The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[JenniVamp]

I just wanted to post a quick thank you to all who contribute to this thread. We are considering buying in to DVC and your comments on the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian have been so helpful!

We honeymooned at the GC and would love to have that as our "home."

Thanks again!

JenniVamp

 

[rmonty02]

I just wanted to post a quick thank you to all who contribute to this thread. We are considering buying in to DVC and your comments on the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian have been so helpful!

We honeymooned at the GC and would love to have that as our "home."

Thanks again!

JenniVamp

I also just purchased at VGC and this site was great. If you any questions please feel free to email me rebecca_montgomery@excite.com since you can't post just yet. Happy researching!

 

[JenniVamp]

I also just purchased at VGC and this site was great. If you any questions please feel free to email me rebecca_montgomery@excite.com since you can't post just yet. Happy researching!

Thanks Rebecca. We're taking a trip to WDW in two weeks and I'm debating whether to look into buying into DVC at WDW or just sneaking out to Anaheim to visit DL and look into the VGC before the trip. It looks like the incentives are set to change while we're at WDW, so I'll need to make a decision soon!

Can anyone tell me if I'd be able to buy at VGC while in WDW, or if it would be better to buy from here in CA?

Thanks!

JenniVamp

 

[bumbershoot]

Thanks Rebecca. We're taking a trip to WDW in two weeks and I'm debating whether to look into buying into DVC at WDW or just sneaking out to Anaheim to visit DL and look into the VGC before the trip.

Since you're right there, I would want to run up to Anaheim to check it out! Our guide is in Anaheim, lovely fellow, and it's nice to see the model unit in person.

But just like we bought BLT from our DLR guide, I'm sure you could buy Grand Cal (my guide and the MS lady I talked to call it that...I just can't type GCV easily!) while in Orlando.

 

[VallCopen]

JenniVamp I just sent a PM off to you on the VGC units.

 

[SoCalKDG]

I had a chance to look at the model villas of the VGC near the DL hotel Monday. Amazing. I'm also a BWV owner as well but the 1 bedroom is much nicer. Larger kitchen with Island, very large dining table to seat 6, bigger living room, the pull out xtra bed (for MIL) and two bathrooms, all in a 1 bedroom.

The DVC CM seemed to say that all DVC units at VGC have a park view, either of the pier area or Grizzley Mountain. I seem to think there was a 3 bedroom that faced the front. Anyone know where the 50 DVC units are going to be located? I had heard they were 3rd floor and above, but thats about it.

 

[VallCopen]

We are dicussing this on another thread right now. I don't know how to show you that thread, sorry I am so new to this and am not figuring it out very fast. I had also heard that all rooms had a view but someone on the other thread isn't so sure. I am going to ask my Guide today.

 

[JoRo]

Hi another newbie - we just bought 240 points and going in october. Then we picked the cruise so we go in 2010 - hard to plan that far in advance but going to have to learn with DVC.

What is the name of the other thread about room views?

We are still not sure if we should buy a few points from BLT - if we buy a few I dont think we will be able to use those points to book at 11 months I think we will still have to wait the 7 months because VGC is our home.

Our guide is "ok".

 

[VallCopen]

Hi another newbie - we just bought 240 points and going in october. Then we picked the cruise so we go in 2010 - hard to plan that far in advance but going to have to learn with DVC.

What is the name of the other thread about room views?

We are still not sure if we should buy a few points from BLT - if we buy a few I dont think we will be able to use those points to book at 11 months I think we will still have to wait the 7 months because VGC is our home.

Our guide is "ok".

I don't know how to put the link here for you but the thread is "Quick GCV question". I spoke with my guide recently (as you already know ) and when I talked with her she said the views were not all Pier views but some were pool views. She didn't have any particulars at this time so she said to just be sure and request what view you would like at ressie time. Have fun on the cruise and WELCOME HOME!!

 

[kerickson]

Hi another newbie - we just bought 240 points and going in october. Then we picked the cruise so we go in 2010 - hard to plan that far in advance but going to have to learn with DVC.

What is the name of the other thread about room views?

We are still not sure if we should buy a few points from BLT - if we buy a few I dont think we will be able to use those points to book at 11 months I think we will still have to wait the 7 months because VGC is our home.

Our guide is "ok".

JoRo
If you purchase BLT it will be considered your 'home resort' for those points. You will be able to book BLT at 11mo with your BLT points and VGC at 11 mos with your VGC points. You can only combine them (at either resort) at 7mo.

 

[minniemoms]

since I can't seem to figure out how to find the quick GVC question, would anyone post it here or post the link??
Can't we book soon??

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

since I can't seem to figure out how to find the quick GVC question, would anyone post it here or post the link??
Can't we book soon??

Here you go.....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2183535

 

[BeccaG]

since I can't seem to figure out how to find the quick GVC question, would anyone post it here or post the link??
Can't we book soon??

From what I recollect, owners can call to book for the September 23rd(?) opening and beyond this Sunday June 7th. . and someone will surely correct me if I am wrong!

 

[minniemoms]

You know this is the best... You ask a question and an answer appears so soon...What would we do without this...
Thanks for the answers...
KAT4DISNEY I read it right away
Becca: Thanks for the update..
You know I read alot about if you are a last minute planner, you won't get in. I am really scared about that. With my DH work schedule, it is very difficult to plan 11 months out. So I am so worried I won't even get to stay at my own resort...
I guess I better try to get several dates and hopefully he can come on some of them... Otherwise I will just go without him....Well, maybe...So I think it will be very difficult to get thru on Sunday....Do you think if you wait until Monday, will anything be left? Sunday??? are they open on Sundays now???

 

[ACDSNY]

It will be interesting to see how the under 7 month reservations go at VGC over the next few years since trip planning for DLR is very different from WDW. The DLR hotels are typically very easy to book with a few months advance notice and many DLR guests don't book their trips way in advance. The other factor is 3-4 nights is an average length of booking for DLR instead of longer periods like WDW. We all might be surprised down the road to find booking isn't as hard as everyone thinks it might be.

 

[nunzia]

It will be interesting to see how the under 7 month reservations go at VGC over the next few years since trip planning for DLR is very different from WDW. The DLR hotels are typically very easy to book with a few months advance notice and many DLR guests don't book their trips way in advance. The other factor is 3-4 nights is an average length of booking for DLR instead of longer periods like WDW. We all might be surprised down the road to find booking isn't as hard as everyone thinks it might be.

I hope so, I'd like everyone to not have the frustrations of not getting in..I also hope it's popular enough so that they convert/build more DVC at DLR!

 

[minniemoms]

I agree with you ACDSNY... We never go to DL for longer than 3-4 days. I guess cause it is so close. I would rather go more often. WDW on the other hand. I feel cheated if I have to leave less than a week. With airfare and everything. I have done the shorter trips, but I don't like them. I can't see everything I need...Travel time from the West coast to the East is pretty much an all day... I hope everyone here will get their days they want.. I am almost dreading the booking day for fear I won't get the days I need...
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[BeccaG]

You know this is the best... You ask a question and an answer appears so soon...What would we do without this...
Thanks for the answers...
KAT4DISNEY I read it right away
Becca: Thanks for the update..
You know I read alot about if you are a last minute planner, you won't get in. I am really scared about that. With my DH work schedule, it is very difficult to plan 11 months out. So I am so worried I won't even get to stay at my own resort...
I guess I better try to get several dates and hopefully he can come on some of them... Otherwise I will just go without him....Well, maybe...So I think it will be very difficult to get thru on Sunday....Do you think if you wait until Monday, will anything be left? Sunday??? are they open on Sundays now???

MS is open seven days a week 9am to 5:30.

 

[BeccaG]

AP's at Costco?? Only in Southern CA?? Is it cheaper than renewing online even? that is good to know. Too many choices, and not enough points and time off to go. Halloween, or Christmas, or??? Just had 2 quick trips to DL, one using points and staying at the grand. The other at Marriott, just across the street. Wow, all I can say is I am spoiled.... Marriott was nice and close, but have to say I am too spoiled to stay anywhere else.. Can't wait to use my points.
So do we have to borrow from our new year, or can we already use our new points starting in June??

The Costco APs were $269 for a Deluxe pass and included a $50 gift card. So it was like getting a Deluxe pass for $209, which is $50 off the normal price and beats renewing (I think). I believe I saw them there last week at my Costco in Fontana, since my daughter was pointing out the Mickey Mouse display, although that may have just been for discounted tickets.

 

[VallCopen]

I agree with you ACDSNY... We never go to DL for longer than 3-4 days. I guess cause it is so close. I would rather go more often. WDW on the other hand. I feel cheated if I have to leave less than a week. With airfare and everything. I have done the shorter trips, but I don't like them. I can't see everything I need...Travel time from the West coast to the East is pretty much an all day... I hope everyone here will get their days they want.. I am almost dreading the booking day for fear I won't get the days I need...
Build more build more

We come from Washington State and we go anywhere from 5-10 days at a time. I know people say Disneyland only takes 2-3 days but we love to take our time, enjoy the resort destination, and explore all the little things there are to do and see. In fact we have stayed for 10 days before and thought we still could have used 3-4 more days (of course we do have a 2 year old). I can't imagine how much time our family would need at WDW. I am hoping everyone can get what they want on booking day.