The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[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.

Hi Junglejoy. Did your paperwork arrive? Was your contract split, and was this your very first purchase of DVC points?

I'm still not being allowed to split my 160 point contract. I've got my paperwork on hold now. I just hope I can get them to split it for me.

Thank you.

 

[Nonsuch]

I just read on another website that I follow that "work on a new private DVC entrance into DCA is under construction". Has anyone else seen this yet? That's pretty cool if true. The photo seems to indicate it will be right near the BBQ grill area, between Mulholland Madness & the former Souvenir 66 shop.

I hope this is true. Look for yourself.

 

[stopher1]

I hope this is true. Look for yourself.

That's exactly where I saw it this morning before posting here. It does seem a bit odd that they would go through the assorted construction and on-going labor costs for such an entrance when there is a perfectly good one on the other side of the hotel ... but hey, if they do that for us - awesome. It will certainly be cool for those guests that want to get over to TSMM faster!

I passed this one to someone else I know who's very much "in the know" researching this right now to see if it's accurate or not. We'll see.

 

[stopher1]

And another question... Do DVC members get discounts on Disneyland APs? Thanks!

Yes we do. It's only about $20 or so, but it's something.

 

[lisah0711]

That's exactly where I saw it this morning before posting here. It does seem a bit odd that they would go through the assorted construction and on-going labor costs for such an entrance when there is a perfectly good one on the other side of the hotel ... but hey, if they do that for us - awesome. It will certainly be cool for those guests that want to get over to TSMM faster!

I passed this one to someone else I know who's very much "in the know" researching this right now to see if it's accurate or not. We'll see.

It will be interesting to hear if this is true or not. Didn't there used to be a separate entrance into DCA for Paradise Pier that was closed down? That little sidewalk from the Villas doesn't look like it would be sufficient for an entrance. Thanks for the info!

 

[nunzia]

That's exactly where I saw it this morning before posting here. It does seem a bit odd that they would go through the assorted construction and on-going labor costs for such an entrance when there is a perfectly good one on the other side of the hotel ... but hey, if they do that for us - awesome. It will certainly be cool for those guests that want to get over to TSMM faster!

I passed this one to someone else I know who's very much "in the know" researching this right now to see if it's accurate or not. We'll see.

I just saw this at 'that' website too...that would be very cool..I also wonder why they'd want to staff a whole additional entrance, but we shall see...

 

[SuzanneSLO]

I just saw this at 'that' website too...that would be very cool..I also wonder why they'd want to staff a whole additional entrance, but we shall see...

We loved the entrance for Paradise Pier guests, which was in just about the same location as the one possibly being installed for GCV. But after 9/11 and the added security, it became crazy to staff for maybe a few guests an hour most of the day. -- Suzanne

 

[ratherbe@Disney]

We bought 160 points. I've never been to California, so it feels weird owning property there, but maybe we'll get there someday! We had a friend who was visiting CA stop in to look for unit #4 (which our contract said we owed part of) but sadly he couldn't locate #4. But he did take pictures for us. Hope everyone enjoys!

 

[Nonsuch]

...We had a friend who was visiting CA stop in to look for unit #4 (which our contract said we owed part of) but sadly he couldn't locate #4.

I'm curious about how the unit numbers relate to the room numbers. The unit numbers must be filed with the Orange County Recorder, but those documents are not available online.

 

[wideeyedwonder]

We at the Villas right now, and they are testing the WoC show in the CA lagoon:

 

[ACDSNY]

Very cool pics wideeyedwonder! We don't return to the villas until Nov.

 

[preedymtnwest]

Wide Eyed Wonder - That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing. We arrive 2/14-21 and are hoping hoping hoping that they will be testing while we're there!!

Enjoy!

 

[junglejoy]

Hi Junglejoy. Did your paperwork arrive? Was your contract split, and was this your very first purchase of DVC points?

I'm still not being allowed to split my 160 point contract. I've got my paperwork on hold now. I just hope I can get them to split it for me.

Thank you.

Nope. Didn't get paperwork. Guide totally dropped the ball - AGAIN! Messed up our reservations for trip this week on top of everything else. We canceled our contract. I'm done w/ DVC. This is the third time this has happened to us. Are they really doing that well in a down economy that they don't need our business?

If this is how we're treated before they have our $$$, I can't even imagine what it's going to be like if they had actually gotten our $$$.

 

[Longhairbear]

That's exactly where I saw it this morning before posting here. It does seem a bit odd that they would go through the assorted construction and on-going labor costs for such an entrance when there is a perfectly good one on the other side of the hotel ... but hey, if they do that for us - awesome. It will certainly be cool for those guests that want to get over to TSMM faster!

I passed this one to someone else I know who's very much "in the know" researching this right now to see if it's accurate or not. We'll see.

We have seen what looked like an entry from near the BBQ area when we have stayed there. At the time it didn't make sense. The finished walkway went right up to the DCA wall. It looks like the old walkway that was used for PPH guests to enter DCA when it first open.

 

[nunzia]

We loved the entrance for Paradise Pier guests, which was in just about the same location as the one possibly being installed for GCV. But after 9/11 and the added security, it became crazy to staff for maybe a few guests an hour most of the day. -- Suzanne

Where did this entrance well, enter? I don't remember this at all. Of course, the first time I went to DCA and stayed at the Grand was 10/01 so it may have already been closed down. I DO think I remember that the now completely gated entrance to the courtyard/private party area at the Grand used to be open at some point..

 

[stopher1]

We have seen what looked like an entry from near the BBQ area when we have stayed there. At the time it didn't make sense. The finished walkway went right up to the DCA wall. It looks like the old walkway that was used for PPH guests to enter DCA when it first open.

I just looked back at my own photos from my trip out there in Dec. and saw what you are talking about, a walkway going right up to the wall. It must not have made sense to me then either, because I didn't even remember it until your post made me think to go back and look. Huh. Perhaps it's true, then, perhaps not. Time will tell I guess.

 

[nunzia]

Nope. Didn't get paperwork. Guide totally dropped the ball - AGAIN! Messed up our reservations for trip this week on top of everything else. We canceled our contract. I'm done w/ DVC. This is the third time this has happened to us. Are they really doing that well in a down economy that they don't need our business?

If this is how we're treated before they have our $$$, I can't even imagine what it's going to be like if they had actually gotten our $$$.

Wow..I'm sorry you had such a bad experience! My dealings have been smooth sailing all the way. Perhaps you could call and change your guide? It's not worth losing out on the wonderful VGC because of a guide..really, they are only salespeople.. would you walk out of a store you loved and not buy anything because a cashier rang up your purchase wrong? Once you're all done with buying, you really don't have any contact with your guide..except when they contact you to tell you about add on incentives If you PM me, I'll be happy to give you my guide's name.

 

[disney4metoo]

Very cool pictures! I cannot wait to see it. Thanks for posting the pics!

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Where did this entrance well, enter? I don't remember this at all. Of course, the first time I went to DCA and stayed at the Grand was 10/01 so it may have already been closed down. I DO think I remember that the now completely gated entrance to the courtyard/private party area at the Grand used to be open at some point..

You entered directly into the Paradise Pier are of DCA, right between Corn Dog Castle and Route 66 Souvenirs. I beleive that both of these have been bulldozed to make way for the Little Mermaid ride. It did feel a little like you were sneaking in the back door. -- Suzanne

 

[bumbershoot]

Nope. Didn't get paperwork. Guide totally dropped the ball - AGAIN! Messed up our reservations for trip this week on top of everything else. We canceled our contract. I'm done w/ DVC. This is the third time this has happened to us. Are they really doing that well in a down economy that they don't need our business?

If this is how we're treated before they have our $$$, I can't even imagine what it's going to be like if they had actually gotten our $$$.

Wow! You are really having a different experience than we have!

If you want DVC, switch guides. If you have one at WDW, get a guide at DLR.

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