The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[justkeepswimmin]

Yes, 'steal' it and use it all you want!

What I did was to take the original (I even forgot who's sig I took it off of), load it into photoshop, crop and resize a photo I took of the MFW(OD) night view we had while staying at the GCVs, and paste it over the existing image...then I uploaded the newly created image to photobucket, and used that image in my sig.

You can use any other photo editing software, as long as you can crop and re-size.

Thank you! I will play around with this a little. Every time I look at pictures of our view I am just amazed at how wonderful the Villas turned out. They truly exceeded my expectations.

 

[JoRo]

So this may seem like a silly question but we are new DVC members so bare with me...

So there is a separate grocery/gift type store at GVC correct - so do they keep decent bread, lunch meats, mayo ketchup, beer wine, chips etc? We are hauling down some food this time but it would be nice to not haul bread.

Not doing the food delivery this trip we will do this next May if Vons is still delivering but for this trip we have an extra bag we can check for free so hauling some food down. Just dont want smooched bread and chips..

One more questions - are rooms assigned at check in when we get there based on availablity? We are hoping to check in around 2 on Friday - or should I call for a room assignment now in hopes of a nice view?

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[wideeyedwonder]

So there is a separate grocery/gift type store at GVC correct - so do they keep decent bread, lunch meats, mayo ketchup, beer wine, chips etc? We are hauling down some food this time but it would be nice to not haul bread.

There is a picture of some of the items available at Whitewater Snacks (at The Grand Californian) in this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33817611&highlight=whitewater+snacks#post33817611

A picture from that thread:

I thought that they had bread as well (that may be it, next to the bagels), and they also have a small fridge section with milk, eggs, etc...and, of course, a much larger fridge sections with soft drinks, beer, and water!

 

[JoRo]

Thanks!

Wow the gift shop at the French Quarter at WDW had a much better spread then this ...well maybe it will improve...

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

One more questions - are rooms assigned at check in when we get there based on availablity? We are hoping to check in around 2 on Friday - or should I call for a room assignment now in hopes of a nice view?

Thoughts?

Thanks!

When I checked in last week the room had already been assigned - that was around 2pm on Sunday. I would recommend you put in a room request thru MS.

 

[thelionqueen]

Yes, 'steal' it and use it all you want!

What I did was to take the original (I even forgot who's sig I took it off of), load it into photoshop, crop and resize a photo I took of the MFW(OD) night view we had while staying at the GCVs, and paste it over the existing image...then I uploaded the newly created image to photobucket, and used that image in my sig.

You can use any other photo editing software, as long as you can crop and re-size.

I love it too! Since I won't be having my own GCV pics until next Summer, can I use it too? Didn't want to just copy your masterpiece

 

[wideeyedwonder]

I love it too! Since I won't be having my own GCV pics until next Summer, can I use it too? Didn't want to just copy your masterpiece

Go for it, I'm flattered that you like it!

(And a blanket permission to anyone that wants to copy it!)

 

[funatdisney]

Hey, wide eyed wonder, looks like I may have had the same room you had when I was there back in Sept. The view is very familiar. Thank you for offering it to anyone who would like to use it. I just may be one of them. That is if I can get the DH to do for me. I am useless at this sort of thing.

 

[kpros]

Hi Everyone

We will be staying in a studio this weekend at the Grand Californian and I hope someone can give me some info about parking. Is there self parking at the GCV?

Any information is appreciated! Thanks!!

Ken

 

[dcfromva]

Hi Everyone

We will be staying in a studio this weekend at the Grand Californian and I hope someone can give me some info about parking. Is there self parking at the GCV?

Any information is appreciated! Thanks!!

Ken

Yes. The parking lot is just across the street (Disneyland Dr) from the Grand Californian. (The lot is between Paradise Pier and the AMC movie theater if you can find a map that has landmarks on it.) It is about a 5min walk from the VGC.

DC

 

[kpros]

Yes. The parking lot is just across the street (Disneyland Dr) from the Grand Californian. (The lot is between Paradise Pier and the AMC movie theater.) It is about a 5min walk from the VGC.

DC

Thanks for the info! I've seen that lot. I assume that we can check in and then drive over to that lot.

Thanks again for the info!

Ken

 

[dcfromva]

I've seen that lot. I assume that we can check in and then drive over to that lot.
Ken

Yes. Just let the valet know you plan to self park. They will also offer to help you with your luggage and they will want to hold onto your key while you are inside checking in....

DC

 

[Mattsmommy]

I think that mousekeeping is still trying to understand how DVC works. I was supposed to get a full cleaning today but only got trash and towel.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

I think that mousekeeping is still trying to understand how DVC works. I was supposed to get a full cleaning today but only got trash and towel.

Make sure to let them know. We have to do our part in helping to train them.

 

[Mattsmommy]

Make sure to let them know. We have to do our part in helping to train them.

I let them know last night as soon as we came in. As of 2:30 PDT no one has come to the room. I called the guest services number from the room phone and the lady that answered said that I was supposed to get the full cleaning today and I told her that I was supposed to get it yesterday. I also went to the from desk and spoke to a "DVC specialist" and she said that since I'm staying. 7 nights I don't get a full cleaning. I told get that I'm here for 8 nights not 7, then she asked me if I was sure. I felt like going back to my room and bringing down my laptop so that I can show her the confirmation from the dvcnember.com website. I'll let you know what happens when we get back tonight.

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

I let them know last night as soon as we came in. As of 2:30 PDT no one has come to the room. I called the guest services number from the room phone and the lady that answered said that I was supposed to get the full cleaning today and I told her that I was supposed to get it yesterday. I also went to the from desk and spoke to a "DVC specialist" and she said that since I'm staying. 7 nights I don't get a full cleaning. I told get that I'm here for 8 nights not 7, then she asked me if I was sure. I felt like going back to my room and bringing down my laptop so that I can show her the confirmation from the dvcnember.com website. I'll let you know what happens when we get back tonight.

So...how are you liking DLR?

 

[Mattsmommy]

So...how are you liking DLR?

Well... we had a change of plans. My little guy was dying to go to the park from the moment we got here and kept begging for us to take him. We took him on monday. It was so funny because he spent the whole weekend telling us that he wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom. I had to explain to him that this it not Disney World. They gave him a kids map to Disneyland when we checked in and he said "mom this is the Magic Kingdom, look at the castle on my map". Kid are too funny.

We really enjoyed Disneyland park. We arrived there at 9 and stayed there until about 9pm. My little guy did not want to leave the park. He loved it! The lines were not too bad. The longest wait was for Finding Nemo which had and hour wait. We were able to do most of the park. We didn't stay for the fireworks because at that point my son was really tired and wanted to go back to the room.

My son says he really enjoyed this better then Disney World. The thing I like about Disneyland is that it only has two park and they are both within walking distance. I also like it because it gives us more free time to spend together as a family which is important to me because I have to be at work at 4am almost everyday and my DH and DS don't get to see me in the morning before I go to work.

 

[BeccaG]

Has anyone started a thread on room types and locations for the Villas?

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Has anyone started a thread on room types and locations for the Villas?

I don't think so. Might be a good idea though!

 

[Grumpygrandpa]

Well... we had a change of plans. My little guy was dying to go to the park from the moment we got here and kept begging for us to take him. We took him on monday. It was so funny because he spent the whole weekend telling us that he wanted to go to the Magic Kingdom. I had to explain to him that this it not Disney World. They gave him a kids map to Disneyland when we checked in and he said "mom this is the Magic Kingdom, look at the castle on my map". Kid are too funny.

We really enjoyed Disneyland park. We arrived there at 9 and stayed there until about 9pm. My little guy did not want to leave the park. He loved it! The lines were not too bad. The longest wait was for Finding Nemo which had and hour wait. We were able to do most of the park. We didn't stay for the fireworks because at that point my son was really tired and wanted to go back to the room.

My son says he really enjoyed this better then Disney World. The thing I like about Disneyland is that it only has two park and they are both within walking distance. I also like it because it gives us more free time to spend together as a family which is important to me because I have to be at work at 4am almost everyday and my DH and DS don't get to see me in the morning before I go to work.

Sounds like you guys are having a great vacation! I also like to go at a leisurely pace at the parks and have as much family time as possible. I know people complain about the long lines sometimes, but I enjoy my time in line. Most of the rides at Disney have interesting queues to enjoy while waiting but mostly I spend the time in line talking to and playing with my DGKs and my super cute nieces and great nieces. I hope we aren't to irritating to those around us cuz it seems like we are always laughing out loud.