The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Longhairbear]

That's a great idea! You could also bring a CrockPot (if you are driving) and that would give you more options too.

As it all turned out, we brought the cooler full of all the stuff, except the steaks. We forgot to pack them. It was very chilly, and rainy, so I'm glad I wasn't out there grilling....LOL. A crock pot is a great idea for a studio stay.

 

[franandaj]

That's a great idea! You could also bring a CrockPot (if you are driving) and that would give you more options too.

That is an excellent idea! I have like four of them. I could just chop everything up before we leave, and pour the stuff in the pot in the morning and dinner would be ready when we got home! No standing at the BBQs and food getting cold in the elevator on the way back to the room!

 

[rccruiser]

We are so excited to book for Christmas Dec. 23-26, 2010 at VGC Grand Villa! at only 720 points what a bargain! (ugh!) At least our family will be togeather for For Christmas this year.

 

[toocherie]

You won't have any problem spotting us, we'll be the ones in scooters with little tray tables mounted to the front of our scooters! There is such a lack of seating it works out great, except for the tight U-turns!

Hey Alison--where did you get your trays? That sounds like a great idea!

Cheryl

 

[franandaj]

Hey Alison--where did you get your trays? That sounds like a great idea!

Cheryl

Actually we built them the night before Taste last year. I'll expain the process, it was pretty easy. The wood was still fresh and everyone was commenting on the wood smell!

We bought a piece of wood that was about 12 inches wide (I think it was about 4-5 feet long). We had Home Depot cut them into 2 pieces that were about 18 to 20 inches (there was a small piece leftover). Then we bought some 1-2 inch baseboards and cut them at HD to fit three sides of the main tray. We purchased iron plant holders that you would hang on a wall and slide the pot of the plant into so that the plant would be suspended in a patio or something.

Once we attached the baseboards as "lips" on the tray table, we fastened the plant holder (the circle ring) to the underside of the tray with those fasteners that you hold a cable to the wall. Just before the event, we fastened the portion that would have been attached to the wall to the tiller of the scooter with zip ties. It was a total MacGuiver operation, but here are some photos. I don't have any photos of the underside how we fastened the plant holder to the bottom of the tray, but could take some if anyone was interested.

It worked out great and the staff really loved it. In fact the next morning we were at a Sweet Sundays and they asked where our "tables" were!

 

[Nonsuch]

We are so excited to book for Christmas Dec. 23-26, 2010 at VGC Grand Villa! at only 720 points what a bargain! (ugh!)

That sounds like a great trip. My first VGC trip is next week, to a one-bedroom. I'm thinking about a Grand Villa trip in 2012, if I can keep from burning through points

 

[cseca]

Hello,
We're staying in GCV studio this coming sept, does anyone know if the little fridge would fit a full gallon milk jug?
Thanks so much!

 

[dwelty]

YEs, it will fit a full gallon if you move the shelves around.

 

[cseca]

YEs, it will fit a full gallon if you move the shelves around.

Awesome!
Thanks so much!

 

[DisneyHeather]

Hello everyone

I bought 160 points last month and can't wait to start using them. I have a 5 night trip planned in November in a 1 bedroom but might try for a quick weekend trip before then if I can pull it off. I'm going on the EBTA cruise though so it may not be doable.

I'm a first time DVC owner and am very excited about. I love all the information and pictures you guys are sharing. Thank you.

 

[stopher1]

Hello everyone

I bought 160 points last month and can't wait to start using them. I have a 5 night trip planned in November in a 1 bedroom but might try for a quick weekend trip before then if I can pull it off. I'm going on the EBTA cruise though so it may not be doable.

I'm a first time DVC owner and am very excited about. I love all the information and pictures you guys are sharing. Thank you.

Congrats & Welcome Home!!

 

[CrazyDuck]

Hello everyone

I bought 160 points last month and can't wait to start using them.

Yay!!! Welcome Home, neighbor!

 

[cseca]

Ooh, one more question.
Does anyone know if an infant is counted in the headcount of room accommodation?

As in, say for 1 br accommodates up to 5 does that mean we can have 5 adults with an infant? Or is it TOTAL of 5 including infant.
and is it the same with 2 br and GV?

Thanks so much!
This was never a problem to us before until we're thinking about taking extended families hehe...

 

[stopher1]

A child under 3 sleeping in the pack-n-play is not counted. The 1 BR's have bedding for 5 - and if you have an little one under 3, they can be in the room too - so 6 with the child under 3.

 

[cseca]

A child under 3 sleeping in the pack-n-play is not counted. The 1 BR's have bedding for 5 - and if you have an little one under 3, they can be in the room too - so 6 with the child under 3.

TY so much!
That's what I thought but I couldn't be sure.

 

[ACDSNY]

Welcome DisneyHeather!

We have a 2 bdrm reserved for 2 nights after our Panama cruise 1/21/11.

 

[ckmouse]

After begging my husband for months to join DVC (because I LOVE the VGC!!), he finally said yes! We are "dipping our toes in the water" with a 100 pt resale and I cannot be MORE excited! Now I can only hope for some major pixie dust so Disney passes on ROFR! Until I know, I will be keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be officially joining you all here on the VGC owners group!! Wish us luck!

 

[ACDSNY]

After begging my husband for months to join DVC (because I LOVE the VGC!!), he finally said yes! We are "dipping our toes in the water" with a 100 pt resale and I cannot be MORE excited! Now I can only hope for some major pixie dust so Disney passes on ROFR! Until I know, I will be keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be officially joining you all here on the VGC owners group!! Wish us luck!

Sending pixie dust your way! Good luck, the waiting is the hardest part!

 

[rmonty02]

After begging my husband for months to join DVC (because I LOVE the VGC!!), he finally said yes! We are "dipping our toes in the water" with a 100 pt resale and I cannot be MORE excited!

VGC resale? How many are there out there?

Can't wait to welcome you home!

 

[VallCopen]

ckmouse I just bought a 200 point add on and through Disney, right now they are offering the points at 95.00 per point and they gave me 2009 points in addition to 2010. I am sure I will be expected to pay the dues for 2009 but I just banked the points into 2010 and now we have an extra 400 waiting to use in June. Just an FYI in case you aren't getting a great deal on the resale. Welcome Home!!!