The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[wbl2745]

We just bought 160 points for the VGC last week. We're wait listed in June (adding a couple of days to the end of a business trip) and will be calling tomorrow to see about a 2 bedroom in April for a planned trip with some friends. We're scheduled to stay in a nearby hotel, but if we can get into the VGC why not? Already scheduled for October (again the end of a business trip) and are considering something for May in 2011. I think I might be a little crazy.

 

[stopher1]

We just bought 160 points for the VGC last week. We're wait listed in June (adding a couple of days to the end of a business trip) and will be calling tomorrow to see about a 2 bedroom in April for a planned trip with some friends. We're scheduled to stay in a nearby hotel, but if we can get into the VGC why not? Already scheduled for October (again the end of a business trip) and are considering something for May in 2011. I think I might be a little crazy.

Congrats & Welcome Home!

 

[ACDSNY]

We just bought 160 points for the VGC last week. We're wait listed in June (adding a couple of days to the end of a business trip) and will be calling tomorrow to see about a 2 bedroom in April for a planned trip with some friends. We're scheduled to stay in a nearby hotel, but if we can get into the VGC why not? Already scheduled for October (again the end of a business trip) and are considering something for May in 2011. I think I might be a little crazy.

Welcome! Crazy? Didn't your guide tell you that's what happens when you buy DVC?

 

[kerickson]

Welcome! Crazy? Didn't your guide tell you that's what happens when you buy DVC?

APs + DVC = Extreme Vacation Planning Craziness!!

Our AP's expire on May 3 (our last trip is May 1) and then my life might get back to normal

 

[franandaj]

Our AP's expire on May 3

Passes expire!

 

[DisneyHeather]

We just bought 160 points for the VGC last week. We're wait listed in June (adding a couple of days to the end of a business trip) and will be calling tomorrow to see about a 2 bedroom in April for a planned trip with some friends. We're scheduled to stay in a nearby hotel, but if we can get into the VGC why not? Already scheduled for October (again the end of a business trip) and are considering something for May in 2011. I think I might be a little crazy.

Welcome Home!!

 

[preedymtnwest]

Hi, fellow VGCers!

I just posted a long (sorry) rant/rave post about my first trip home over President's Week - rather than repeat here, here's the thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2408905

The villas are truly incredible (as is the location!), but I had some mixed experiences....

 

[CrazyDuck]

A funny story from our latest trip to DL... It was right after the rope drop and we were standing in line for jumping jellyfish in DCA and we were at the front of the line. My DW mentions to me... "Hey I smell bacon... Where do they serve bacon?". The CM working the ride overheard her and said "Yea, I can't stand it... It's from those people" and gestured over to the VGC villas. She said she really hates working Jumping Jellyfish now because every morning she has to smell bacon and it makes her hungry. Ok maybe not a funny story, but I got a chuckle.....

 

[Nonsuch]

... "Hey I smell bacon... Where do they serve bacon?". The CM working the ride overheard her and said "Yea, I can't stand it... It's from those people" and gestured over to the VGC villas.

I was one of "those people" last week, cooking bacon every morning. Precooked bacon (from Costco) only takes a minute in the microwave, but is almost the same as frying
A word of warning: The cooktop "vent" only blows back into the room. Avoid cooking items that generate lots of smoke.

 

[Nonsuch]

I have not been able to find a floor by floor room map, and will try to create one during this trip.

I'm back from my first VGC trip, and will try to create a floorplan map this week.

I did notice something odd. There are some extra studios in the VGC wing. My purchase paper work describes a total of 48 units: 2 Grand Villas, 23 two-bedroom, 23 one-bedroom + studio lockoff. There are also some additional studios that are not connected to a one-bedroom.

Has anyone stayed in these studio rooms: 1500, 1503, 1511, 1513, 2503, 3503, 4503, 5503 ?

 

[Donald is #1]

I know that we have probably discussed this & I may have even asked the question last fall, but are there any grocery services that deliver to VGC? If not, is there a supermarket, Walmart, etc close by? I would like to get some water, snacks etc.

 

[M4travels]

I know that we have probably discussed this & I may have even asked the question last fall, but are there any grocery services that deliver to VGC? If not, is there a supermarket, Walmart, etc close by? I would like to get some water, snacks etc.

I believe there's a Von's nearby and there have been reports of folks ordering for delivery to the Grand Californian. I think there's a $50 minimum. If you won't reach that minimum there's a Target right down the street that's quite easy to get to for your water fix!

 

[Donald is #1]

I believe there's a Von's nearby and there have been reports of folks ordering for delivery to the Grand Californian. I think there's a $50 minimum. If you won't reach that minimum there's a Target right down the street that's quite easy to get to for your water fix!

Awesome thanks! I won't make that $50 min, but either Vons or Target would be great.

 

[franandaj]

We drive past one Target on our way up Harbor Blvd, and it seemed to me that it was pretty far. I just mapped it using Yahoo Maps and it is 3.27 miles south of the GCV. There is another on Euclid that is only 2.88 miles away. Also there is a Food 4 Less less than a mile west on Katella.

While I normally shop at Ralph's (the regular Kroger store in socal), Food 4 Less (also Kroger) has some good deals, but it is a "no frills" kind of store. (ie. bag your own groceries, and items sold in bulk, and other cost saving foods). It depends on how much you are wanting to buy (walking vs cab ride, case of water vs a few bottles). There is also a 7-11 on Harbor and Katella which will have prices slightly less than Disney, but not much.

There is nothing convenient for walking for groceries and I think it was sort of designed that way by the various hotels and other restaurants.

 

[CrazyDuck]

No... The target on Harbor is closer than the one on Euclid... Not necessarily nicer though.

 

[wbl2745]

The Target on Harbor is not a Super Target and the food section is very small and consists of packaged goods only. We went there last August looking for bottled water and other things and didn't really find what we were after. In terms of selection I'd say that it was just slightly better than a 7-11, although it was outside of the Disneyland reality distortion field so the prices were reasonable.

 

[stopher1]

although it was outside of the Disneyland reality distortion field so the prices were reasonable.

so true

 

[SoCalKDG]

Found this thread that included some great photos from the 2 bedroom. Also included are photos of the Fireworks. It looks like pool view rooms floors 4 and 5 will be able to watch the fireworks from the balcony. Combine with the channel that plays the music these rooms might become pretty popular

http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dis...us-look-villas-gch.html?garpg=6#content_start

 

[franandaj]

so true

You beat me to this....I love it Disneyland reality distortion field!

 

[Donald is #1]

We drive past one Target on our way up Harbor Blvd, and it seemed to me that it was pretty far. I just mapped it using Yahoo Maps and it is 3.27 miles south of the GCV. There is another on Euclid that is only 2.88 miles away. Also there is a Food 4 Less less than a mile west on Katella.

While I normally shop at Ralph's (the regular Kroger store in socal), Food 4 Less (also Kroger) has some good deals, but it is a "no frills" kind of store. (ie. bag your own groceries, and items sold in bulk, and other cost saving foods). It depends on how much you are wanting to buy (walking vs cab ride, case of water vs a few bottles). There is also a 7-11 on Harbor and Katella which will have prices slightly less than Disney, but not much.

There is nothing convenient for walking for groceries and I think it was sort of designed that way by the various hotels and other restaurants.

Thanks! I'll have a car so getting there won't be a problem. After Disneyland, I'll be heading to Joshua Tree, Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks. Hence the desire to pick up water, snacks, etc.