The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[KAT4DISNEY]

Then she said, you'd better decide quickly - there are only 2 left.

A good example why we come to these boards to get information rather than MS.

Had booked a studio for Oct. 15th some time ago to go to the Halloween party that one night. Then some friends from Phoenix decided to come (my college roomie and her 11 y.o. DD) and we are doing a scavenger hunt type game on Sunday. So wanted to book for Oct. 16th too--but sold out. So I waitlisted. Just checked dvcmember.com today and my waitlist came through I am so excited that we will be able to have a leisurely Saturday at DL now rather than go back to my house, and having to come back for the game the next day!

Off-topic--but I also waitlisted for a multi-day trip for Treehouse Villas and that came through a few months ago! So I'm happy with the waitlist system!

Nice!!!!

 

[funatdisney]

toocherie, congrats on your waitlist success! I tried to have a waitlist reservation back in June and it didn't come through. You must have "good waitlist karma".

I am going to VGC on Oct 26 to Oct 29. Is anyone else going in Oct.?

 

[gkrykewy]

We are going 9/28 through 10/5. Can't wait! Have the halloween party booked for 10/1.

 

[franandaj]

We'll be there in less than a month! We may not get into the parks at all since we're going for Destination-D.

 

[ACDSNY]

We're looking forward to our second VGC trip coming up in Nov and seeing World of Color.

 

[VallCopen]

We will be seeing you there ACDSNY!!! It will be our 3rd visit in a 2 bedroom and we can't wait.

 

[ACDSNY]

We will be seeing you there ACDSNY!!! It will be our 3rd visit in a 2 bedroom and we can't wait.

Wave if you see us...I'll be with a guy in wranglers and cowboy boots along with DGS, two nieces, a nephew, sister and BIL. Thank goodness for 2 bedroom units.

 

[dcfromva]

I am going to VGC on Oct 26 to Oct 29. Is anyone else going in Oct.?

We are going 6-11 OCT...I love, love, love Disneyland during Halloweentime! When we made plans to go last year it seemed so far off. I cannot believe we are almost within 30 days of going.

 

[VallCopen]

Wave if you see us...I'll be with a guy in wranglers and cowboy boots along with DGS, two nieces, a nephew, sister and BIL. Thank goodness for 2 bedroom units.

We will be watching for you but I might not be that aware of a cowboy in Disneyland since we are from a big rodeo family, father-in-law was world champion bronc rider 2 times and brother-in-law was calf roper world champion once or twice and everyone is in boots and hats all the time.

 

[ACDSNY]

We will be watching for you but I might not be that aware of a cowboy in Disneyland since we are from a big rodeo family, father-in-law was world champion bronc rider 2 times and brother-in-law was calf roper world champion once or twice and everyone is in boots and hats all the time.

Too funny! DH will fit right in with your group, but he won't have the All-Star background, he's just a farm kid.

I'm surprised my DDIL didn't run off when she was first dating our DS in high school, she invited him over to swim and he showed up in swimshorts, t-shirt, boots and a cowboy hat. Great blackmail picture for later.

 

[XMom]

We are leaving to stay in the villas for the first time on Friday. Decided to send the kids to school and pick them up around 11am so they don't get an absence. I called and put in a request for 3rd floor or higher and paradise pier view. We shall see what happens. We reserved a studio as that is what our points will allow us to do at 11 months out. Maybe next year we can get a 1 BR if we add some points. We stayed in the hotel last Sept for labor day for the 1/2 marathon weekend since the villas weren't open yet. I'm excited but nervous. I'm sure any room will be fine. It's WOC or fireworks...can't really complain!!! Any first time villa tips??

Thanks,
Charlene

 

[funatdisney]

We are going 6-11 OCT...I love, love, love Disneyland during Halloweentime! When we made plans to go last year it seemed so far off. I cannot believe we are almost within 30 days of going.

Me too! I just love the parks all decked out for Halloween. I keep thinking about DL at that time of year, I can almost see the Halloween pumpkins on Main Street. I got a long time to wait, but DH and I may sneak out to see it on Sept 19. A day trip with the hubby and me would be sooo great and Halloween Time, too. Wish us luck.

 

[ajf1007]

As of right now, we leave in 30 days, 6 hours and 16 minutes! YAHOO!! We're there from 10/2 to 10/9, so excited!!!! Its my first time to DL, actually to California!

 

[Nonsuch]

Me too! I just love the parks all decked out for Halloween. I keep thinking about DL at that time of year, I can almost see the Halloween pumpkins on Main Street. I got a long time to wait, but DH and I may sneak out to see it on Sept 19.

Yesterday, I booked a last minute trip for Sept 16
I was lucky and have a 1-bedroom villa for the 16th
The next two nights are in the hotel, view room for $267/night -- I was also lucky to get that, since only $800 suites are available today

I'm a little disappointed that the Halloween fireworks are only for the party nights, but Ghost Galaxy will be running
This will be my first chance to see World of Color

 

[ACDSNY]

We are leaving to stay in the villas for the first time on Friday.
Thanks,
Charlene

Have a wonderful first stay in the villas!

As of right now, we leave in 30 days, 6 hours and 16 minutes! YAHOO!! We're there from 10/2 to 10/9, so excited!!!! Its my first time to DL, actually to California!

Wow have an awesome first trip!

Yesterday, I booked a last minute trip for Sept 16
I was lucky and have a 1-bedroom villa for the 16th
The next two nights are in the hotel, view room for $267/night -- I was also lucky to get that, since only $800 suites are available today

I'm a little disappointed that the Halloween fireworks are only for the party nights, but Ghost Galaxy will be running
This will be my first chance to see World of Color

Let us know what you think about WOC, I haven't seem it yet either.

 

[BeccaG]

Was just going to make a post and debut a ticket for our next trip to the VGCs but can't seem to find a VGC ticker? Anyone seen one?

 

[franandaj]

Was just going to make a post and debut a ticket for our next trip to the VGCs but can't seem to find a VGC ticker? Anyone seen one?

The only California related one I could find was the top one in my sig.

 

[funatdisney]

Yesterday, I booked a last minute trip for Sept 16
I was lucky and have a 1-bedroom villa for the 16th
The next two nights are in the hotel, view room for $267/night -- I was also lucky to get that, since only $800 suites are available today

I'm a little disappointed that the Halloween fireworks are only for the party nights, but Ghost Galaxy will be running
This will be my first chance to see World of Color

Talk about luck!! The villas are getting harder and harder to book 2 to 3 months in advance, and here you go just a couple weeks before your check in date.

You will love the WOC. I got to see it last month. Completely took me by surprise. When we go in Oct., I am definitely will see it again. Check into getting a picnic meal or dinner package. We tried the picnic meal and it was well worth the cost.

 

[Nonsuch]

Talk about luck!! The villas are getting harder and harder to book 2 to 3 months in advance, and here you go just a couple weeks before your check in date.

Member Services joked I had "won the lottery"
I tried to book October at 2 months and could not get 2 consecutive days.

You will love the WOC. I got to see it last month. Completely took me by surprise. When we go in Oct., I am definitely will see it again. Check into getting a picnic meal or dinner package. We tried the picnic meal and it was well worth the cost.

I saw some WOC testing in February, and am looking forward to seeing the completed show. Dinner reservations have been made

 

[funatdisney]

Maybe you have good "room karma" I have good "line karma" which comes in handy at DL.

Maybe one day I will try the dinner package. I try to cook and BBQ as much as possible in our room. Makes me feel like I "live" at Disneyland.