The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[dclfun]

I'm so excited for everyone enjoying their first stay at VGC- I likely won't get there til 2011 as I already have our 2010 vacations booked, including the WB Transatlantic on the Magic and Memorial week at AKLV's ( got a one bedrooom concierge!). There goes my vacation time! I will be enjoying the webcast tonight that I signed up for-hopefully it will have some nice views of the villas. Can't wait to read all the TR's! ( hint, hint)---Kathy

 

[kerickson]

I can't believe opening day is here!!!

I remember talking with the CM when we bought SSR in 2007 about the future plans for a DVC at the Grand...then waiting for the FM period to start...then the mad dash to switch to the cruise incentive when it came out mid FM period....then waking up at 5am on June 6 to book our first stay... and now to opening day!

Now I only need to wait 4 months, 3 weeks and 5 days until our first stay there in Feb.

Can't wait to hear the TRs and get the 'DIS-down' on the rooms. BLT reviews have beaten up their studios...let's hope VGC fares better...

 

[dvcaddict!]

We have finally checked in at the Villas at the Grand!!! They had told us the room wouldnt be ready till 4 but we got a text message at noon that it was ready We are in room number 4516 and it is a studio. It is so nice. Everything smells so new and looks so perfect. We have a theme park view that looks out at Grizzly Peak and Tower of Terror. It looks directly into the brother bear play area. We are on the fourth floor and it seems like the best views would be from the third floor up for park views from our point of view. The observation deck is open and is located on the sixth floor. It offers the best view possible of all of california adventure. The rooms facing paradise pier area of the park are awesome, especially when the construction is complete for world of color and the little mermaid. Included are photos of our studio room and the view from our balcony.

 

[wdw4life]

I am also checked in! Got here about 10:00 and was told the room would be ready about 3:00. Luckily I received a text about 11:45 that it was available. I was so glad because it is hot today! So I am now sitting in my air conditioned room enjoying my view and getting ready to go eat at Carnation Cafe in a little bit.

 

[funatdisney]

i am here too. Got room 5502, facing DCA side. Here is a picture from the balcony:

 

[funatdisney]

Here are some pictures of our room, 5502:

Here is a cute Mickey on the brackets that support the counter behind the sink. Cute uh?

 

[funatdisney]

Some pictures from the WOC observation deck:

 

[TLPL]

What kind of grand opening day gift did you guy get?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Nice pictures everyone!

 

[funatdisney]

This the elevator lobby to the Villas:

 

[kerickson]

Some pictures from the WOC observation deck:

yay! any info on the rules surrounding entrance to the observation deck?

 

[funatdisney]

This is the view from a Window just outside the elevators on the 6th floor:

There is a small walk way between the new wing and DCA. At one end of the walkway and located adjacent to the WOC observation tower are BBQs

I will sign off for now. I am planning to cook dinner in our room tonight. We are having tri-tip pieces, baked potatoes and sourdough Mickey (from DCA). Our first home cooked meal in our new DVC Villa!

Hope to meet up eith some DISboarders at this evening's Member gathering at 6pm.

 

[funatdisney]

yay! any info on the rules surrounding entrance to the observation deck?

We were at the observation deck when the villas were empty. We arrived at 10:45am and the rooms were not ready. So we just thought we would wonder around a bit, and found the deck. So there was no one to get info from.
In fact, for a while we were the only ones in our room on the 5th floor when we were able to get inside our room (12 noon). It was a bit strange. Like a haunted, abandoned hotel. O.K I'm getting into the Halloween spirit! I hope to learn more at tonight's Member event.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I see that the pool cabanas are up. And wow - gas grills. That's a nice feature!

Does the walkway take you to the GC - DCA entrance?

 

[kerickson]

yay...I believe I see Cabanas next to the new pool! We'll have to get the scoop on that.

I wonder what kind of fence they will put up between the villas and DCA once the PP construction is complete...hopefully it will remain low.

 

[kerickson]

I see that the pool cabanas are up. And wow - gas grills. That's a nice feature!

Does the walkway take you to the GC - DCA entrance?

or maybe to the pool? Either one would be great! Love the gas grills too, what a fun place to have a BBQ, listening to the screams of Mulholland Madness!

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Those grills look fabulous! Are there BBQ tools available for use? I am thinking cooking in our studio just got easier and we may be running up to the store for some steaks or hamburger patties.

Congratulations to everyone staying tonight. Love all the pics!

 

[funatdisney]

yay...I believe I see Cabanas next to the new pool! We'll have to get the scoop on that.

I wonder what kind of fence they will put up between the villas and DCA once the PP construction is complete...hopefully it will remain low.

The pool was blocked off for a private party. I wonder if it is for this evening's Member Gathering?????

If it is I will take pictures of the cabanas.

 

[funatdisney]

Does the walkway take you to the GC - DCA entrance?

I don't remember. I'll just have to go and find out!


I was impressed by the BBQs, also. I first spotted them from one of the hallway windows on the 5th. They were impressive even from that distance. I told DH "I must get a picture of those BBQs!" So off we went to get the picture.

Having a great time and just love our room. We are now going to check out the gift shop.

 

[nunzia]

Cool info! Keep it all coming