The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[franandaj]

Beth,
Can you tell me the only things that make an accessible room "accessible" are that there are bars on the toilet and the bed is lower?

If that is the case that would make it even more inaccessible for my spouse who needs an average size bed. The ones at the hotel are rather high, but a "low to the ground bed" would make it even more difficult to stand up (severe Rhuematoid Arthritis).

If this is the case, we'll do without the bars in order to be able to get out of bed and I'll change us back to a regular room and chance a view of WOC!

 

[toocherie]

Beth,
Can you tell me the only things that make an accessible room "accessible" are that there are bars on the toilet and the bed is lower?

If that is the case that would make it even more inaccessible for my spouse who needs an average size bed. The ones at the hotel are rather high, but a "low to the ground bed" would make it even more difficult to stand up (severe Rhuematoid Arthritis).

If this is the case, we'll do without the bars in order to be able to get out of bed and I'll change us back to a regular room and chance a view of WOC!

I also believe the toilet is higher (which combined with the bars make it easier and safer to get up) and there is a seat that folds down over the tub so if someone needed to sit they could. The accessible beds aren't that low. They're what I would consider "normal"--in my experience lately hotel beds have gotten really high (the worst being Mandalay Bay in Vegas--I practically had to jump to get into bed since I'm only 5'1") --the "regular" rooms at VGC have the same higher beds as in the hotel portion. Other than that, there isn't much difference. Hope that helps.

 

[Quilter007]

We were on the 1st floor @ VGC and the view was NOT blocked by the trees. Our kids went to sleep watching the Fun Wheel (aka Mickey's Bucket's O Death -- they really like it when I call it that...)

 

[toocherie]

We were on the 1st floor @ VGC and the view was NOT blocked by the trees. Our kids went to sleep watching the Fun Wheel (aka Mickey's Bucket's O Death -- they really like it when I call it that...)

I like it when you call it that too!

Was it a handicapped accessible room? Do you remember which room number it was?

 

[Quilter007]

I think it was 1524 -- not 100% positive on that -- DH thinks it was a 14 something, but he is always wrong about where the car is in the parking garage. I ALWAYS win that one!

We don't remember handicapped bars in the shower, so I don't think it was a handicapped room. It was very, very close to the elevator lobby. So it was very convenient. I was a little disappointed not to be on a higher floor. But, since the World of Color show isn't going, no need to worry about seeing that. And we never had to wait for the elevator. It was really close to the pool entrance. And we figured out that we could sneak through the pool to go to the back entrance to DCA -- don't forget to go through DCA on the way back to your room from DL -- get fastpasses for Soarin or the Rapids. Then on your way back to DL, go on Soarin or the Rapids. Oh, it's going to be miserable when we stay off property in the summer!

 

[nunzia]

Over the weekend I got my Grant Deed for VGC in the mail. Has anyone else's taken this long to arrive??? I had kind of forgotten I didn't have it to be honest; wonder what else I might be missing...

Yes, I just got mine yesterday. I thought the envelope was something to do with the webcast and was surprised to see the Grant Deed which I had totally forgotten about.

 

[DVCGeek]

was surprised to see the Grant Deed which I had totally forgotten about.

Glad I wasn't the only one!

 

[VallCopen]

I was wondering if anyone has a picture or map of the room layouts. I am wanting to know how many and where the studios, one bedroom and two bedrooms are on each floor. I remember seeing a picture at the elevators but forgot to get a picture of the layout. I am planning on taking some other family members and want to see what works the best. I also was wondering if anyone knew how many rooms at once you can book, or if there is a limit. We are needing 3 or 4 different rooms and I wasn't sure if they would let me book that many at once???

If by any chance anyone has a pic or knows where I can find one could you please let me know or post it. Thank you!!!

 

[BeccaG]

I was wondering if anyone has a picture or map of the room layouts. I am wanting to know how many and where the studios, one bedroom and two bedrooms are on each floor. I remember seeing a picture at the elevators but forgot to get a picture of the layout. I am planning on taking some other family members and want to see what works the best. I also was wondering if anyone knew how many rooms at once you can book, or if there is a limit. We are needing 3 or 4 different rooms and I wasn't sure if they would let me book that many at once???

If by any chance anyone has a pic or knows where I can find one could you please let me know or post it. Thank you!!!

N o map but you can book as many rooms as you have points for. I have booked 4 studios and a 2 bedroom for a family trip before

 

[VallCopen]

N o map but you can book as many rooms as you have points for. I have booked 4 studios and a 2 bedroom for a family trip before

Thank you BeccaG. I am so excited to book a family trip, even though it is going to be in 2 years (I have to save enough points to take all my brothers and their families).

If anyone knows of a room layout map or has a picture of the one at the elevators I would love to see it. Thanks again.

 

[kerickson]

Thank you BeccaG. I am so excited to book a family trip, even though it is going to be in 2 years (I have to save enough points to take all my brothers and their families).

If anyone knows of a room layout map or has a picture of the one at the elevators I would love to see it. Thanks again.

I'll be there on Sat (sadly not staying at VGC, my waitlist didn't come through ) We are having dinner at Napa Rose for the first time , I'll see if I can get a floor plan of the villas and scan when I get home on Monday.

 

[minniemoms]

Yea... I finally got to go. My first time in the Villa's I loved it. We only could stay one night, the 2nd night wasn't available. It was so wonderful, I just loved being there. So on the 2nd night we had to go over to the Disneyland Hotel. While the bed and pillows were very nice, it wasn't the same. I wanted to be back in the Villas. Can't wait to go back again.

 

[kinhops]

A quick suggestions about the BBQs: if you grill at night make sure you have a flashlight or something. We could not really see the meat and were not really sure when it was done because it was so dark and ended overcooking the food a little bit. I also have some pics but realized I have to post 10 times to get them on, so please excuse me if I start posting a lot in the next little bit.

 

[kinhops]

A great service the Villas offer is a morning power walk you can do in the Grand Californian Park. It is usually at 7:30am and they let you walk through the park before it opens. What is great about it is you can ask questions ask about a lot of things like tips or the new attractions. The second time I did the walk our guide was David (I believe). It was like a tour as well because he gave us some great insight into the park expansion, showed us where the new attractions were going to be and what they were going to be like. He showed us the maps of the expansion and went into detail what they are going to be like. He spoke as well about the third park they were planning on building where the overflow parking now sits. It was a great walk and a good way to get some exercise in the morning but also an awesome tour. The other person who did the walk really did not talk much, but I am sure if you ask questions they will open up, especially about the park expansion plans.

 

[toocherie]

Interesting about the third park--what did he say?

 

[Disney Princess]

toocherie - that was my question as well. I had not heard about plans for a third park. I am interested in this tidbit.

 

[kinhops]

Interesting about the third park--what did he say?

That is about it, that they were planning a third park over where the overflow parking is when the parking structure fills up (over on the other side of Harbor somewhere, I have driven by it but can't remember the exact location). We really did not press him about it, but he sure had a TON of information to hand out. Makes me wonder if he was some big wig who just liked to get out in the morning and walk around with customers. He did say he has been a DVC member for 19 years.

 

[kinhops]

Here we go, I found some info on it:

http://oc.metblogs.com/2009/04/01/3rd-disneyland-resort-themepark-a-go/

 

[TheRobbs]

Here we go, I found some info on it:

http://oc.metblogs.com/2009/04/01/3rd-disneyland-resort-themepark-a-go/

There is NO 3rd PARK!!! Trust me!! I would know.

 

[dwelty]

While the link is an April fools joke, the property in question is for a third park. Once the economy imporves and DCA has been redone, this will be much more likely. I would not look for anything sooner than 10 years out.