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

[ClaraOswald]

About the DCA entrance closing....

I'm wondering if this is partly due to lack of use...but also partly due to future Disneyland Forward plans. I suspect, and I hope, if the park expansions on the west side happen, there will be entrances into the new areas of the parks. So maybe they are thinking why bother with this under-used entrance when, in the future, the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier hotel will likely have their own entrances into the parks.

 

[VGCgroupie]

About the DCA entrance closing....

I'm wondering if this is partly due to lack of use...but also partly due to future Disneyland Forward plans. I suspect, and I hope, if the park expansions on the west side happen, there will be entrances into the new areas of the parks. So maybe they are thinking why bother with this under-used entrance when, in the future, the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier hotel will likely have their own entrances into the parks.

It was used especially during EE.

 

[ClaraOswald]

We never used EE and don't ever rope drop. How busy was the extra entrance during those times?

 

[AstroBlasters]

About the DCA entrance closing....

I'm wondering if this is partly due to lack of use...but also partly due to future Disneyland Forward plans. I suspect, and I hope, if the park expansions on the west side happen, there will be entrances into the new areas of the parks. So maybe they are thinking why bother with this under-used entrance when, in the future, the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier hotel will likely have their own entrances into the parks.

Then why did they spend $$$ putting in the new entry scanner and machines?

 

[VGCgroupie]

Then why did they spend $$$ putting in the new entry scanner and machines?

Exactly.

 

[VGCgroupie]

We never used EE and don't ever rope drop. How busy was the extra entrance during those times?

During EE/Rope Drop it was backed up to the street lights.

 

[AstroBlasters]

This reeks of a new middle manager taking over and looking for ways to boost revenue to make their bonus higher.

 

[PiratesOfTheSea]

We have used that entrance for EE ever since it re-opened. It does get backed up if you aren't in line early.

 

[RickNJane]

This reeks of a new middle manager taking over and looking for ways to boost revenue to make their bonus higher.

Yup Spreadsheet management.

 

[juliebee]

A VGC resale contract selling for just $1 less per point than a direct contract

 

[AstroBlasters]

A VGC resale contract selling for just $1 less per point than a direct contract

Yup

 

[Dicentras]

Hey friends! I’m wondering if you can advise on typical availability trends for Grand Cal. I’ve checked the historical availability charts and it seems like 1 bedrooms typically *are* available at 7 months. But I also feel like I’ve heard a lot of stories of how it’s really difficult to book here if it’s not a home resort.
Wondering if you have any thoughts on this as I plan our trip for next summer.
Thanks for your help!

 

[808blessing]

Do you have points?If so, login to check availability 7 months from now. I only rent studios there.

 

[cruisehopeful]

A VGC resale contract selling for just $1 less per point than a direct contract

I saw that. It's going to be a tough sell. I'm assuming that they are underwater.

Edit to add: Good grief I also see one for only $10. less per point than direct.

 

[VGCgroupie]

A VGC resale contract selling for just $1 less per point than a direct contract

Saw that insanity

 

[VGCgroupie]

Hey friends! I’m wondering if you can advise on typical availability trends for Grand Cal. I’ve checked the historical availability charts and it seems like 1 bedrooms typically *are* available at 7 months. But I also feel like I’ve heard a lot of stories of how it’s really difficult to book here if it’s not a home resort.
Wondering if you have any thoughts on this as I plan our trip for next summer.
Thanks for your help

Lots of variables, like days of the week, how many day in a row, time of year. But still chances are slim.

 

[DebbieB]

Hey friends! I’m wondering if you can advise on typical availability trends for Grand Cal. I’ve checked the historical availability charts and it seems like 1 bedrooms typically *are* available at 7 months. But I also feel like I’ve heard a lot of stories of how it’s really difficult to book here if it’s not a home resort.
Wondering if you have any thoughts on this as I plan our trip for next summer.
Thanks for your help!

Before I bought there, I was able to get a 1 bedroom at 7 months, even for D23 week. Studios are difficult, which is why I bought there.