The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Grumpygrandpa]

Originally I thought about 200 would be OK for starters. I ended up with 225, but I'm not done. One day when there are GCV points on the resale market I will sell some of my 300 SSR points and convert them to GCV. I hope to end up with 350 GCV points.

 

[ACDSNY]

OT -
GrumpyGrandpa - It looks you be flying to Orlando right before us as we leave for Orlando on Nov 8th and you beat us to Salt Point too (Aug).

 

[stampinshauna]

OT -
GrumpyGrandpa - It looks you be flying to Orlando right before us as we leave for Orlando on Nov 8th and you beat us to Salt Point too (Aug).

Another OT to GrumpyGrandpa -- looks like we'll be sailing with you this year on Nov 7th!

I am so excited for VGC to be open. We don't have any DL trips planned yet, but having the VGC will help encourage those extra trips!!!

 

[nick262]

Hello all,

Just like you, we were struck with Addonitis with GCV. We originally chose 220 for the DL AP's, then we up'd it to 270 for the AP's and 7-Day cruise (found out later that addon's for the 7-day were 200 but we got used to the 270). Then we decided to sell our 150 SSR points and buy 290 GCV to make and even 500 with our 210 BCV. Then we hit the event and had to get the 320. With the incentives and the higher $$ per point, we did not pay that much more for the addtional 30pts. We cannot wait to stay there.

We also chose the Backstage Magic tour for our ABD trip. What days are you going?

 

[toocherie]

Has anyone else scheduled the 12/5/09 7-day cruise?

 

[wdw4life]

Hello all,

Just like you, we were struck with Addonitis with GCV. We originally chose 220 for the DL AP's, then we up'd it to 270 for the AP's and 7-Day cruise (found out later that addon's for the 7-day were 200 but we got used to the 270). Then we decided to sell our 150 SSR points and buy 290 GCV to make and even 500 with our 210 BCV. Then we hit the event and had to get the 320. With the incentives and the higher $$ per point, we did not pay that much more for the addtional 30pts. We cannot wait to stay there.

We also chose the Backstage Magic tour for our ABD trip. What days are you going?

I also could not resist the incentives for 320 points. I am also doing the Backstage Magic. I am trying for 12-08/09-12/15/09. Am just waiting for ABD to call me back after confirming my contract with DVC.

 

[BlazerFan]

We're finally members! 320 points in 3 contracts 160, 80 & 80. Can't wait to use the DP's.

 

[DW2DH&DS]

PANIC!!! I received one of those "we can't close your contract letters." I called QA and was reassured everything was fine. In fact, our contract closes Monday. Which of course is great news, because we were originally told we wouldn't close until the first week of May. I was also told my cruise voucher was being mailed Monday as well.

 

[nick262]

I also could not resist the incentives for 320 points. I am also doing the Backstage Magic. I am trying for 12-08/09-12/15/09. Am just waiting for ABD to call me back after confirming my contract with DVC.

We are doing the 12/28-1/2/10 tour. I went ahead and booked the time and paid a deposit. The manager said that was fine to do, and they will refund my deposit when they get the list. Got a call today and was told they got the list and are changing the ressie now and I will see my refund soon.

 

[wdw4life]

We are doing the 12/28-1/2/10 tour. I went ahead and booked the time and paid a deposit. The manager said that was fine to do, and they will refund my deposit when they get the list. Got a call today and was told they got the list and are changing the ressie now and I will see my refund soon.

You will be there for NYE! That should be so much fun!

 

[ACDSNY]

PANIC!!! I received one of those "we can't close your contract letters." I called QA and was reassured everything was fine. In fact, our contract closes Monday. Which of course is great news, because we were originally told we wouldn't close until the first week of May. I was also told my cruise voucher was being mailed Monday as well.

Our contracts should have closed March 13th, but still hasn't been recorded, so MS still hasn't taken out our first payment for April 15th. I called MS and she didn't know when it would close. I can't wait for multiple payments to be taken out on the same day.

We did receive our cruise voucher before March 13th.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

OT -
GrumpyGrandpa - It looks you be flying to Orlando right before us as we leave for Orlando on Nov 8th and you beat us to Salt Point too (Aug).

It sure is a "small world after all". You following us to Florida is not that big of a coincidence, but living in the same city and the trip to Salt Point? doo doo doo doo (Twilight Zone theme).

 

[dcfromva]

Our contracts should have closed March 13th, but still hasn't been recorded, so MS still hasn't taken out our first payment for April 15th. I called MS and she didn't know when it would close.

You should know the approximate time the contract will close because Disney has to deliver the final public report to you and then you have at least 7 days after receiving this report to rescind your contract...

The good news is you don't accrue interest on your loan while you are waiting to close.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Another OT to GrumpyGrandpa -- looks like we'll be sailing with you this year on Nov 7th!

I am so excited for VGC to be open. We don't have any DL trips planned yet, but having the VGC will help encourage those extra trips!!!

Me too! Can't wait till June to make ressies for a Dec. visit. What part of Utah? I grew up in SLC and have family throughout the state. Maybe we will bump into each this November.

 

[ACDSNY]

It sure is a "small world after all". You following us to Florida is not that big of a coincidence, but living in the same city and the trip to Salt Point? doo doo doo doo (Twilight Zone theme).

Your the second DISer to mention Salt Point this week. IASW! My DH's family began camping there before it was even a State Park and we have one of the old metal trespassing permits. Our grown kids think we need at least one or two trips a year and won't think about going anywhere else.

 

[ACDSNY]

You should know the approximate time the contract will close because Disney has to deliver the final public report to you and then you have at least 7 days after receiving this report to rescind your contract...

The good news is you don't accrue interest on your loan while you are waiting to close.

Ok, I'm confused. When should we expect the Final Public Report? I like the no interest accural part though.

 

[dcfromva]

Ok, I'm confused. When should we expect the Final Public Report? I like the no interest accural part though.

In your paperwork, there should be a page titled "Statement Accompanying Conditional Public Report for The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel"

It says
1. Prior to the issuance of the Final Public Report for the Resort, the following information must be received and approved by the State of Californina, Department of Real Estate (the "DRE")

(i) A copy of the recorded condominium map for the Resort, and
(ii) a copy of the approved and recorded tract map for the Resort.

2. blah blah blah
3. No escrow shall close nor will the ownership interest contracted for under the authority of a Conditional Public Report be conveyed, until the requirements under Business and professions code Section 11227 (c) are met and a Final Public Report for the Resort has been issued.

I don't know how close they are to meeting the provisions above.
The conditional report (which is printed on the bright yellow paper) expires on July 11, 2009. I am assuming they are going to get the final report done prior to the July 11th date--but just how soon is anyone's guess.

 

[ACDSNY]

In your paperwork, there should be a page titled "Statement Accompanying Conditional Public Report for The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel"

It says
1. Prior to the issuance of the Final Public Report for the Resort, the following information must be received and approved by the State of Californina, Department of Real Estate (the "DRE")

(i) A copy of the recorded condominium map for the Resort, and
(ii) a copy of the approved and recorded tract map for the Resort.

2. blah blah blah
3. No escrow shall close nor will the ownership interest contracted for under the authority of a Conditional Public Report be conveyed, until the requirements under Business and professions code Section 11227 (c) are met and a Final Public Report for the Resort has been issued.

I don't know how close they are to meeting the provisions above.
The conditional report (which is printed on the bright yellow paper) expires on July 11, 2009. I am assuming they are going to get the final report done prior to the July 11th date--but just how soon is anyone's guess.

Thanks for the info. As you can see it doesn't take much to confuse me. I remember the document, but somehow since the loan docs had the first payment starting April 15th I assumed the loan was separate from the closing process, silly me.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Ok, I'm confused. When should we expect the Final Public Report? I like the no interest accural part though.

I asked QA about this 3-4 weeks ago. They had to check with the DL office and were told it should be soon. I interpret that to mean they don't know.

The good thing is that I received my fedex a couple of days ago with my two WDW AP vouchers! Oh - and in 3 weeks we'll be at AKV!!!!

 

[stampinshauna]

Me too! Can't wait till June to make ressies for a Dec. visit. What part of Utah? I grew up in SLC and have family throughout the state. Maybe we will bump into each this November.

SLC, in the East Millcreek area.

PANIC!!! I received one of those "we can't close your contract letters." I called QA and was reassured everything was fine. In fact, our contract closes Monday. Which of course is great news, because we were originally told we wouldn't close until the first week of May. I was also told my cruise voucher was being mailed Monday as well.

So, we got one of those letters yesterday, and ours is fine too (our docs crossed in the mail). I'm getting antsy for our cruise voucher--when did you send in your docs? I'm just trying to get a sense for when we might expect our voucher. We are trying to use it in February and may have family joining us so we want to get planning (and get a deposit on a cabin for our family).