The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[MCSfromWA]

We have no interest in a pool view, we are hoping for a high floor park view. My kids never want to swim when we are there.

Jack

The good news is there are more park view rooms than pool rooms.

 

[toocherie]

The good news is there are more park view rooms than pool rooms.

LOL--then I have really bad luck because in four tries I've always gotten pool view. Keeping good vibes for my birthday trip in a couple of weeks!

ETA: that's not right--one time I got a fence view (looking towards Redwood Creek Challenge--but on first floor so only got walkway and a fence!)

 

[MCSfromWA]

LOL--then I have really bad luck because in four tries I've always gotten pool view. Keeping good vibes for my birthday trip in a couple of weeks!

ETA: that's not right--one time I got a fence view (looking towards Redwood Creek Challenge--but on first floor so only got walkway and a fence!)

I am sending you good vibes and lots of pixie dust so that you can get a park view.

We stayed last September to celebrate my husbands birthday and we were on the 6th floor with a great view of PP. Maybe you'll get that villa next time!

 

[toocherie]

I am sending you good vibes and lots of pixie dust so that you can get a park view.

We stayed last September to celebrate my husbands birthday and we were on the 6th floor with a great view of PP. Maybe you'll get that villa next time!

Thank you! I'll let y'all know!

 

[Nonsuch]

LOL--then I have really bad luck because in four tries I've always gotten pool view. Keeping good vibes for my birthday trip in a couple of weeks!

Have your room request noted on your reservation.
Try to checkin early in the day, then go enjoy the Park

I hope you have a great view for your birthday

 

[dvcPrice]

Hi All,

Recently we held our families once every 3 year visit to Disneyland as a family vacation. Year over Year - its been harder and harder to PLAN timeoff. The industry - the economy - new job - new additions (two) to our already sizeable family..... it has been hard to take a vacation as a family and just GET OUT OF DODGE.

After a week at the Paradise Pier Hotel for 2,000$ - I stopped by the DVC desk downstairs - and before I knew it were touring the VERY nice 2 Bedroom Villa at Grand California model.

We had stayed LAST visit at the DGC hotel - in a studio. We had JUST stayed at the PP Hotel - and were AMAZED at the quality of the 1 and 2 bedroom villas.... for the SAME rate (through the club)

The rooms at the hotel are beautiful... the resort itself - outstanding.

We picked up 270 points, and plan to be back EVERY year.... and to stay at the GC.... its our home resort now.

Looking forward to adding on points to this, as we are trying to be season pass holders that attend the park at least 2-3 times a year. With 5 kids ranging from 4 months -> 15 years old..... we plan to get a GREAT amount of use from our membership, and really enjoy the outstanding quality available in this resort.

 

[franandaj]

The rooms at the hotel are beautiful... the resort itself - outstanding.

We picked up 270 points, and plan to be back EVERY year.... and to stay at the GC.... its our home resort now.

Looking forward to adding on points to this, as we are trying to be season pass holders that attend the park at least 2-3 times a year. With 5 kids ranging from 4 months -> 15 years old..... we plan to get a GREAT amount of use from our membership, and really enjoy the outstanding quality available in this resort.

Congrats and Welcome Home!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Hi All,


We had stayed LAST visit at the DGC hotel - in a studio. We had JUST stayed at the PP Hotel - and were AMAZED at the quality of the 1 and 2 bedroom villas.... for the SAME rate (through the club)

The rooms at the hotel are beautiful... the resort itself - outstanding.

We picked up 270 points, and plan to be back EVERY year.... and to stay at the GC.... its our home resort now.

Welcome home! It is a breathtaking resort and an amazing value for the quality of the rooms and location. Welcome also to the DIS boards!

 

[wbl2745]

We haven't stayed at the VGC yet, but if I recall correctly they have DVD players in the rooms. Is that right? Do they also have DVDs that you can borrow or do you need to bring your own? We have a 2 bedroom reserved in April.

 

[JimmyJam838]

I believe they have DVDs available at the guest service desk.

 

[Caropooh]

We haven't stayed at the VGC yet, but if I recall correctly they have DVD players in the rooms. Is that right? Do they also have DVDs that you can borrow or do you need to bring your own? We have a 2 bedroom reserved in April.

I believe they have DVDs available at the guest service desk.

Yes, that is correct. Not a great selection, but a pretty good one. You can borrow them overnight, need to be back by noon the next day.

 

[nunzia]

Hi All,

Recently we held our families once every 3 year visit to Disneyland as a family vacation. Year over Year - its been harder and harder to PLAN timeoff. The industry - the economy - new job - new additions (two) to our already sizeable family..... it has been hard to take a vacation as a family and just GET OUT OF DODGE.

After a week at the Paradise Pier Hotel for 2,000$ - I stopped by the DVC desk downstairs - and before I knew it were touring the VERY nice 2 Bedroom Villa at Grand California model.

We had stayed LAST visit at the DGC hotel - in a studio. We had JUST stayed at the PP Hotel - and were AMAZED at the quality of the 1 and 2 bedroom villas.... for the SAME rate (through the club)

The rooms at the hotel are beautiful... the resort itself - outstanding.

We picked up 270 points, and plan to be back EVERY year.... and to stay at the GC.... its our home resort now.

Looking forward to adding on points to this, as we are trying to be season pass holders that attend the park at least 2-3 times a year. With 5 kids ranging from 4 months -> 15 years old..... we plan to get a GREAT amount of use from our membership, and really enjoy the outstanding quality available in this resort.

Welcome Home!
PS..loved Santa Cruz as a kid

 

[SoCalKDG]

We have no interest in a pool view, we are hoping for a high floor park view. My kids never want to swim when we are there.

Jack

Don't think of it as a pool view, think of it as a Disneyland fireworks view (at least it you are floors 3-5).

There is a link to photos of the fireworks from these rooms. They look great, plus I believe the music is piped in from the tv.

 

[rmonty02]

We picked up 270 points, and plan to be back EVERY year.... and to stay at the GC.... its our home resort now.

Congrats and WELCOME HOME!

 

[pycees312]

I believe they have DVDs available at the guest service desk.

This one of of the things my DH said GCV lacked. If they did have DVD's avail they sure didn't tell you or have it avail anywhere in view. He said with the other DVC's the lobby and check-in are dedicated specifically to DVC and it did make a difference to him.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

This one of of the things my DH said GCV lacked. If they did have DVD's avail they sure didn't tell you or have it avail anywhere in view. He said with the other DVC's the lobby and check-in are dedicated specifically to DVC and it did make a difference to him.

I don't think it's really atypical. OKW/SSR/HH/VB are all stand-alone DVC's but VWL, AKV, BWV, BCV and BLT all are attached to Disney hotels and share check-in and lobby's (other than AKV Kidani). It took me awhile to find where the DVD's are at BLT. They have them at the community hall which has limited hours and of course I was checking after they were closed up. VWL you get DVD's at the store in the hotel lobby but I had read that somewhere - it wasn't information in the room. I'd imagine it's the same or similar with AKV, BWV and BCV and now VGC.

 

[Nonsuch]

Anyone going to the Vacation As You Wish presentation?

The event has this in the description:

...take advantage of limited-time offers as The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa enters its final phase.

"Final Phase" implies that VGC is close to selling out

If you are at Disneyland April 1-4, this would be a chance to check out a Grand Villa

 

[Dziactor]

Just bought 125 points, hope to get on a waitlist soon.

 

[kikiq]

Anyone going to the Vacation As You Wish presentation?

The event has this in the description:


"Final Phase" implies that VGC is close to selling out

If you are at Disneyland April 1-4, this would be a chance to check out a Grand Villa

We're going Friday night because we'll be there already for our date night.
My DH thinks it'll be more of the same with some desserts/soda, a DJ and the guides waiting somewhere to talk to you.

 

[marts35]

Welcome Home to all the new DVC'ers at the VGC

Has anyone heard any new dates on actual opening of the World of Color?