The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Quilter007]

There are two very, very nice gas grills on the Mullholland Madness side of the Villas -- away from the pools. You can check out the BBQ tools from the desk for 1 night. You might want to bring some if you are driving -- I think these will be more used in the summer. The grills are only for the Villas and are kind of out of the way.

Oh -- we also used those all-in-one laundry sheets with the soap & softener thing in one sheet that goes from the washer to the dryer. That worked great & it came in a pack of 30, so it has plenty left over for several more trips!

 

[Nonsuch]

BBQ grill? I obviously missed this - is there a bbq area? Where is it located? We are heading to VGC in February and a BBQ would be a nice treat.

Picture from a post on page 84 of this thread:

 

[BlazerFan]

I'm very excited. Although we've stayed in the hotel rooms, I just booked our first DVC trip! May 20-24 in a 2BR. Empty nester Adults only trip with high school friends and their spouses!

 

[rmonty02]

I'm very excited. Although we've stayed in the hotel rooms, I just booked our first DVC trip! May 20-24 in a 2BR. Empty nester Adults only trip with high school friends and their spouses!

You'll love it! We had out 1st VGC trip in Nov. and it was so much fun!! And with no kids, if you drink, don't forget a bottle of wine to enjoy the view!

 

[lulukate]

Wondering if those of you who have stayed at VGC can share room numbers and views. We are staying in a 2 BD dedicated in February and I would like put in a request for a particular room/view but i don't actually know what the vies are as we haven't stayed at GC before.. Or are there other things that you particularly would request?

Thanks
Dee

 

[Quilter007]

They will NOT guarantee views. Just stayed in 3506. It had a GREAT park/World of Color view. Was a dedicated 2 bedroom.

 

[Longhairbear]

I just read a rumor on another site that says DVC perks at VGC will include Showpasses to the lagoon side amphitheatre viewing area for World Of Color.

 

[nunzia]

I just read a rumor on another site that says DVC perks at VGC will include Showpasses to the lagoon side amphitheatre viewing area for World Of Color.

I read that too...am wondering about the villas viewing area and how that will be set up. Cannot wait for this show (not looking forward to crowd mess though)

 

[Quilter007]

The viewing area is standing room only. I'd rather be sitting on my balcony with a cheese plate, a drink and maybe a small piece of fudge or sliver of one of those candy apples....just a sliver....

 

[BlazerFan]

You'll love it! We had out 1st VGC trip in Nov. and it was so much fun!! And with no kids, if you drink, don't forget a bottle of wine to enjoy the view!

Wonderful suggestion! Since we will be flying and will be without a car, does anyone know if grocery delivery from Vons can deliver wine? Can't take those liquids on the plane you know.

 

[kinhops]

BBQ grill? I obviously missed this - is there a bbq area? Where is it located? We are heading to VGC in February and a BBQ would be a nice treat.

Dee

If you go at night be sure to bring a flashlight. We BBQ'd at night and the lighting wasn't the best to see if your meat was done or not.

 

[bumbershoot]

Wonderful suggestion! Since we will be flying and will be without a car, does anyone know if grocery delivery from Vons can deliver wine? Can't take those liquids on the plane you know.

Yes. You will have to be there, though, so they know you're 21+.

 

[Longhairbear]

The viewing area is standing room only. I'd rather be sitting on my balcony with a cheese plate, a drink and maybe a small piece of fudge or sliver of one of those candy apples....just a sliver....

LOL, same here. But I will try all the options for viewing.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

For next time, any thoughts on whether a 1 BR is big enough for 3 adults and 2 average size 12 YO girls? Obviously, one of the girls would need to sleep on the Murphy bed, which DVC describes as a bunk bed size. Anyone test it out during their visit? Thanks -- Suzanne

 

[SoCalKDG]

I wonder how many DVC westcoasters are former cast members? I am, stopher1 is. . anyone else?

My wife was. She worked at Tomorrowland Terrace and Space Place(no longer there) in 1985.

 

[TheRobbs]

My wife was. She worked at Tomorrowland Terrace and Space Place(no longer there) in 1985.

Not former. Still with The Mouse. Over 20 years. At WDI in Glendale.

 

[nunzia]

not former. Still with the mouse. Over 20 years. At wdi in glendale.

lucky!

 

[Quilter007]

I would sleep on the murphy bed (except I have dibs on the king bed - since I got the bonus that paid for the points). I'm 5'6". DH probably not -- he's 6'3". So unless your 12 year old girls are extremely tall they should be fine. That murphy bed is WAY cool! We put two boys on the sofa bed and another one on the murphy bed. We had to rotate who slept on the murphy bed because of the "coolness" factor of the murphy bed! The three cousins loved their "man cave"....until it got invaded by one of their pillow stealing little sisters!

 

[SuzanneSLO]

I would sleep on the murphy bed (except I have dibs on the king bed - since I got the bonus that paid for the points). I'm 5'6". DH probably not -- he's 6'3". So unless your 12 year old girls are extremely tall they should be fine. That murphy bed is WAY cool! We put two boys on the sofa bed and another one on the murphy bed. We had to rotate who slept on the murphy bed because of the "coolness" factor of the murphy bed! The three cousins loved their "man cave"....until it got invaded by one of their pillow stealing little sisters!

Thanks for the response. Shortly after I asked about the Murphy bed, I checked online and our WL for a 2 BR had come through, so it will not be an issue for us this trip. The 2 BR really works better for our assorted crew, with me and DH, no kids, a signle Mom with 1 12YO girl and a single Dad, with 1 12YO girl. The 1BR only barely worked because the single Dad offered to sleep at his brother's house about a mile from DL! -- Suzanne

 

[ACDSNY]

For next time, any thoughts on whether a 1 BR is big enough for 3 adults and 2 average size 12 YO girls? Obviously, one of the girls would need to sleep on the Murphy bed, which DVC describes as a bunk bed size. Anyone test it out during their visit? Thanks -- Suzanne

My over 70 father slept on the murphy bed last Nov as he figured it would be more comfortable than the sofa sleeper. He had no problems with it at all. Very easy to set up and put away each day.