The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[DVCGeek]

Welcome come to the new & soon to be new owners!

 

[4Vals]

My vote would be for a second, 50 pt. contract! The smaller contracts are much more marketable, if, for some unfortunate reason, you have to sell.

In fact, if you are a new DVC member, you only have to have one Master Contract of 160 points, so, you could get one 160 pt. contract, then the extra 70 points in whatever size you want (like one 40 and one 30, for example...or one 70). They all go under the same ownership contract for the property; they just have different "sub codes" under the master contract (like 1 -- 1.1 -- 1.2 -- 1.3).

Food for thought!

interesting I did know that about the 160 and then breaking up the rest of the points. thanks so much for the information. I think that's the route we will go.

 

[4Vals]

I want to thank everyone on here for all the time and great information, pictures, advice, etc.. that you make available. like i said eralier we are newbies with the DVC but pros at disneyland. we are really excited and can not wait to get to the VGC. we are still waiting for our paperwork to be 100% but we were still able to book for DEC 3-6 at the VGC

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

My vote would be for a second, 50 pt. contract! The smaller contracts are much more marketable, if, for some unfortunate reason, you have to sell.

We did two 50 point contracts for our 100 point add-on at GCV for the exact reason that you stated.

 

[stopher1]

Congrats to all of our new neighbors! Welcome Home guys & gals.

I'm so excited - because as of last night I'm just 4 weeks away from checking in at VGC. I'm headed out there for a work trip, but have bookended the trip with the PPH on the front end, and our beautiful new home on the backend. I'll only be at VGC 2 nights - but hey, it's 2 nights! I can't wait. I've enjoyed seeing all the photos since opening - I'm happy it'll soon be my turn.

 

[4Vals]

We will be there the night before, Thursday, Oct. 22. Halloween party then easy walk to the room.

The kids want to use the pool that Friday. It will be in the 80's so it might be warm enough.

Anyone know if the main pool with the water slide is heated?

Any height restrictions?

When we were at the Grand in July the pools were heated and the felt great during the breaks in the afternoon and in the evening. as far has the height? we did see the lifeguards making some kids swim the width of the pool (about 12 feet) and back before they could go down the slide.

 

[ToodlesRN]

We did two 50 point contracts for our 100 point add-on at GCV for the exact reason that you stated.

I wish we did that when we added on our 200 points.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Me too. When I first bought in it was 250 points at SSR and then a 50 point add on a few months later. That 250 point contract certainly hasn't held up well on value. I made sure that my VGC were points were split up into 75 point contracts.

So this is my first ever live post from Disney. I'm here at SSR and tomorrow we will be sailing on our first ever cruise! I have to say that I have had nothing but GREAT cast members all day today. People really going out of there way to make this a magical vacation. The DGKs are having a blast.

 

[ACDSNY]

So this is my first ever live post from Disney. I'm here at SSR and tomorrow we will be sailing on our first ever cruise! I have to say that I have had nothing but GREAT cast members all day today. People really going out of there way to make this a magical vacation. The DGKs are having a blast.

Wishing you smooth sailing on the Magic! Have a great time!

 

[wideeyedwonder]

I'm here at SSR and tomorrow we will be sailing on our first ever cruise!

Have a great cruise, we love DCL!

If you get a chance, could you do us a favor and ask a CM on the Disney Wonder (the cruise director maybe) if the Wonder will ever be getting an "Ocean Quest" (a kids' club/space for "tweens") like the Disney Magic? We have a daughter that will be 12 on our next sailing on the Wonder, and we'd really like her to be grouped with "tweens" if at all possible. I believe that currently, the space that houses Ocean Quest on the Magic, houses a conference area on the Wonder.


"Ocean Quest on the Disney Magic is a children's activity center for kids 11 to 13 years of age located on Deck 2, Midship. Open from approximately 9:00 a.m. to midnight daily, this interactive play space—a scaled replica of the ship's bridge—lets children steer a virtual ship, play videogames, watch television and participate in arts and crafts. Kids can also sing karaoke, go on scavenger hunts and take part in special themed nights."

 

[Longhairbear]

We are just back from a 2 nite stay in a one bedroom. I loved the in counter disposal button, as I cooked a full roast turkey dinner. The sliding pantry shelf that was in the model, is not in the room. The vacuum, mop closet takes it's place.
We had a ground floor unit facing DCA, and loved it. All the landscaping made us feel we were in the country. We only spent 1 hour in the parks, and the rest of the time at the resort.
Instead of the usual member packet at check in, we got lanyards, and a new pop up folder. The lanyards hold a card you fill out, and give to friends staying at the resort that are not members. If they book a tour, you get a $25 gift card, and special pins.
Loved the unit, free wireless, watched the Mickey Wheel go through it's World Of Color testing after the park closed, and slept like a baby on those comfy beds. Next time we will take the free hotel tour. Lots to see, and learn.
Oh, and the lagoon is 1/3 refilled with water at DCA, and at Blue Sky Cellar, the CM told us the performance stage at the WOC viewing area raises out of the ground, just like the Tommorrowland stage in Disneyland.

 

[rmonty02]

Just closed yesterday 240 pts!! Can't wait to make reservations!

Congrats and WELCOME HOME

 

[rmonty02]

but we were still able to book for DEC 3-6 at the VGC

Congrats and WELCOME HOME to you too!! A growing family is sooo nice.

 

[funatdisney]

Instead of the usual member packet at check in, we got lanyards, and a new pop up folder. The lanyards hold a card you fill out, and give to friends staying at the resort that are not members. If they book a tour, you get a $25 gift card, and special pins.

Hello there! I have been of the boards dealing with a sick dog that is now in Heaven. Boy I could use a trip to Disneyland!

Anyway, you got lanyards in place of member packets? I have never gotten those member packet much less the lanyards, and I checked in at the VGC twice already! Tell more on how you got the lanyards. Were they given at the a Member Gathering or at check in?

 

[Longhairbear]

Hello there! I have been of the boards dealing with a sick dog that is now in Heaven. Boy I could use a trip to Disneyland!

Anyway, you got lanyards in place of member packets? I have never gotten those member packet much less the lanyards, and I checked in at the VGC twice already! Tell more on how you got the lanyards. Were they given at the a Member Gathering or at check in?

Sorry to hear about your dog.
According to the CM at check in,, we were the second guests he had handed the pop up folder to a DVC member, as they were brand new. It also contained all the usual maps, Portable Perks, and resort activity calender that comes in the usual packet at check in.
We once didn't get the packet as I had misunderstood when asked if I needed maps, and said no.
As he said DVC Members, I assume guests renting points do not get them, as it is a sales promotion gimmick.

 

[thelionqueen]

Hello there! I have been of the boards dealing with a sick dog that is now in Heaven. Boy I could use a trip to Disneyland!

Anyway, you got lanyards in place of member packets? I have never gotten those member packet much less the lanyards, and I checked in at the VGC twice already! Tell more on how you got the lanyards. Were they given at the a Member Gathering or at check in?

So sorry to hear about your dog, that is not easy! He or she is now in Heaven chasing rainbows, and will now be able to join you in the parks when you go

 

[funatdisney]

Thanks for the kind words, thelionqueen. It is never easy to let go of such a wonderful companion my dog, Lily, was. So kind words go a long way.

 

[funatdisney]

Sorry to hear about your dog.
According to the CM at check in,, we were the second guests he had handed the pop up folder to a DVC member, as they were brand new. It also contained all the usual maps, Portable Perks, and resort activity calender that comes in the usual packet at check in.
We once didn't get the packet as I had misunderstood when asked if I needed maps, and said no.
As he said DVC Members, I assume guests renting points do not get them, as it is a sales promotion gimmick.

Oh I see. I like the idea of the lanyard. I usually talk up DVC anyway ( I just love the rooms at VGC and have looked forward to them for a very long time). also wear my DVC hat and get questions about DVC from guests when I do. The lanyard would be a very good way to get a mention if the guests was interested in finding out more. Good to know. Thanks Longhairbear for the info.

Oh, you have mentioned that you cooked a full turkey. How did that go? I bet it was even better since you were at VGC. It took me some time to find the disposal button, myself. I thought it was cleverly placed once I found it. Last time we were there (about two weeks ago) we ate in the room for all our meals except for two (one on the day of arrival and one one the day of departure)

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks for the kind words, thelionqueen. It is never easy to let go of such a wonderful companion my dog, Lily, was. So kind words go a long way.

So sorry to hear about your dog. It is so hard when our animal companions leave us behind. Remember all the good times that you shared and she will live on in your heart.

 

[Bunless]

I don't know if there is anyone making a list of all the room numbers and what their views are, etc. Thought I would let you know ours, though.

#2510, partial view of paradise pier. We can see exactly half of Mickey's Fun Wheel, and then all the Mulholland Madness side of things. None of the 510 rooms would be a room to watch the light show from, as the end of the building blocks most of the bay.

The sound is just fine, though. With the doors closed we hardly hear a thing.