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

[PortlandFan]

I've been trying to formulate a funny comment/joke about VGC and it's proximity to the park(s) to have some fun when the great battle of BLT/BWV/BCV/Riviera (etc.) at WDW thread comes up to talk smack about what park is the best. It's not fully refined but it goes something like this.

Now that VGC has two park gates 0 minutes walk from the resort, it's so convenient that you actually get younger by 2 days each night you stay at the resort. VGC fans/owners are trying to hide this fact from other DVC owners, less they raid the hallways of VGC with cots and sleeping bags after staying at VGC becomes known as the modern day fountain of youth......

I adore this!!

 

[pineapplepalms]

I just have to say how enamored I am with the new entrance into DCA. From my room at Villas at Grand Californian until I was in the park I clocked at 3 mins. So convenient.

It is so incredibly convenient. We used it several times last week and were always the only ones there. My friends specifically asked if they could use it for the Grand Californian and were told no, but if we didn’t say anything, nobody asked us anything.

 

[DebbieB]

Just scored a 1 bedroom for Feb 28- Mar 3!!!!! is there a good room/location to request?

6502, 5502, 4502, 5508, 4508.

I got 5502 twice, great park view.

 

[Huskerpaul]

6502, 5502, 4502, 5508, 4508.

I got 5502 twice, great park view.

I got lucky and got 3 nights in a studio coming up in a few weeks.

Do you happen to know the equivilant Studio room numbers?

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I got lucky and got 3 nights in a studio coming up in a few weeks.

Do you happen to know the equivilant Studio room numbers?

@Huskerpaul
If you're looking for theme park view in a VGC studio,
Best four: 6504, 5504, 4504, 3504.
Then less awesome because it's closer to the building but still has a view: 5510, 4510.
We were just there last week - here was our view from 3504 which was enjoyable (but always like higher).
(aka third floor - mix of trees and theme park. higher = less trees)

 

[VegasDisneyMom]

@Huskerpaul
If you're looking for theme park view in a VGC studio,
Best four: 6504, 5504, 4504, 3504.
Then less awesome because it's closer to the building but still has a view: 5510, 4510.
We were just there last week - here was our view from 3504 which was enjoyable (but always like higher).
(aka third floor - mix of trees and theme park. higher = less trees)

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Did you put in a room request? If so, how did you do it?

 

[DebbieB]

Did you put in a room request? If so, how did you do it?

Email Member Services from the web page.

 

[Huskerpaul]

Email Member Services from the web page.

Thanks so much for the tip.

My check-in is in 16 days. Should I email tomorrow or wait a little longer?

And thanks for all the help - first time using our DVC.

 

[DebbieB]

Thanks so much for the tip.

My check-in is in 16 days. Should I email tomorrow or wait a little longer?

And thanks for all the help - first time using our DVC.

ASAP, it can take a week or so.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Did you put in a room request? If so, how did you do it?

Yes via Chat on the DVC website. I think I just said upper floor, theme park side.

 

[Huskerpaul]

ASAP, it can take a week or so.

Just sent the email. Thanks again for the tip.

 

[PortlandFan]

Did you put in a room request? If so, how did you do it?

I typically do an online chat with Member Services as soon as I make the reservation. It's always worked out well.

 

[limace]

Our studio waitlist came through for November, so now my mom and sister can be there while the other six of us are in the two bedroom. Thoughts about a good studio request? Planning to request 6500/5500/4500 for the park view for the two bed room. Studio near there-across hall maybe?

 

[PortlandFan]

Our studio waitlist came through for November, so now my mom and sister can be there while the other six of us are in the two bedroom. Thoughts about a good studio request? Planning to request 6500/5500/4500 for the park view for the two bed room. Studio near there-across hall maybe?

I would put your request for the 2bdrm and then for the Studio ask that it be on the same floor as the 2bdrm reservation - they are typically very accommodating, and there are not many choices per floor!

 

[pineapplepalms]

6502, 5502, 4502, 5508, 4508.

I got 5502 twice, great park view.

The trees have grown a lot but there’s still a great view from the 5th floor! We were in 5506 (2BR) recently and loved watching WoC from the balcony.

 

[Claudia1]

I've tried to search for this but couldn't find the answer. Can anyone describe for me the ADA accessible 2 br at Grand California? What are the modifications? Do both sleeping rooms only have accessible showers or is there a tub in one?

Thanks!

 

[Aladora]

I've tried to search for this but couldn't find the answer. Can anyone describe for me the ADA accessible 2 br at Grand California? What are the modifications? Do both sleeping rooms only have accessible showers or is there a tub in one?

Thanks!

Oh! I just stayed in one of these in March! (We don't need the ADA room, they just assigned it to us)

Only the master bedroom has an accessible shower, the one in the 2Q room is a regular shower, not a tub. The master bathroom also has a tub but the rest of the bathroom looked fully accessible to my untrained eye. Roll in shower, grab rails everywhere, low towel racks. The laundry is a single washer/dryer combo that was set on the floor, so easy to get to if you use a WC.

I'm not 100% sure what else was changed but the room layout seemed as though there was a lot more space, the doorways were larger as well.

Edited to add, I don't remember our exact room # but we were on the 3rd floor.

 

[bluecruiser]

I don't remember our exact room # but we were on the 3rd floor.

My guess is that it was 3513. From the VGC floor maps by @Nonsuch (links in their signature):

All accessible rooms at VGC
Studio: 1516
1BR: 1514
2BR: 3513
GV: 4522

From the map it appears there is only 1 accessible room for each room type.

 

[Aladora]

My guess is that it was 3513. From the VGC floor maps by @Nonsuch (links in their signature):

All accessible rooms at VGC
Studio: 1516
1BR: 1514
2BR: 3513
GV: 4522

From the map it appears there is only 1 accessible room for each room type.

There was another one on the first floor that they almost gave me but I asked if there was anything on a higher floor. The first floor one may have been the 1 bedroom plus the studio.

 

[SeaDis]

There was another one on the first floor that they almost gave me but I asked if there was anything on a higher floor. The first floor one may have been the 1 bedroom plus the studio.

Wow, they were able to move your Villa assignment at check-in? I'm surprised, given the challenges with being fully booked. Maybe someone had an identical reservation/number of nights(?).

Thanks for the info on the accessible unit. Interesting that it felt like more space.