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

[franandaj]

Is the Corn Dog Palace still there? I thought it was gone the last time I stayed. I love the Corn Dog Palace!

 

[Nonsuch]

Is the Corn Dog Palace still there?

Corn Dog Castle is still there, but closed. Expected to reopen in Spring 2011.
We will be able to smell the corn dogs cooking from our villas!

 

[toocherie]

Sigh. After my joy over my waitlist for December 21 coming through I had to cancel the day before. It was raining cats and dogs and since I was taking my 80-year old Mom this time I couldn't fathom taking her out in the rain. We also had to cancel (wahhhhhh!) a brunch at Club 33 with friends. (There would have been a total of 12 if we had gone.)

Since I canceled so late the points went into holding, but I was able to use them for a one-night trip next month to go with lulubelle and her DD--we are staying at DLH in premium rooms.

I hope it doesn't rain.

 

[lulubelle]

I really hope it doesn't rain, either! I'm so sorry you had to cancel Club33 - but there will be a next time.
And I am so glad we are not there this week with the horrendous crowds.

I will be glad when the visible construction from the DCA view villas is all finished. It is kind of an eyesore during the day. But the park is so pretty at night.

I can't wait for my next DLR corndog!

 

[stopher1]

Here now (for the past two days) plus two yet to come, having a simply GRAND time! More to come later...

 

[toocherie]

I can't wait for my next DLR corndog!

I know--about an hour ago they showed someone eating a non-Disney corndog on Food Network and I was thinking "darn! I would much rather be having a corn dog than what I'm having!" Ribeye steak just doesn't match a Disney corn dog!

 

[franandaj]

Sigh. After my joy over my waitlist for December 21 coming through I had to cancel the day before. It was raining cats and dogs and since I was taking my 80-year old Mom this time I couldn't fathom taking her out in the rain. We also had to cancel (wahhhhhh!) a brunch at Club 33 with friends. (There would have been a total of 12 if we had gone.)

Since I canceled so late the points went into holding, but I was able to use them for a one-night trip next month to go with lulubelle and her DD--we are staying at DLH in premium rooms.

I hope it doesn't rain.

So sorry you had to do that...we left So Cal on the 23rd (first day of no rain) and the 21st was awful, but not nearly as bad as the 20th which was horrendous! Brunch at Club 33 especially with lots of friends is always so much fun, I'm sorry you had to miss that! I hope you get a chance to do it again!

I hope when you stay at the DLH you get one of those upgraded fireworks headboard rooms! Magical!

 

[Disney Princess]

Here now (for the past two days) plus two yet to come, having a simply GRAND time! More to come later...

Glad you are having a good time. I hope to see pictures!!!!

 

[Nonsuch]

I will be glad when the visible construction from the DCA view villas is all finished. It is kind of an eyesore during the day. But the park is so pretty at night.

The night view is interesting even after the park closes

Jumpin' Jellyfish is transformed at night:

Golden Zephyr maintenance is not a job for those with a fear of heights

Even Mickey needs his face cleaned:

 

[marts35]

Originally posted by Nonsuch
Disney has made the effort to clean up the view. The "backstage" of the buildings have been painted green, which is similar to the trim and roof of the Grand. Of course, it's hard to notice this detail with all the construction in the area

Thanks for pointing this out. I take pictures every time and always look for subtle differences.....like the new vegetation maturing and the paint
On our most recent visit, we had a pool view which was lovely and very quiet and relaxing, but I missed getting to check out changes. It's different from the ground inside the park. I do remember checking out the VCG from inside the park when that was the construction going on. That was exciting, too, especially after we were owners!
I also love how some things just come alive at night. It seems like The WOC has really encouraged a lot of this.

 

[pinner33]

nice pics

 

[stopher1]

Record attendance today. DL reached capacity (80k) early, & ticket sales were stopped by 10am. Yesterday they were stopped @ 2pm. AND MAN was it ever felt. Sardine-like many times throughout the day & night. Thank goodness for the short walk back to our room!

DCA had record attendance yesterday, eclipsing 27k, nearing caurrent capacity (30k).

A friend who is in mgmnt shared the figures with me when he visited with us while we ate our lunch. It was CRAZY in there. I haven't experienced it that busy since working there yrs ago... when we lived in Orange, on the busy days we'd just leave & come back another time. Can't quite do that anymore visiting from another state. We really were spoiled that way. At least the villa was close for some short breaks.

 

[mikeandkarla]

Hi all. We will be visiting the VGC June 8 - 14, 2011 and noticed that all Disneyland Resorts will be charging a parking fee of $15 per night starting 1-1-11. Does this include DVC members staying at the VGC?

 

[franandaj]

There is no fee for self parking when staying at the villas.

 

[TLinden16]

Hi all!

My first stay at the VCG is just a few short weeks away, so I'm really getting excited about it now.

I have a quick question. Does bell services have a refrigerator to store grocery items if your room isn't ready? I'm staying offsite my first night near the Target on Harbor Blvd. so I was thinking of stopping there and picking stuff up before heading to the VGC. I was thinking I'd grab some yogurt if they had some at Target, and wanted to see if Bell Services can hold it in a fridge until my room is ready. I know the resorts at WDW do, but wasn't sure about the GC.

 

[franandaj]

Stopher,
That's nuts!!! Thanks for sharing those attendance figures, I'd always wondered what capacity was. How long are you staying? We'll be there NYE I'm sure it will be crazy!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Record attendance today. DL reached capacity (80k) early, & ticket sales were stopped by 10am. Yesterday they were stopped @ 2pm. AND MAN was it ever felt. Sardine-like many times throughout the day & night. Thank goodness for the short walk back to our room!

DCA had record attendance yesterday, eclipsing 27k, nearing caurrent capacity (30k).

A friend who is in mgmnt shared the figures with me when he visited with us while we ate our lunch. It was CRAZY in there. I haven't experienced it that busy since working there yrs ago... when we lived in Orange, on the busy days we'd just leave & come back another time. Can't quite do that anymore visiting from another state. We really were spoiled that way. At least the villa was close for some short breaks.

It's hearing things like this that ease the pain of cancelling my reservation.

Hope you're having a great time!

 

[Nonsuch]

Does bell services have a refrigerator to store grocery items if your room isn't ready?

Yes, bell services can refrigerate your food. On my visit earlier this month, the bellman mentioned a large refrigerator was installed during the hotel expansion (which included the VGC).

 

[wbl2745]

Record attendance today. DL reached capacity (80k) early, & ticket sales were stopped by 10am. Yesterday they were stopped @ 2pm. AND MAN was it ever felt. Sardine-like many times throughout the day & night. Thank goodness for the short walk back to our room!

DCA had record attendance yesterday, eclipsing 27k, nearing caurrent capacity (30k).

A friend who is in mgmnt shared the figures with me when he visited with us while we ate our lunch. It was CRAZY in there. I haven't experienced it that busy since working there yrs ago... when we lived in Orange, on the busy days we'd just leave & come back another time. Can't quite do that anymore visiting from another state. We really were spoiled that way. At least the villa was close for some short breaks.

Those numbers are insane. We were at Disneyland once in February after there had been about a month of constant rain. Everyone in Southern California decided to come to the resort. It was pointless.

A colleague from work took his family for the week. I warned him.

When the park reaches capacity, can you leave and come back in? I'd think that getting out of the park and returning mid-evening would be a good strategy.

 

[TLinden16]

Yes, bell services can refrigerate your food. On my visit earlier this month, the bellman mentioned a large refrigerator was installed during the hotel expansion (which included the VGC).

Thanks for the quick response!