The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[funatdisney]

Well what day did you go? I went the Sunday , second showing. If you went to that showing, I know I saw you there!

 

[Nonsuch]

As I remember it, it is always the first weekend of December. The last time I saw CP was in 2005 with Dick VanDyke narrating. That was cool. I plan on attending this year. When are you going?

CP is usually the first weekend, but not "always".
I hope a D23 package is offered again, last year it was for the second Sunday performance.

 

[funatdisney]

That is one thing about Disney. They have been know to throw a curve ball here and there. Can't always count on past events to predict the future ones. I do hope CP is the first weekend of Dec.

 

[rmonty02]

I made our first reservation at VGC the other day! I called right at the 11 month mark for a dedicated 2BR next June 18. We can't wait...we'll be taking my niece and nephew (who have never travelled west of Alabama!)...they are so excited about seeing "Walt's Park".

Robo-Daddy 3000 and VallCopen

Maybe we'll see you there. Our team will be in a 2bdrm dedicated starting 6/19! WOC here we come!

 

[CrazyDuck]

We got our first trip home booked in a 2br starting on May 27 of next year for 7 days which goes right through Memorial Day weekend. The new Little Mermaid ride is rumored to be opening in May, but we all know how Disney likes to let the schedules slip, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[Nonsuch]

The new Little Mermaid ride is rumored to be opening in May, but we all know how Disney likes to let the schedules slip, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Even if the ride is not open, at least the major construction (and noise) will be done

 

[BeccaG]

Here now but not in a Villa, not enough points and too last minute. Boy I've been spoiled, this regular hotel room deal with two kids is rough
But at least I'm at Disneyland and the weather is gorgeous!

 

[VallCopen]

Robo-Daddy 3000 and VallCopen

Maybe we'll see you there. Our team will be in a 2bdrm dedicated starting 6/19! WOC here we come!

We surely will see you!!!! We check in on the 12th in a 2bdrm dedicated and hope to be there for a few weeks, but currently we have 10 days booked, but if our points come through we will add more nights. Can't wait for June!!!!

 

[peloha86]

Quote:
Originally Posted by peloha86
don't forget the airfreshener...
Why?
__________________
Alison


the villa bathrooms don't have a "bathroom exhaust fan" for those #2's...
I forgot to bring the airfreshener so we just "aired" the rooms...

An idea......what about the scented plug-in's for the bathrooms? It makes the bathroom smell better....and you don't have to worry about buring candles...

Other than that, the villas are great!

 

[CrazyDuck]

Quote:
Originally Posted by peloha86
don't forget the airfreshener...
Why?
__________________
Alison


the villa bathrooms don't have a "bathroom exhaust fan" for those #2's...
I forgot to bring the airfreshener so we just "aired" the rooms...

An idea......what about the scented plug-in's for the bathrooms? It makes the bathroom smell better....and you don't have to worry about buring candles...

Other than that, the villas are great!

Better yet... Google "toilet drops"... First tried stuff like this over 10 years ago when it was only available in Japan. Now there are a bunch of copycats but all doo the same thing!

 

[Nonsuch]

the villa bathrooms don't have a "bathroom exhaust fan" for those #2's...

2 people in a 1-bedroom villa, then each person get's their own bathroom
Just like home

On the subject of "exhaust" fans: the stove fan just blows out the top of the cooktop into the the room

 

[gkrykewy]

What on earth? No exhaust fans of any kind? Is this the Grand Californian or Fort Wilderness?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

2 people in a 1-bedroom villa, then each person get's their own bathroom
Just like home

On the subject of "exhaust" fans: the stove fan just blows out the top of the cooktop into the the room

And that's why it's just like home for us!

 

[CrazyDuck]

Question about parking.... Next year we are travelling with 9 people to stay in a dedicated 2br. We will be arriving in 2 rental cars. I know you can park 1 for free but do they charge you for the 2nd?

 

[kikiq]

Question about parking.... Next year we are travelling with 9 people to stay in a dedicated 2br. We will be arriving in 2 rental cars. I know you can park 1 for free but do they charge you for the 2nd?

We had 2 cars last trip and didn't get charged. Actually we had 3 cars but my brother ended up not staying over night and left really late, our room wasn't charged and he didn't have to pay when he left.

 

[CrazyDuck]

We had 2 cars last trip and didn't get charged. Actually we had 3 cars but my brother ended up not staying over night and left really late, our room wasn't charged and he didn't have to pay when he left.

Good to know... Thanks!

 

[engo]

We joined in June. Just wanted to say hi to our new neighbors.

 

[ACDSNY]

We joined in June. Just wanted to say hi to our new neighbors.

Welcome neighbor!

 

[nunzia]

We joined in June. Just wanted to say hi to our new neighbors.

Welcome! You made a great choice in neighborhood

 

[4Vals]

I was talking with my guide about trying to add more points for VGC and she told me that it was just about sold out and i could go on a wait list. anyone else hear this? Has anyone ever been on a wait list for DVC before? how long until points became available?