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

[Jperiod]

It does make me wonder how long before the trees completely block the view.

They pretty much do! It's such a missed opportunity! This is from our 5th floor stay in 2013. The 2023 view is 4th floor 4502 where we had a little view between the trees.

 

[Jperiod]

It is always strange when we go to WDW and the parks close so early….

YES! We were just there and it was weird, especially AKV closing at 6. Last time we were there in 2020, that was our favorite park at night because of how Pandora was lit up and we watched their evening show. Such a lost opportunity.

 

[DVChris]

They pretty much do! It's such a missed opportunity! This is from our 5th floor stay in 2013. The 2023 view is 4th floor 4502 where we had a little view between the trees.

Thanks for sharing! Based on the last photo, maybe about 5 or so years left of the view. I think DVC should add a line item to the budget for trimming trees. I would happily pay a little more in dues to keep this view.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Thanks for sharing! Based on the last photo, maybe about 5 or so years left of the view. I think DVC should add a line item to the budget for trimming trees. I would happily pay a little more in dues to keep this view.

Per @NVDISFamily, they haven’t trimmed them to keep the Grand Villa view….

 

[PiratesOfTheSea]

This was our view from 4502 last October.

The tree trimming budget would appear to be the same as the shower head budget.

 

[Royal Consort]

The tree trimming budget would appear to be the same as the shower head budget.

Makes sense, they're both green.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Per @NVDISFamily, they haven’t trimmed them to keep the Grand Villa view….

Like, to keep the grand villa as the only one with a nice view?

 

[AstroBlasters]

Like, to keep the grand villa as the only one with a nice view?

https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...owners-lovers-group-3-0.3952273/post-66274334

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...owners-lovers-group-3-0.3952273/post-66274334

Now I see what you meant. Yes, please trim the trees!

 

[Jperiod]

This was our view from 4502 last October.

The tree trimming budget would appear to be the same as the shower head budget.

Wow, that grew a lot from the year prior we were in that room!

 

[MissScarlet]

We just had a great trip overlapping the last day of summer 70th/beginning of Halloween. Crowds were not too bad, so we were able to get a lot done even with the heat wave.

We spent 6 nights in a studio. I know the shower heads are getting lots of complaints, but what about the sticky dresser? My husband ruined his wallet setting it there. Also, we had to call because we did not get our trash/towel day or trash pick up any day.

We have not stayed at VDH but did spend a lot of time over there this trip including a full day in a cabana. Even with a 2 and 5 year old, I think I still prefer the more relaxing VGC.

For Welcome Home weeks we participated in the Palm Breeze bar special and Welcome Home Wake-up at Discovery Den. We tried to stop by the DVC treat stop at Oogie Boogie but they were closed both times we walked by.

 

[Flash_Sloth]

... but what about the sticky dresser? My husband ruined his wallet setting it there. ...

I thought it was just my room that had a sticky dresser. One of my shopping receipts got a little stuck on the sticky dresser. I tried to clean it up as best as possible before I left. I ended up picking up a lot of dust on that washcloth.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Maybe the sticky furniture will finally get people to admit CA refurb was handled very poorly compared to all the refurbs in FL. We will still have apologists.. CA is just so small… CA is just so expensive…

 

[ClaraOswald]

They really need to sand and refinish those pieces of furniture!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Hot take … they should’ve left the furniture as is and spent the money on new shower heads. New shower beards wouldn’t be ruining peoples stuff. I’ve seen FB reports of clothing and things getting ruined after being placed on the desk and then they are paying people for the damaged items. That can’t be free for us members paying dues. We just bought “sally” a new hat.

 

[ClaraOswald]

Hot take … they should’ve left the furniture as is and spent the money on new shower heads. New shower beards wouldn’t be ruining peoples stuff. I’ve seen FB reports of clothing and things getting ruined after being placed on the desk and then they are paying people for the damaged items. That can’t be free for us members paying dues. We just bought “sally” a new hat.

Wait...some of our furniture seemed sticky before the refurbishment. Is it even worse now??

 

[VGCgroupie]

Wait...some of our furniture seemed sticky before the refurbishment. Is it even worse now??

Yes much much worse so I have heard