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

[ACDSNY]

I don't remember if this has been asked, but do all the 2-bedrooms have 2 queen beds in one of the bedrooms or do some of them have a bed and a sleeper in that bedroom?

Only the dedicated 2 bedrooms have the 2 queen beds in the studio side. The lock-off ones will have 1 queen bed and 1 queen sofa sleeper.

 

[karylrocks]

Thanks. So which ones are the dedicated ones? I need to make sure to request that.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks. So which ones are the dedicated ones? I need to make sure to request that.

Dedicated is a booking category so you'll know when you make your reservation if you have it or not.

 

[happyrebster]

We have created so many happy memories at disneyland this month! The trick or treat party created a huge impression on my six-year-old! She won't stop talking about it! She sings "Are You Ready for Halloween?" constantly! Keep trying to find the mp3 . . .

 

[karylrocks]

Dedicated is a booking category so you'll know when you make your reservation if you have it or not.

Hmmm...the reservation just says "2 Bedroom Villa".

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hmmm...the reservation just says "2 Bedroom Villa".

You should call MS to confirm but I believe that is the dedicated 2BR. If it was a lock-off then it would have lock-off on it.

 

[karylrocks]

That would make sense as the lock-offs are actually a 1-bedroom with a connecting studio. I got my ressie 8 months out (renting points) and I am sure they book out the dedicated villas first. Sharing with friends so wanted to make sure I am not promising a bed if it is really a sleeper!

 

[Disney Princess]

We are missing home a lot these days, so I wanted to post on here to feel closer. We just visited in May, but we've been to WDW in October and are going again in December. Our next visit to DLR, still unplanned, is a long way off. Keep the reports coming of all the fun you and your families are having.

 

[Greysword]

Was able to switch from a studio to a 1BR for Memorial Day weekend without any trouble (now that we are at the 7 month mark).

Just wanted to pass this info on.

 

[duck_widow]

I have had good results sending a list of specific villa numbers to member services.

Send an email to member services and include all the basic information (reservation number, travel dates, room type, home address, DVC membership number...).
This is my room request:

These are all the 1 bedroom villas that face Paradise Pier, excluding the ground floor.

Hi,

I was just very lucky to get a studio booked for January. I realize that booking so late I probably won't get a good view, but I requested a Paradise Pier view. What are the room numbers for the studios with the best view?

This will be my second visit home. Last time I booked a 2-bedroom 11 months out and didn't get the view I requested. Maybe I'll get lucky this time.

Thanks much!

 

[Nonsuch]

...What are the room numbers for the studios with the best view?

6504, 5504, 4504, 3504

Good luck with your room request
I have had good results using a list of specific room numbers, but it also helps to be lucky

 

[KingRichard]

Question.

Can the mattress in the fold down Murphy bed in the 1 bedroom suites be removed?

Thank you.

 

[Nonsuch]

Can the mattress in the fold down Murphy bed in the 1 bedroom suites be removed?

I can't say for sure, but I seem to recall the mattress is held in place with diagonal straps at the corners. I suspect you would be able to remove it.
Did you want to use the mattress in the master bedroom?

 

[KingRichard]

I can't say for sure, but I seem to recall the mattress is held in place with diagonal straps at the corners. I suspect you would be able to remove it.
Did you want to use the mattress in the master bedroom?

Yes that is the plan for our 4 year old.

 

[Nonsuch]

Yes that is the plan for our 4 year old.

There are sleeping bags with pads available for the hotel, you might be able to request one of those

 

[blackjackdelta]

Yes that is the plan for our 4 year old.

Comes out very easily.

Jack

 

[ToodlesRN]

6504, 5504, 4504, 3504

At our recent stay I had requested all of the above rooms and we ended up with 3504 great view of the park, the WOC was good enough for us and the kids. We didn't even get FP just watched it from our balcony!!

 

[KingRichard]

Comes out very easily.

Jack

Thank you very much. I figured it did, but good to be prepared.

 

[Nonsuch]

At our recent stay I had requested all of the above rooms and we ended up with 3504 great view of the park, the WOC was good enough for us and the kids. We didn't even get FP just watched it from our balcony!!

It's great to hear about successful room requests
I love watching WOC from the villas

 

[franandaj]

We are supposed to stay in a studio Sat nite for our DL band performance. Because of the way Disney has changed their performance logistics this will likely be our band's last performance there.

We had to cancel our WDW vacation at the last minute so I'm going to have to get my Disney fix in the few short hours we are there this weekend, Candlelight and NYE.