The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[nunzia]

I got mine, too. I think that killed my final hope for revising my contract for the improved incentives.

On page 3 it says you can cancel within 7 (or 10..it's confusing) days of receipt. But I guess doing this is way more of a pain than modifying...

 

[DVCGeek]

I got my final report yesterday as well. DW & I decided it wasn't worth it to us to try and cancel and redo our little 50 point add on to try and get the new incentives... Good luck to anyone still trying to do so!

 

[squidmo]

Is there a thread for those who are going to be at VGC on opening day? We are not VGC owners, but have booked a 2 bedroom for those first few days. ~Jennifer

We will be there opening night in a studio, and then Thurs-Sunday in the regular hotel rooms using the 3-night stay we got as part of the Grand Firsts event back in March.

 

[toocherie]

i will be there opening night for one night in a studio (I live close). does anyone know if they do anything special?

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Okay, I booked my ressie for next May, but MS said that VGC had no theme park views. I don't think that's correct, and I will call tomorrow and request that view.
Is there any definitive word on views??

Also, has anyone noticed there ressie on the site shows it's booked with reservation points?
I called and questioned that, but they said it was a website glitch. I hope they're right, as that could cause a problem should the need to cancel arise.

Thanx,
MG

 

[tjkraz]

Okay, I booked my ressie for next May, but MS said that VGC had no theme park views. I don't think that's correct, and I will call tomorrow and request that view.
Is there any definitive word on views??

It's probably like BCV where they won't accept an "Epcot View" request. The construction going up behind Paradise Pier is definitely DVC Villas.

 

[SoCalKDG]

There is some info on the layout of the DVC's at VGC in this thread:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2212581


Note that it looks like all DVC units will have either park or pool view with none of them having the street view. Plus if you look to your right from you pool view balcony you should see DCA and Grizzley rapids.

 

[HeffalumpB]

I added on here but so far no trip "home" planned!

 

[rmonty02]

Okay, I booked my ressie for next May, but MS said that VGC had no theme park views. I don't think that's correct, and I will call tomorrow and request that view.
Is there any definitive word on views??

I was able to request CA park view. MS said it was CA park or pool view.

 

[SoCalKDG]

I was able to request CA park view. MS said it was CA park or pool view.

But since every person will request DCA park view, it doesn't mean much, except half the people being unhappy.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Thanx everybody... I'm calling now!

MG

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I feel better now... I may not get my request, but at least I tried!

MG

 

[Tozzie]

I feel better now... I may not get my request, but at least I tried!

MG

A couple of weeks ago I was in California and wanted to see the rooms ( I already have points at VGH) and the guide that took me to see them told me that 77% of the rooms have a theme park view. I don't know if he was right or not but that is what he told me.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

A couple of weeks ago I was in California and wanted to see the rooms ( I already have points at VGH) and the guide that took me to see them told me that 77% of the rooms have a theme park view. I don't know if he was right or not but that is what he told me.

That's some good dirt... Thanx for the info!

MG

 

[stampinshauna]

But since every person will request DCA park view, it doesn't mean much, except half the people being unhappy.

I think some people (like myself) won't request a certain view. I really don't care, and I'm happy just because I'll be at VGC.

 

[DVCGeek]

I think some people (like myself) won't request a certain view. I really don't care, and I'm happy just because I'll be at VGC.

I'm in that boat; I want "first available" when I try to check in (assuming I arrive before 4)! Of course, it's easy to say that now while I'm contemplating going home there for the first time in Oct. 2010!

 

[BlazerFan]

Has anyone had success modifying or canceling and re-doing a closed contract if they have already used some of the incentives? I thought I saw a comment from someone that any used developer points would have to be paid for...

We used about 20% of our developer points so far but if we could pay for our use and re-do our contract with the current incentives, we could get more points at the current rate.

I called our guide today and he said he would talk to his manager to see if we could re-do a closed contract, but when I mentioned we had used some of our developer points he said it wouldn't be possible, even if we reimbursed for the use.

thanks for your help!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

The information about repaying the DP's is in the documents you received - I remember reading it but haven't pulled out the docs to see exactly where. My guess is that it's going to be on the supplemental agreement for the DP's.

 

[SoCalKDG]

OK, about 85% sure here:

10 2-bedrooms face Grizzley Rapids.
13 2-bedrooms face the pool, of which 3 might have partial views of Grizzley Rapids.
23 2-bedrooms face the Lagoon/Boardwalk area of DCA

1 Grand Villa faces the pool, but the balcony will allow viewing of Grizzley Rapids as well.

1 Grand Villa faces the Lagoon/Boardwalk area of DCA and will allow viewing of Grizzley Rapids.

48 units total, correct?

 

[SoCalKDG]

Just booked June 6 - June 11 in a one bedroom.

The good news is crowds will be light as most kids are still in school. The bad news is it might be June Gloom with 70° weather thus the pools might be a no go. Just never know here in So Cal.