The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[wideeyedwonder]

More WoC testing, as seen from the GCVs...I can't overemphasis the kinetic aspects of the fountain/light combination, as these photos can't do justice to the moving paterns of lights and fountains.

Silhouettes of people working on the WoC rig:

Testing searchlights:

Testing the fountains...photos can't convey the kinetics/movement!

 

[Longhairbear]

We arrive at VGC for a couple of nights next Tuesday. I hope we get to see some testing of WOC.

 

[nunzia]

This will be just as stunning as advertised. I was lucky enough to see Steve Davison at the Expo acting out the show (very Walt like). It is just going to be amazing...

 

[stopher1]

Thanks so much wideeyedwonder - what awesome pics. Just those test pics alone indicate it will be an amazing show... I can't wait to see it!

 

[duck_widow]

The was 2 months ago, so that incentive is most likely expired. It does not hurt to ask for the lower price. I think even better incentives will be coming, but it is also possible the incentives will smaller once World of Color opens.

I might have continued to wait for lower prices, but already had another DLR visit planned for February -- now my first VGC trip is less than 3 weeks away

Ya, I agree. I think the webcast pricing ended on 1/2/10 and you had to watch it to be able to get it. I was able to get the price extended by like a week because I called my guide on 1/2/10, but he had just gone out on medical leave so I needed to get in touch with his backup guide.

Does anyone know if there are are new incentives now? Didn't Castle to Castle end on 1/31?

 

[marts35]

Thanks wideeyedwonder for the testing pix. We're looking forward to being there in the spring for the show. A lot of dates were full when we tried to book for spring, but we were able to get a couple of nights. Any word on an exact opening date yet. We asked a CM last time we were there, but he didn't know at that time.....just said spring. Can't wait. Another Disney First

 

[CrazyDuck]

I just bought yesterday, 200 points split right down the middle at 100 points each. See you all around the house!

 

[duck_widow]

I just bought yesterday, 200 points split right down the middle at 100 points each. See you all around the house!

Congratulations!

Were you an existing DVC member when you purchased?

 

[CrazyDuck]

Congratulations!

Were you an existing DVC member when you purchased?

Nope... These are my first contracts

 

[salemk]

Just purchased 300 points at VGC while on our trip to Disneyworld this past December. Will be staying at VGC in 2 days in a 1 bedroom can't wait.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Congratulations!

Were you an existing DVC member when you purchased?

Nope... These are my first contracts

Something doesn't sound right! Could it be that DVC is favoring one duck over another? duck widow, if I were you, I would insist on my master contract being 100 points.

 

[rmonty02]

I just bought yesterday, 200 points split right down the middle at 100 points each. See you all around the house!

Congratulations! Welcome Home!

wideeyedwonder Thanks for the pics...it's all VERY exciting!

 

[stopher1]

I just bought yesterday, 200 points split right down the middle at 100 points each. See you all around the house!

Congrats & Welcome Home!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Those are some great photos of the testing, wideeyewonder! It looks like this show will live up to the hype. Hope it's playing when we go down for Spring Break

 

[lulubelle]

Thanks for the pix!

I am going to be bummed if it is delayed until Memorial Day as I read on another thread. We are going over Mother's Day weekend and one of our planned highlights is watching the WOC show from the GVC viewing deck. I hope they can confirm a starting date soon. I may delay our trip (if villas are available) to later in the month. If anyone gets any confirmed dates, please let all your "neighbors' know - TIA!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

Ya, I agree. I think the webcast pricing ended on 1/2/10 and you had to watch it to be able to get it. I was able to get the price extended by like a week because I called my guide on 1/2/10, but he had just gone out on medical leave so I needed to get in touch with his backup guide.

Does anyone know if there are are new incentives now? Didn't Castle to Castle end on 1/31?

We are looking at buying. Our guide just updated me that it is $15 credit per point with an August use year. We are on the fence.

 

[duck_widow]

We are looking at buying. Our guide just updated me that it is $15 credit per point with an August use year. We are on the fence.

I hope they are also giving you 2009 points. If not, I recommend asking. Would you be a brand new DVC member? You can also ask about splitting your contract. Seems most people have had success in doing this. Still trying to get mine split.

 

[boiseflyfisher]

I hope they are also giving you 2009 points. If not, I recommend asking. Would you be a brand new DVC member? You can also ask about splitting your contract. Seems most people have had success in doing this. Still trying to get mine split.

We met with the guide last month, but needed more than a week to decide. Yes, that includes 2009 points. The only change from last month for us was a change from June to August use year. We are looking at two 100 point contracts. One more thing I forgot was that it also includes split closing costs. We were initially thinking about 3 100 point contracts, but I think we will roll the dice and wait on the other 100 points to see if they come up with incentives we can't live without. 200 points will be plenty for us for the times that we travel.

 

[duck_widow]

We met with the guide last month, but needed more than a week to decide. Yes, that includes 2009 points. The only change from last month for us was a change from June to August use year. We are looking at two 100 point contracts. One more thing I forgot was that it also includes split closing costs. We were initially thinking about 3 100 point contracts, but I think we will roll the dice and wait on the other 100 points to see if they come up with incentives we can't live without. 200 points will be plenty for us for the times that we travel.

Glad you're getting the 2009 points. Will this be your first ever DVC purchase? Please do report back if you are able to split your contract as that will give me more ammo to try to get mine split. I just don't get why Disney is giving me such a hard time about it.

 

[Nonsuch]

...One more thing I forgot was that it also includes split closing costs...

My purchase was split into 2 contracts 110 points each. The first contract had a closing cost of $122.75, the second contract had no closing costs.

...I think we will roll the dice and wait on the other 100 points to see if they come up with incentives we can't live without...

I feel the same way, and might buy more points if a great incentive appears. 220 points is enough if we stay in a studio, but I suspect we will be burning up points staying in a one-bedroom. The higher weekday rates for 2011, might also require more points.