The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[wdw4life]

I had dreams of someday doing a GV for my extended family, but those went up in smoke as soon as I saw the point chart!

Same here. I thought how great it would be to have a GV for a few days and invite some family but once I saw that pt chart... Not happening.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

So has anyone heard anything about what the new pool will look like? When will the new light show at DCA be ready. I hope it's good. I am looking forward to watching it from the Villas.

 

[kerickson]

So has anyone heard anything about what the new pool will look like? When will the new light show at DCA be ready. I hope it's good. I am looking forward to watching it from the Villas.

There is a sketch of the new pool, looks like it's mimicing the rings of a redwood tree. Scroll down to the 'Amenities' section:
http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=562&Itemid=162

I understand the ETA for new World of Colors light show is Spring '10

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

There is a sketch of the new pool, looks like it's mimicing the rings of a redwood tree. Scroll down to the 'Amenities' section:
http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=562&Itemid=162

I understand the ETA for new World of Colors light show is Spring '10

Thanks for the link. Pretty darn exciting.

I just opened up the contract details on member website and it says my home resort for my new contracts is "null". I'm telling you it's just weird.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Okay , I am now a member at VGC or is GCV either way I added 120 points split 60 /60 to go with our SSR points got me my December UY so I am good

Take What You Can !!!!

 

[toocherie]

Thanks for the link. Pretty darn exciting.

I just opened up the contract details on member website and it says my home resort for my new contracts is "null". I'm telling you it's just weird.

that happened with the BLT folks too

 

[forevercruising]

an email a day or two ago so they are getting the word out to founding members.

Hi, Kathy!

I have my preferences set correctly on the member website, but I did not receive the email sent out a few days ago. (I have an email in to member services to check my account; I also never received the original letter sent to Founding Members in late December!)

Would you be willing to forward that email to me? (I've sent my email address to you in a PM!)

If so, I would really appreciate it!

Thanks, in advance!

 

[toocherie]

Hi, Kathy!

I have my preferences set correctly on the member website, but I did not receive the email sent out a few days ago. (I have an email in to member services to check my account.)

Would you be willing to forward that email to me?
If so, I would really appreciate it!

Thanks, in advance!

BTW: I was going to send you a PM, but couldn't find a way to do that; are PM's not an option on the Disboards? Thanks!

Hi--just click on someone's user name (assuming you are signed in as a member yourself) and it should give you a number of options--including sending a pm.

 

[forevercruising]

Hi--just click on someone's user name (assuming you are signed in as a member yourself) and it should give you a number of options--including sending a pm.

Hi! Thanks for the reply! I tried that, but no PM option was given to me, for some reason. I did, however, find another way to send one.

Thanks very much! I appreciate your help!

 

[funatdisney]

My DW offers her deepest sympathies.

 

[funatdisney]

There is a sketch of the new pool, looks like it's mimicing the rings of a redwood tree. Scroll down to the 'Amenities' section:
http://dvcnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=562&Itemid=162

I understand the ETA for new World of Colors light show is Spring '10

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what the new pool would like. After reading the amenities, I am happy to read that there may be a grocery at WhiteWater Cafe. I could always bring in my food, but I like the idea of getting something quick just in case I forgot anything! Can we still use the current pool? My kids and I like to go into DCA to ride River Raft and then go back to the hotel to jump into the pool. It is just right there!

 

[kerickson]

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what the new pool would like. After reading the amenities, I am happy to read that there may be a grocery at WhiteWater Cafe. I could always bring in my food, but I like the idea of getting something quick just in case I forgot anything! Can we still use the current pool? My kids and I like to go into DCA to ride River Raft and then go back to the hotel to jump into the pool. It is just right there!

Yes, I believe all 3 pools will be shared by hotel and villa guests.

For those of you who have received your paperwork, does it say anything about the DCA observation deck? BLT mentioned something about their MK Fireworks observation deck, but that it was subject to availability, or something like that. Interested to know if there is any reference. If not, then I wonder if we'll get access at all.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Yes, I believe all 3 pools will be shared by hotel and villa guests.

For those of you who have received your paperwork, does it say anything about the DCA observation deck? BLT mentioned something about their MK Fireworks observation deck, but that it was subject to availability, or something like that. Interested to know if there is any reference. If not, then I wonder if we'll get access at all.

My DW just called and said that my Paperwork showed up today. When I get home I'll take a peek and maybe post later tonight on the obsv. deck.

 

[bethy]

I'm reading through the paperwork slowly today and haven't seen mention of it yet. It does mention that the VGC Association wont' own any recreational facilities (including a pool.) Also it does say we have use of all GCH amenities. But of course none of that is guaranteed. It even says we shouldn't depend on the GCH still being there.

 

[funatdisney]

It does mention that the VGC Association wont' own any recreational facilities (including a pool.) Also it does say we have use of all GCH amenities. But of course none of that is guaranteed. It even says we shouldn't depend on the GCH still being there.

So I guess that means Hotel guests and DVC members will have access to all three pools. (I won't get my paperwork until Wednesday.) That will be interesting. I was wondering how the pool situation would work.

 

[toocherie]

Hmmm--maybe we should start a running list of questions (like the fireworks viewing deck, who can use what pools, etc.) and appoint one person to call their guide and get the answers?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have a conference in Long Beach the second week of Feb. and decided to add on a couple of days at the Grand. Feb. 11 & 12 Concierge Garden View. Figured I ought to do it while I still had the chance!

 

[kerickson]

I have a conference in Long Beach the second week of Feb. and decided to add on a couple of days at the Grand. Feb. 11 & 12 Concierge Garden View. Figured I ought to do it while I still had the chance!

I'm thinking about the same thing. We are staying at the Grand in May, then plan to return for a DP trip in July. I'm thinking I should stay at the Grand, but might try DLH as my points will go farther and I think my kids will love the pool. Might do an adults only 1-2 night stay at the Grand in Sept. We have APs, so I'm trying to fit in as many stays as possible with our points...

 

["Got Disney"]

congrats to all that are VGC owners We live in SanDiego and use most of our points at the Grand and are thinking of getting more points. We have 400 at SSR. After looking at the points chart for 2010 wow thats alot of points for a one bedroom not to mention the 2.

We also want to get some more for Hawaii so we need to decide what we want more. Although if we get at the Grand we can still use the points in Hawaii also and more of a chance on getting a room being Hawaii will have more of them...except for school with my kids we can travel anytime. So 7 months out is okay.

Has anyone heard if they will still be able to use points in the main building as they have in the past before the villas? I'm assuming yes.....except they will not be the same as if you were to get a studio where the villas are.

Or are they planning on making part of the main building into studios also by adding a microwave in them....am I making sense

 

[kerickson]

[QUOTE="Got Disney";30038584]
Has anyone heard if they will still be able to use points in the main building as they have in the past before the villas? I'm assuming yes.....except they will not be the same as if you were to get a studio where the villas are.

Or are they planning on making part of the main building into studios also by adding a microwave in them....am I making sense [/QUOTE]

If GCH is similar to any of the WDW properties with DVC villas, no, you will not be able to book the hotel using points once the villas are open. There is a footnote on the 2009 chart stating the points for the Grand are only valid for stays through Dec 2009, so it looks like they are planning on allowing villas only starting in Jan. Given there are only 48 villa units (23 of which are studios, it will be extremely difficult to book at 7mo (think AKV Concierge, VWL at Christmas..) You will be able to use points at DLH and PPH, but if you are set on staying at the Grand in the years to come, you probably want to purchase points. I agree that Hawaii should be easier to book at 7mo since they will have 400+ units and there really isn't a bad time to go to Hawaii! I suspect the point charts will be the highest we've seen though...