The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[Ctsplaysinrain]

When I was at the Villas in Jan, I could not find CREAM for coffee anywhere.. White water snacks had powdered but NO cream at all... This was really disappointing as it is impossible to make a Kahlua and cream with powdered coffeemate...

 

[kathyell]

Just sent in our paperwork today for a small 50 point add-on at VGC to complement our BLT primary ownership. I know 50 won't get us much out there, but we plan to go about every two years. With banking, the 100 home resort points at VGC should get us a nice, but shorter stay at DLR. I hope closing comes soon!

 

[TLPL]

Just sent in our paperwork today for a small 50 point add-on at VGC to complement our BLT primary ownership. I know 50 won't get us much out there, but we plan to go about every two years. With banking, the 100 home resort points at VGC should get us a nice, but shorter stay at DLR. I hope closing comes soon!

That's what we just did 2 weeks ago Kathyell! Great minds think alike!! Visit DLR every two or threee years to DLR mix it, change of pace. Especially the next batch of new E-tickets attractions will be coming in DLR.

 

[sierranevada]

The view of the water screens that they use during the show that has video playing on it(similar to Fantasmic but more high definition) are blocked by the Zephyr.

Check this link

http://www.laughingplace.com/Showpi...DCAWOC/big/P02-0003.jpg&caption=Under+the+Sea

That picture is from the viewing platform that is right next door to xx00 rooms. Move a couple rooms over and you should be able to see the video, which is important since it moves along the story.

Having said that, I'll still take that view at night, better than most at the DLR.

So would 3506, 4506 or 5506 be the best WoC view for a dedicated 2 bedroom?

 

[kerickson]

I just placed my Vons.com grocery delivery order to be delivered on Monday the 26th It will be our first DVC stay, so I'm a little nervous as I haven't done the 'villa' or the 'cooking at Disney' thing yet.

Anyone have experience with grocery delivery? I scheduled a delivery window of 1-3pm. We'll probably check in around 10:30am, but I figured we'd want to hit the parks until our room is ready, so 1-3pm seemed ok and hopefully there won't be any problems with Bell Services holding the order (I left notes on the order and plan to alert Bell Services when we arrive).

I ordered about $100 worth of groceries, but it will be worth it vs 500+ 5 nights of breakfast, lunch and dinner!

If we do have left over food, what should we do with it? Throw it out prior to our departure?

TIA!

 

[kathyell]

That's what we just did 2 weeks ago Kathyell! Great minds think alike!! Visit DLR every two or threee years to DLR mix it, change of pace. Especially the next batch of new E-tickets attractions will be coming in DLR.

Well, I think we're brilliant!!

 

[SoCalKDG]

Just sent in our paperwork today for a small 50 point add-on at VGC to complement our BLT primary ownership. I know 50 won't get us much out there, but we plan to go about every two years. With banking, the 100 home resort points at VGC should get us a nice, but shorter stay at DLR. I hope closing comes soon!

Don't forget besides banking that you can also borrow, thus have up to 150 points for your vacation. Then when you borrow too much you have to do another add-on.

 

[SoCalKDG]

Studios are all booked, but got a 1 br. I forgot to request a certain floor or view. Does anyone have any input on where to request a room? Thanks a bunch!

So would 3506, 4506 or 5506 be the best WoC view for a dedicated 2 bedroom?

I posted this earlier. Should help.


Some views from windows.

Viewing Deck
http://www.laughingplace.com/Showpi...DCAWOC/big/P02-0003.jpg&caption=Under+the+Sea

5502
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2387565

6504
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh289/squidmo_photo/Disneyland/Stiched.jpg

4506
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071616&page=121

5506
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071616&page=115

4508
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2387565&page=2

4510
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071616&page=110

4522
http://www.laughingplace.com/Showpi...radise+Bay+in+Disney%92s+California+Adventure

4514
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071616&page=127

and a pool view with fireworks
5505
http://www.mouseinfo.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=27236&original=1

 

[BethanyF]

I'm calling tomorrow to book my first stay at Grand Cal; only our second trip to DLR.
When we got home from DLR last summer, I immediately talked to my guide and added 50 points so we could go every few years. This trip will take 3 years worth of Grand Cal points, but that was the plan.

Anyway, I have been reading this thread with great interest trying to decide what I want to request as far as location. I still haven't decided, although there was a great trip report posted for a studio that looked amazing so I think I will request the park view. Any other great studios to recommend?

It's gonna be a looong 11 months.

 

[wbl2745]

We're leaving for our first DVC and first VGC stay in ONE WEEK! We've got a dedicated 2 bedroom and we've invited some friends to come and join us. I've requested a "lower floor" room since DW doesn't like the thought of being on an upper floor in "earthquake country." confused3 It is better to just do it rather than discuss it. I grew up in California and would actually prefer to be in an upper floor. There's a really funny story that I'll relate if a thread reader requests.)

We're flying in from Utah to Long Beach and will be at the parks by 12:30. There are earlier flights, but I don't want to get up that early. I love flying into Long Beach since Ball Road at the north end of the DLR dead ends into the airport. Within 20 minutes of walking off the plane we'll be out of the airport with luggage, potty break, and car!

It took some time to talk DW into purchasing DVC, but now I think she's into it. We're going to WDW in December and hoping to stay at the AKV. It's been years since I've posted a trip report, but I'll do that for this trip since it is a first for us!

 

[kerickson]

We're leaving for our first DVC and first VGC stay in ONE WEEK! We've got a dedicated 2 bedroom and we've invited some friends to come and join us. I've requested a "lower floor" room since DW doesn't like the thought of being on an upper floor in "earthquake country." confused3 It is better to just do it rather than discuss it. I grew up in California and would actually prefer to be in an upper floor. There's a really funny story that I'll relate if a thread reader requests.)

We're flying in from Utah to Long Beach and will be at the parks by 12:30. There are earlier flights, but I don't want to get up that early. I love flying into Long Beach since Ball Road at the north end of the DLR dead ends into the airport. Within 20 minutes of walking off the plane we'll be out of the airport with luggage, potty break, and car!

It took some time to talk DW into purchasing DVC, but now I think she's into it. We're going to WDW in December and hoping to stay at the AKV. It's been years since I've posted a trip report, but I'll do that for this trip since it is a first for us!

We leave for our first DVC and VGC stay on Monday too! We've stayed on points before but only at the hotels, this is our first villa stay. We'll be in a 1BR, looking forward to the extra space and kitchen!

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

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!

Congrats!!!!!! I stayed in 6504 (have posted pics here) and I LOVED it!! You have the best WOC view, IMO. Getting that villa really sealed the deal to add on to VGC!!

Enjoy your trip! Tell us any more you hear about more DVC villas...!

 

[franandaj]

In addition to my F&W Review, I plan on doing a VGC Trip Report, I'll post a link here when I get it going. We came home (to Long Beach) today, and will be back three more times at VCG in the next six weeks or so. That 6504 room was awesome, and we'll see what rooms we get over the next few visits!

 

[Nonsuch]

So would 3506, 4506 or 5506 be the best WoC view for a dedicated 2 bedroom?

Dedicated two-bedroom 3522 should be a great WoC view
Located below the Grand Villa.

 

[jaurban]

So we will be in a 1BR form May 23 - 27 - too early for official WoC, but hoping for a soft open. We arrive quite late in the day, however. What sort of room request should I make (high floor, theme park view?), or should I assume I will get whatever is left as we basically arrive near midnight on May 23.

 

[SoCalKDG]

Anybody have photos from a 2nd or 3rd story room with park view? Haven't seen any of these yet.

 

[franandaj]

So we will be in a 1BR form May 23 - 27 - too early for official WoC, but hoping for a soft open. We arrive quite late in the day, however. What sort of room request should I make (high floor, theme park view?), or should I assume I will get whatever is left as we basically arrive near midnight on May 23.

The first night we were there last weekend, as soon as the park closed, they ran the entire show top to bottom, we missed the first minute or two. Then the rest of the night they did test spots. I can't speak for the next two nights as we were not in the room, but when we got back they were running test spots. Mondy morning they were still testing as late as 6AM.

 

[TLPL]

was it noisey? could you hear it with the door closed?

 

[franandaj]

was it noisey? could you hear it with the door closed?

LOL! That's why we missed the first minute or two! Those doors are fairly soundproof!

 

[DVCGeek]

There's a really funny story that I'll relate if a thread reader requests.

Please share it!