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

[bigAWL]

Ok, so I started searching through this thread and the original VGC thread because I knew I had seen a photo of the view facing Redwood Creek Challenge. I found several different room views and thought I would start a new thread dedicated to VGC room views. Please check it out and contribute if you have any photos that I haven't already linked there. (I'm still going through the threads, so I will surely find some more in the next couple days).

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44522663

 

[sechelt]

Thanks bigAWL! All the views are pretty incredible. I had tried looking through all the posts but there are so many and I missed this. I've bookmarked it now.

 

[Susie63]

Is there a vacuum in the studio villa? Also are the pillows fat or on the thin side? We may have to vac pac pillows and I am wondering if the vacuum has a detachable hose.

 

[gonecrusin]

Is there a vacuum in the studio villa? Also are the pillows fat or on the thin side? We may have to vac pac pillows and I am wondering if the vacuum has a detachable hose.

Pillows weren't bad and there are extra's for the sleep sofa and you can ask for additional ones if you need them.

 

[Nonsuch]

...Is there a vacuum in the studio villa? ...I am wondering if the vacuum has a detachable hose.

There is an upright vacuum without a detachable hose.

 

[Susie63]

Thanks

 

[DizDays]

Does anyone know where I can find a BGC banner for my DisBoards signature? I found one once quite awhile ago but couldn't figure out how to add it. Anyone out there able to help me? I'd love to fly that banner proudly if I can get it.

 

[DizDays]

Thank you BigAWL for compiling the views in such an easy to use format. That's great! When we're out there in February, we'll try to add some more view photos to your arsenal. THANKS!

 

[SuzanneSLO]

Anyone know how long the trundle bed under the living room TV is? We may have 8 in a 2BR, only two of whom are kids. -- Suzanne

 

[ACDSNY]

The murphy bed is a regular twin mattress. My father slept on it and he's 5' 10".

 

[tmk0730]

Our final waitlist night came through! We are officially vacationing at VGC! We will be there June 16-26. Our first three nights will be in a studio (to save points) and then the next seven nights will be in a one bedroom! I can't begin to tell you how excited I am! I've already told my husband addonitis will definitely set in after this trip! Our oldest son has autism and he doesn't like change. I was trying to move him as least as possible and until our final waitlist night came through I wasn't allowing myself to get excited. (We would have stayed off property if necessary to keep things consistent for him) But GVC here we come! OK now that I know we are in here come all my questions!

By the way I've spent the last week reading through each page of this thread getting more and more excited at the possibility!

 

[SuzanneSLO]

The murphy bed is a regular twin mattress. My father slept on it and he's 5' 10".

Thank you. -- Suzanne

 

[KingRichard]

We will be here in a just a few weeks and we are very excited.

First trip to DL!

 

[Cinderpamela]

SO excited!! Our 7 month window opened up today, and I called DVC MS right at opening, and was able to book a 1 bedroom for 4 nights!


I didn’t have enough points for the first night in a one bedroom (Thanksgiving night alone is around 70 points!!) so we are staying off site at the Sheraton Park that first night... then we are movin' on up to the GCV!

So excited for my first stay at this gorgeous resort!

 

[gonecrusin]

We will be here in a just a few weeks and we are very excited.

First trip to DL!

Seeing from your banner you are going on the 15 night Hawaiian cruise. Can't wait to hear how it was. So jealous but happy for you!

 

[Nonsuch]

I didn’t have enough points for the first night in a one bedroom (Thanksgiving night alone is around 70 points!!) so we are staying off site at the Sheraton Park that first night... then we are movin' on up to the GCV!

Even though villas are assigned in advance (and you should make a view request), it can't hurt to check in early. Early in the morning (7AM or earlier), stop by the Grand and check in. This will give you the best chance to make a view change, and also prevents your preassigned room from being swapped (which I suspect does happen).

 

[Cinderpamela]

Nonsuch, you read my mind about the room request issue!!

I have all your recommended view rooms for WOC in my notes, but I was wondering how soon I should submit the room request Email to MS to make sure its seen? Now or closer in to the date?

We are totally planning on checking out of the Sheraton early in the morning... and heading over to the GC. Even if the rooms not ready, we can keep our bags there and head to the park.

When at Wilderness Lodge last year over Christmas I was amazed that our room was ready for us when we arrived at 9 am, so you just never know, always worth a shot, though I am certainly not counting on it.

 

[nunzia]

The last two times I went I was told that room requests need to be made when booking, so I don't see any harm in calling MS and having the requests added to your reservation at any time.

 

[Nonsuch]

I have all your recommended view rooms for WOC in my notes, but I was wondering how soon I should submit the room request Email to MS to make sure its seen? Now or closer in to the date?

Make your request now. I usually email my request to MS soon after booking.

We are totally planning on checking out of the Sheraton early in the morning... and heading over to the GC. Even if the rooms not ready, we can keep our bags there and head to the park.

Or one person could drive over to the Grand early, while the others sleep in

 

[Cinderpamela]

Thanks for the suggestions, super helpful! I made my request last night and got the first auto Email, and then today got the second one, letting me know that my request had been added to my reservation. Now fingers crossed, I have done all I can... I think...

Thanks again!!