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

[boiseflyfisher]

Hi all

I'm completely new to the DVC thing. (We almost bought years ago but changed our mind).
I was thinking of buying some points for the GCH for this year at the end of April / beg of May) but then after reading some threads and info got the idea I may not be able to do that this close. I was considering doing it through David's vacation rentals.
Is there even the slimmest chance I can secure a reservation for a studio this close? Its much cheaper than getting a regular room.

At this moment, there are two nights available in a studio the first week in May. That is it. This could change in the next couple of minutes and they can be booked up solid.

 

[bethy]

Hi All!

I am checking into see if there has been any recent news or rumors about the waitlist to buy more points? We bought the day VGC went on sale but have decided we could use more points.

We've been on the waitlist for probably 8-9 months for a December UY.

Also a QUESTION: is the price per point for VGC going up in a couple of weeks like many other resorts are? Does anyone know?

I am planning another trip - to WDW actually, but could use some extra points for that trip.

One would think that with there being contracts on the resale market that they would make their way to ROFR in into my hot little hands. (I am aware of the perks of resale but for several reasons am willing to pay a premium for direct points.)

 

[Nonsuch]

...We've been on the waitlist for probably 8-9 months for a December UY...

No one knows how many December UY points exist (except DVC, of course).
The distribution of points across the various Use Years is one of the mysteries of VGC

 

[Just Peachy]

Hi All!

Also a QUESTION: is the price per point for VGC going up in a couple of weeks like many other resorts are? Does anyone know?

I think the current price for VGC just increased and is now at $170 ppt.

 

[maburke]

We've been on the waitlist for probably 8-9 months for a December UY. Also a QUESTION: is the price per point for VGC going up in a couple of weeks like many other resorts are?

I have no direct experience with this, but I believe that in the past, people on the waitlist have been grandfathered-in to the price prevailing when they went on the list, at least for 6 months or so. You might ask.

 

[SuzanneSLO]

I have no direct experience with this, but I believe that in the past, people on the waitlist have been grandfathered-in to the price prevailing when they went on the list, at least for 6 months or so. You might ask.

We went on the WL in 2013 and bought in 2014 at the price in effect when we wait listed. Not sure if this is still the policy. -- Suzanne

 

[Breyean]

We went on the WL in 2013 and bought in 2014 at the price in effect when we wait listed. Not sure if this is still the policy. -- Suzanne

We were on the wait list for VGC back in 2011 when they announced a price increase. We added our names to the list again for another small add on right before that and they honored the price.

I called my guide a while ago about doing the same and he warned me they were no longer grandfathering wait list prices. I have no idea if he was correct, but that's what he said.

 

[bethy]

Thanks everyone for your input! I forgot to subscribe to this thread and forgot briefly about my post here. I will post any updates in the future!

 

[rmonty02]

Hi VGC friends. I will be going home the end of June, It will be a year and a half since we've been home and was just wondering if there is anything new at the resort? I am up with all the info regarding the 60th anniversary fun for the parks, but is there anything new at our "Home"? TIA

 

[cruise cruise cruise]

Is there an entrance to the pool area near the DVC area or will we have to walk to the lobby area to get into the pool complex?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Is there an entrance to the pool area near the DVC area or will we have to walk to the lobby area to get into the pool complex?

One of the entries to the pool area is between the outside walkway between the DVC section and the main lobby so no, you don't have to walk thru the lobby.

 

[skylynx]

It's true about not grandfathering the price and incentives in place when you joined the waitlist after the offer "expires." There was an expiration date on the paper we got with the prices for Grand Cal when we joined the wait list thirteen months ago on a cruise. At that time, the per point price was $165 and there was a $7 per point discount with a minimum 50 point add-on. Our wait list just came through last week, but at $170 per point and zero incentives. So a $12 per point differential (ouch.) We grabbed it up anyway, and at least got 2014 points with our Dec use year purchase so we'll bank those and start with 100 points in 2015. Just sent our signed and notarized paperwork back to DVD yesterday. I've been itching to announce our happy purchase and celebrate with you all but want to wait until it is absolutely a done deal. The points already appear in our account online, but they aren't "active" yet. Fingers crossed!

 

[hjgaus]

Enjoying our stay in room 5502!
This was a pleasant surprise due to making reservations just 2 1/2 weeks ago when this was the only room available this weekend! Thought for sure we would get the 1st floor facing nothing of interest by checking in at 5pm!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hello,
I just wait-listed for a studio at VGC for one night, Wed Oct 7. Do you think I have a snowball's chance? Should I just look elsewhere?

 

[sgrap]

We will be new VGC owners when our resale contract closes. We were hoping to book for November before the 7 month window opens up, but that is looking unlikely. Any chance there will be anything left? We will probably look for a 1 bedroom for 5 nights after the marathon weekend but before thanksgiving week.

 

[Lauren in NC]

Sgrap, I think we passed ROFR around the same time? I just got my membership info last week. I think Monday I got my letter with the contract info and was able to call in to DVC web services and get my password set up, and then on Friday we received our DVC member cards. Besides Nov 14 itself, everything's currently open for 1 bedrooms up to right before Thanksgiving Hopefully you'll get your info soon!

 

[sgrap]

Sgrap, I think we passed ROFR around the same time? I just got my membership info last week. I think Monday I got my letter with the contract info and was able to call in to DVC web services and get my password set up, and then on Friday we received our DVC member cards. Besides Nov 14 itself, everything's currently open for 1 bedrooms up to right before Thanksgiving Hopefully you'll get your info soon!

We passed ROFR on 2/25 and just got our closing documents last Thursday 3/26. Our closing documents arrive at the title company today. So I'm guessing that it will be another few weeks at least by the time we get our info and are able to make reservations? Glad to know that there is still availability currently, thank you!

 

[Lauren in NC]

ROTFL, ok, apparently I'm completely wrong! We passed ROFR on 1/28 and closed on 3/11. I think it took 3-5 days between when we returned the paperwork and when we actually closed. I got the first letter from DVC on the 23rd. So not too much longer!

 

[sgrap]

ROTFL, ok, apparently I'm completely wrong! We passed ROFR on 1/28 and closed on 3/11. I think it took 3-5 days between when we returned the paperwork and when we actually closed. I got the first letter from DVC on the 23rd. So not too much longer!

Wonderful, thank you! Were you looking on a website to find out when your deed was recorded, or did you just wait until you got your membership number in the mail?

Our seller's paperwork also arrived today, and the title company agent wants to close tomorrow!! Really hoping this last part will move quickly!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Hello,
I just wait-listed for a studio at VGC for one night, Wed Oct 7. Do you think I have a snowball's chance? Should I just look elsewhere?

Hi Maria! Things change quite a bit at VGC so I'd give the waitlist some time and also check the website periodically. When I've failed to book prior to 7 months I've had pretty good success at getting single night waitlists there.