The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[DVC Mike]

My first post ~ Just wanted to let you know that I have been reading about VGC since February. I called today and took the plunge - added on 50 points. It was so easy and quick!!!!!!

Congrats!

 

[dcfromva]

I was also wondering if there were any GCV founding members that are upset about the new incentive.

The GCV contracts have not closed yet, can't the guides re-write the contracts?

 

[darby888]

The GCV contracts have not closed yet, can't the guides re-write the contracts?

See my post #778. That's exactly what I did!!!! and it's saving me quite a bit.

My guide is in Chicago & I had difficulty finding a local notary here where I live in Santa Clartia, CA that would work with an incomplete document. So when my new contract arrives FedX, it's off to the Disneyland selling center.

 

[DVCGeek]

Redoing my VGC purchase to try and get a bigger discount is tempting, but I'm 100% sure it's worth the hassle and also have a bit of concern in case something goes wrong somewhere in the process. How many others have attempted this and what have your results been? I bought 50 points and I think the discount was $8 / point then. So that means the 50 point level is $8 additional off now, or $400 for my contract. Hard not to consider that. Then again, I already ordered a commemorative paver @ Disneyland with the date I signed my VGC contract. Part of me wants to keep that date 'accurate', and I DEFINATELY can't aford another add-on right now... To quote Ursula, "Life's full of tough choices, isn't it?"

 

[thelionqueen]

Redoing my VGC purchase to try and get a bigger discount is tempting, but I'm 100% sure it's worth the hassle and also have a bit of concern in case something goes wrong somewhere in the process. How many others have attempted this and what have your results been? I bought 50 points and I think the discount was $8 / point then. So that means the 50 point level is $8 additional off now, or $400 for my contract. Hard not to consider that. Then again, I already ordered a commemorative paver @ Disneyland with the date I signed my VGC contract. Part of me wants to keep that date 'accurate', and I DEFINATELY can't aford another add-on right now... To quote Ursula, "Life's full of tough choices, isn't it?"

OT-what information do you have on the commemorative paver? Never heard of it before. Thanks!

 

[BlazerFan]

darby888

Question for you........your contract isn't closed because the final public report hasn't been received? Had you already sent in your signed contract? I'm just curious because I would love to use the savings to acquire more points

Cindy

 

[DVCGeek]

OT-what information do you have on the commemorative paver? Never heard of it before. Thanks!

It's actually called "Disney’s Walk of Magical Memories".

There have been various posts at various sites over time; here is one thread about them:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1979601

and I think this is a link to the order form I mailed in (in case you don't want to call):

http://www.wdwinv.com/difiles/merchevents/Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf

FYI, I purchased a similar one back in 1995 outside MK @ WDW but those aren't available anymore...

Have fun!

 

[thelionqueen]

It's actually called "Disney’s Walk of Magical Memories".

There have been various posts at various sites over time; here is one thread about them:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1979601

and I think this is a link to the order form I mailed in (in case you don't want to call):

http://www.wdwinv.com/difiles/merchevents/Brick%20Order%20Form.pdf

FYI, I purchased a similar one back in 1995 outside MK @ WDW but those aren't available anymore...

Have fun!

Thanks for the info! I was SOOOO mad I missed the 1995 MK tiles and I think of it everytime I walk into MK Once I read this I knew this was one I was NOT going to miss-just ordered it-thanks for the info., or I would've missed this too!!

Funny thing is, I was @ DL 2 different times during 2005 (including the actual day-June or July 10th I think-booked 14 months in advance too) and didn't see ANYTHING about this anywhere. I'm starting to get the feeling like this is a conspiracy...

 

[DVCGeek]

I'm starting to get the feeling like this is a conspiracy...

Uh oh- you mean YOU are the one who is on the blacklist???? Oh boy, I'm in trouble now! I actually read about it online then oredered by mail late this April or early May, I forget which. I didn't see anything about it when I was @ DL in Nov. 2008 or I probably would have purchased one then myself! And DVC was supposedly Disney's best kept secret...

 

[toocherie]

darby888

Question for you........your contract isn't closed because the final public report hasn't been received? Had you already sent in your signed contract? I'm just curious because I would love to use the savings to acquire more points

Cindy

I would be curious to know this too--where are you in the process?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

My understanding has always been that VGC purchasers need to see and then agree to the final report on the timeshare - CA timeshare laws or something similar. Without that signed agreement the sale is not complete and can be recinded. It's been crossing my mind to investigate that ever since they dropped the minimum back to 25 pts. Now with the price difference I may.

 

[nunzia]

My understanding has always been that VGC purchasers need to see and then agree to the final report on the timeshare - CA timeshare laws or something similar. Without that signed agreement the sale is not complete and can be recinded. It's been crossing my mind to investigate that ever since they dropped the minimum back to 25 pts. Now with the price difference I may.

I thought that too. I talked to MS Accounting yesterday and they said closing would happen very soon, When I asked if I would need to do anything else I was told 'no' I guess we'll see.

 

[hjgaus]

There are none of these properties on that certificate redemption site and the properties on the certificate site aren't on the DVC/RCI or RCI site either.




We received our RCI certificate about 3 weeks after our paper work was turned in and decided to take a local trip to Las Vegas (3- 4 hour out) The Bluegreen Resort #36 was on the certificate list as well as the RCI list with fairly good reviews considering it's a new resort. Although I do agree the choices were very limited. We will be using the 3 free nights GCH in a week with the Free Fast Passes as well as the $100 Disney gift card for one of the four (So. Cal 3 day - Park Hopper) tickets - so all is not lost!!

Edlyn from Chino Hills CA

 

[darby888]

darby888

Question for you........your contract isn't closed because the final public report hasn't been received? Had you already sent in your signed contract? I'm just curious because I would love to use the savings to acquire more points

Cindy

Go for it!!!!.... I considered buying an extra 40 points, but choose to be conservative at this time. My original contract was signed, notarized, completed on 4/29 in FL on the 1st day of my latest WDW trip.

 

[pycees312]

i choose DP as my incentive and have used them already if it were not for that I would definately being trying to do something about the new pricing. but I donbt know what would happen in this case with used incentive points.

 

[kerickson]

Now you have me thinking...I have to do the math to see if it would be worth redoing my contract to get this incentive. We chose the cruise incentive, but we don't plan to go until 2010 since we are already cruising this year, so maybe cash or more points would be better? I've already booked a VGC ressie with my VGC points, could they redo my contracts without losing my ressie? I'm sure the guides/QA won't be happy to redo a bunch of contracts...

 

[VallCopen]

Is the 88.00 incentive just for add-ons or is this for first time buyers also??

 

[thelionqueen]

Is the 88.00 incentive just for add-ons or is this for first time buyers also??

You could get that price with a referral as well. If you need a referral, just send me a PM and I'd be happy to give you my name. It's the best price I've ever seen for a highly sought after property, made me jump in and I'm LOVING it!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Now you have me thinking...I have to do the math to see if it would be worth redoing my contract to get this incentive. We chose the cruise incentive, but we don't plan to go until 2010 since we are already cruising this year, so maybe cash or more points would be better? I've already booked a VGC ressie with my VGC points, could they redo my contracts without losing my ressie? I'm sure the guides/QA won't be happy to redo a bunch of contracts...

I have redone a contract and did not lose the ressie that I had previously made so it should be ok. I'd mention it to whom ever you worked with if you decide to do that.

i choose DP as my incentive and have used them already if it were not for that I would definately being trying to do something about the new pricing. but I donbt know what would happen in this case with used incentive points.

That scenario is covered in the paperwork - I don't recall exactly what happens but you have to somehow payback for that reservation. Maybe they would be able to do that with regular points if you were just changing the contract. Otherwise for example if you were a new member and just completely cancelling then you would be expected to pay cash for the reservation you used.

I thought that too. I talked to MS Accounting yesterday and they said closing would happen very soon, When I asked if I would need to do anything else I was told 'no' I guess we'll see.

I called QA before I signed and they told me that everyone would have one more document to sign before closing could occur. They actually had to call the DL office b/c they weren't certain what I was referring to but they came back with an affirmitive on what I thought I had read. As you said - I guess we'll see what actually happens.

 

[ACDSNY]

Based on some of the reports here, I left a message for our guide to see what our options are. I originally purchased 180 points during the early FM phase and made one contract change already to get the cruise incentive, but if I can make another change I may drop our contract down to the 120 points that were required to get the cruise and add on the rest later (maybe on the cruise). I don't think I can cancel our original contract since our cruise is already booked for Nov. It's been hard watching the price and incentives continually get better.

Angela