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

[DizDays]

As the PP said, one bedrooms are addictive. After staying in one bedrooms, I thought I'd book a quick trip with my DH and save some points, so I booked a studio. He told me to never do that again. After a long day at the parks, the soaking tub is heavenly - not to mention the king size bed and the divided room privacy. Enjoy!

 

[franandaj]

Got a room at VGC in December! 3 nights in a 1 bedroom since the studio was all booked up. Now we just need to find a hotel for the other nights.
What is everyone's opinion on 3 nights in a 1 bedroom? Do you think it's worth it? This is a special trip to celebrate me graduating from nursing school in December so I don't feel too bad about using the large amount of points it required as we really can't afford the flights to Aulani or WDW like we had wanted to this year.

As the PP said, one bedrooms are addictive. After staying in one bedrooms, I thought I'd book a quick trip with my DH and save some points, so I booked a studio. He told me to never do that again. After a long day at the parks, the soaking tub is heavenly - not to mention the king size bed and the divided room privacy. Enjoy!

This is so true, we started out staying in 1 bedrooms in Florida, but couldn't justify the luxury in California when it was already a luxury to stay over in the first place. Now we only stay in one bedrooms and larger, period!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

This is so true, we started out staying in 1 bedrooms in Florida, but couldn't justify the luxury in California when it was already a luxury to stay over in the first place. Now we only stay in one bedrooms and larger, period!

Well if I start staying in one bedrooms I'm going to need a whole lot more points!!!!

 

[nunzia]

Well if I start staying in one bedrooms I'm going to need a whole lot more points!!!!

so am now on a 4-6 month waiting list to buy more

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

so am now on a 4-6 month waiting list to buy more

My problem is that I can't decide which resort to buy at ....

 

[nunzia]

My problem is that I can't decide which resort to buy at ....

There are resorts that aren't VGC??

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

There are resorts that aren't VGC??

 

[ACDSNY]

There are resorts that aren't VGC??

I guess we could let Aulani be second.

 

[franandaj]

Well if I start staying in one bedrooms I'm going to need a whole lot more points!!!!

We did some major addons last year and with the way I keep canceling my Florida trips, we can afford the one bedrooms if they are available!

My problem is that I can't decide which resort to buy at ....

Those other ones are a piece cake to get at 7 months (except Jambo concierge), VGC is near impossible @ 7 months.

Anyone interested in a one bedroom for June 5-7 @ $10pp? I don't know how many points it is, but I might not need it and I hate to have more points go into holding!

 

[australiankaren]

HI there
looking at booking studio for mon-sat beginning of FEB..we are BLT & VB owners, so what are our chances????
If we cant stay there, what other suggestions do you recommend?? We really want to stay on site.
Would we have a better chance trying to waitlist studio and get 1 bedroom just in case???
Thanks

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

We did some major addons last year and with the way I keep canceling my Florida trips, we can afford the one bedrooms if they are available!



Those other ones are a piece cake to get at 7 months (except Jambo concierge), VGC is near impossible @ 7 months.

Anyone interested in a one bedroom for June 5-7 @ $10pp? I don't know how many points it is, but I might not need it and I hate to have more points go into holding!

Wow I wish I could use that reservation. I'll be in Marina del Rey May 26th - June 3rd staying with my daughter. We are traveling with an old dog of ours so no staying in hotels for us this trip. I'm so sorry that you might have to cancel another trip .... I really hope that Fran will be better by then and you'll be able to enjoy your time at VGC!

I would like to purchase at VGC ... I understand how hard it is to get in there at the 7 month window. I did manage to get into 4 different WDW resorts at the 7 month window for my Oct trip. I really would like to buy resale this time but not too many VGC contracts come up on the resale market.

Again my fingers are crossed that you'll get your June trip .... you certainly deserve it!

 

[sechelt]

HI there
looking at booking studio for mon-sat beginning of FEB..we are BLT & VB owners, so what are our chances????
If we cant stay there, what other suggestions do you recommend?? We really want to stay on site.
Would we have a better chance trying to waitlist studio and get 1 bedroom just in case???
Thanks

Just checked and so far studios, 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm are all available for early February.

 

[franandaj]

Wow I wish I could use that reservation. I'll be in Marina del Rey May 26th - June 3rd staying with my daughter. We are traveling with an old dog of ours so no staying in hotels for us this trip. I'm so sorry that you might have to cancel another trip .... I really hope that Fran will be better by then and you'll be able to enjoy your time at VGC!

Again my fingers are crossed that you'll get your June trip .... you certainly deserve it!

Well perhaps we might be able use it after all.

 

[australiankaren]

Just checked and so far studios, 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm are all available for early February.

thanks so much...we just nabbed an awesome airfare from sydney, so this is a "rush" trip for us (sad really that 9 months is rushed) we normally plan up to 2 years ahead...so I'm just freaking out a tad that we wont get in at GCV....we love BLT, but would like to try elsewhere......and DH loves the idea of using our newly attained resale vero beach points on such a great location.

thanks again

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Well perhaps we might be able use it after all.

That is great news!!!

 

[Spencerfamilynj]

We are very excited, going to Disneyland this August and got a 1 bedroom villa. Having never been there, can DVC members get the Disney Dining plan at Disneyland? Is it worth it if I can get it? Thanks in advance for the great advice!

 

[Nonsuch]

We are very excited, going to Disneyland this August and got a 1 bedroom villa. Having never been there, can DVC members get the Disney Dining plan at Disneyland? Is it worth it if I can get it? Thanks in advance for the great advice!

Unlike WDW, the Dining Plan does not seem to be very popular at DLR. I don't know anyone who has ever used it.

AP discounts can quickly add up for table service restaurants, but the new price increases make it difficult to save on only one trip.

 

[MrShiny]

At Disneyland, i think the Disney Dining Plan is only available to those who book vacation packages directly with Disney.

Do call RIGHT NOW and bok a meal at Carthay Circle though! Expensive, but it looks t be worth it!

 

[franandaj]

The dining plan at DLR is nothing like the WDW version. It is a voucher system and does not provide a good value from what I've heard. Since a lot of locals visit, many don't want the hassle of reservations so must of the TS restaurants are often walk up, except in peak crowd seasons.

 

[Spencerfamilynj]

Thanks for the information. We are going August 5-11, our first trip (although the ticket price increase is an ouch!) and don't know how soon we will be getting back again in the future. Have a few places we wish to eat at and it is hard to find information on the package. Honestly, not having to book meals 6 months in advance is somewhat pleasurable.