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

[taaren]

Double post. Can it be deleted?

 

[EEyorelover22]

I know I read this and now I cannot remember the answer.

Can I do online check in?

 

[JimmyJam838]

Online check in is not available for VGC. It is only available at WDW.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Online check in is not available for VGC. It is only available at WDW.

Thank you. Good to know I haven't lost my mind completely.
I'm still on information overload.

 

[Nonsuch]

I just got back from our first trip to VGC and had requested PP view for the 2 bedroom villa, 3rd floor or higher. I was very disappointed to get a 2nd floor pool view.

Was it a lockoff or dedicated?
It is more difficult to change a lockoff, since a studio and 1 bedroom pair must be available.

Please post you villa number and the view

 

[EEyorelover22]

We are 10 days out. After looking at roof tops in downtown Chicago for several nights and the fire escape and listening to sirens...I have a feeling most views will work for me But...I still have my fingers crossed. I still cannot believe we were able to book a room.

SO EXCITED but I am still on info overload and just need to get there and vacation.

 

[the donut]

I agree with nonsuch - construction is pretty much finished in that area. I love what they've done with the queue area for Goofy's sky school. It's adorable from the villa view. I'll see if I can post a picture tonight when I get home.

Finally got the pics uploaded. Goofy's sky school view from room 5500.

 

[karylrocks]

I have a question about the "pull down bed" in the 2-bedrooms. How big is the bed? Is it a double size that could possibly sleep 2 adults, or a twin size?

 

[the donut]

It seems wider than a twin but narrower and shorter than a double bed to me. It would be mighty cozy for 2 adults. I believe the sofa bed pulls out to a queen though. Both the 1BR and the 2BR have the murphy bed.

 

[ACDSNY]

I have a question about the "pull down bed" in the 2-bedrooms. How big is the bed? Is it a double size that could possibly sleep 2 adults, or a twin size?

If I remember correctly it's more twin size, my Dad slept on it instead of the sofa sleeper one year as it's a regular mattress.

 

[karylrocks]

Thank you!!

 

[DisneyHeather]

Booked my trip for next June this morning Can't wait to see my home again.

 

[karylrocks]

One more question - does anyone know if there are 2-bedrooms and studios that are connecting?

 

[ACDSNY]

One more question - does anyone know if there are 2-bedrooms and studios that are connecting?

There are 3 bedroom Grand Villas, but no 2 bedroom that connect to a studio. Keep in mind the villas are only in one wing so they are all fairly close together.

 

[wbl2745]

Booked my trip for next June this morning Can't wait to see my home again.

Me too! We got a 2-bedroom and will be inviting my daughter's in-laws to join us. It's good to have a reservation on the books. Something to look forward to.

 

[bethy]

Hi all, we return to VGC next week with a 2 month old baby in tow.

I seriously don't know what we were thinking! It was either that or wait till November and we just couldn't handle waiting that long to get back to Disneyland.

So, now I'm worried about having a fussy/crying baby in the hotel and disturbing other guests. She's not colicky but is just fussy off and on like most young babies are.

Anyway, I'm trying to decide on a room request. Here's my thinking, if we request a ground floor room and get it, will be fairly easy for me to quickly step outside the room and go for a nice long walk outdoors with baby? Another question: I noticed that there is only one ground floor studio with a pool view - can anyone remind me whether that patio opens directly to the pool area - how does that work?

Thanks for any insight - my memory is fuzzy and we've always had upper Park view rooms before this.

 

[Nonsuch]

...So, now I'm worried about having a fussy/crying baby in the hotel and disturbing other guests. She's not colicky but is just fussy off and on like most young babies are.

You are very considerate

...if we request a ground floor room and get it, will be fairly easy for me to quickly step outside the room and go for a nice long walk outdoors with baby? Another question: I noticed that there is only one ground floor studio with a pool view - can anyone remind me whether that patio opens directly to the pool area - how does that work?

No rooms open directly to the pool area.
1509 faces the pool, but there many plants outside the patio to give the room some privacy. This will make it difficult to walk out from from the patio.
1516 faces Redwood Creek, and you could easily walk out from the patio to the sidewalk leading around the villas. Your room key will open little used pool gate. This is the handicap accessible studio.
1520 faces Paradise Pier and is below the grand villa. The patio also has easy access to the sidewalk.
1504 and 1510 also face Paradise Pier, but plants and a lawn form a mound between the patio and the sidewalk.

I would recommend 1516 or 1520
The distance from any villa to the elevators is short, so you don't need to worry

 

[DisneyHeather]

Me too! We got a 2-bedroom and will be inviting my daughter's in-laws to join us. It's good to have a reservation on the books. Something to look forward to.

Yea!!

I have a studio booked to take my sisters one is graduating 12th grade and the other 8th grade and then my son who will be 14 months will come also. And I agree it's great to have something to look forward too....of course I first have a trip this September to DLH and in January to BLT so I have lots to look forward to

 

[Homemom]

Submitted an offer to buy a resale today. Hoping (okay, begging ) to call VGC my new home!

 

[nunzia]

Submitted an offer to buy a resale today. Hoping (okay, begging ) to call VGC my new home!

Best of luck!!