rentayenta
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 28, 2007
We bought VGC this summer - resale. We have our first DVC trip booked for spring break, cant wait!
Congrats! We are currently looking at resale contracts.
We bought VGC this summer - resale. We have our first DVC trip booked for spring break, cant wait!
Not sure how soon you can book a cabana, however FYI, Member Services was able to book me Cabana #1 at the Disneyland Hotel for my Grandson's birthday! It was perfect to be right at the Monorail Pool for the little ones and fun to be able to use both Resort pools!Just bought points last month and booked 2 nights for my daughters birthday for next year!
Anyone know how soon you can reserve a cabana?
We are booked at VGC this January 8-12. I received a letter stating there will be construction going on, and all the pools will be closed. I'm not even sure that we would want to use a pool at that time of year, but is there resort transportation to the Disneyland Hotel from the Grand Californian if we wanted to use that pool?
It is about a .6 of mile walk between the two resorts. I don't know of any transportation between them. Did your letter say you could use the Disneyland Hotel Pool? I am not sure how that works at Disneyland compared to WDW.
There is no "resort transportation" at DLR. The 3 hotels are within walking distance of one another.
I have used the pools in January, but I can't say that *every* January has pool weather. It was about 90 degrees out today!
Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust
From January 2017 through fall 2017, it is possible that you may see and hear construction as we make improvements to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To minimize any disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.
- Room refurbishments will occur from January 2017 through fall 2017.
- The pools and poolside cabanas will be closed for refurbishment from January 2017 to spring 2017. The pools and waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be available for your enjoyment, and poolside cabanas at Disneyland Hotel will be available for reservations.
- The Great Hall lobby will be refurbished and access will be limited beginning June 2017 through early August 2017. Some Guest rooms will not be available during this time.
- The Craftsman’s Club concierge lounge will be temporarily relocated from early August 2017 through early October 2017.
To learn more about these refurbishments, please call (714) 956-6425. Guests under age 18 years must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust
From January 2017 to spring 2017, the pools and poolside cabanas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be closed for refurbishment. The pools and waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be available for your enjoyment. Also, reservations for poolside cabanas at Disneyland Hotel will be available.
In addition, from June 2017 through early August 2017, the Great Hall lobby will be refurbished and access will be limited. Some rooms will not be available during this time.
It is possible that from January 2017 through fall 2017 you may see and hear construction. To minimize any disruptions, we will not start activities that may create noise until 9:00 AM.
To learn more about these refurbishments, please call (714) 956-6425. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
I just returned from a wonderful visit to VGC, Nov 30 - Dec 5
Beautiful new carpets on the elevator landings:
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New "welcome mat" carpets are inset into the hallways, some feature chip and dale:
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When we check in, is it OK to leave the car at the front for a few minutes? We want to check in, then send kids to the room, while DH & I head directly to get groceries.
I have left the car out front while checking in many times, then drove the car to the self-parking lot. Inform the valet you are just checking in, they may want your keys (to move your car out of the way).When we check in, is it OK to leave the car at the front for a few minutes? We want to check in, then send kids to the room, while DH & I head directly to get groceries.
I have left the car out front while checking in many times, then drove the car to the self-parking lot. Inform the valet you are just checking in, they may want your keys (to move your car out of the way).
Be aware your villa might not be ready, even after the official 4PM check-in time.