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

[Spokavegas]

What kind of rooms are 5506 and 4506?? How far out did you request those particular rooms?

 

[Halefamilyof6]

I've got to add another thanks to nonsuch and others who have provided room recommendations as well. We checked in for our first stay renting points yesterday and got 4506. Would have liked 5506 just a bit more, but I'm not complaining at all-- we have a FANTASTIC view and watched WoC from our balcony last night.

We were in 4506 last week! I LOVED our room...it was one of the several we requested. Our family loved watching WOC from our room.

Unfortunately we came down with a serious case of addonitis and have been put on the wait list for 150 more points with a December use year. We bought our first set of points last year and clearly it was not enough! For this 5 day trip, we needed to borrow points from this year.

I just want to thank everyone for all of the tips and hints that are posted! Bringing our own nonstick skillet was huge. Most important though, were the room information regarding views. We were thrilled!

 

[Nonsuch]

What kind of rooms are 5506 and 4506?

Dedicated 2-bedroom villa

Download the floorplans (linked in my signature), the room types are color coded

 

[Spokavegas]

When do you request? As far out as possible, or closer to your stay?

 

[Breyean]

When do you request? As far out as possible, or closer to your stay?

As far out as possible. I've been told by more than one CM at the resort (I know this is almost like a bus driver based rumor) that if there's more than one request the earlier one gets first dibs. This comment was made to me unsolicited twice when I got my foirst choice room each time, and the CM checking me in commented that I must have made the reservation a long time ago. I did, and made the room requests that same day with a call to MS (booked online).

 

[Mousequake]

When do you check out? We're checking in on Friday with a request for 5506 or 4506 We've stayed in both and enjoyed WoC from the balcony. In the summers when there are 3 shows, we are usually headed to bed by show #3 so we just leave the patio door cracked and listen to the music!

We check out Friday morning, so hopefully you'll get it!

 

[BlazerFan]

We check out Friday morning, so hopefully you'll get it!

Thanks! We are coming down for the Tinker Bell 1/2 marathon.

Enjoy the rest of your stay.

 

[kerickson]

Does anyone have pictures of the views from the 1 or 2BR villas facing WOC from the 3rd or 4th floor? Trying to figure out when the wall or trees start significantly obstructing your view of the lake. I'm particularly interested in 3522 which is right under the GV and 4508.

Thanks!

 

[hulliechrisp]

we stayed in 3522 in october and LOVED it! here's one shot, i'll post some of WOC in a bit.

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[hulliechrisp]

more pics

 

[kerickson]

Thanks so much hulliechrisp!!!

 

[sechelt]

more pics

Thanks for the pics. 3522 is my first choice for the upcoming February trip.

 

[Mousequake]

We were in 4506 last week! I LOVED our room...it was one of the several we requested. Our family loved watching WOC from our room.

Hey, you didn't happen to leave a Canon camera charger or a kid's knitted hat behind in the room, did you? We found both of these items that housekeeping missed.

 

[Mousequake]

When do you check out? We're checking in on Friday with a request for 5506 or 4506 We've stayed in both and enjoyed WoC from the balcony. In the summers when there are 3 shows, we are usually headed to bed by show #3 so we just leave the patio door cracked and listen to the music!

Just curious-- did you get 4506?

 

[Susie63]

Can anyone tell me how I should address packages that I want sent to me at the hotel. Thanks

 

[BlazerFan]

Just curious-- did you get 4506?

No, but we did get a room on the 5th floor so all is good.

I hope you had a great trip.

 

[KaChow]

Hi DL friends, love all the info you guys have here on the GC! I'm in the early stages of planning a trip to DL for May of 2014. What is the best way for me to go about renting points for a one bedroom villa? My head is spinning with all of the info, and I'd like to make sure I have ample time to get my ducks in a row so we have a chance to stay here. TIA for any help!

 

[Mich Mouse]

Would someone please give a recommendation for a 1 bedroom villa (room number) where we may view WOC? We are traveling with little ones and I don't think they will make it to the show. I would be lovely to see at least a bit from our room.

 

[Nonsuch]

...What is the best way for me to go about renting points for a one bedroom villa?

This is a recent thread about good results using board sponsor David
This rental was for only 160 points. It can be difficult to rent large numbers of points, my sister-in-law attempted a 400+ point rental without success.

 

[Nonsuch]

Would someone please give a recommendation for a 1 bedroom villa (room number) where we may view WOC?

6502, 5508. 4508, 5502, 4502, 3508, 3502
If you don't get one of these, there is also the 6th floor patio