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

[Nonsuch]

...testing adding photos to my post

Click the "Insert Image" button (looks like a tiny mountain) and paste the URL in the popup

 

[hjgaus]

ignore that post

 

[hjgaus]

Thank you nonsuch! I will try again!!

PS. that last picture is our poker game on the big dining table @ the Grand villa!!

 

[Mich Mouse]

Score! We got room 1505, which is a great location for us. Many, many thanks, Nonsuch, for your help: We checked in a 7am, and even though we had to wait until 4:30 for the room to be ready (and we never got the promised text ) I used your info on how to figure out our room number from the sign-in paperwork, and your map to see which room it was. So all day at the parks, at least I knew it was worth waiting for! And when we got it, it was sooo easy-access to the pool.

BTW, we are in a dedicated 2BR, so since the HA unit is not on the ground floor for these, I didn't think we'd get that.

Is the info about figuring out your room by looking at the sign in paperwork in this thread? I tried to locate it but this is a long thread

Guidance to the thread or post would be much appreciated.

 

[Nonsuch]

Is the info about figuring out your room by looking at the sign in paperwork in this thread?

The information is in somewhere in this thread, but is worth repeating

The small form guests sign when checking in has the room number printed on the upper half. The number is clearly printed and not hidden in any way
Although the number is on the form, the CM is not allowed to disclose the room number.

 

[taaren]

My December wait list came through!

I'm going "home" a few months sooner than expected, super stoked. I do enjoy DLR trips when staying on Harbor, but I always end up gazing longingly at the VGC ...

Thank you to whichever owner gave up Friday/Saturday.

Now I just have to hope either Thursday or Sunday might come through ... I've never had much wait list success with VGC before, so this was a very pleasant surprise, especially since I only had enough points for a studio.

 

[Anek0618]

I thought I'd pop in and ask a quick question to the experts If we arrive into LA early and end up at the resort around noon is it possible to go use the pool even if our room is not ready? Last time we stayed we didn't get into the room until 4pm so killed time having lunch and wandering downtown disney but I know my kids would much prefer to be in the pool

 

[boiseflyfisher]

I thought I'd pop in and ask a quick question to the experts If we arrive into LA early and end up at the resort around noon is it possible to go use the pool even if our room is not ready? Last time we stayed we didn't get into the room until 4pm so killed time having lunch and wandering downtown disney but I know my kids would much prefer to be in the pool

Absolutely! Your key will get you into the pool area right away. There are bathrooms available in the pool area on the DVC wing where you can change in and out of your swimsuits. We have never gotten our room before 4. We always plan for a pool or a park day upon arrival.

 

[Mich Mouse]

Does anyone know where the post is about how to tell which room you are in from the check in paperwork?

I tried searching but have not had any luck-not sure what post it is in either?

Thanks for any help you may provide.

 

[Breyean]

Does anyone know where the post is about how to tell which room you are in from the check in paperwork?

I tried searching but have not had any luck-not sure what post it is in either?

Thanks for any help you may provide.

When you check in, even if your room isn't ready, you will be given a slip to sign about not smoking in the room, stuff like that. On the top of that slip is the room number.

So before you hand it back, take a look and you should see the room you've been assigned.

The CMs vary in how they treat this knowledge. I had one who tried to cover it with her hand until I physically took it so I could read and sign it.

Another time, our son was checking in before us and he mentioned it to the CM and she said, I can't TELL you the room number, but all the while she was tapping her her pen at to the room number on the slip so my son would know where to look.

I've had others that just tell me flat out. One even congratulated me on getting such a great room (it was #1 on my requested list) and it was a great great view.

Good luck!

 

[Nonsuch]

Does anyone know where the post is about how to tell which room you are in from the check in paperwork?

I tried searching but have not had any luck-not sure what post it is in either?

No need to search, just read the current page of posts
I answered your question when you asked a few days ago

 

[Mich Mouse]

No need to search, just read the current page of posts
I answered your question when you asked a few days ago

My apologies- the answer was on this very page! I went way back in this thread and then concluded I must have posted on another thread.

Thanks

 

[dwelty]

Can anyone tell me if the Internet (wall plugs) are still active at the Grand? I know they have Wifi, but want to know specifically about the outlets. Thanks!

 

[Nonsuch]

Can anyone tell me if the Internet (wall plugs) are still active at the Grand? I know they have Wifi, but want to know specifically about the outlets.

Yes, hardwire Ethernet works. My last GCH visit was in May, but there have not been any posts about a change.

 

[dwelty]

Yes, hardwire Ethernet works. My last GCH visit was in May, but there have not been any posts about a change.

Thanks Nonsuch! I was there last year and do not remember how good cell service was on AT&T. I want to bring my micro cell just in case as I will have to take occasional business calls. In order for the micro cell to work I need a hard wire connection. AT&T coverage at SSR in June was really crummy.

 

[Nonsuch]

I was there last year and do not remember how good cell service was on AT&T. I want to bring my micro cell just in case as I will have to take occasional business calls. In order for the micro cell to work I need a hard wire connection.

AT&T coverage was rather poor a couple years ago, but I have switched to Verizon. Announced in July AT&T is the official provider for DL and WDW, replacing Verizon.

The wired internet still requires the user to "accept terms", so browser access is needed -- might be an issue with the micro cell.

 

[dwelty]

Nonsuch, you are right, the acceptance screen will be a show stopper. I had the same problem with the Apple TV, forgot about that. looks like the Micro Cell stays home. i can't wait until AT&T starts their upgrades on Disney property. I had planned on switching to Verizon next year because of poor Disney coverage, on both coasts but now will probably stay with AT&T. AT&T coverage in my hometown is good.

 

[Snurk71]

Thanks Nonsuch! I was there last year and do not remember how good cell service was on AT&T. I want to bring my micro cell just in case as I will have to take occasional business calls. In order for the micro cell to work I need a hard wire connection. AT&T coverage at SSR in June was really crummy.

We had decent at&t coverage this past March-nothing like we experienced in 2011 when I couldn't get a signal all week.

Sent from my SAMSUNG Note2 using DISBoards

 

[Nonsuch]

...the acceptance screen will be a show stopper. I had the same problem with the Apple TV...

We are drifting OT, but this information might be helpful to other VGC guests.

To use an Apple TV at VGC:
1. Connect a WiFi access point to the wired ethernet (Airport Express works well) to create a private WiFi network.
2. Use a WiFi device with a web browser (iPhone/iPad) to "accept terms" on the private WiFi.
3. Apple TV uses the private WiFi network and connects to the TV with an HDMI cable. All VGC TVs have an HDMI input, unfortunately only some of the GCH rooms have HDMI.

 

[maburke]

AT&T coverage was rather poor a couple years ago, but I have switched to Verizon. Announced in July AT&T is the official provider for DL and WDW, replacing Verizon.

Well, I like that announcement! I was in VGC over the Fourth, and kept having to step out to the patio to make phone calls. I have AT&T.