The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Disney Princess]

Yes, they have DVC member meetings every Sunday at 6pm per the DVC Sales person that we spoke to.

Do you know where they take place? I'd be interested in knowing this. How long did it last? Just news and info or anything else?

Thanks in advance!!

 

[nunzia]

Wasn't it just 5:08 AM when you weren't going to add on?!!?

Base is now $120.
50-99 pts is $10 off
At 100 pts it goes to $15 off and then I'm not certain what the next price break is since I was only considering at most 125 pts.

My points still aren't in my account from my add on although my guide said they probably would be on Friday. Guess I need to call and see what's going on.

Things change quickly!
soo..$110 for me..times the 50 I need, $5,500..hmm..please sell out March use year.

 

[franandaj]

....sooooo..anyone know the current price per point through Disney?

I don't remember the exact price, but I think it is $115pp. They are offering X amount off 50 pts, more off 100 and even more off 125 (hence my purchase of 125 instead of the 75 or 100 I was considering). Here are the cryptic notes that I have from my conversation with my guide last week:

50 pts - $5500
100 pts - $10,500
125 pts - $12,800

This was for VGC, I didn't ask about anything else. Those I plan to pick up on the resale market once we get our full refinancing loan.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Things change quickly!
soo..$110 for me..times the 50 I need, $5,500..hmm..please sell out March use year.

I know!! I got busy and called 1 week after the price change (Aug 1st I think). It went from $112 to $120!! Discounts stayed the same. I almost didn't do the add on but now have the paperwork on the way.

 

[GoofItUp]

Hello, VGC'ers! I'll be crashing at "your place" Jan 26-30 for a pre-cruise DL visit. I have one studio reserved for the full time we're there and another reserved for Jan 26-29 for my cousin and his family who are traveling with us. I have WL the night of the 29th. I counted up how many (or few I should say) studio rooms are at GCV and am concerned about the WL coming through. Do you think there's a snowballs chance of it coming through? If it doesn't, I think they'll most likely stay somewhere else rather than have to move on the last night. That would kind of bum me out since I was hoping we'd all be together. So, what do you think?

 

[bigAWL]

Thank you bigAWL!

The floor plans maps were very informative and very clearly state where everything is and I have book marked it for future reference. So, I guess, it is safe to say that all the studios, one-bedrooms and two bedrooms are DVC?? Is a guest able to book any of these rooms when they call Disney reservations?

Well, as I said, I could be wrong about whether the rooms are regular rooms or studio-villa-type rooms. Especially the 8 that are on the same hallway as the DVC villas - those could very well be the same as studios. I'm really just guessing.

 

[franandaj]

Hello, VGC'ers! I'll be crashing at "your place" Jan 26-30 for a pre-cruise DL visit. I have one studio reserved for the full time we're there and another reserved for Jan 26-29 for my cousin and his family who are traveling with us. I have WL the night of the 29th. I counted up how many (or few I should say) studio rooms are at GCV and am concerned about the WL coming through. Do you think there's a snowballs chance of it coming through? If it doesn't, I think they'll most likely stay somewhere else rather than have to move on the last night. That would kind of bum me out since I was hoping we'd all be together. So, what do you think?

I've been really successful with my WL rooms. We had one that we had reserved 11 mos in advance for F&W nights and then found out 3 wks before that there was an event Sunday night that we wanted to stay for and the Sunday night actually came through! With VGC you have many more locals who cancel because of changes, since so many owners are locals with potential changes, you have a better chance on the waitlist.

 

[GoofItUp]

I've been really successful with my WL rooms. We had one that we had reserved 11 mos in advance for F&W nights and then found out 3 wks before that there was an event Sunday night that we wanted to stay for and the Sunday night actually came through! With VGC you have many more locals who cancel because of changes, since so many owners are locals with potential changes, you have a better chance on the waitlist.

Thanks for giving me a little confidence back! We'll keep holding out and hoping...

 

[funatdisney]

Well, as I said, I could be wrong about whether the rooms are regular rooms or studio-villa-type rooms. Especially the 8 that are on the same hallway as the DVC villas - those could very well be the same as studios. I'm really just guessing.

Well, bigAWL, a guess I will look when I go in Oct. Maybe I can get a peek or ask Mousekeeping. Thanks for the info. It is much appreciated!

 

[funatdisney]

Booked a studio for the last weekend of February. We have always stayed in a one bedroom, so this will be a change. The DH and I are going for a weekend on our own So I now have three stays at the VGC for the next 6 months. How did that happen?

That is the last of the UY 2010 points. I am trying on to borrow too much from my 2011 points

 

[nunzia]

So..I tell my DH I've figured out the year we can kind of catch up with borrowing our DVC points..mainly..2013. He tells me I should just buy more so we have enough. OK THEN! Quick phone call to guide and we got our 50 more..this really will be enough now. Also, got $12 off per point, and guide confirmed that VGC is very close to selling out..maybe within a couple weeks..and March is indeed the only use year left.

 

[Disney Princess]

So..I tell my DH I've figured out the year we can kind of catch up with borrowing our DVC points..mainly..2013. He tells me I should just buy more so we have enough. OK THEN! Quick phone call to guide and we got our 50 more..this really will be enough now. Also, got $12 off per point, and guide confirmed that VGC is very close to selling out..maybe within a couple weeks..and March is indeed the only use year left.

I'm glad you got your extra 50 points! Enjoy them.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

So..I tell my DH I've figured out the year we can kind of catch up with borrowing our DVC points..mainly..2013. He tells me I should just buy more so we have enough. OK THEN! Quick phone call to guide and we got our 50 more..this really will be enough now. Also, got $12 off per point, and guide confirmed that VGC is very close to selling out..maybe within a couple weeks..and March is indeed the only use year left.

Congrats on your add on!

So you're paying $108/pt for 50 pts? How did you get that deal?

 

[nunzia]

Congrats on your add on!

So you're paying $108/pt for 50 pts? How did you get that deal?

To be honest I really didn't pay much attention...I was at work and people were coming in and out..my guide said they had a 'little extra incentive going on', then said $12 off, so if if it really was at 120, then looks like it's 108. I was just saying uh-huh-uh huh and giving out my info. I figure I'll figure it out when my papers arrive. Wouldn't be a bad idea to call your guide and just ask if you want more at march user year..I didn't even ask..just thought I'd get 10 off from what I read here so as long as it was at least that I'm good.

 

[stopher1]

So..I tell my DH I've figured out the year we can kind of catch up with borrowing our DVC points..mainly..2013. He tells me I should just buy more so we have enough. OK THEN! Quick phone call to guide and we got our 50 more..this really will be enough now. Also, got $12 off per point, and guide confirmed that VGC is very close to selling out..maybe within a couple weeks..and March is indeed the only use year left.

Congrats! That's cool.Glad you got what you wanted, and a little extra incentive to boot.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

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!!

And I wish we had a resort in FL just like the one we have in CA.

I know what you were meaning, about more resorts, but I couldn't resist. I just love VGC.

 

[gkrykewy]

And I wish we had a resort in FL just like the one we have in CA.

I know what you were meaning, about more resorts, but I couldn't resist. I just love VGC.

AKL Jambo and WL had the same architect, and a similar aesthetic/feel (though without the park proximity, obviously).

 

[RweTHEREyet]

AKL Jambo and WL had the same architect, and a similar aesthetic/feel (though without the park proximity, obviously).

We have stayed at AKL and WL, and know it is the same architect, but I think VGC has them both beat, hands down. Not sure exactly what it is, but I think VGC is classier than the other two. WL is actually my least favorite of all the DVC resorts, too dark in the rooms, and we have stayed at every one them, with the exception of Vero.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Wondering if anyone that has stayed at VGC this summer had any issues with noise from World of Color? We stayed there right before WOC officially opened and witnessed several trial runs, without the crowds. We could hear the music, and some loud pops (maybe water canons) and thought at the time that it might be worse with the crowds cheering and applauding, especially with that third late show added.

Just curious if I should maybe ask for a pool view or maybe the one over GRR instead of Paradise Pier for our upcoming October trip.

 

[funatdisney]

I've been really successful with my WL rooms. We had one that we had reserved 11 mos in advance for F&W nights and then found out 3 wks before that there was an event Sunday night that we wanted to stay for and the Sunday night actually came through! With VGC you have many more locals who cancel because of changes, since so many owners are locals with potential changes, you have a better chance on the waitlist.

I sure hope this is true. I have only WL once, but it was a very last minute (one week). I usually don't plan a trip with out planning way in advance.