The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Grumpygrandpa]

Wohoo just got my paperwork!!! I have a lot to sign since I technically have 3 contracts

Yep. Three contracts is a lot of work to sign. Somehow I managed to get through my three.

 

[Michaeljsz]

BATS weekend? exactly how big is bats weekend? Im taking my twin 2 1/2 yr old boys May 3rd-9th and happened to look up the groups website and I have no idea what to say, except I hope my kids dont get scared or worse yet point and laugh. Has anyone ever been in the parks durring bats weekend? Do they primarily go to DL or both parks?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Omigosh--I was there from 5:30 to 6:30 so we must have been. I was in the "Donald" room. did Gina notarize your docs?

I did see you then I believe! Well, I didn't look too closely - just noticed that someone else was signing. Was Gina sitting closer to the door than you? That's too funny - I did keep wondering if anyone else from the DIS was around.

 

[lisah0711]

Well, there should be a rule that if you go in to DL to sign your docs you must wear your LGMH!

Happy Valentine's Day to all the VGC (and soon to be) owners!

 

[kerickson]

BATS weekend? exactly how big is bats weekend? Im taking my twin 2 1/2 yr old boys May 3rd-9th and happened to look up the groups website and I have no idea what to say, except I hope my kids dont get scared or worse yet point and laugh. Has anyone ever been in the parks durring bats weekend? Do they primarily go to DL or both parks?

I don't know much except that they have events at hotels Fri and Sat and their official day in the park is Sunday. They meet for a photo at the Castle at noon and Haunted Mansion at dusk. I'd avoid those places at those times. We are going to spend most of our time at DCA on Sunday to hopefully avoid most of the crowds.

 

[toocherie]

BATS weekend? exactly how big is bats weekend? Im taking my twin 2 1/2 yr old boys May 3rd-9th and happened to look up the groups website and I have no idea what to say, except I hope my kids dont get scared or worse yet point and laugh. Has anyone ever been in the parks durring bats weekend? Do they primarily go to DL or both parks?

I've inadvertently been there for Bats Weekend and wouldn't really have noticed anything, except that it was HOT and these people were walking around in Victorian style dress. I'm talking velvet long dresses. All very nice, so I don't think your kids will notice a thing other than the fact that there are more parasols than normal!

I did see you then I believe! Well, I didn't look too closely - just noticed that someone else was signing. Was Gina sitting closer to the door than you? That's too funny - I did keep wondering if anyone else from the DIS was around.

yes, I think Gina was closer to the door. I was wearing a lavender skirt and jacket. Rats--I wish I'd known you were there! It would have been fun to meet you!

 

[toocherie]

I did see you then I believe! Well, I didn't look too closely - just noticed that someone else was signing. Was Gina sitting closer to the door than you? That's too funny - I did keep wondering if anyone else from the DIS was around.

Who is your guide?

 

[SanDeeKath]

Did anyone get their free APs or their Founding Members Artwork yet? We wanted to head up to DL this weekend but our APs had not arrived. How long till we get to use them? Thanks! K

 

[minniemoms]

What day where you guys there signing? I was there on Thursday at noon signing. I took LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so as soon as I can figure out how to post them online somewhere, I will.

I have been to DL on Bats Day. What can I say......
I am glad I didn't have my g-kids there, they would have been scared. No, not all were scary. However, there were quite a few that were very scary looking. Long coats. Victorian dresses. Some very skimpy tops. All I can say, is IF I had known that was going to be going on that day, I would NOT have gone. It was crowded, I just wish you luck. You may not have a problem with crowds at all.
We decided to split our points up too as many of you have said. It took forever to sign all of our docs, but glad we did it that way.
We were on the sixth floor overlooking the new construction. It was so fun to see it.... Can't wait

 

[kerickson]

What day where you guys there signing? I was there on Thursday at noon signing. I took LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so as soon as I can figure out how to post them online somewhere, I will.

I have been to DL on Bats Day. What can I say......
I am glad I didn't have my g-kids there, they would have been scared. No, not all were scary. However, there were quite a few that were very scary looking. Long coats. Victorian dresses. Some very skimpy tops. All I can say, is IF I had known that was going to be going on that day, I would NOT have gone. It was crowded, I just wish you luck. You may not have a problem with crowds at all.
We decided to split our points up too as many of you have said. It took forever to sign all of our docs, but glad we did it that way.
We were on the sixth floor overlooking the new construction. It was so fun to see it.... Can't wait

Congrats!!! Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see the pics!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Who is your guide?

PM'd you!

I guess we do need to get out the LGMH's next time. Was there anybody who wasn't there signing that day!

What day where you guys there signing? I was there on Thursday at noon signing. I took LOTS and LOTS of pictures, so as soon as I can figure out how to post them online somewhere, I will.

Thursday! I took a few pictures too - I should get them uploaded and posted soon.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Here's a bunch of the pictures showing GCV that I took on Friday. It was gloomy and rainy that day.

From the entrance

From the pool area

From DCA

And a few others from the resort....

My 6th floor room view! It was very quiet.

Looking forward to seeing other pictures!!!

 

[toocherie]

Did anyone get their free APs or their Founding Members Artwork yet? We wanted to head up to DL this weekend but our APs had not arrived. How long till we get to use them? Thanks! K

They told me that they would come about a month after I closed. Just a warning they come Fed Ex and you have to sign for them--so I had to go to the Fed Ex office to pick them up last time because I was never home when Fed Ex came (I got passes for my SSR purchase in 2008 too)

Here's a bunch of the pictures showing GCV that I took on Friday. It was gloomy and rainy that day.

From the entrance


Looking forward to seeing other pictures!!!

Kathy--your pictures are beautiful. I especially like the one of the walkway to DTD and two people in silhouette. (did I spell that right?)

Once we all get our APs we should schedule a VGC owners meet sometime!

 

[lah3hh]

I can finally add my name to the list of founding VGC list. It took me a while to consider all of my different options and DH and I decided to go in for 125 pts. We choose to take the 4 night cruise since there is no way possible for us to use up the DPs by 10-3-09. I know we could have deposited them into RCI but I am not totally comfortable with them yet.

Since we are from Ohio we usually go to WDW rather than DL (just because of location and cost of travel). But we plan on using our VGC points for days before or after a cruise (when they move one of the vessels to the West coast) and for travel to and from Hawaii. It will make for a wonderful stopping spot before or after either of those adventures.

I am so happy to now have some points on the West Coast...woo hoo!

 

[ACDSNY]

I am so happy to now have some points on the West Coast...woo hoo!

Welcome to the group lah3hh! As you can tell we're all very excited to be new owners.

 

[toocherie]

I can finally add my name to the list of founding VGC list. It took me a while to consider all of my different options and DH and I decided to go in for 125 pts. We choose to take the 4 night cruise since there is no way possible for us to use up the DPs by 10-3-09. I know we could have deposited them into RCI but I am not totally comfortable with them yet.

Since we are from Ohio we usually go to WDW rather than DL (just because of location and cost of travel). But we plan on using our VGC points for days before or after a cruise (when they move one of the vessels to the West coast) and for travel to and from Hawaii. It will make for a wonderful stopping spot before or after either of those adventures.

I am so happy to now have some points on the West Coast...woo hoo!

Welcome home!

 

[kerickson]

Did anyone get their free APs or their Founding Members Artwork yet? We wanted to head up to DL this weekend but our APs had not arrived. How long till we get to use them? Thanks! K

I remember our SSR APs came Fed Ex after we closed. We are just activating them in May, so I'll join you for a VGC meet too!
I think it was almost a year later that the AKV members received their commemorative necklaces? I'm not expecting the Founding Member Artwork until at least 6 months after the FM purchase period is over. Maybe we'll get them around opening time?

It would be great if they had a FM event at VGC. We could plan one even if they don't! I'm thinking it would be fun to stay at the hotel for the opening (saving our VGC pts for our mid Dec stay, but I do have some SSR points I could use at the hotel...) Anyone interested? Is Nov 30th the Monday after Thanksgiving?

 

[minniemoms]

KAT4DISNEY
Your pictures are great. I can't believe you were staying on the 6th floor at the Grand and so was I... It sure rained hard on Friday.
I am not sure how to post pictures so I PM'd you....

Judy

 

[amyup]

I can finally add my name to the list of founding VGC list. It took me a while to consider all of my different options and DH and I decided to go in for 125 pts. We choose to take the 4 night cruise since there is no way possible for us to use up the DPs by 10-3-09. I know we could have deposited them into RCI but I am not totally comfortable with them yet.

Since we are from Ohio we usually go to WDW rather than DL (just because of location and cost of travel). But we plan on using our VGC points for days before or after a cruise (when they move one of the vessels to the West coast) and for travel to and from Hawaii. It will make for a wonderful stopping spot before or after either of those adventures.

I am so happy to now have some points on the West Coast...woo hoo!

Welcome to the group!!


Loved the pics of the Grand too! Getting so excited to stay there.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments on my pictures.

I can finally add my name to the list of founding VGC list.

Welcome to your western home!!

KAT4DISNEY
Your pictures are great. I can't believe you were staying on the 6th floor at the Grand and so was I... It sure rained hard on Friday.
I am not sure how to post pictures so I PM'd you....

Judy

I couldn't believe it either when you posted where you were staying! So many close encounters this past week. I was leaving on Friday afternoon just when it was really starting to come down. It made it a little easier to depart.

I pm'd you about the pics so I hope it helps. If you have more questions about it let me know!