The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[KAT4DISNEY]

Well I've done my last add on. Gave the credit card number for another 70 points at VGC in my Apr UY. Back when I got in to be a founding member at VGC I was planning on buying 50-75 points total there. Now that's just my add on!

Darn that family that wants to come along and means I need a bigger room!

 

[ACDSNY]

Well I've done my last add on. Gave the credit card number for another 70 points at VGC in my Apr UY. Back when I got in to be a founding member at VGC I was planning on buying 50-75 points total there. Now that's just my add on!

Darn that family that wants to come along and means I need a bigger room!

I know exactly what you mean about family that wants to come along...

I received a email today stating I won 4 tickets to Verizon's WOC private party on 9/10/10 so I'm trying to decide if we want to take a quick road trip next weekend. I wonder if I could find a room for next Friday?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Congrats on winning the tickets ACDSNY! It's nice to know someone here got them!

 

[franandaj]

We've been trying for about 4 months to refinance a property for some cash so that we can "buy some things" that we've wanted since my FIL passed last Dec. It finally looks like things will go through in a month or more so I called my guide today. We wanted 125 points with a Sept UY and they said that they were sold out, but they have put us on a waitlist and think that it will come through in 2-3 weeks, at which point they will bill our CC for the total amount and we'll get Disney $$'s.

It sounds like they are truly in the final phases of selling out, so if you're on the fence about adding on, this is the time to jump on the bandwagon!

 

[bigAWL]

We've been trying for about 4 months to refinance a property for some cash so that we can "buy some things" that we've wanted since my FIL passed last Dec. It finally looks like things will go through in a month or more so I called my guide today. We wanted 125 points with a Sept UY and they said that they were sold out, but they have put us on a waitlist and think that it will come through in 2-3 weeks, at which point they will bill our CC for the total amount and we'll get Disney $$'s.

It sounds like they are truly in the final phases of selling out, so if you're on the fence about adding on, this is the time to jump on the bandwagon!

I'm new to DVC and still trying to figure this out. But how can they offer a waitlist for something that is "sold out." Are they expecting some contracts to not make it to closing?

 

[CrazyDuck]

I'm new to DVC and still trying to figure this out. But how can they offer a waitlist for something that is "sold out." Are they expecting some contracts to not make it to closing?

No... what you are wait listing for is someone else's points that go back into DVD's inventory when they exercise right of first refusal (ROFR) on a contract that someone else has sold. Or points that go back into their inventory when someone can't afford to make payments (for financing of the purchase or even maintenance fees) and DVD basically forecloses on those contracts and resells the points.

 

[nunzia]

We've been trying for about 4 months to refinance a property for some cash so that we can "buy some things" that we've wanted since my FIL passed last Dec. It finally looks like things will go through in a month or more so I called my guide today. We wanted 125 points with a Sept UY and they said that they were sold out, but they have put us on a waitlist and think that it will come through in 2-3 weeks, at which point they will bill our CC for the total amount and we'll get Disney $$'s.

It sounds like they are truly in the final phases of selling out, so if you're on the fence about adding on, this is the time to jump on the bandwagon!

Dang this board for reminding me that yes, I probably do need more points....curses

 

[XMom]

While I am sitting here waiting for my 5k to start I thought I would share our experience. We got to the Grand around one on Friday. We got registered and even though we put in a request the cm was not very warm and friendly and quickly shot me down when I asked for a park view. He told us the villas are assigned days ahead of time and he has no control of what happens and is not alowed to change anybodys assignments. We were annoyed but just went on our way. We got a studio overlooking the pool next to a wall that shoots out and blocks any view. We decided to go back down and talk to someone about it....what could we lose? So to make a long story short, we will check out at eleven today and go hang by the pool while they hang on to our luggage and around three we will move into our new room on a higher floor with a park view for the next three nights!!! We will see how it goes. I'm off do run my 5k through the parks....

 

[funatdisney]

Awesome luck and I am sorry that the CM was having a bad night. If you can, will you post some pic of your room?

Good luck on your run!

 

[franandaj]

No... what you are wait listing for is someone else's points that go back into DVD's inventory when they exercise right of first refusal (ROFR) on a contract that someone else has sold. Or points that go back into their inventory when someone can't afford to make payments (for financing of the purchase or even maintenance fees) and DVD basically forecloses on those contracts and resells the points.

I was wondering how that worked...our guide seemed pretty confident that the sale would go through. I don't mind if it takes a little while because I'd rather have the money in our hands or almost in our hands when the points come through. That way I know I can pay off the CC immediately. I don't have any plans for the points, but this will give us 5 extra nights in a studio that I would most likely use during F&W or some other time we're having a late night and don't want to drive home.

 

[ToodlesRN]

Just tried to book a last minute trip to the Grand for the beginning of October with flexible dates and nope all booked up. Ugh... Now it's either book at DR or PP, or fly to FL, but for a quick 3-4 day trip that makes no sense. Had a feeling this would become a problem since most of our trips are spure of the momment. Wish we had more DVC resorts in Ca like FL!!

 

[ACDSNY]

Congrats on winning the tickets ACDSNY! It's nice to know someone here got them!

Thanks, we're still trying to pull together the details. I have a room at DLH for Friday and will call in the morning to see if I can get Sat night at the DLH on points. No villas available.

I'm new to DVC and still trying to figure this out. But how can they offer a waitlist for something that is "sold out." Are they expecting some contracts to not make it to closing?

I'm sure they have a small percentage of people that start the purchase process and cancel within the 10 days after they get home.

 

[Nonsuch]

Disney Vacation Club DVC Pin Grand CA 2009 Chip Dale

One of my eBay searches turned up the VGC pin
(I have no relation to the seller)

$18 is not bad, the original price was $12.
I paid even more from previous eBay auctions.

 

[funatdisney]

Cute pin!

 

[Tandelothien]

Hi Everyone

I know a few people have been asking what the cash rate is for the VGC rooms (I know I wanted to know), so when I was on the phone with member services the other day I asked the CM. Apparently you can only book cash stays 60 days out and of course the rate varies depending on season, but the randomly selected date she found for me somewhere in the next 60 days was $345 a night for a studio. I don't know if this helps anyone but it let me know what ball park the prices are in

 

[blackjackdelta]

Hi Everyone

I know a few people have been asking what the cash rate is for the VGC rooms (I know I wanted to know), so when I was on the phone with member services the other day I asked the CM. Apparently you can only book cash stays 60 days out and of course the rate varies depending on season, but the randomly selected date she found for me somewhere in the next 60 days was $345 a night for a studio. I don't know if this helps anyone but it let me know what ball park the prices are in

When I asked about the rate for August it was $840/night and $1010 for a 1 bedroom at a 60 day mark with no availabilty. Wound up renting points.

Jack

 

[Disney Princess]

Hi Everyone

I know a few people have been asking what the cash rate is for the VGC rooms (I know I wanted to know), so when I was on the phone with member services the other day I asked the CM. Apparently you can only book cash stays 60 days out and of course the rate varies depending on season, but the randomly selected date she found for me somewhere in the next 60 days was $345 a night for a studio. I don't know if this helps anyone but it let me know what ball park the prices are in

When I asked about the rate for August it was $840/night and $1010 for a 1 bedroom at a 60 day mark with no availabilty. Wound up renting points.

Jack

When we asked, they wouldn't even quote us a current rate because they knew we weren't interested in going in the next 60 days. I called the Disneyland reservations line trying to see about it as well. I told them our trip was in May before I knew about the "60 days" rule; we have our own points, but we wanted to keep track of our costs versus paying cash. The two prices above are VERY different from each other. Interesting indeed. We may call 60 days out from our vacation to see what we can find. My guess is that there won't be too many units available for cash at that point in time.

 

[Tandelothien]

When we asked, they wouldn't even quote us a current rate because they knew we weren't interested in going in the next 60 days. I called the Disneyland reservations line trying to see about it as well. I told them our trip was in May before I knew about the "60 days" rule; we have our own points, but we wanted to keep track of our costs versus paying cash. The two prices above are VERY different from each other. Interesting indeed. We may call 60 days out from our vacation to see what we can find. My guess is that there won't be too many units available for cash at that point in time.

Yes she had quite a time finding an available night within the 60 days to even get me a price so I suspect you're right

 

[gkrykewy]

What is the 60-day rule?

 

[XMom]

I am now home from our wonderful stay at the Villas. It was our first time staying there and for those of you who didn't read my first post, I believe it is on the previous page.

So after my 5k, the kids ran their age group races and we headed back to the room. Our original room was 3509 and we had a view of the pool and to the right a wall stuck out so all we saw was the room line when we looked down. Now if we didn't know what we were missing, I'm sure this room would be just fine. Unfortunately I have been on this board alot lately and knew what we were missing. So we packed up all our stuff (10 bags!!!) and called the bellman to come store our things for us and headed down to the pool around 11am. All we were told was that we would have a park view on the 3rd floor or higher. Now the wait...

The pool was great fun and the kids loved the slides and the kiddie pool. Around 2:30pm my Hubby's phone rang and it was Rick stating we could come to the front desk and check in to our new room. He did not give us the room number over the phone.

We made our way over with the kids and my hubby went to check in while the kids watched the tv in the lobby. He came over and said "Is 5504 a good room?" Well I almost screamed I was so excited!!! The view was marvelous and it seemed like our trip was just so much more enjoyable from that moment on.

Sunday night we went to the DVC member meeting. We all played DVC jepordy and our team won so we were given cute totebags like the kind you use at the grocery store now. We also won an Aulani Minnie Mouse Pin. It was nice and they are pushing Aulani now.

All in all, the customer service was amazing except for the first interaction with the check in guy. Emily in customer service was amazing and deserves a letter. I'm just not sure who to send it to!!

That's all for now....back to the work, school, baseball, cubscouts grind and looking forward to February when we get to see Mickey and Friends on the Wonder!!