The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[nunzia]

Aren't all the rooms technically 2BRs, becoming a 1BR or studio when someone books the other? If so, and if studios are the most popular booking, one would think that 2BRs would be harder to get than 1BRs, since every studio booking will take a 2BR off the market and leave a 1BR.

I think some are dedicated 2 BR..is that right?

 

[stopher1]

I think some are dedicated 2 BR..is that right?

That is correct. I can't recall the exact count of dedicated 2brs, but I'm thinking it's 23 dedicated & 23 equivalents (1br/studio combos). Perhaps the count is off, but there certainly are dedicated 2brs...we have one for our Dec. Stay after Christmas.

 

[Nonsuch]

Aren't all the rooms technically 2BRs, becoming a 1BR or studio when someone books the other? If so, and if studios are the most popular booking, one would think that 2BRs would be harder to get than 1BRs, since every studio booking will take a 2BR off the market and leave a 1BR.

Every Studio is connected to a 1-Bedroom to form a 2-bedroom Lockoff, there are 23 of these pairs.

There are also 23 Dedicated 2-Bedroom villas, and 2 Grand Villas.

 

[gkrykewy]

Understood; makes sense, thanks!

 

[VallCopen]

Aren't all the rooms technically 2BRs, becoming a 1BR or studio when someone books the other? If so, and if studios are the most popular booking, one would think that 2BRs would be harder to get than 1BRs, since every studio booking will take a 2BR off the market and leave a 1BR.

Although you can make up to 46-2 bedroom units, there actually are 2 bedroom dedicated rooms and then 2 bedroom lockoffs. There is a total of 23lockoffs that can be split into 1 bedroom units and studios, there are 23 dedicated two bedrooms, 2 Grand Villas (3 bedroom), and 8 more studios that stand alone with no connection to any room. I printed a map from this site with the layout of all 6 floors and as long as that map is correct then I should be too. Can anyone confirm?

 

[VallCopen]

I personally love the 2 bedroom dedicated rooms because the second room actually has 2 queen beds where as the lockoffs only have 1 queen bed and a sleeper sofa in the room. Although the lockoffs have a mini fridge/microwave/additional DVD player in them and the dedicated rooms do not.

Also if anyone is curious about the 8 stand alone studios half are located on the first floor and then there is one on each floor facing the pools, at the end of the hall next to the elevators (although you have to walk all the way around to get to the elevators). I personally didn't realize that there were 8 stand alones until I looked at the map and counted them all out. But I am glad there are more studios because they seem to go the fastest.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Although you can make up to 46-2 bedroom units, there actually are 2 bedroom dedicated rooms and then 2 bedroom lockoffs. There is a total of 23lockoffs that can be split into 1 bedroom units and studios, there are 23 dedicated two bedrooms, 2 Grand Villas (3 bedroom), and 8 more studios that stand alone with no connection to any room. I printed a map from this site with the layout of all 6 floors and as long as that map is correct then I should be too. Can anyone confirm?

Most of this is correct except for the stand alone studios. If you look at the VGC paperwork it explains the number of units at VGC and it is the 23 dedicated 2BR's, 23 2BR lockoffs and 2 Grand Villa's.

I also was confused when I saw the map but those are actually hotel rooms that are in the Villa's wing. They are not part of the Villas.

 

[VallCopen]

Most of this is correct except for the stand alone studios. If you look at the VGC paperwork it explains the number of units at VGC and it is the 23 dedicated 2BR's, 23 2BR lockoffs and 2 Grand Villa's.

I also was confused when I saw the map but those are actually hotel rooms that are in the Villa's wing. They are not part of the Villas.

Thanks for the correction KAT4DISNEY, how nice to get one of those rooms in the VGC wing though.

 

[ajf1007]

As others said, don't stress - you have plenty of time to make your reservations. Take full advantage of Vacation Planning when you do and let them do all the calling.

Thanks again! I am going to sit down tonight and do a bit of planning. We're hanging out in Huntington Beach on Saturday (check in on Sunday at GCV) so I want to check out a few of the restaurants there. Want to be on or near the water if that's necessary.

Think I should order the park tickets on-line or wait til we get there? I haven't seen a price difference or any types of discounts on tickets so not so sure what to do with that.

We did decide that we're going to take a day and head to San Diego to check it out, pretty excited about that!

 

[mfortis]

Think I should order the park tickets on-line or wait til we get there? I haven't seen a price difference or any types of discounts on tickets so not so sure what to do with that.

We did decide that we're going to take a day and head to San Diego to check it out, pretty excited about that!

There may not be a price difference, but you will save a lot of time by buying them on-line and printing out the vouchers. That way you go straight to the gate and get your actual park tickets as you go through the turnstile. Otherwise you will have to wait in line at the ticket booth to purchase the tickets and then wait in line at the gate. Well I guess it depends when you go to buy them. The lines are long when the park opens and a few hours after that. If you go at noon or after, the lines are not that long.

If you are coming to San Diego, don't miss the Zoo and Balboa park.

 

[sierranevada]

Think I should order the park tickets on-line or wait til we get there? I haven't seen a price difference or any types of discounts on tickets so not so sure what to do with that.

Definitely buy online in advance. You can turn your voucher in at the front dest when you check in at the villas and they will give you your parkhoppers - it can be a big timesaver!

 

[Rora]

Just joined with 320 points! I'm so excited to start using my points!

 

[KarenB]

YEEHAW...we will be checking into our 2 bedroom in about 24 hours!!!!

 

[stopher1]

Just joined with 320 points! I'm so excited to start using my points!

Congrats and Welcome Home to such a fine property!

 

[rmonty02]

Just joined with 320 points! I'm so excited to start using my points!

Congrats and WELCOME HOME!!

 

[nunzia]

Just joined with 320 points! I'm so excited to start using my points!

WELCOME!

 

[Rora]

Thanks guys!! Can't wait to go visit my "home"!

 

[Nonsuch]

I got the urge to see the Halloween fireworks and Ghost Galaxy, but could not book a villa.
There are no villas available for any 2 consecutive days during the last 3 weeks of October

I should have planned ahead
Reminder to self: in November, book October 2011

 

[ajf1007]

There may not be a price difference, but you will save a lot of time by buying them on-line and printing out the vouchers. That way you go straight to the gate and get your actual park tickets as you go through the turnstile. Otherwise you will have to wait in line at the ticket booth to purchase the tickets and then wait in line at the gate. Well I guess it depends when you go to buy them. The lines are long when the park opens and a few hours after that. If you go at noon or after, the lines are not that long.

If you are coming to San Diego, don't miss the Zoo and Balboa park.

Thanks, good point! Any advice on the time of day we should leave for San Diego? According to mapquest, it will take about 2 hours. Not sure about rush hour, when it starts, etc....would LOVE to have your opinion on that. I say we should leave about 8am and sit in whatever rush hour we face, but not sure if it would over around 9-10 as it usually is over here on the east coast....

 

[ajf1007]

Definitely buy online in advance. You can turn your voucher in at the front dest when you check in at the villas and they will give you your parkhoppers - it can be a big timesaver!

Great, thanks! So the tickets don't work like they do in WDW, right?