The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[SoCalKDG]

So I google earthed the BWV to see the distance from standard view rooms across the way to the hotel rooms as people have mentioned that they can see the higher fireworks at Epcot. The distance was .07 miles, which just happens to be the exact distance at VGC for the new wing of rooms then across the pool to the hotel wing. DL's fireworks are even higher than Illuminations so it looks pretty positive that the higher floor pool view rooms will have some view of the fireworks.

Now we just need the music piped in.

OK, too much time on my hands here at work. Thats what happens when you have to be at work for 10 hours but only have 8 hours of work.

 

[funatdisney]

Thanks for the info. Looks good for the fireworks then. Happy working!

 

[dwelty]

Now we just need the music piped in.

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They do pipe in the music at the Grand Californian. We had a top floor Downtown Disney view in 2005 and one of the resort TV stations plays the music from the fireworks during the show. We have since had standard view and had the same channel as well, although we had no view of the fireworks during these visits. It makes sense that the Villas will have the same channels as the rest of the resort.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

I can't wait to go and see the WOC this spring. It looks like the view will be great from the villas. Does anyone know if the viewing area will be restricted to DVC members and guests (similar to the policy at the observation lounge at BLT)?

 

[toocherie]

I can't wait to go and see the WOC this spring. It looks like the view will be great from the villas. Does anyone know if the viewing area will be restricted to DVC members and guests (similar to the policy at the observation lounge at BLT)?

Hey grandpa! I'm going to be at SSR on Nov. 5th and 6th too (actually from Halloween to the 7th!) Don't know the answer to your question though!

 

[ACDSNY]

Toocherie, I'll try and stop by at the DCA TOT Party on Oct 15th. I don't get into WDW until Nov 8th so it looks like you'll be leaving before then.

So GrumpyGrandpa are you going to DL in Oct?

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Hey grandpa! I'm going to be at SSR on Nov. 5th and 6th too (actually from Halloween to the 7th!) Don't know the answer to your question though!

It is finally starting to feel "close". Can't wait. Then we are doing a 7 day DCL cruise and finishing up up with a couple of nights at VWL.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Toocherie, I'll try and stop by at the DCA TOT Party on Oct 15th. I don't get into WDW until Nov 8th so it looks like you'll be leaving before then.

So GrumpyGrandpa are you going to DL in Oct?

Still working on it. DW is a tough nut to crack. I have to use subtlety and skill. She loves her brothers and doesn't often get to see both at once. So........

 

[Halle]

Arrived home yesterday from 3 nights at the Grand Californian. We used OKW points and stayed in an Artisan suite that overlooked the new DVC pool and resort. GC is gorgeous, the access to the parks and numerous restaurants is outstanding. Napa Rose is by far the best Disney restaurant...if you ask for our server Rodney.

 

[jpeka65844]

Greetings, neighbors! DH and I sent off our contracts today for a small add-on! Just enough for 4-5 nights in a studio every two years.

So glad to have a West Coast home!

And where can I get a VGCH (or GCV?) banner for my siggy????

 

[disneydawn6]

Arrived home yesterday from 3 nights at the Grand Californian. We used OKW points and stayed in an Artisan suite that overlooked the new DVC pool and resort. GC is gorgeous, the access to the parks and numerous restaurants is outstanding. Napa Rose is by far the best Disney restaurant...if you ask for our server Rodney.

How's the resort look? Is the fence still up by the new pool? Does it look like the landscaping is in yet? We'll be there next week for the EXPO

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Wow - lots of VGC owners going to FL in Nov. We'll be there too but may have to adjust our dates a little and shorten the trip. As of today we're supposed to fly down Nov 6 to stay at AKV for 3 nights then moving to VWL until the 18th. Maybe we'll run into each other Grumpygrandpa after you get off the boat.

 

[DVC Mike]

Greetings, neighbors! DH and I sent off our contracts today for a small add-on! Just enough for 4-5 nights in a studio every two years.

So glad to have a West Coast home!

And where can I get a VGCH (or GCV?) banner for my siggy????

Congrats!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Wow - lots of VGC owners going to FL in Nov. We'll be there too but may have to adjust our dates a little and shorten the trip. As of today we're supposed to fly down Nov 6 to stay at AKV for 3 nights then moving to VWL until the 18th. Maybe we'll run into each other Grumpygrandpa after you get off the boat.

I'm pretty excited to check out VWL for the first time. Maybe our rooms will be right next to each other. Who knows

 

[funatdisney]

I'm pretty excited to check out VWL for the first time. Maybe our rooms will be right next to each other. Who knows

Hey, Grumpygrandpa, I have always wanted to stay at VWL. Would you be willing to give your impressions of VWL? I am considering it for a stay in Oct. 2010 (that is if we decide on not staying at DLR like we do every Oct.)

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm pretty excited to check out VWL for the first time. Maybe our rooms will be right next to each other. Who knows

Stranger things have happened! I'm excited about VWL too. It's our "first" home however we haven't stayed at the villas yet. We have done previous trips to WL so we're excited to get back and stay in our favorite location in larger accomodations.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Hey, Grumpygrandpa, I have always wanted to stay at VWL. Would you be willing to give your impressions of VWL? I am considering it for a stay in Oct. 2010 (that is if we decide on not staying at DLR like we do every Oct.)

I will be glad to let you know what I think of VWL. We will staying just a couple of nights though. I bet I will like it. The pics look cool. Can't wait.

 

[stampinshauna]

Wow - lots of VGC owners going to FL in Nov. We'll be there too but may have to adjust our dates a little and shorten the trip. As of today we're supposed to fly down Nov 6 to stay at AKV for 3 nights then moving to VWL until the 18th. Maybe we'll run into each other Grumpygrandpa after you get off the boat.

We'll be in FL in Nov too. Nov 5-7 at AKV, then DCL, then BCV Nov 14-17. I guess FL is the place to be in Nov. We stayed at VWL on our first trip "home" in 2007. We loved it, but VGC is going to be even nicer.

 

[mom2pirateNpooh]

Hi! We just bought into VGC at 160 points. This is our first foray into the world of DVC and we're soooo excited!

 

[ACDSNY]

Hi! We just bought into VGC at 160 points. This is our first foray into the world of DVC and we're soooo excited!

WELCOME HOME!!! You're going to love the VGC.