The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 3.0

[upritbass]

Do we think they will align the seasons for VGC and VDH point charts in 2026?

No. VGC has only 4 seasons, whereas VDH has 7.

 

[AstroBlasters]

No. VGC has only 4 seasons, whereas VDH has 7.

I am aware of what it is currently. The question is if they would change the number VGC has to align VDH.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Good Morning DisBoards! Enjoying a burrito and iced coffee and rope dropping guardians and single ridering RSR.

 

[ClaraOswald]

Do we think they will align the seasons for VGC and VDH point charts in 2026?

I hope not! Right now, we mainly travel in the two lowest point tiers at VGC. I don't want to end up with 7 total tiers. Annoying.

Good Morning DisBoards! Enjoying a burrito and iced coffee and rope dropping guardians and single ridering RSR.

I'm jealous! We won't be back to Disneyland for around 450 or so days.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I hope not! Right now, we mainly travel in the two lowest point tiers at VGC. I don't want to end up with 7 total tiers. Annoying.



I'm jealous! We won't be back to Disneyland for around 450 or so days.

I wouldn’t mind if the last 2 weeks of August weren’t in the high point season, like VDH.

 

[ClaraOswald]

We're pretty much just late January/early February, June, and early December people. Though one of these years I'd like to make it out in the Fall even though it's so freaking how and crowded.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

We're pretty much just late January/early February, June, and early December people. Though one of these years I'd like to make it out in the Fall even though it's so freaking how and crowded.

Isn't it rather hot in June? I just assumed so, never been in June.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I guess I'd have to look at historical data to confirm. But just from my experiences, June doesn't feel nearly as hot to me as the trips I've taken in September/October. Though I haven't been during that time since 2010 and there was record heat that year so maybe we just had bad luck. I have heard that crowds during Halloween season are pretty crazy now. They weren't too bad back in 2010.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I guess I'd have to look at historical data to confirm. But just from my experiences, June doesn't feel nearly as hot to me as the trips I've taken in September/October. Though I haven't been during that time since 2010 and there was record heat that year so maybe we just had bad luck. I have heard that crowds during Halloween season are pretty crazy now. They weren't too bad back in 2010.

My first time at DL was in September and we actually needed jackets at night because the temp would get rather cool. But This September seems to be hot. I was there 3 weeks ago and it wasn't too hot, highs in the high 70s and low 80s, but most of the day was fine. So I feel confused, lol, it seems to vary a lot.

Re: crowds, I think the Halloween season is pretty crowded but not more so than December, imo. I also love going in December so I put up with it!

 

[VGCgroupie]

My first time at DL was in September and we actually needed jackets at night because the temp would get rather cool. But This September seems to be hot. I was there 3 weeks ago and it wasn't too hot, highs in the high 70s and low 80s, but most of the day was fine. So I feel confused, lol, it seems to vary a lot.

Re: crowds, I think the Halloween season is pretty crowded but not more so than December, imo. I also love going in December so I put up with it!

December is my favorite time. We always travel busy season and I think the December crowds are much better than the April crowds. But also, maybe I feel it less since the weather is cooler.

 

[Chili327]

Isn't it rather hot in June? I just assumed so, never been in June.

June is hot, but not like Orlando hot. lol

 

[Chili327]

Good Morning DisBoards! Enjoying a burrito and iced coffee and rope dropping guardians and single ridering RSR.

I'm jealous! We won't be back to DisneyIand for around 450 or so days.

I’m counting the days…

 

[ClaraOswald]

I have 3 current countdowns on my phone screen.
141 days until BRV
456 days until VGC (though, this may not be exact because we aren't sure on exact dates.)
The 3rd countdown is for a non-Disney vacation next June (286 days to go....)

Since we are huge 'plan in advance' people, we're trying to think ahead to what we might want to do (DVC-wise) for 2026 and 2027. We can't decide if we'll want to go back to VGC in June 2026 even though it's just 6 months after our December trip. That's a pretty small gap for us. We are leaning toward waiting until June 2027 to go back instead. (WDW will be January 2025 and then January 2027.)

 

[tx911]

I have 3 current countdowns on my phone screen.
141 days until BRV
456 days until VGC (though, this may not be exact because we aren't sure on exact dates.)
The 3rd countdown is for a non-Disney vacation next June (286 days to go....)

Since we are huge 'plan in advance' people, we're trying to think ahead to what we might want to do (DVC-wise) for 2026 and 2027. We can't decide if we'll want to go back to VGC in June 2026 even though it's just 6 months after our December trip. That's a pretty small gap for us. We are leaning toward waiting until June 2027 to go back instead. (WDW will be January 2025 and then January 2027.)

What do you use to show the countdown?

 

[ehh]

June is hot, but not like Orlando hot. lol

Meanwhile, it's September 6th and was 110F here just a couple hours ago.

 

[Chili327]

Meanwhile, it's September 6th and was 110F here just a couple hours ago.

But its a dry heat.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

But its a dry heat.

The lack of humidity really does help, we kept saying that during our last trip. But 110 is going to feel very hot regardless!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Meanwhile, it's September 6th and was 110F here just a couple hours ago.

stoooppppp. Just settled on a costume for OBB in 3 weeks, it requires pants and a jacket

 

[ehh]

stoooppppp. Just settled on a costume for OBB in 3 weeks, it requires pants and a jacket

Forecast calls for high of 78 in just 5 days. You could be fine ¯\(ツ)/¯

 

[Chili327]

stoooppppp. Just settled on a costume for OBB in 3 weeks, it requires pants and a jacket

You'll be fine, it doesn't usually get over 100 in Anaheim, so this is rare & it shouldn't last very long. Still could end up being in the 90's if its even still warm, but that's better than 105.