The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Meriweather]

It's the new viewing area built for WOC, and concerts right at the lagoon's edge. There is also a water play area.

Didn't notice it. Did notice all the lights for WOC, but we only walked through quickly on Sunday afternoon and it was very crowded.
Going today and will take better notice

 

[SoCalKDG]

Didn't notice it. Did notice all the lights for WOC, but we only walked through quickly on Sunday afternoon and it was very crowded.
Going today and will take better notice

Make sure you watch the Aladdin show as its going away in after the summer. Oh year, check out Captain EO as well.

 

[franandaj]

So am I to understand that they have taken down all those pesky fences that they put up while WOC was under construction? I'll be there Friday for the F&W Festival and it would look so much nicer and be easier to navigate without those big blue barriers!

 

[Meriweather]

Make sure you watch the Aladdin show as its going away in after the summer. Oh year, check out Captain EO as well.

Walked right into Captain EO on Sunday.
Aladdin show is only showing some days. I will try to catch it, if not I will be back in June.
We could look at all the fountains were the WOC is. Impressive.
Saw the benches around the area. A big circular area....is that to be the water play area?
No crowds today and decent weather too.....but now DH is sick

 

[SoCalKDG]

Walked right into Captain EO on Sunday.
Aladdin show is only showing some days. I will try to catch it, if not I will be back in June.
We could look at all the fountains were the WOC is. Impressive.
Saw the benches around the area. A big circular area....is that to be the water play area?
No crowds today and decent weather too.....but now DH is sick

You coming back early June? We are staying in a 1 bedroom June 6-11. Trying to talk the wife into going this weekend but she wants to take the kids to the mountains. Disney or the snow....I guess what ever she decides is what we will do.

 

[Meriweather]

You coming back early June? We are staying in a 1 bedroom June 6-11. Trying to talk the wife into going this weekend but she wants to take the kids to the mountains. Disney or the snow....I guess what ever she decides is what we will do.

June 6-11 But staying offsite this time with DD. Couldn't get a studio when I tried in Feb
Oh well, be back in Oct again too

 

[Longhairbear]

Walked right into Captain EO on Sunday.
Aladdin show is only showing some days. I will try to catch it, if not I will be back in June.
We could look at all the fountains were the WOC is. Impressive.
Saw the benches around the area. A big circular area....is that to be the water play area?
No crowds today and decent weather too.....but now DH is sick

All the construction walls around Paradise Park came down this week. It is between the Zephyr, and bridge. Right in front of the new Little Mermaid attraction that's being built.

 

[rentayenta]

Does the GCV have a kids' club?

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

Hi all. I am not an owner but we are staying there mid September I can't wait. We stayed at hotel back in 2002 and have been really wanting to get back. Now that the villas are built, it seemed the the perfect time to go. We can't wait. We will take good care of your "home" while we are there.

 

[Snurk71]

Does the GCV have a kids' club?

Pinnochio's Workshop (I think that's the name) is at the GC. I don't remember it being very large - might hold 10-12 kids (DD didn't stay there - we just looked at it a few years ago).

 

[letitsnow]

was not lucky enough to get. Studio or villa for our first visit home in June. We got rooms at PPH instead. we will be back in November in a 1 br!!! I can't wait! I did request a paradise pier view. Is there any thing else people request or anything you can tell me that I shoul know but probably doesn't?

Thanks in advance!

 

[kerickson]

Pinnochio's Workshop (I think that's the name) is at the GC. I don't remember it being very large - might hold 10-12 kids (DD didn't stay there - we just looked at it a few years ago).

It was moved and enlarged as part of the expansion project, not sure what changes were made....

 

[marts35]

All the construction walls around Paradise Park came down this week. It is between the Zephyr, and bridge. Right in front of the new Little Mermaid attraction that's being built.

Here's a pic from last weekend, It is beautiful.

 

[stopher1]

Here's a pic from last weekend, It is beautiful.

It'll sure be nice when the WOC apparatus is not in "show mode" and hidden under the water... but nice to see it's getting there with the park finally opened up to guests.

 

[rmonty02]

Here's a pic from last weekend, It is beautiful.

WOW, that does look beautiful. Thanks for the pic.

 

[franandaj]

By this time tomorrow I'll be there! I can't wait to see it in person!

 

[blackjackdelta]

By this time tomorrow I'll be there! I can't wait to see it in person!

Hopefully you will let us know how it was.

Jack

 

[Avarelle]

just bought 160 points today!!!

 

[Avarelle]

just bought 160 points today!!!

 

[franandaj]

Just checked in about 2 hours ago. Thanks everyone here for all the great information! When we checked in they gave us room #1509. I had been telling DP all sorts of things on the drive over about the views and stuff. I had no expectations, but I turned to her and said, "No view, just trees." I asked the Castmember if I should call MS to request a view for our stay in 2 weeks, and she told me to hold on for a few minutes and she would consult a DVC specialist.

She came back smiling, and said, "I'll have to issue you new room keys, but I think you'll find it was worth the wait, you're on the sixth floor now." Not only the sixth floor but room 6504! I knew from this thread that was the room with the best view! Woohoo!

We're heading out to dinner right now, but I thought I would share my view with everyone:

and standing on the balcony:

I can't wait to see it at night. Also the bellman was full of information and told us all about the DVC Tower that they hope to break groud on later this year!

TTFN