Disney, although it stopped in CA.

So you will get it within a couple of days? What kind of sunscreen are you using? I try to buy more "natural" type sunscreens that don't have a bunch of chemicals.

 

[VGCgroupie]

So you will get it within a couple of days? What kind of sunscreen are you using? I try to buy more "natural" type sunscreens that don't have a bunch of chemicals.

Yep starts next day. I have gotten it using Thinkbaby and Badger both white natural creamy so I tried spray Coola and Sun Bum.

 

[TexasErin]

Yep starts next day. I have gotten it using Thinkbaby and Badger both white natural creamy so I tried spray Coola and Sun Bum.

My condolences. Yours sounds even worse than mine....Have you tried SPF clothing (or maybe you're the person that I saw mention it??)

 

[VGCgroupie]

My condolences. Yours sounds even worse than mine....Have you tried SPF clothing (or maybe you're the person that I saw mention it??)

No since where mine occurs Id have to wear a turtleneck Upper chest, sides and back of my neck

Also thank you fellow owners for enduring my rash chat. I really am just puzzled why it stopped happening at DL

 

[TexasErin]

No since where mine occurs Id have to wear a turtleneck Upper chest, sides and back of my neck

Also thank you fellow owners for enduring my rash chat. I really am just puzzled why it stopped happening at DL

Oh, yeah, lol. I got nothing for ya on that! And now that I really think about it, I don't know if I've ever really had it happen at DL. But it is always terrible in Florida. For me, I think it must require the sun AND heat. Since I'm usually pretty comfortable in DLR, I don't think I've had it happen there. I wish I could remember better. I haven't been to California in over a year...but I just got back from WDW on 5/21 and was still itchy for days after getting home.

To get this back on topic, we were able to score a 1-BR for a weekend trip December 2023, but couldn't get anything at 7-months for our 6/2024 trip last summer. We ended up ten days at VGC instead since we own there. I much prefer VDH over VGC since I like mid-century modern and Disneyland nostalgia.

 

[helenk]

I am hoping to stay at the Villas next Spring with my grandson. Looking at a map of the resort the DVC tower is a bit of a walk to get to the parks. I've only stayed at the Disneyland Hotel once before and I was in the main tower so I am not really familiar with the layout. How far of a walk is it to the parks?

 

[VGCgroupie]

I am hoping to stay at the Villas next Spring with my grandson. Looking at a map of the resort the DVC tower is a bit of a walk to get to the parks. I've only stayed at the Disneyland Hotel once before and I was in the main tower so I am not really familiar with the layout. How far of a walk is it to the parks?

This is a fascinating thread https://www.disboards.com/threads/walking-to-the-park-dvc-in-ca-vs-wdw.3962409/

 

[Girlstar30]

I am hoping to stay at the Villas next Spring with my grandson. Looking at a map of the resort the DVC tower is a bit of a walk to get to the parks. I've only stayed at the Disneyland Hotel once before and I was in the main tower so I am not really familiar with the layout. How far of a walk is it to the parks?

If the monorail is open, it is near the hotel and will take you straight into tomorrowland

 

[helenk]

This is a fascinating thread https://www.disboards.com/threads/walking-to-the-park-dvc-in-ca-vs-wdw.3962409/

Thank you,

 

[helenk]

If the monorail is open, it is near the hotel and will take you straight into tomorrowland

I had forgotten about the monorail station, thank you

 

[preedymtnwest]

VGC has 3 bathrooms and a closet in a 2BD . So does Aulani.

Aulani doesn’t have the extra bathroom in the main area like VGC and VDH; the people staying in the living room have to share the primary bedroom bath, which has access off the living room (at least in a lock off - we’ve stayed multiple times in a 1BR) - it’s one of my only “complaints” about Aulani as a “spoiled” owner at VGC (and now VDH) lol. We recently stayed in a 3BR villa at Aulani and there were still “only” 3 baths for a capacity of 12 people - 2 bedrooms had en suites and the third bedroom shared a hall bath with the living room. Luckily, there were only usually 8 (9 for a couple nights) of us staying in the room, but still…

 

[AstroBlasters]

Aulani doesn’t have the extra bathroom in the main area like VGC and VDH; the people staying in the living room have to share the primary bedroom bath, which has access off the living room (at least in a lock off - we’ve stayed multiple times in a 1BR) - it’s one of my only “complaints” about Aulani as a “spoiled” owner at VGC (and now VDH) lol. We recently stayed in a 3BR villa at Aulani and there were still “only” 3 baths for a capacity of 12 people - 2 bedrooms had en suites and the third bedroom shared a hall bath with the living room. Luckily, there were only usually 8 (9 for a couple nights) of us staying in the room, but still…

Um…. it does in 2 bedroom dedicated…..

The 1 bedrooms are the issue and therefore the lockoffs….

https://dvcfan.com/2-bedroom-villa-aulani-disney-vacation-club-villas-ko-olina-hawaii/

 

[Girlstar30]

I had forgotten about the monorail station, thank you

Youre welcome

 

[ClaraOswald]

Does this really constitute a premium view at the Villas? Last time we had an interior facing room –– overlooking the waterslides –– and that was perfect and actually 'premium'.

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Am I the only one who thinks this view is nice?

I wish you luck in your endeavor.

It’s an inverse Cabin/Bungalow problem…, so many people buy with the plan of banking/borrowing for a villa…. and the availability will only get more difficult as millions of points are sold every year….

We wanted a 1bd in early January…. but because of walkers we have 2 studios….

See...reading this makes me think VDH will never be in the cards for us since we don't want to stay in a studio.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Am I the only one who thinks this view is nice?





See...reading this makes me think VDH will never be in the cards for us since we don't want to stay in a studio.

Options are definitely limited at DLand.

Overwhelmingly studio heavy VDH or a very expensive to buy in and limited inventory VGC.

 

[Canchaser143]

Am I the only one who thinks this view is nice?





See...reading this makes me think VDH will never be in the cards for us since we don't want to stay in a studio.

We bought to stay mainly in the 1br. So far I have been able to get my reservations each time. It has been getting increasingly more stressful, but we like to go in early December which is already very popular. I am curious to see how things continue to play out as they sell more points. I do really wish they added more 1 bedrooms since the studios only sleep 4. I love the garden studios so much but it’s just too cramped for us.

 

[AstroBlasters]

We bought to stay mainly in the 1br. So far I have been able to get my reservations each time. It has been getting increasingly more stressful, but we like to go in early December which is already very popular. I am curious to see how things continue to play out as they sell more points. I do really wish they added more 1 bedrooms since the studios only sleep 4. I love the garden studios so much but it’s just too cramped for us.

Some more declaration is definitely needed for the villas…

 

[RickNJane]

We bought to stay mainly in the 1br. So far I have been able to get my reservations each time. It has been getting increasingly more stressful, but we like to go in early December which is already very popular. I am curious to see how things continue to play out as they sell more points. I do really wish they added more 1 bedrooms since the studios only sleep 4. I love the garden studios so much but it’s just too cramped for us.

We also bought for 1BR as we typically only stay in 1BR. We have been able to get our reservations, but must agree. It is becoming a bit stressful. I am hoping with the DLR expansions that DVC will either declare more DLH inventory or somehow get a larger presence at DLR.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Samesies. Love 1-2 bedrooms and wish they had made more. In theory they know what they are doing (though will the demand for larger units change as they grow the resort and people stay longer? But whatever - we own at grand cal too which we’ve never had an issue getting a 1 bedroom at 11 month.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Samesies. Love 1-2 bedrooms and wish they had made more. In theory they know what they are doing (though will the demand for larger units change as they grow the resort and people stay longer? But whatever - we own at grand cal too which we’ve never had an issue getting a 1 bedroom at 11 month.

But VDH has a better point chart for 1BDs compared to VGC at many points during the year.

For an upcoming August stay.

VGC: 284 points, VDH 222 points.

I think those times are going to be the hardest to book villas…