The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Maistre Gracey]

I just found another website that has almost daily updates of the construction, don't know if I can post it here, but it is unbelievable! I LITERALLY get butterflies in my stomach when I see the villas and how REALLY IN the park they are!

I think (not sure) the filter will block unwanted site links. If it won't post, will you PM me with the site?

Thanx!!

MG

 

[preedymtnwest]

I just found another website that has almost daily updates of the construction, don't know if I can post it here, but it is unbelievable! I LITERALLY get butterflies in my stomach when I see the villas and how REALLY IN the park they are!

On a different note, we (GCV owners) are DESPERATELY in need of a new signature picture!!!! Any technological experts out there to create a pic for us that TRULY shows how Grand the GCV are? The one we have now is blurry and small and doesn't give GCV the justice they deserve IMO. ANYONE??????

Thanks for the info, but Maistre Gracey is correct, it didn't show. Could you please PM me also with the site? I, too, am rabid for current photos and info. We have ressies for Feb 2010 and I can't wait until VGC opens in Sept. and we get some REAL inside photos and reports!!

On your second note, I totally agree, but right now, I would be happy to be able to post a resort link - my signature page says I can't download links - does anyone know how get that allowed? Do I have to have a certain number of posts or "earn it" somehow? Help! THANKS!

 

[AFMom]

I'm, as well, totally psyched. We bought 160 points, and already have a huge vacation planned with a total of 21 family members for January. Woot woot!
As for the use-year and points issues, we have a March UY with our other contract - but wanted 2009 points at the GCV - so had to get a June UY to get those. I'm now realizing how inconvininet it's going to be to have 2 UY's and 3 home resorts.... oh well!
I wish there were more updates on the internet - love the ones I'm seeing. We've got a 2 bdrm (dedicated) and a Grand Villa for Jan - I really hope someone posts pics of the Grand Villa once the resort opens....

 

[preedymtnwest]

Ditto on the GV photos, AFMom!! We have a GV for the first 3 nights while my cousin and his family are with us, then the rest of us (my family (4) and my DSis's (4)) will move to a 2BR for the rest of the week. I have been searching the mockups and construction photos to locate the GVs and have finally confirmed (by the telltale double-high window) that they ARE at either end of the "T," one looking north toward the pool and DL, the other looking south toward PP (and WOC when it opens - I heard March, but I'm hoping for a practice preview while we're there!!!). It will be hard to move out of the GV, but it will be fun while it lasts!

I'll look for a report from you in January!

Kristina

 

[minniemoms]

So how do you find the address of the other GCV pictures?

 

[kerickson]

I'll be there next week (staying at the DLH for the first time in many moons. Can't wait to see how far the construction has come along since May!!!

 

[SoCalKDG]

Some more WOC info. Imagine watching this show while sipping hot cocoa on your balcony.

http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/72109_NF_BN_InsideWofC.html

 

[thelionqueen]

Some more WOC info. Imagine watching this show while sipping hot cocoa on your balcony.

http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/72109_NF_BN_InsideWofC.html

Absolutely AMAZING!! Can I just say one more time, I LOVE my DVC @ GCV!!!

 

[forevercruising]

Is that true? For that to be the case then some would get their last points in 2058 and others in 2059. I'd really rather have the points now.

My docs say that the term of the time share at VGC continue thru 1/31/2060 I assume that date is the same for everyone-am I wrong on that? If this is correct, then those with UY in Jan-May, (and who don't receive points at VGC for the first time until 2010) will receive points in 2010 for the first time and then 49 more UY worth of points over the life of the contract meaning that their last UY that they will receive points would be in 2059.

So for those with UY June-Dec, they will receive points in 2009 and then 49 more UY worth of points over the life of the contract meaning that their last UY that they will receive points would be in 2058.

I need some clarification on this. I'm going to write to Membersatisfaction to ssee if I can get an answer.

Hey, Robo-Daddy!

Boy, do I know EXACTLY how you feel.

Here are two places for you to read up on my posts regarding this:

1. See post #145 in this thread, in which I put a link to a different thread regarding the Use Year controversy.

2. Here is the link to the other thread, even though it is in post #145:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30059578#post30059578

At least you'll know that you are not alone in your frustration.

Keep us updated.

-forevercruising

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Hey, Robo-Daddy!

Boy, do I know EXACTLY how you feel.

Here are two places for you to read up on my posts regarding this:

1. See post #145 in this thread, in which I put a link to a different thread regarding the Use Year controversy.

2. Here is the link to the other thread, even though it is in post #145:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30059578#post30059578

At least you'll know that you are not alone in your frustration.

Keep us updated.

-forevercruising

Thanks for the info, forevercrusiing.

I just read the entire thread that you have previously started (and posted) and I have to say what I find most frustrating is that you can't get a real answer out of Memeber services other than thats just the way we do it- as if thats supposed to be an acceptable answer.

I haven't heard back from MS yet but I'll let you know when I do.

 

[squidmo]

So how do you find the address of the other GCV pictures?

I'm guessing this isn't the site thelionqueen uses, because the site address isn't blocked, but disneygeek has LOTS of construction photos going back all the way back to August 2007, when the parking lot was still there.

http://www.disneygeek.com/progress/grand_californian_dvc/index.php?page_id=1&image_count=0

The link starts with the most recent pictures, and then if you continue to hit next, you will go back through time to the very beginning.

 

[thelionqueen]

I'm guessing this isn't the site thelionqueen uses, because the site address isn't blocked, but disneygeek has LOTS of construction photos going back all the way back to August 2007, when the parking lot was still there.

http://www.disneygeek.com/progress/grand_californian_dvc/index.php?page_id=1&image_count=0

The link starts with the most recent pictures, and then if you continue to hit next, you will go back through time to the very beginning.

This is the site I was referring to, I just didn't try to post a link thinking it would be blocked.. Now I know, thanks!

 

[minniemoms]

WOW
Thanks for posting the link.... I am so grateful for people that post links for people like me who seem to have a hard time finding things...
HOW do they get such closeups? someone must work on the project to get some of those shots I would think.
Thanks again I loved seeing them

 

[BeccaG]

Hey all, like others created for BLT, Kidnai and to some extent the THVs I created a opening question thread for the VGCH. Here is a link. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33030256#post33030256

Add your questions and I will add it to the opening post. Enjoy!

 

[thelionqueen]

Hey my fellow VGC owners, this threads been quiet, let's hear some exciting news about one of my favorite DVC's

 

[Davids-Coco]

Count me in as a 200 pt owner! This is our first venture, but we are a huge disney family. California is just a much easier and cheaper trip with two kids - although we will be doing the 1 hr puddle jump and then 5 hr flight come Nov 2010 to Florida.

 

[thelionqueen]

Count me in as a 200 pt owner! This is our first venture, but we are a huge disney family. California is just a much easier and cheaper trip with two kids - although we will be doing the 1 hr puddle jump and then 5 hr flight come Nov 2010 to Florida.

WELCOME HOME!!!!!

 

[kerickson]

We stayed at the DLH on points last week, and I must say we missed our Grand California! The DL pool and grounds were beautiful, the rooms big and clean, but the walls were thin and I missed the feel of the grand lobby and the extra touches from the CMs. Can't wait for our first VGC stay in April, might have to book a short trip before then!

Here are some pics I took of the construction while riding the Jumping Jellyfish ride. A CM told me they are pretty much done and are in the 'moving in furniture' phase. Lamps were on in the 1BR windows, so fun to see!

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh181/kimerickson28/VGC%20Pics%20Aug%202009/

 

[toocherie]

I am planning on staying Opening Night--who else will be there? Will they do anything special do you think? will there be a special pin?

 

[DVCGeek]

I am planning on staying Opening Night--who else will be there? Will they do anything special do you think? will there be a special pin?

They had the free limited edition Minnie lithographs for opening day guests at BLT + they sold out the limited edition BLT pins by 10 AM, so I would think they'll do something similar @ VGC. Be interesting to see & hear what it is!!!