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

[been2marceline]

so we can take it slow if crowds are too crazy...

We plan this way to, only way to make sure that we don't get our expectations too high.

Doing a 2br for spring break, we'll see how it goes!

 

[Nonsuch]

...We came back this afternoon to a note in our door that garbage goes to first floor. I find this rather odd. Perhaps its just us...Now don't kill me...

I have not seen a place to leave trash
Once you take it to the first floor, walk to the lobby and leave the trash with Guest Services

 

[Nonsuch]

That's where the trash room is, you can bring down any recycling too.

Where is the trash room located?
I need to update my maps

 

[bigAWL]

I attempted to move our July weekend stay at 8 months and there wasn't a studio available for 2 weekend nights. Getting villas in July and August within the 7 month window is getting harder. It's one of the reasons, we bought VGC points. Our birthday/anniversary stays fall into DLR holiday/vacation dates.

I was able to add two nights to the begining of our July 2011 trip at about the 6-month mark (2 bedroom dedicated). I was expecting them to offer a waitlist, but there was availability. I was very surprised.

 

[Lexxiefern]

We are hoping to go over Labor day weekend in 2012. Do you think we have a shot at a 1 bedroom at the 7 month window? I know there are only 48 units, how many are 1 bedrooms? We would take a studio if we had to, but I figured those would go before 1 bedrooms.

Thanks for any info!

 

[MCSfromWA]

Where is the trash room located?
I need to update my maps

From the elevators (on the first floor ) you would walk into the hallway and turn right. Just before you get to the laundry room you will see a small room that has the trash and recycle recepticles. There is also a door to go outside nearby.

We have been on the 6th floor twice and the 4th floor once and we ususally need to take the trash and recycling down once a day (we often cook all of our meals in the villa). Maybe it is because I ask my DH to take it -- but it doesn't seem too inconvenient for us . Actually, I take it down, too, and while it might be nice to have trash and recycle on each floor it really is not too inconvenient where it is located.

 

[the donut]

3522, 6500, 5506, 5500, 4506, 4500, 3506, 3500, 5518, 4518, 3518

My preference is a Paradise Pier view, and don't like looking at the Pool.
3522 is directly below the Grand Villa, and should have a good angle for World of Color.
6500 is one of the few villas on the 6th floor, but is next to public viewing platform.
5506 has a slightly better angle to World of Color than 5500.
4506, 4500, 3506, 3500 I would not request below the third floor.
5518, 4518, 3518 are Challenge Trail view.

Memorial Day should be a great time to visit. All the construction near the villas will be done, and if you are lucky maybe a soft-opening of Little Mermaid or Star Tours

Interesting - I've never made requests for specific room numbers. Is it best to email or phone in a request like this?

 

[Nonsuch]

Interesting - I've never made requests for specific room numbers. Is it best to email or phone in a request like this?

I have had good results making the request via email. The member services email address is in the Vacation Planner, which also has a list of information that should be included in the email (confirmation number, dates, DVC number, address...)

 

[Steffy]

Okay I'm booked for the end of September and just read this entire thread. Thanks so much for all the wonderful photos and the ton of useful information. I don't think I have any questions since everything I thought to ask, was answered.

Figured I'd just drop a note and let you know that I appreciate all the help everyone here has unknowingly given me.

 

[stopher1]

Okay I'm booked for the end of September and just read this entire thread. Thanks so much for all the wonderful photos and the ton of useful information. I don't think I have any questions since everything I thought to ask, was answered.

Figured I'd just drop a note and let you know that I appreciate all the help everyone here has unknowingly given me.

. That's wonderful! So glad we could help you out. September is a nice time to visit.

 

[franandaj]

If anyone is looking for a one bedrooom for June 2-3, I just canceled two nights of my four night trip, so call first thing in the morning!

 

[Nonsuch]

From the elevators (on the first floor ) you would walk into the hallway and turn right. Just before you get to the laundry room you will see a small room that has the trash and recycle recepticles. There is also a door to go outside nearby.

The trash room is shown on the Condominium Plan, but the label is faint.
I have updated my floorplans: 1 page, 6 page

Trash is next to the Ice and Laundry on the first floor

 

[Nonsuch]

If anyone is looking for a one bedrooom for June 2-3, I just canceled two nights of my four night trip, so call first thing in the morning!

June 3rd is opening day for Star Tours 2.0 and Little Mermaid
It's going to be a very busy day

 

[the donut]

Okay I'm booked for the end of September and just read this entire thread. Thanks so much for all the wonderful photos and the ton of useful information. I don't think I have any questions since everything I thought to ask, was answered.

Figured I'd just drop a note and let you know that I appreciate all the help everyone here has unknowingly given me.

I so agree with this! This is my favorite thread on the boards right now. Thanks stopher1, et al!

 

[funatdisney]

I just canceled a studio (about 2:15 Pacific time) for August 5 -6, one night.

I did book a one bedroom for October 24 to October 27, three nights at the 7 month window, and I didn't have to get up at 6am to book it.

 

[kikiq]

Memorial Day should be a great time to visit. All the construction near the villas will be done, and if you are lucky maybe a soft-opening of Little Mermaid or Star Tours

So I won't say anything to my brother, maybe he'll come to visit more than once a year.

 

[Smltown96]

I was able to add two nights to the begining of our July 2011 trip at about the 6-month mark (2 bedroom dedicated). I was expecting them to offer a waitlist, but there was availability. I was very surprised.

How do you know you will get a two bedroom dedicated? I thought they don't tell you your room infill check-in?

 

[ljandbucket]

One of the last to buy in to the GCV. Looking forward to our first trip likely in 2012.

 

[lulubelle]

Okay I'm booked for the end of September and just read this entire thread. Thanks so much for all the wonderful photos and the ton of useful information. I don't think I have any questions since everything I thought to ask, was answered.

Figured I'd just drop a note and let you know that I appreciate all the help everyone here has unknowingly given me.

Steffy, I agree.

I rarely post on this thread but read it every couple of days. I have two contracts at GCV and love each and every stay. I am booked for trips in June, Sept, Nov and Dec. And I appreciate and enjoy all of the regulars who keep this thread so informative, up to date and fun.

Thanks everyone!

 

[ACDSNY]

How do you know you will get a two bedroom dedicated? I thought they don't tell you your room infill check-in?

I've always been told when I was making the reservation whether we were getting a dedicated or lock-off 2 bedroom unit. It also showed on the DVC member website when we viewed our reservation on line.