The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Longhairbear]

Me too! It will make it easier to book at the 7 month mark. It will give some options and let everything hang on the availability of one resort.

I have had to change dates a number of times because the villas were booked up, and none of them were during a holiday or weekend. We really need more DVC villas here.

 

[funatdisney]

I mean I like to plan ahead, but I do also like a last minute get away, too. I booked a studio for the last weekend of Feb, but had to change the dates. MS CM and I went through weekend after weekend into Feb, March and April until there was an opening for the first weekend of Feb. The whole time, I kept thinking, "I wish there was another DVC I could book". I did hear a rumor of a rumor of a rumor that there may be a DVC at the DLH. But who knows. If so, they can't build it fast enough.

 

[yensid9111]

does anyone know how much a 2 bedroom villa goes for cash? Or, where I could find the information...I'm really very curious as to what the rack rates are for the DVC Villas. Thanks!

 

[trampslady]

does anyone know how much a 2 bedroom villa goes for cash? Or, where I could find the information...I'm really very curious as to what the rack rates are for the DVC Villas. Thanks!

I read that cash rate for a studio was $850. I have no idea if this is fact or not, but I cannot fathom to think how much a two-bedroom would be if this is accurate.

 

[wbl2745]

I can't believe we just added another 50 points at VGC. We don't have that many compared to some people, 210, but now we can get the type of accommodations we want at the time of year we want. We should have done a better job estimating what we needed when we first purchased earlier this year.

We're going to WDW in December with my brothers, staying at AKV. Really looking forward to this.

 

[franandaj]

I home RIGHT NOW!

It's so nice, we had a late lunch (Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans around 2:45PM). I'm just catching up online while my meatloaf that I brough from home finishes up in the oven, we have baked potatoes and green beans and a view of Pardise Pier. It doesn't get much better than this! A home cooked meal, a view and a glass of wine! I wish I was able to enjoy the Villa more while we're here, but the Destination-D event is tomorrow and Saturday and that will be an action packed 2 days of incredible presentations and information only a Disney geek would love, it should be a lot of fun!

 

[ACDSNY]

I home RIGHT NOW!

It's so nice, we had a late lunch (Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans around 2:45PM). I'm just catching up online while my meatloaf that I brough from home finishes up in the oven, we have baked potatoes and green beans and a view of Pardise Pier. It doesn't get much better than this! A home cooked meal, a view and a glass of wine! I wish I was able to enjoy the Villa more while we're here, but the Destination-D event is tomorrow and Saturday and that will be an action packed 2 days of incredible presentations and information only a Disney geek would love, it should be a lot of fun!

If my DH knew what you're having for dinner he'd be knocking on your door, you've made his favorite meal.

Have a great weekend and keep us posted on the D-23 events!

 

[stopher1]

I home RIGHT NOW!

It's so nice, we had a late lunch (Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans around 2:45PM). I'm just catching up online while my meatloaf that I brough from home finishes up in the oven, we have baked potatoes and green beans and a view of Pardise Pier. It doesn't get much better than this! A home cooked meal, a view and a glass of wine! I wish I was able to enjoy the Villa more while we're here, but the Destination-D event is tomorrow and Saturday and that will be an action packed 2 days of incredible presentations and information only a Disney geek would love, it should be a lot of fun!

Enjoy it!! Sounds nice, in so many ways.

 

[jpeka65844]

We just made our first ressie for VGC! We're going home on June 1!!

We only have a small amount of points and are bringing friends so we can only splurge for a 2 BRM for 2 nights before setting out on the PCH to San Fran! Hope we get theme park view! Requested, but I know it's not guaranteed. It would be nice to impress our friends, though.

Thought we'd do Napa Rose's chef counter one night. Anyone done it??

 

[lulubelle]

I home RIGHT NOW!

It's so nice, we had a late lunch (Monte Cristo at Cafe Orleans around 2:45PM). I'm just catching up online while my meatloaf that I brough from home finishes up in the oven, we have baked potatoes and green beans and a view of Pardise Pier. It doesn't get much better than this! A home cooked meal, a view and a glass of wine! I wish I was able to enjoy the Villa more while we're here, but the Destination-D event is tomorrow and Saturday and that will be an action packed 2 days of incredible presentations and information only a Disney geek would love, it should be a lot of fun!

Mmmmm, meatloaf, baked potato and green beans. One of my favorite meals, too. Add the wine and view and I agree it doesn't get much better than that!

Have a great weekend and fun at the D events, Alison.

 

[ACDSNY]

We just made our first ressie for VGC! We're going home on June 1!!

We only have a small amount of points and are bringing friends so we can only splurge for a 2 BRM for 2 nights before setting out on the PCH to San Fran! Hope we get theme park view! Requested, but I know it's not guaranteed. It would be nice to impress our friends, though.

Thought we'd do Napa Rose's chef counter one night. Anyone done it??

Congrats on your first VGC reservation! We love the 2 bdrm units and sharing with friends and family is wonderful.

We're thinking about trying the Napa Rose chef counter after our Panama cruise in Jan, we've heard such great reports and we won't have any kids with us so it's a great opportunity.

 

[funatdisney]

Thought we'd do Napa Rose's chef counter one night. Anyone done it??

I have, although it has been a few years. You will love it, especially with friends. We had a great time with our friends and closed the place down the night we went. We had great wine paired with our meals and each of us got a especially made dish. The chef asked us what we liked and what we didn't like and he cooked the dishes based on our answers. I am thinking of doing the chef's counter for my 50th birthday. I have a few years to plan for that .

 

[DizDays]

I can not find the GCV banner to put with my signature. Would anyone share the link with me, please? Thanks!!

 

[franandaj]

Well back home (Long Beach, not VGC) again, and still enjoying that leftover meatloaf! The Destination-D event was long, but REALLY awesome! The photos, video clips and stories shared by all the imagineers were really amazing.

However, that's not what I want to share...while I was there I realized that I hadn't heard from my guide about my add-on in a couple weeks. I called him and he said that the papers went out the other day and I should be receiving them soon. I checked online at dvcmember.com when I got home and the new 125 points were in my account!

The sad (but happy) thing is that I have already spent my new 2010 allotment (and then some) on a one-bedroom for four nights in June. Me and my DP were already planning to be there around that time and a friend that I met here on the DIS decided to plan a trip to DL for her birthday. She's never stayed in a Deluxe hotel, and I thought it would be fun to treat her. We would have reserved a studio but with three of us, I'd rather have a one bedroom.

After this last stay, I really love the one bedrooms! It was a life saver because the presentations were so exhausting and then 1300 people unleashed on DTD with 90 minutes for lunch and dinner breaks! I was so thankful that I brought plenty of food that I was able to run back to the room, make some more sandwiches for lunch and later put dinner together Friday night while DP caught a nap. We had to leave campus Saturday morning, so we stopped at the grocery store and picked up some more veggies and stuff and basically were able to get by with our own provisions and she got some rest on the dinner break. Had we tried to fight the crowds at dinner we probably would have both passed out due to exhaustion!

Anyways, I'm just so happy about these new points, with stuff like this that keeps coming up, I wish I could afford 125 more!

 

[Nonsuch]

...I called him and he said that the papers went out the other day and I should be receiving them soon. I checked online at dvcmember.com when I got home and the new 125 points were in my account!

Adding points is very streamlined
I called my guide Monday, the papers arrived Friday, the added points were in our account today

...After this last stay, I really love the one bedrooms!

Our love of the one-bedroom is the reason we added points

 

[franandaj]

Adding points is very streamlined
I called my guide Monday, the papers arrived Friday, the added points were in our account today

Our points are being placed in a trust that is not as standard as most family trusts, so it took a little longer.

Our love of the one-bedroom is the reason we added points

We bought our points settling for a studio since we thought that it was enough of a luxury to stay away from home, but now that we've had a taste of a real home away from home.....now I want more! DVC has made a monster out of me!

 

[Longhairbear]

Well back home (Long Beach, not VGC) again, and still enjoying that leftover meatloaf! The Destination-D event was long, but REALLY awesome! The photos, video clips and stories shared by all the imagineers were really amazing.

However, that's not what I want to share...while I was there I realized that I hadn't heard from my guide about my add-on in a couple weeks. I called him and he said that the papers went out the other day and I should be receiving them soon. I checked online at dvcmember.com when I got home and the new 125 points were in my account!

The sad (but happy) thing is that I have already spent my new 2010 allotment (and then some) on a one-bedroom for four nights in June. Me and my DP were already planning to be there around that time and a friend that I met here on the DIS decided to plan a trip to DL for her birthday. She's never stayed in a Deluxe hotel, and I thought it would be fun to treat her. We would have reserved a studio but with three of us, I'd rather have a one bedroom.

After this last stay, I really love the one bedrooms! It was a life saver because the presentations were so exhausting and then 1300 people unleashed on DTD with 90 minutes for lunch and dinner breaks! I was so thankful that I brought plenty of food that I was able to run back to the room, make some more sandwiches for lunch and later put dinner together Friday night while DP caught a nap. We had to leave campus Saturday morning, so we stopped at the grocery store and picked up some more veggies and stuff and basically were able to get by with our own provisions and she got some rest on the dinner break. Had we tried to fight the crowds at dinner we probably would have both passed out due to exhaustion!

Anyways, I'm just so happy about these new points, with stuff like this that keeps coming up, I wish I could afford 125 more!

Sounds like a great time.
They moved a building in DCA from Bountiful Valley over to near Burger Invasion, did you happen to see it moved? I hear it was done at night, and wondered if you had a park view?

 

[franandaj]

Sounds like a great time.
They moved a building in DCA from Bountiful Valley over to near Burger Invasion, did you happen to see it moved? I hear it was done at night, and wondered if you had a park view?

I was paying attention to the buildings in the construction zone, but we were in 4508 so we couldn't see much but the Airiel construction area. I couldn't see anytthing beyond Mullholland madness and didn't notice anything there. What did disturb me was that it looked like the Corn Dog Palace had been removed! The cheese dogs were my favorite! The only other place I have found them is the generic Hot Dogs on a stick in malls, the Corn Dog Palace so totally rocks!

 

[Nonsuch]

...while I was there I realized that I hadn't heard from my guide about my add-on in a couple weeks. I called him and he said that the papers went out the other day and I should be receiving them soon.

Did you get the $2/point discount? You need to ask for it

 

[franandaj]

Did you get the $2/point discount? You need to ask for it

I got the 100 point purchase discount, plus an additional something for the 125. It was so long ago that I told him to go ahead and find the points I don't remember the details...I'm just happy that I've got the points! Now I need more!