The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Grumpygrandpa]

Anyone else get your VGC Founding Member gift? DH just called to tell me ours arrived today. I can't wait to get home and see what it looks like.

Mine was waiting for me on our porch when I got home last night. Really a nice piece of art. It goes well with DW's latest home design fad (we have just added several Asian Antiques). I would have to say it is definitely my favorite DVC "gift" ever.

 

[nunzia]

Very very nice! Great job Disney.

 

[lisah0711]

Oh, thank you for posting the pics! Mine probably won't arrive for another week or so and I was very curious about what it was. My office at work is a Disney office so this will fit right in!

 

[DVCGeek]

Thanks for the pics! Very nice gift indeed, and larger than I would have expected! I'm jealous... But, I was a new member when I bought @ BLT and did so from FL SOOO to some extent it's my fault I'm not a founder anywhere! (yet?)

 

[Disney Princess]

Thanks for posting the pictures. Very beautiful!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Thanks for the pics! Very nice gift indeed, and larger than I would have expected! I'm jealous... But, I was a new member when I bought @ BLT and did so from FL SOOO to some extent it's my fault I'm not a founder anywhere! (yet?)

I wouldn't worry about not being a founder. Usually it just means that paid too much for your points.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I wouldn't worry about not being a founder. Usually it just means that paid too much for your points.

Yep! My new print is the most expensive one in the house!!!!

 

[bumbershoot]

I remember seeing life vests the last time I was there on September 27-28. They were stored big book shelf like bins around the pool. They were yellow.

The question was about the big slide. You cannot wear life vests on the big slide.

Sorry I was not clear.

 

[kerickson]

KAT4DISNEY - thanks for posting the pics of the FM gift. We just got back yesterday from our 7 night Western Cruise. Did it come via USPS or Fed Ex? Our mail is still being held at the Post Office...
It looks like a beautiful print and a nice size. I'm a bit disappointed that it doesn't mention anything about being a Founding Member on the frame/print itself, but it does seem very nice.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

KAT4DISNEY - thanks for posting the pics of the FM gift. We just got back yesterday from our 7 night Western Cruise. Did it come via USPS or Fed Ex? Our mail is still being held at the Post Office...
It looks like a beautiful print and a nice size. I'm a bit disappointed that it doesn't mention anything about being a Founding Member on the frame/print itself, but it does seem very nice.

Fed Ex brought it. I was a bit surprised at the size and had no idea what had arrived!

How was the cruise? Hope you had a good time! We'll be at WDW in 10 days - can't wait for some R&R although it's part work for me with a convention at Universal. Poor, poor me.

 

[pycees312]

Fed Ex brought it. I was a bit surprised at the size and had no idea what had arrived!

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Thanks for posting pictures!! looks amazing so far no delivery to San Jose California and now i'm going to be stalking the mail until it arrives.. lol

 

[kerickson]

Fed Ex brought it. I was a bit surprised at the size and had no idea what had arrived!

How was the cruise? Hope you had a good time! We'll be at WDW in 10 days - can't wait for some R&R although it's part work for me with a convention at Universal. Poor, poor me.

We had a blast. I can still feel the rocking of the boat!
We had rain the first 3 days, but the remaining days were beautiful. So much to do on the boat that we didn't miss the sunshine at all. Our Pirate excursion was cancelled on Grand Cayman which was a bummer though.
Food was excellent, ship was clean, crew was amazing. I thought it would be a bit more relaxing vs Disney Parks, but my 5 and 3yr old still kept me busy. The days were a bit long for them, but they loved the shows and seeing all the characters. The best part, was I didn't feel rushed to do everything as we'll be back for a 3 night in Dec 2010 thanks to my VGC add on! Wish I could trade it in for a West Coast cruise as the cross country flight was kind of rough.

My VGC room in Feb will feel so spacious now compared to the ship cabin!

On a side note, has anyone seen the cash rack rates for the VGC rooms? I'd love to start comparing costs...

 

[rmonty02]

It is a very nice gift. Contrary to the card I don't think it was in my VGC studio room - nor does it mention the Villas specifically.

OOOoooo...AAAaaahhh!!!! I love this print! It would fit well with my home decor (if anyone can't find a place for it). I may have to see if she has a studio/gallery in Berkeley and drop in. Very nice Founding Members

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

We had a blast. I can still feel the rocking of the boat!
We had rain the first 3 days, but the remaining days were beautiful. So much to do on the boat that we didn't miss the sunshine at all.

I hope our 7 day Eastern, which sails on the 7th of Nov., will avoid some the rain that seems to be pelting the Atlantic lately.

Food was excellent, ship was clean, crew was amazing. I thought it would be a bit more relaxing vs Disney Parks, but my 5 and 3yr old still kept me busy.

DW and I are hoping that this (our first cruise ever) will be a bit more relaxing than the parks are. My grandkids are 9 and 8 and may show a little more interest in the kid's clubs - but we will see.

Wish I could trade it in for a West Coast cruise as the cross country flight was kind of rough.

I told DW that I think this will be our last FL trip. I hate those long flights. I feel like two days of vacation are wasted.

On a side note, has anyone seen the cash rack rates for the VGC rooms? I'd love to start comparing costs...

I don't know but I bet it will be expensive.

 

[cseca]

WOW... beautiful FM gift. Anybody got an extra one that they're willing to part with?

 

[toocherie]

I haven't gotten my FM gift yet . . . . .

 

[SpaceRangers]

We just closed on our 85 point add on. Woohoo!!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

We just closed on our 85 point add on. Woohoo!!

Congratulations!

 

[JimC]

Received the founders gift and thought it very well done. Found the perfect spot for it. We also liked what they gave to AKV founders, distinctive and quite nice.

It would be great if they commissioned the villa artwork at the various resorts to sell to members. There are some pieces that we would be very interested in.

 

[wideeyedwonder]

We just closed on our 85 point add on. Woohoo!!