The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Tandelothien]

We just purchased our first points ever! Two contracts - one for 100, one for 60!

We'll be staying on points next week.

Thanks for all your help, everyone. This has been a long time coming.

Welcome home

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

I hope you were lucky enough to see some sunshine on your trip, I've about had my limit of grey days this month. It's pretty sad we you look forward to an offsite meeting this afternoon just to get out and see the sun.

I was in between storms in AZ and it was nice down there on Sunday.

I'm so sick of the rain (even though I know we need it). Can't wait for summer and Salt Point.

 

[duck_widow]

We just purchased our first points ever! Two contracts - one for 100, one for 60!

We'll be staying on points next week.

Thanks for all your help, everyone. This has been a long time coming.

Was that at VGC? I'm in the paperwork process and was told that I couldn't split the initial 160 at VGC.

Thanks.

 

[junglejoy]

Was that at VGC? I'm in the paperwork process and was told that I couldn't split the initial 160 at VGC.

Thanks.

Yes. It was at the VGC. My guide didn't even question - just said, "okay."

My paperwork should be here Friday. I'll let you know if it says any differently.

 

[kerickson]

I was on my way to visit my brother in AZ this past weekend and at the last minute decided to stop by DLR and check out my new home for the first time. Wow! The villas really are a seamless addition to the Grand. We couldn't book anything at the villas on the day of (not too surprising) so we stayed at PP and had dinner at storytellers. My DGK's were great about not having time to do the parks and we had a lot of fun just cruising DTD and hanging out in the great room at the GCH and exploring our new home. I noticed that the viewing deck in the Villas is still not opened yet. Does anybody know if they are going to wait for the WOC show before they open the viewing deck? Just curious.

Isn't it just great? So fun to walk through the new wing after seeing it cordoned off for such a long time! Friends stayed there in Feb and said the new Mariposa spa is great. It's huge with back and FOOT jets! They sat in it in the rain and didn't want to get out!

 

[ACDSNY]

I'm so sick of the rain (even though I know we need it). Can't wait for summer and Salt Point.

You and I both. Just don't tell my relatives in the Ag Business

 

[Nonsuch]

Was that at VGC? I'm in the paperwork process and was told that I couldn't split the initial 160 at VGC.

I just completed my first DVC purchase, 220 points at VGC. I followed the suggestions from this thread, and split the contract. There was no problem making 2 contracts, 110 points each.

 

[Quilter007]

Ordering from Vons was very easy -- did not have to pre-arrange w/ the Bell desk. They had a place to keep the cold stuff. Everyone at the bell desk has been fabulous -- I think they are a little amused by the "villa" guests because we are so odd. One guy commented to us -- something about -- you guys must save money buy eating in your suite? -- I said that my boys have hollow legs -- breakfast in the parks would cost us a million dollars! He thought that was hilarious! They are still getting used to our weird ways -- but they don't seem to mind the extra tip for bringing up the groceries!

 

[Longhairbear]

I was on my way to visit my brother in AZ this past weekend and at the last minute decided to stop by DLR and check out my new home for the first time. Wow! The villas really are a seamless addition to the Grand. We couldn't book anything at the villas on the day of (not too surprising) so we stayed at PP and had dinner at storytellers. My DGK's were great about not having time to do the parks and we had a lot of fun just cruising DTD and hanging out in the great room at the GCH and exploring our new home. I noticed that the viewing deck in the Villas is still not opened yet. Does anybody know if they are going to wait for the WOC show before they open the viewing deck? Just curious.

Isn't VGC just the best? We have stayed 3 times already, and have more trips already booked. I think, don't actually know, that the viewing deck won't open until WOC is ready for soft openings. Also if you were to go out on it now, you would see all the construction going on. Great for snoops like me, but not a vacation view for most.

 

[lulukate]

You shouldn't have to. They know what Vons is, and they know what to do.

Thanks!! Getting so excited for our first trip as DVC members!!

Dee

 

[duck_widow]

Yes. It was at the VGC. My guide didn't even question - just said, "okay."

My paperwork should be here Friday. I'll let you know if it says any differently.

Thank you for sharing that. I guess I need to make an uncomfortable call to my guide today. I've sent back the paperwork, but am still in the 10 day waiting period and haven't paid it off yet.

Would you mind sharing your guide's name? I understand if you don't want to, and I'd be a little afraid to use it. I don't want to get anyone in trouble. I just want two smaller contracts and it seems to me that if others are doing it, then I should be able to also.

Thanks so much.

 

[duck_widow]

I just completed my first DVC purchase, 220 points at VGC. I followed the suggestions from this thread, and split the contract. There was no problem making 2 contracts, 110 points each.

Thanks for replying. So that's two new DVC purchases recently where they allowed the contract to be split. I'll be calling my guide today. I heard about some lower pricing too which of course I'd like to get. My 160 point contract is at $94 for 160 points. Can anyone confirm if there is indeed lower pricing now?

Thanks!

 

[SoCalKDG]

ME! I live in Orange and bought points at VGC.

Me too. Here in Riverside. Makes for a nice cheap June vacation. Already have passes, bring food, drive.

 

[Nonsuch]

My 160 point contract is at $94 for 160 points.

I paid $92 for 220 points, this price came from the webcast in early December.
This is the webcast VGC price list.
You have the $94 webcast price for 160 points
My guide is Linda Duran.

 

[minniemoms]

How do you go about ordering food to be delivered.. Vons? Don't know how to go about doing that..
I LOVE our VGC.. Been there only 2x so far, but last time we went was only for an over nighter, and I didn't even want to leave our room, it was so wonderful.

 

[bumbershoot]

Vons is a grocery store. Same as Safeway outside of Southern California. Go to vons.com, sign up. I *think* you can choose your delivery day/time even before you start shopping, so check on that. Then shop!

 

[duck_widow]

I just completed my first DVC purchase, 220 points at VGC. I followed the suggestions from this thread, and split the contract. There was no problem making 2 contracts, 110 points each.

Darn. I spoke with my guide today and still I'm not allowed to split my contract.

You are a brand new DVC member correct?

I just don't understand why they won't let me do it. They say that nobody can or has been able to do it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Darn. I spoke with my guide today and still I'm not allowed to split my contract.

You are a brand new DVC member correct?

I just don't understand why they won't let me do it. They say that nobody can or has been able to do it.

Did you ask them to speak to a supervisor? And did you tell them that you know others have done it?

 

[LyndaC]

Darn. I spoke with my guide today and still I'm not allowed to split my contract.

You are a brand new DVC member correct?

I just don't understand why they won't let me do it. They say that nobody can or has been able to do it.

I personally have 7 50 point contracts for the Villas at The Grand Californian. I was asked why and I replied that that's how many grandchildren I had. I'd be asking for a new guide, or ask to speak with the supervisor.

 

[duck_widow]

I personally have 7 50 point contracts for the Villas at The Grand Californian. I was asked why and I replied that that's how many grandchildren I had. I'd be asking for a new guide, or ask to speak with the supervisor.

Wow, lucky grandkids!

Were you a DVC member before purchasing at VGC? That seems to be the catch. They are telling me that brand new DVC members have to start with a 160 point contract. After that you could add-on or buy at different resorts at smaller amounts.