The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0

[sparkhill]

But for groceries, I think delivery is the way to go this time. We go next month, when do you place the order, can you do it a few weeks early, or just the day before or something? thanks!

You are better off ordering at least a couple of days in advance to maximize your choices of delivery times. There is also a nice Target with groceries a short drive from the hotel, so that is an option.

 

[Dvc808]

Just coming on board to say we stayed at vgc last oct and loved it so much, we bought resale! It was just convenient to have the room that close to the park. And the hotel itself is beautiful. We stayed in one bedroom and it was larger than Aulani one bedroom. My family of 4 was more than comfortable. Can't wait to return.

 

[Cinderpamela]

Just coming on board to say we stayed at vgc last oct and loved it so much, we bought resale! It was just convenient to have the room that close to the park. And the hotel itself is beautiful. We stayed in one bedroom and it was larger than Aulani one bedroom. My family of 4 was more than comfortable. Can't wait to return.

Congrats on getting VGC resale!
Agreed Dvc808, the VGC 1 bedrooms have the best layout of pretty much all the DVC 1 bedrooms imo. We loved that it had the 2nd bathroom for our 2 boys to get ready in the morning, while we had the master bathroom to ourselves. It is a great feature and I was sad that they did not do something more similar to it for Aulani.

 

[PatMcDuck]

Congrats on getting VGC resale!
Agreed Dvc808, the VGC 1 bedrooms have the best layout of pretty much all the DVC 1 bedrooms imo. We loved that it had the 2nd bathroom for our 2 boys to get ready in the morning, while we had the master bathroom to ourselves. It is a great feature and I was sad that they did not do something more similar to it for Aulani.

I am laughing outloud because I forgot that the VGC 1BR had the 2 bathrooms. And I have a 1BR booked for next month. Yay. (I usually have a studio at VGC, and more often stay at WDW DVCs where only a couple of them have that 2nd bath).

I was shocked they did not put a 2nd bathroom in the VGF 1BRs, they really should have done that for such a luxury resort.

 

[AZMermaid]

Just coming on board to say we stayed at vgc last oct and loved it so much, we bought resale! It was just convenient to have the room that close to the park. And the hotel itself is beautiful. We stayed in one bedroom and it was larger than Aulani one bedroom. My family of 4 was more than comfortable. Can't wait to return.

We are a family of 4 and are also total 1 BR people. Congrats!! How long did it take for you to buy resale? We are looking to add on about 100 pts at VGC in about a year or so- once our kids get closer to school age. We figure once they are in school, our travel dates are more limited so we want that 11 month window at VGC.

 

[jerseygal]

Would be perfect for our 2 older boys, 2 baths total!

Question....What is the bedding configuration in LR? Sofabed, double and a single sleeper chair in the LR??????

We would be doing a 5 night stay and probably 3 nights off property maybe in Huntington Beach...Probably the Hyatt Huntington Beach...LOOKS AWESOME!We stayed at Grand Californian Resort right before opening of VGC! HAD SUCH AN AWESOME TIME! Did a day trip to Huntington Beach and the Hyatt looked pretty awesome...

Concerned about the whether the sleeper chair and sofabed are comfortable?
Thought I saw something saying the sofa bed was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE...
We usually do 2 BR, but thought we might save some points if the bedding was adequate!

Thanks for any input about the sleeper sofa and the sleeper chair!

 

[Cinderpamela]

Would be perfect for our 2 older boys, 2 baths total!

Question....What is the bedding configuration in LR? Sofabed, double and a single sleeper chair in the LR??????

We would be doing a 5 night stay and probably 3 nights off property maybe in Huntington Beach...Probably the Hyatt Huntington Beach...LOOKS AWESOME!We stayed at Grand Californian Resort right before opening of VGC! HAD SUCH AN AWESOME TIME! Did a day trip to Huntington Beach and the Hyatt looked pretty awesome...

Concerned about the whether the sleeper chair and sofabed are comfortable?
Thought I saw something saying the sofa bed was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE...
We usually do 2 BR, but thought we might save some points if the bedding was adequate!

Thanks for any input about the sleeper sofa and the sleeper chair!

At the VGC the one bedroom living room does not have a sleeper chair, it has a pull down Murphy Bed that is below the television.

It is the same type as the pull downs in the new VGF studios, and also the same as the ones in the Aulani 1 bedrooms.

My DS (12) and about 5'2" said it was super comfy!! Its about the size of a twin mattress.... just a bit smaller.

There is also a queen sleeper sofa and a kitchen with an island, along with a large table with a seating booth area.

The floorplans can be found over on dvcnews .com

 

[disneydenisel]

Just coming on board to say we stayed at vgc last oct and loved it so much, we bought resale! It was just convenient to have the room that close to the park. And the hotel itself is beautiful. We stayed in one bedroom and it was larger than Aulani one bedroom. My family of 4 was more than comfortable. Can't wait to return.

I agree ! We had to book a two-bedroom at Aulani because we love the two bathrooms in the one-bedroom at VGC. Loved the two-bedroom at Aulani--huge--but had to use a bunch of points. At VGC, we can get away with saving points. Some day, I hope to book a two-bedroom and have three bathrooms!

Congratulations on your VGC resale !

 

[sechelt]

Concerned about the whether the sleeper chair and sofabed are comfortable?
Thought I saw something saying the sofa bed was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE...
We usually do 2 BR, but thought we might save some points if the bedding was adequate!

Thanks for any input about the sleeper sofa and the sleeper chair!

My adult son and three of his friends stayed in a studio last year, which meant they used the fold out couch. When I asked our son about it, he said nobody complained about being uncomfortable.

 

[jerseygal]

Thanks!

Your replies are ALWAYS SO HELPFUL!!!!!!!!

 

[bethy]

We leave tomorrow for VGC! We've stayed there before but I have a few last minute logistics questions:

1. For the first time ever we have invited some family friends to stay in the second bedroom of a 2 bed villa as our guests. They arrive several hours after we do - late in the evening. Do they need to check in at the front desk or can they come straight up to the room? Will the front desk give me their keys? It is a dedicated 2 bed so no separate entrance, fwiw.

2. I have a toddler and my life would be a tad easier if she couldn't open every door at will. Are the door knobs lever style or round? I can't remember. I'm guessing the lever style which will not help me - oh well.

I read elsewhere that the entrance to DCA will be closed can anyone confirm?

 

[Nonsuch]

Bethy:
Make sure your friends are on the reservation and the may pickup keys at registration. After picking up keys, they may self park.
Door locks are lever style, but there are high mounted safety locks.

 

[bethy]

Bethy:
Make sure your friends are on the reservation and the may pickup keys at registration. After picking up keys, they may self park.
Door locks are lever style, but there are high mounted safety locks.

Thanks so much! I guess what I'm asking is when we check in earlier should we or could we collect their keys at that time also? Or do they need to stop at the front desk first when they arrive much later in the evening. We will already be up in the room.

They will be tired and it will be late and so it would be nice to save them that step. Just wondering if they need to register ID or anything at the front desk.

They are flying in and so no car and yes, their names are on the ressie.

 

[mom2aidanNpiper]

Thanks so much! I guess what I'm asking is when we check in earlier should we or could we collect their keys at that time also? Or do they need to stop at the front desk first when they arrive much later in the evening. We will already be up in the room. They will be tired and it will be late and so it would be nice to save them that step. Just wondering if they need to register ID or anything at the front desk. They are flying in and so no car and yes, their names are on the ressie.

You get all keys upon check in even if your room isn't ready or all parties aren't present (we travel as a family and routinely have the kids, other family members, etc go wander around because the wait at GCH is SO SO LONG- no really, we go there multiple times a year and I don't understand what takes so long!).

 

[Dvc808]

We are a family of 4 and are also total 1 BR people. Congrats!! How long did it take for you to buy resale? We are looking to add on about 100 pts at VGC in about a year or so- once our kids get closer to school age. We figure once they are in school, our travel dates are more limited so we want that 11 month window at VGC.

We started in dec with the process and finalizing purchase this very week! Cheehoo! I wanna go DL to vgc and use it already!

 

[jerseygal]

Congrats! Welcome Home!

With 2 School Age Children, I am certain that you will have many good years to enjoy! We have older kids, and we still do too! We are looking forward one day when our kids marry, to enjoying with our grandchildren!

 

[AZMermaid]

We started in dec with the process and finalizing purchase this very week! Cheehoo! I wanna go DL to vgc and use it already!

Wow! That's great and a lot faster than I thought. I figured we'd be waiting 6 months or more.

 

[cherylp3]

Note not looking to rent points - I just wanted to see how crazy the new race made grand cli - nov 14-18 in a studio or a 1 bedroom - Sorry not my home resort!

 

[Breyean]

Note not looking to rent points - I just wanted to see how crazy the new race made grand cli - nov 14-18 in a studio or a 1 bedroom - Sorry not my home resort!

The studios the night before the race are gone, in conjunction with the 2 bedroom lock offs, which take a studio and a 1 bedroom.

I grabbed a 1 bedroom for us for that week end.

 

[cherylp3]

thank you so much!