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

[hjgaus]

Welcome home
May you receive 6504

Thank you so much Nonsuch! Although if 6504 is the studio we won't be in it until our Sept & Oct. reservation! We shall be in a 2 bedroom (I'll let you know which room it is when we get there) AND it's just me & a bunch of teens! My husband is overseas for work so I invited my kids friends to stay the night. They all have their own AP's so it shouldn't cost me to much...... I hope! It's gonna be magical!! ixiedust:

 

[hjgaus]

Finally in the 2 bedroom!! Room 6500 !! Checked in around 7:30 AM for DL Early Entry
and when I was about to sign I notice it was in 2000 something level ( 2nd floor) so I just asked for a HIGHER FLOOR ..... NOT park view/WOC view! The girl went to check & said they found something on the 6th Floor BUT she did not give me something new to sign so I just went with it and hoped for the best!! I really was just wanting a higher floor regardless of view so I guess we got lucky!! Now of course I didn't receive the text until 4:11 PM which was 2 minutes AFTER standing at the check in counter while they were calling housekeeping for me to check on the room. They tell me "the 2 bedrooms take a little longer to clean up" I said I am aware of that but I checked in EARLY morning and was also WELL AWARE of WAITING for a TEXT message til actual check in time of 4:00 PM and it's NOW 4:09 PM. I really was not too confrontational but just slightly frustrated plus tired & in the end I was patient and pleasant so it turned out FINE today!!!
Perhaps our next visit on the 24 hour May event we won't be so lucky with the view but I'll be okay with that as well..... just anything higher than the 2nd floor ! LOL!!!

 

[Nonsuch]

Finally in the 2 bedroom!! Room 6500 !!

Very nice

...Checked in around 7:30 AM for DL Early Entry
and when I was about to sign I notice it was in 2000 something level ( 2nd floor) so I just asked for a HIGHER FLOOR ...

More evidence that checking in early is a good idea

 

[chrisaman]

I didn't know u could check in that early and take part in EMH on check in day. Good to know since we will be there staying at a good neighbor hotel 2 days before our grand cal stay

 

[hjgaus]

I didn't know u could check in that early and take part in EMH on check in day. Good to know since we will be there staying at a good neighbor hotel 2 days before our grand cal stay

YES..... even a 1 night stay = 2 Early Entries !!
So your 2nd OFF site day take advantage of EE by checking in EARLY @ GCH !

We stayed @ Hotel Indigo on Katella the night before and it worked out for us!
It makes for a long day while waiting to check in at 4pm but worth if for a shorter or NO wait lines experience!!

 

[Nonsuch]

YES..... even a 1 night stay = 2 Early Entries !! So your 2nd OFF site day take advantage of EE by checking in EARLY @ GCH !

We like to check in early primarily to improve our chances of getting a preferred view. If schedules allow (ours and theirs) we spend the night prior to check in with relatives in Sherman Oaks, and to avoid traffic arrive at VGC before 7AM.

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

Is there much availably to rent points here?

 

[Nonsuch]

Is there much availably to rent points here?

Based on the limited information from guest reports on this site, there is some availability of VGC points for rent. Several successful rentals at 11 months through Davids. It might even be possible to rent using non-VGC points, but studios will be difficult.

 

[elliefusmom]

I'm about to test Nonsuch's theory about early check in and requesting rooms:

1). I booked a deluxe studio for 3 nights at the 11 month mark.
2). We are checking in @ 7am before going to the parks.
3). This is where it gets all messed up... I only requested a list of rooms 10 days ago.

I'll let you know!!!

 

[elliefusmom]

I'm about to test Nonsuch's theory about early check in and requesting rooms: 1). I booked a deluxe studio for 3 nights at the 11 month mark. 2). We are checking in @ 7am before going to the parks. 3). This is where it gets all messed up... I only requested a list of rooms 10 days ago. I'll let you know!!!

We received our 4th request!

 

[Nonsuch]

We received our 4th request!

Nice
Post some pictures and room number after you check out
(although I can guess your room number )

 

[Snurk71]

Based on the limited information from guest reports on this site, there is some availability of VGC points for rent. Several successful rentals at 11 months through Davids. It might even be possible to rent using non-VGC points, but studios will be difficult.

I checked in at 7 last spring break, saw the room # on the signature slip and asked the CM if there might be a higher floor available. He made a comment (nicely) that I must know where the room # is on the form and moved me to the 4th or 5th floor.

This was supposed to quote the poster commenting on testing Nonesuch's theory...

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[CailinFig]

I checked in at 7 last spring break, saw the room # on the signature slip and asked the CM if there might be a higher floor available. He made a comment (nicely) that I must know where the room # is on the form and moved me to the 4th or 5th floor. This was supposed to quote the poster commenting on testing Nonesuch's theory... Sent from my SAMSUNG-Note2 using DISBoards

We checked in at 4pm...got the 1st floor.

 

[NedsTJ]

Just subb'ing to this thread. My wife and I just bought in to VGF last month, and are looking forward to our first stay there this December. We're going from sat-sun, and have the last 5 nights in a 2br, but waitlisted for the first 3 nights. Fingers are crossed that it comes thru. We actually have 2 waitlists...1 for the first three nights, and 2) for the 2nd two nights as we booked the first night already.
Anyway, just saying Hi to all the other VGF Owners and Lovers on this thread!

 

[hjgaus]

Just subb'ing to this thread. My wife and I just bought in to VGF last month, and are looking forward to our first stay there this December. We're going from sat-sun, and have the last 5 nights in a 2br, but waitlisted for the first 3 nights. Fingers are crossed that it comes thru. We actually have 2 waitlists...1 for the first three nights, and 2) for the 2nd two nights as we booked the first night already.
Anyway, just saying Hi to all the other VGF Owners and Lovers on this thread!

" Welcome Home fellow DVC member " although this IS the Villas @ Grand Californian thread and NOT Villas @ Grand Floridian thread
Never the less "WELCOME HOME!!"

 

[hjgaus]

We checked in at 4pm...got the 1st floor.

Have not gotten the 1st floor yet but I'm sure it WILL happen sooner than I would like! Oh well, still lovin' my DVC!!!

 

[hjgaus]

I checked in at 7 last spring break, saw the room # on the signature slip and asked the CM if there might be a higher floor available. He made a comment (nicely) that I must know where the room # is on the form and moved me to the 4th or 5th floor.

This was supposed to quote the poster commenting on testing Nonesuch's theory...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-Note2 using DISBoards

Do you think they maybe catching on to us DISBoard users?
All compliments go to Nonsuch for such awesome maps & inside info of our wonderful building!!! Please keep on doing what you do best Nonsuch!! Big thank you!!

 

[Snurk71]

We checked in at 4pm...got the 1st floor.

I got 1st floor on our 1st visit when we were treating DW's parents for their 50th, checked in around 1.00. I asked about a higher floor and CM said no other rooms available.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-Note2 using DISBoards

 

[rentayenta]

Chances of getting a one bedroom and studio at 7 months the first week of Dec......any thoughts?

 

[Nonsuch]

Do you think they maybe catching on to us DISBoard users?

I learned the room number "trick" from this board a few years ago, but I would not be surprised if the number has always been printed on the form
Considering how long the room number has been printed on the form, it seems unlikely to change.

All compliments go to Nonsuch for such awesome maps & inside info of our wonderful building!!! Please keep on doing what you do best Nonsuch!! Big thank you!!

Thank you very much, and also thanks to everyone for all the great feedback I have received