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

[lulubelle]

I just wanted to congratulate you on your tags, Alison.

One of my tags refers to me being in elemetary school where we were not allowed to wear pants. Once I got to junior high we were and boy did we rejoice. It was all about Ditto's and Levi's. I think we are about the same age, so I understand!

How are the parks this weekend? Reports are that Friday night was crazy with the Halloween party. I hope you have a magical time.

PS - Where did you guys eat this time? Any dining experiences worth sharing?

 

[marts35]

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

We do love our VGC!!!!!!! Thanks to all for positive and informative posts!

 

[ToodlesRN]

No matter how many times we have been to Disney, I still get anxious about my planning!! I'm sitting here getting everything in order and starting to freak out as I can't find my paper with the room numbers and floor suggestions.

This time around were staying in a studio used most of our points at the AKV's in a 2 bedroom I'm not complaining through! Anytime I can go to Disney on my points, I'm excited!!

Can anyone suggest room numbers that I can request? I know the kids would like a theme park view with the possibility of seeing some of WOC show?

Thanks!!!

 

[franandaj]

I just wanted to congratulate you on your tags, Alison.

One of my tags refers to me being in elemetary school where we were not allowed to wear pants. Once I got to junior high we were and boy did we rejoice. It was all about Ditto's and Levi's. I think we are about the same age, so I understand!

How are the parks this weekend? Reports are that Friday night was crazy with the Halloween party. I hope you have a magical time.

PS - Where did you guys eat this time? Any dining experiences worth sharing?

Thanks, about the tags, I was referring to Ditto's! The whole sentence was "I grew when it was all the rage to wear pants that you couldn't zip up unless you were lying down." Could have been the same Tag Fairy that got us both and she has a pants fetish!

We ate a Trader Sam's last night. I'm covering all my "experiences" in my PTR.

The parks were pretty mobbed. We didn't even bother going on any rides today. We did the scavenger hunt, the photo shoot and just some shopping and pictures. We relaxed in the room at the hottest part of the day because it was just too crazy in the park!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

No matter how many times we have been to Disney, I still get anxious about my planning!! I'm sitting here getting everything in order and starting to freak out as I can't find my paper with the room numbers and floor suggestions.

This time around were staying in a studio used most of our points at the AKV's in a 2 bedroom I'm not complaining through! Anytime I can go to Disney on my points, I'm excited!!

Can anyone suggest room numbers that I can request? I know the kids would like a theme park view with the possibility of seeing some of WOC show?

Thanks!!!

Here's a link to the maps: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36355632&postcount=450

The studios ending in 10 do not have much of a WOC view because the section with the GV's juts out and blocks it.

 

[Nonsuch]

This time around were staying in a studio ...
Can anyone suggest room numbers that I can request? I know the kids would like a theme park view with the possibility of seeing some of WOC show?

6504, 5504, 4504, 3504

There have been several pictures posted of the amazing view from 6504. The balcony is open on 2 sides
I'll might never get a chance to stay there, since I love the 1 bedroom villas

 

[JAG107]

Check in first. You may check in early in the morning, I usually check in early in the morning to take advantage of Magic Morning

While checking in, leave your car in front of the hotel.
Once you have your room keys, drive across the street and park in the dedicated Grand Californian lot. You take a parking ticket to open the first gate (although this ticket is never used) and use your room key to open the second gate. You need your room key to leave the lot, which can be after the parks close on the day you check out.

Parking for VGC guests is free

Thanks a million Nonsuch! Will it help if I do online check-in for getting my keys early?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks a million Nonsuch! Will it help if I do online check-in for getting my keys early?

DL doesn't offer online check in.

 

[ToodlesRN]

Thanks Kathy!!

Here's a link to the maps: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36355632&postcount=450

The studios ending in 10 do not have much of a WOC view because the section with the GV's juts out and blocks it.

 

[ToodlesRN]

Thank you!!

6504, 5504, 4504, 3504

There have been several pictures posted of the amazing view from 6504. The balcony is open on 2 sides
I'll might never get a chance to stay there, since I love the 1 bedroom villas

 

[Nonsuch]

Will it help if I do online check-in for getting my keys early?

There is no online check in, however no matter how early you check in your keys will be immediately issued. You will receive a text message with your villa number when it is ready, which is often late in the afternoon.

 

[jforever52]

Last Friday I was making dinner reservations for our trip this weekend. The CM was nice enough to link our reservations to our room reservation. She said that our Room had already been assigned...5514! Has anyone else learned in advance what room they were going to be assigned? What is the likelihood that we'll get this room! Looking at nonsuch's park maps it looks like we will have a park view (but not World of Color). I'm excited about the view but don't want to count my chickens before they hatch.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Nonsuch]

...She said that our Room had already been assigned...5514! Has anyone else learned in advance what room they were going to be assigned? What is the likelihood that we'll get this room!

The cast member might have made a mistake telling you the room number.
I've never been told the room number until the room is actually ready.

It's very likely you will get that room
Studios and 1 bedroom villas must be assigned well in advance to create the required 2 bedroom lockoff pairs.

 

[lilpooh108]

This is in response to someone's post earlier on this thread about Fridays being super crowded this month...my advice is to avoid all Halloween Time party dates...

Last year I accidentally went to DLR on a Halloween party day...and at 4pm got stuck at Riverbelle Terrace because there were too many people walking through Frontierland/Adventureland/New Orleans Square to even get out. It took us an hour to even walk out of the park....with everyone shoving and pushing. It was awful.

So if you don't have to go on a party day, don't.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Page 3 and no posts in 6 days!!!

In 24 hours we'll be flying over CA on our way down for a 3 nights stay at VGC. WooHoo!!!!! It'll be our first time in a 1BR which I SWORE I'd never do there because I know I'll get spoiled but since we are using holding points I was happy to get anything during this time.

Thanks to the holiday weekend we'll be able to see fireworks and Fantasmic tomorrow. It's the Halloween party on Tuesday and WOC on Wednesday. Can't wait!!!

 

[boiseflyfisher]

Page 3 and no posts in 6 days!!!

In 24 hours we'll be flying over CA on our way down for a 3 nights stay at VGC. WooHoo!!!!! It'll be our first time in a 1BR which I SWORE I'd never do there because I know I'll get spoiled but since we are using holding points I was happy to get anything during this time.

Thanks to the holiday weekend we'll be able to see fireworks and Fantasmic tomorrow. It's the Halloween party on Tuesday and WOC on Wednesday. Can't wait!!!

Have a great time! We are right behind you, checking into a 2BR through Sunday, then moving over to PP.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Have a great time! We are right behind you, checking into a 2BR through Sunday, then moving over to PP.

Thanks! You too!!

 

[franandaj]

Page 3 and no posts in 6 days!!!

In 24 hours we'll be flying over CA on our way down for a 3 nights stay at VGC. WooHoo!!!!! It'll be our first time in a 1BR which I SWORE I'd never do there because I know I'll get spoiled but since we are using holding points I was happy to get anything during this time.

Thanks to the holiday weekend we'll be able to see fireworks and Fantasmic tomorrow. It's the Halloween party on Tuesday and WOC on Wednesday. Can't wait!!!

Have a GREAT time! We have been totally spoiled by the one BRs! We stayed last weekend in a studio and did a night earlier in the week in a 1 br. We really missed the 2 bathrooms, the jacuzzi, the full fridge...addonitis might be setting in...

 

[Nonsuch]

...It'll be our first time in a 1BR which I SWORE I'd never do there because I know I'll get spoiled...

You are doomed
You will need to add points

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Have a GREAT time! We have been totally spoiled by the one BRs! We stayed last weekend in a studio and did a night earlier in the week in a 1 br. We really missed the 2 bathrooms, the jacuzzi, the full fridge...addonitis might be setting in...

I'm just starting to think about adding on too. Never thought I'd consider VGC since I live in CA and there are lots of great hotels close to the resort but now I'm beginning to wonder. I do love to spoil myself with one of the villas so maybe the 11 month booking window would be helpful as I know I can always get some resort at DW at 7 months. What to do? What to do????