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

[DizDays]

FYI - there are no view reservations at VGC like there are at BWV or BLT. So you can't "book a view of the park". It's just a request.

Good luck with your request. We lucked out and got 6504 last year, which faces the park, it was amazing. My friend checked in at 7:00am (she got there the day before) and repeated our request and it was ready at 9:45am!

What size villa is 6504?

 

[mac_tlc]

What size villa is 6504?

I believe 6504 is a studio.

mac_tlc

 

[joelnkelly]

We just got back from our week long stay at the villas and it was an absolute amazing resort to stay at. anyone who has not yes visited this resort needs to plan at least one trip out to DL. We are DW natives and loved our trip to DL, it felt so different than the world but in a great way. We are already planning our return trip in a few years. First we have to conquer Hawaii!

 

[::danielle::]

I could use some VGC advice from the "experts." I would like to rent points to stay at VGC for the week of Labor Day 2013. On the rent/trade board I rarely see points for VGC to rent. While I can certainly rent from a non-VGC owner, it means only being able to rent at the 7 month point. Is it realistic that I can book a 1-bedroom for Labor Day week at the 7 month point?

I apologize if in advance if I am posting this on the wrong thread!

 

[panthergirl]

We are definitely making a trip next July but I have my doubts that there will be any availability. Has anyone had luck booking a two bedroom in the busy summer months at the 7 month window?

Just noticed that the question above is quite similar - sorry for the duplication!

 

[joelnkelly]

we booked June at the 7 month mark in a 2 bedroom.

 

[franandaj]

I know another DISer who got a studio this July at 7 months, so it is possible. Also unless you are booking for something like Carsland opening weekend, waitlists often come through.

 

[Breyean]

I could use some VGC advice from the "experts." I would like to rent points to stay at VGC for the week of Labor Day 2013. On the rent/trade board I rarely see points for VGC to rent. While I can certainly rent from a non-VGC owner, it means only being able to rent at the 7 month point. Is it realistic that I can book a 1-bedroom for Labor Day week at the 7 month point?

I apologize if in advance if I am posting this on the wrong thread!

Labor Day weekend is also when they have the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon. VGC rooms go very quickly then.

 

[DonnaL]

We just booked a 1 bdrm for 1/13/13 thru 1/18/13 at VGC.....can't wait....we haven't been to DL before. Actually, I booked it first thing yesterday morning (6/18) an all nights I needed available. Now, to read thru all the posts about DL/California Adventure and VGC!! I've never been one to request specific rooms, however, I do always request a higher floor. For the first time I used the online booking tool and didn't see anywhere I could make a comment regarding requests.....I guess I'd better make a note to call DVC Member Services tomorrow....now to start looking for airfare!!

 

[panthergirl]

Thanks for all of the helpful replies. I have some hope! I wasn't able to get all the days I needed when we came out for the D23 Expo last summer but we're avoiding those dates next year. Great thread by the way!

 

[dis2cruise]

Thanks everyone for all your quick responses. Mac__tlc, the form you showed me looks great do I fax it to vgc and if so when should I do this

 

[Lucille1963]

We just booked a 1 bdrm for 1/13/13 thru 1/18/13 at VGC.....can't wait....we haven't been to DL before. Actually, I booked it first thing yesterday morning (6/18) an all nights I needed available. Now, to read thru all the posts about DL/California Adventure and VGC!! I've never been one to request specific rooms, however, I do always request a higher floor. For the first time I used the online booking tool and didn't see anywhere I could make a comment regarding requests.....I guess I'd better make a note to call DVC Member Services tomorrow....now to start looking for airfare!!

Our trips are overlapping! We loved staying in a 1 BR this past January (there are a bunch of pics in my TR).

As far as flights, we're using the points from our Southwest CC to cover most of our airfare, but the schedule for January hasn't been released yet.

 

[RaeofSunshine14]

My waitlist for a studio at GCV expired yesterday. Still hoping for a last minute opening! Anyone have a reservation that they're cancelling soon?

 

[aymekae]

Just had to pop in and share that I booked a 1 bedroom at VGC (my first stay ever!) for next January. We'll be staying for 3 nights, and I've invited my brother and his wife, and my sister, to stay with my husband and I. Normally January is our "sisters trip" but I guess the guys were jealous because some are joining us this go around! The other half of the group will be getting their own hotels, though one sister is trying to exchange her timeshare through RCI to stay at VGC, too.

I about kicked myself this evening when I realized my 7 month window opened this morning (at 5 AM PST!) and I forgot to set an alarm or remind myself in any way. But I needn't have worried, all 3 nights were available. Just glad that the NAMM show is one weekend off from the last few years, or we'd be competing with the marathon as well as MLK Jr. Day.

Thanks, nonsuch, for providing an easy template and the room overlays for reference. Trying not to get my family's hopes up, but we'll be checking in early on a Thursday, so I'm hoping we'll get one of the WOC view rooms. If not, that's fine, I know they have another location somewhere to watch.

 

[franandaj]

Just had to pop in and share that I booked a 1 bedroom at VGC (my first stay ever!) for next January. We'll be staying for 3 nights, and I've invited my brother and his wife, and my sister, to stay with my husband and I. Normally January is our "sisters trip" but I guess the guys were jealous because some are joining us this go around! The other half of the group will be getting their own hotels, though one sister is trying to exchange her timeshare through RCI to stay at VGC, too.

I about kicked myself this evening when I realized my 7 month window opened this morning (at 5 AM PST!) and I forgot to set an alarm or remind myself in any way. But I needn't have worried, all 3 nights were available. Just glad that the NAMM show is one weekend off from the last few years, or we'd be competing with the marathon as well as MLK Jr. Day.

Thanks, nonsuch, for providing an easy template and the room overlays for reference. Trying not to get my family's hopes up, but we'll be checking in early on a Thursday, so I'm hoping we'll get one of the WOC view rooms. If not, that's fine, I know they have another location somewhere to watch.

The NAMM show starts 7 month from today. I had to check last night because I plan on making Kidani reservations, but we need to be here for it, so now my Kidani window won't open until February.

I hope you enjoy your stay there!

 

[Nonsuch]

Thanks, nonsuch, for providing an easy template and the room overlays for reference. Trying not to get my family's hopes up, but we'll be checking in early on a Thursday, so I'm hoping we'll get one of the WOC view rooms.

You are very welcome

Checking in early is a very good idea. When you register, be sure to mention it is your first visit. On my first visit, the Cast Member went into a back room to reassign my room (I did not make a view request in advance).

Although the CM will not tell you your room number, it is printed on the registration form. Look at the room number and request a change, if needed, before signing. It never hurts to ask for a different room, and the CM can spend more time with you since registration will not be busy early Thursday morning.

 

[aymekae]

The NAMM show starts 7 month from today. I had to check last night because I plan on making Kidani reservations, but we need to be here for it, so now my Kidani window won't open until February.

I hope you enjoy your stay there!

Yes, we always schedule our trip to coincide WITH the NAMM Show. My brother-in-law owns a music store, so he's been going for years. A few years ago, we convinced him to bring along my sister so she can go to Disneyland with me and another sister. It's become tradition, and now more of my family is joining next year!



Thanks again, nonsuch, for the great tips! Hoping for some

 

[franandaj]

Yes, we always schedule our trip to coincide WITH the NAMM Show. My brother-in-law owns a music store, so he's been going for years. A few years ago, we convinced him to bring along my sister so she can go to Disneyland with me and another sister. It's become tradition, and now more of my family is joining next year!

What sort of store? Is it a trumpet workshop? Since we live so close, we avoid Anaheim for the show except to get in, do our business, and get out. It's crazy that weekend! We like to attend only on Thursday.

 

[aymekae]

What sort of store? Is it a trumpet workshop? Since we live so close, we avoid Anaheim for the show except to get in, do our business, and get out. It's crazy that weekend! We like to attend only on Thursday.

It's called Mountain Rock Music; it's in Springville, UT. He sells instruments, sheet music, accessories, etc. as well as music lessons. I think he started going back in high school, when his dad was an international accordion distributor (I kid you not). I don't much about the show, except that it's very existence means more time at Disneyland for me!

I don't know, we haven't found it TOO crazy that weekend, even though a lot of our time has been spent running from one hotel to another picking up and dropping off people! I put my foot down this time and said, I am staying on site, you're welcome to join me or at least stay close enough to WALK and not need a ride!

 

[mac_tlc]

Thanks everyone for all your quick responses. Mac__tlc, the form you showed me looks great do I fax it to vgc and if so when should I do this

I e-mailed it to Member Services about 4 months before we arrived. The request was added to the reservation.

mac_tlc