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

[KingRichard]

Just got a email from DCV and they stated that there is no park views in any of the DVC villas?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just got a email from DCV and they stated that there is no park views in any of the DVC villas?

Many of the MS people don't really have much info about the villas - especially VGC. If it's not on a drop down list they don't know it exists.

I'm assuming you had emailed about a request? Maybe just call and speak to someone different about it.

 

[Nonsuch]

Just got a email from DCV and they stated that there is no park views in any of the DVC villas?

That's funny, I wonder what park I've been viewing

I recommend sending a list of room numbers.

 

[Bug715]

Hi everyone! I have about 2 weeks until my 7 month window opens and after reading all the posts I'm nervous about there being a studio available. We are going December 12th-17th. I work at WDW and know that this time period falls in the slower time between the holidays. Is this the same in DL?

My first and our last visit to DL will be 3 years ago in June. We are really excited about seeing the resort during the holidays. We loved DLH last time but thanks to my parent's points we get to (hopefully) stay at VGC. Any tips about the parks this time of year or anything we need to know? I'm trying not to get too excited before I book the room but am having a hard time... ha ha

 

[Nonsuch]

I noticed this on eBay:

Disney DVC VGC Founding Member Gift

$400 is a little high, and there are no bids. The seller's minimal feedback and use of a stock photo could also be a factor

 

[KingRichard]

I got email back saying so sorry that there was NO Disneyland park views

My request has been adding but no guaranty's.

 

[nunzia]

Just got a email from DCV and they stated that there is no park views in any of the DVC villas?

Well, maybe if someone requested "Park View" the MS just looked for that and found none...you should request Paradise Pier view, upper floor to get park view.

 

[sechelt]

Hi everyone! I have about 2 weeks until my 7 month window opens and after reading all the posts I'm nervous about there being a studio available. We are going December 12th-17th. I work at WDW and know that this time period falls in the slower time between the holidays. Is this the same in DL?

My first and our last visit to DL will be 3 years ago in June. We are really excited about seeing the resort during the holidays. We loved DLH last time but thanks to my parent's points we get to (hopefully) stay at VGC. Any tips about the parks this time of year or anything we need to know? I'm trying not to get too excited before I book the room but am having a hard time... ha ha

Checked this morning and, at this point, the studio is only available until the 16th. You could go on a wait list for Sunday night and often they come through. The one and two bedrooms were available for all nights.

We've been to DL at the end of November and the only thing I'd recommend is warm clothing. It can be nice during the day but at night it's still cool. There was frost when we were there.

Have fun and hope you get to enjoy VGC!

 

[Breyean]

I noticed this on eBay:

Disney DVC VGC Founding Member Gift

$400 is a little high, and there are no bids. The seller's minimal feedback and use of a stock photo could also be a factor

I wonder if this is the same person who posted a thread about trying to sell it a week ago. When I and others asked about the price, he told us he had an offer for $700. Posters encouraged him to take that price.

Looks like there's a bid now. Also, he must have changed the photo because it looks like it's the item, wrapped, laying on a table or something.

Well, I'd love to have it, but that's a little steep for me.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I got email back saying so sorry that there was NO Disneyland park views

My request has been adding but no guaranty's.

My recommendation was to call so that in speaking with MS you might find a CM that is more knowledgeable than whoever is responding to the emails.

But - at least if they noted it the room assigners in CA will know what you're talking about.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I wonder if this is the same person who posted a thread about trying to sell it a week ago. When I and others asked about the price, he told us he had an offer for $700. Posters encouraged him to take that price.

Looks like there's a bid now. Also, he must have changed the photo because it looks like it's the item, wrapped, laying on a table or something.

Well, I'd love to have it, but that's a little steep for me.

That's what I was thinking. It will be interesting to see if they get $700. Maybe I would be tempted to sell if I could get that or more.

 

[ValpoCory]

I have a question about Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness. Can people staying at the VGC go to this? How do you get passes? Thanks in advance.

 

[mac_tlc]

That's funny, I wonder what park I've been viewing

I recommend sending a list of room numbers.

Nonsuch,

I'd like to thank you for your sample e-mail room request. We just returned from VGC, and had e-mailed the room request list, just as you had recommended. We got Room 6502!!!! No. 1 on your list.

It was fantastic, to say the least. We never watched WOC in the park, but saw it 6-7 times (over 5 nights) from our room. I don't know how I could "survive" not having that view the next time.

We had stayed at GC a couple times before VGC was built, but we really loved the villas. My only compalint was the king bed was wayyyyy to soft for my back, woke up stiff most mornings.

Again, thanks for the tip -- I have saved that request e-mail and hope to use it again!!

mac_tlc

 

[the donut]

I got email back saying so sorry that there was NO Disneyland park views

My request has been adding but no guaranty's.

This is true. All rooms face California Adventure. The ones "facing" disneyland overlook the pool though you can see the top of the fireworks display.

 

[the donut]

I have a question about Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness. Can people staying at the VGC go to this? How do you get passes? Thanks in advance.

They used to sell these passes for $10/person at the Travel Agency in downtown disney (close to the Disneyland hotel). It came in a pack called the Magical Extras book with Aladdin, Muppet, Bug, and animation academy preferred seating tickets, a lanyard with a pin, and a some sort of non-Disney shopping shuttle trip. I don't know if they still offer it, but I think I saw that someone on the Disneyland board bought this as recently as June? (my memory probably can't be trusted on that)

It's a cute show, but I don't think it lasted more than 15 minutes. Plus I believe it made toontown busier than a non TTMM morning since everyone was there for the show. But we were there in the off season. If meeting characters are your thing, a lot of the classic gang are around for photos and autograph signing.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

I got email back saying so sorry that there was NO Disneyland park views

My request has been adding but no guaranty's.

And this is true, there are no Disneyland park views, but there are "theme park views" of California Adventure.

 

[Nonsuch]

Nonsuch,

I'd like to thank you for your sample e-mail room request. We just returned from VGC, and had e-mailed the room request list, just as you had recommended. We got Room 6502!!!! No. 1 on your list.

You are very welcome

I have have also had my request for 6502 granted, and it is #1 on my list for good reason

 

[Susie63]

Nonsuch,

I'd like to thank you for your sample e-mail room request. We just returned from VGC, and had e-mailed the room request list, just as you had recommended. We got Room 6502!!!! No. 1 on your list.

It was fantastic, to say the least. We never watched WOC in the park, but saw it 6-7 times (over 5 nights) from our room. I don't know how I could "survive" not having that view the next time.

We had stayed at GC a couple times before VGC was built, but we really loved the villas. My only compalint was the king bed was wayyyyy to soft for my back, woke up stiff most mornings.

Again, thanks for the tip -- I have saved that request e-mail and hope to use it again!!





mac_tlc

How early did you check in? I am considering flying in a day early and staying on harbour so I can check in super early? If I fly in on my first day at GCV I won't get to the hotel till almost 3pm.

 

[mac_tlc]

How early did you check in? I am considering flying in a day early and staying on harbour so I can check in super early? If I fly in on my first day at GCV I won't get to the hotel till almost 3pm.

We flew from CT to LAX on Saturday 4/14 and stayed at an Embassy Suites near the airport Saturday night, since we didn't arrive uintil about 6PM. Sunday, we walked over to get the rental car and then packed up and drove to VGC. We probably checked in at about 9:30 or so. We told the desk person that we had requested a theme park view, he said that it was noted inthe reservation. I mentioned that I would gladly wait until later in the day to get one of the preferred rooms, since we were heading to DL anyway. We received the text at about 2:30 or 3:00.

mac_tlc

 

[Susie63]

Thanks. I think we will fly in the day before and stay at the PVI.
Our first request is for 6504.I hope we get it