The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Silly Little Pixie]

Can't wait to go especially when reading posts like this one! We will be in a dedicated 2 bedroom late July, for 8 nights. Do you have to use a park ticket for this power walk or can we do it every day?

A couple of the mornings it was Pilates instead of the Power Walk (we didn't do that). You didn't need a park ticket because it's before opening. And no cameras- you are going too fast to walk and take pictures, anyway! It was still nice and cool at 7:30 am. A fantastic perk. People would pay big bucks for that kind of access and private tour!

 

[KarenB]

A couple of the mornings it was Pilates instead of the Power Walk (we didn't do that). You didn't need a park ticket because it's before opening. And no cameras- you are going too fast to walk and take pictures, anyway! It was still nice and cool at 7:30 am. A fantastic perk. People would pay big bucks for that kind of access and private tour!

Cool! Thanks for the information! We will certainly take advantage of this.

 

[CaptainsCrew]

I just had to wait list an add on for June. As I recall, June, July and Aug are sold out.

 

[Fellowship9798]

I just had to wait list an add on for June. As I recall, June, July and Aug are sold out.

Yup, I'm at Disneyland now and spoke with a guide yesterday. It sounds like June UY would be a case of a going on a waiting list for cancellations from people who have commited to purchasing a contract but do not carry through with it, or September UY if you want 2009 points.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

I'd say you just need to have your guide check on the June pts. People do back out of contracts so even though one day there aren't any they could end up being available the next.

I just had to wait list an add on for June. As I recall, June, July and Aug are sold out.

Yup, I'm at Disneyland now and spoke with a guide yesterday. It sounds like June UY would be a case of a going on a waiting list for cancellations from people who have commited to purchasing a contract but do not carry through with it, or September UY if you want 2009 points.

Ugh. That is what I thought. Maybe it is for the best as we really were not in a position to add on right now. Sept UY w/ 2009 points is enticing but I am not sure I want to manage 2 different use years. Thank you for all the replies though! Perhaps resale market in the next couple of years, though I have a feeling a small contract would be at a premium given the laws of supply and demand.

 

[CaptainsCrew]

Just got notified that my 100 point wait list for a June UY add went through and the paperwork will be coming. The close out of June UY just took place and it would pay to wait list for it.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Just got notified that my 100 point wait list for a June UY add went through and the paperwork will be coming. The close out of June UY just took place and it would pay to wait list for it.

That's great! Congrats! Going to talk to dh tonight about wait listing for a small 25 point contract w/June UY.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Double post

 

[irenep]

I have a dedicated 2BR booked for July - can anyone suggest which room numbers should I request on my reservation for a good view of CA?
I remember seeing a really good, colour coded map somewhere of the room layout but I can't find it now

 

[Nonsuch]

I have a dedicated 2BR booked for July - can anyone suggest which room numbers should I request on my reservation for a good view of CA?
I remember seeing a really good, colour coded map somewhere of the room layout but I can't find it now

Here are some maps

I would choose the high floors...
6500, 5506, 5500, 4506, 4500, 3506, 3500
3522 is directly below the Grand Villa and has the best angle to view World of Color, however it is only on the 3rd floor and could have some obstructions.

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

There you are!!

Yes. Eagerly anticipating our trip "home" this month!

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Just got back from another stay at the Grand! A friend got a great package deal and so booked the GCH for 5 nights and invited me to tag along. Even though our regular room was a little smaller than the studio in February, it was close to the pool and the DCA entrance.

A highlight of the trip was taking the 7:30 am Power Walk through DCA before it opened! It is exclusive to GCH/VGC guests. It was a good workout, and our guide pretty much gave us a personalized, FREE guided tour. What an amazing perk!! We found out lots of good info, even for a Disney geek like me. I even saw the Vice President, Mary Nieves, in the park that early and she said good morning to us. Plus, how often do you get to walk through an empty Disney park? The kids also enjoyed the doing the Redwood Creek Trivia Challenge, which was another one of the activities.

The pools were crowded, but the perfect temperature. I even enjoyed the slide myself! Can't wait till next June when we are back in the Villas again.

The power walk sounds great! I wanted to do it when we stayed at the GCH last summer but couldn't get away from the kids on the appropriate morning. How long (time, not distance) is the walk? Hoping I can leave the boys with DH, without too much grumbling, while they wake up....

 

[forevercruising]

Hello!

Can anyone confirm whether the safes in the villas are big enough to hold a laptop computer?

Thanks!

 

[dwelty]

Hello!

Can anyone confirm whether the safes in the villas are big enough to hold a laptop computer?

Thanks!

Smaller laptops, yes, larger ones no. I would say a screen of 12" or less might fit. I could not fit my laptop, but it has a large screen.

Good luck!

 

[Donald is #1]

Hi everyone! I got back on Monday from my California which started at Disneyland. I really loved my VGC villa and Disneyland. It ended up taking me about 2.5 days to cover everything that I wanted to in both parks. I definitely see myself heading out there every few years.

 

[wbl2745]

Hello!

Can anyone confirm whether the safes in the villas are big enough to hold a laptop computer?

Thanks!

I'm staying at the Disneyland Hotel and I can put my 15" MacBook Pro in the safe. I know you're interested in the VGC, but one might assume that the safes in a renovated room at the DLH and the VGC might be the same.

 

[stopher1]

Just added 55 more points today.

 

[kikiq]

Just added 55 more points today.

I'm just a little jealous, just a little

 

[forevercruising]

Smaller laptops, yes, larger ones no. I would say a screen of 12" or less might fit. I could not fit my laptop, but it has a large screen.

Good luck!

I'm staying at the Disneyland Hotel and I can put my 15" MacBook Pro in the safe. I know you're interested in the VGC, but one might assume that the safes in a renovated room at the DLH and the VGC might be the same.

Thank you VERY much, dwelty and wbl2745!

I now have some context with which I can plan. It sounds like my iBook should fit fine, if I decide to bring it along.

 

[franandaj]

Just added 55 more points today.

woohoo! I hope to do the same or more really soon!