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

[lulubelle]

I would love to get my own, I can even pay cash for the points but no one in the family is willing to pay maintenance after I croak, no one is willing to go to WDW since DVC is sold out. My kids are all college students from BA's to PhD programs.

Jack

DH had no interest in Disney (he was into fishing) so when I purchased my DVC contracts, they were put in my name and DD24's name. She shares my love of Disney and since the contracts are all paid in full, she will only be responsible for MF's once I am gone. And she can sell anytime if the fees are not in her budget. I am glad I did it that way since DH passed away in September. All the other joint accounts have had to be transferred to my name only, but DVC is not affected.

 

[funatdisney]

Congrats Jack, pseudo-neighbor. Happy that you were able to get the room you wanted.

 

[mikeandkarla]

Does anyone know how to get rack rate prices for the VGC? I can get rack rates for all WDW DVC resorts, just not VGC. I keep a running total of what the rack rates are in comparison to our DVC point cost. Thanks.

 

[nunzia]

DH had no interest in Disney (he was into fishing) so when I purchased my DVC contracts, they were put in my name and DD24's name. She shares my love of Disney and since the contracts are all paid in full, she will only be responsible for MF's once I am gone. And she can sell anytime if the fees are not in her budget. I am glad I did it that way since DH passed away in September. All the other joint accounts have had to be transferred to my name only, but DVC is not affected.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[nunzia]

Does anyone know how to get rack rate prices for the VGC? I can get rack rates for all WDW DVC resorts, just not VGC. I keep a running total of what the rack rates are in comparison to our DVC point cost. Thanks.

If I recall, Jack had checked this out awhile back and the rack rate for a studio was $850 (before tax I assume) and a 1 BR was $1050...ridiculous, eh? but using those rates, think how fast my contracts will be at break even point

 

[mikeandkarla]

If I recall, Jack had checked this out awhile back and the rack rate for a studio was $850 (before tax I assume) and a 1 BR was $1050...ridiculous, eh? but using those rates, think how fast my contracts will be at break even point

Mousesavers.com has all the WDW DVC Resorts rack rates, but not VGC in Disneyland.

 

[blackjackdelta]

If I recall, Jack had checked this out awhile back and the rack rate for a studio was $850 (before tax I assume) and a 1 BR was $1050...ridiculous, eh? but using those rates, think how fast my contracts will be at break even point

I was quoted that Feb 2010 prior to booking the 1 bedroom thru points. I am it must have raised since then. The other question was availability as to when they would book at rack rates.

Jack

 

[DVCGeek]

Ithe rack rate for a studio was $850 (before tax I assume) and a 1 BR was $1050...ridiculous, eh? but using those rates, think how fast my contracts will be at break even point

Yikes! I've wondered about the RRs myself. I sure hear ya' on break-even though!

 

[franandaj]

DH had no interest in Disney (he was into fishing) so when I purchased my DVC contracts, they were put in my name and DD24's name. She shares my love of Disney and since the contracts are all paid in full, she will only be responsible for MF's once I am gone. And she can sell anytime if the fees are not in her budget. I am glad I did it that way since DH passed away in September. All the other joint accounts have had to be transferred to my name only, but DVC is not affected.

I'm sorry about your loss. I'm glad that you still have your DD to enjoy your Disney visits.

We don't have any kids to leave our contracts to and if everything goes as planned we'll have a TON of points. All of our holdings are in a Trust and my sister will get everything (either that or my niece), at that point she'll have to worry about selling off the DVC points!

Does anyone know how to get rack rate prices for the VGC? I can get rack rates for all WDW DVC resorts, just not VGC. I keep a running total of what the rack rates are in comparison to our DVC point cost. Thanks.

I don't think you can get a room on cash, they are always booked by members.

 

[JimmyJam838]

Last weekend we stayed at DLH in a renovated room (it was fabulous!) and the parking was $15 per room. We had 2 cars. I would have been mad if it were $15 per car.

Were you staying on points? We're staying on points at DLH in Feb and just want to be prepared.

 

[Yukonjack]

My wife and I are staying at the VGC next month, and I just had a question. I rented points for the room, so how does that affect check in/out? Do I still have the normal check in procedure or is there anything different since it is all paid in full already? Just curious.

 

[Kiann3]

Just subscribing to the thread, we proudly own at the GCV, just have not stayed in the Villa's.

We plan on going in 2012.

 

[blackjackdelta]

My wife and I are staying at the VGC next month, and I just had a question. I rented points for the room, so how does that affect check in/out? Do I still have the normal check in procedure or is there anything different since it is all paid in full already? Just curious.

You will wind up talking with the check in greeter, the you check in at the desk and pick up all your documents.

Jack

 

[funatdisney]

Thought I would post this picture. I liked this lantern in the pool area and the lighting was kinda nice.

 

[Yukonjack]

You will wind up talking with the check in greeter, the you check in at the desk and pick up all your documents.

Jack

OK, just something that I thought about. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Has anyone ever stayed in one of the GCV 1st floor rooms?

Jack

 

[lulubelle]

Were you staying on points? We're staying on points at DLH in Feb and just want to be prepared.

No, I was able to get a great AP rate ($182 I think)

Has anyone ever stayed in one of the GCV 1st floor rooms?

Jack

I haven't, but my friend Toocherie has.

I'm going back Feb 4-6 and staying in a one bedroom. I can't wait.

Thanks to those who offered condolences.

 

[kikiq]

Has anyone ever stayed in one of the GCV 1st floor rooms?

Jack

Yes, a last minute booking on Memorial Day weekend got us the one bedroom HA for one night. Actually turned out to be good for us, since we had kids going to the pool and my DB grilling on the BBQ. We only saw one other family use that access all day/night. Originally planned on my DB and family joining us but they decided to just stay in their motel, so it was my DH and me in the villa night...a romantic bonus. But this year, we booked a 2 bedroom for the entire weekend. There's a family disagreement, I want an upper floor park view, my DB wants a first floor room because it was so convenient for the pool and BBQ.

Pardon our mess, but that Sunday night we had 9 people for dinner. To the left is the door out to the small patio and the access to the pool area.

 

[JimmyJam838]

Has anyone ever stayed in one of the GCV 1st floor rooms?

Jack

Yes, I've stayed on the ground floor a few times already. In fact, in the 5 times we've stayed, we've had 1st or 2nd floor each time.

 

[wbl2745]

Has anyone ever stayed in one of the GCV 1st floor rooms?

Jack

Last April we had a dedicated two-bedroom on the ground floor. We really enjoyed it. I know some people really like the view from the upper floors, but access to the pool was nice and the patio was a little larger than the decks.

Do you have a specific question about the units on the ground floor?