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

[VGCgroupie]

Definitely easier to make decisions when there is only one voting party!

You just have to know how to convince the other party.

 

[PolyRob]

You just have to know how to convince the other party.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

It’s funny, as someone who’s single, I sometimes wonder if getting married would mean less DVC, not more

You just gotta find the right guy. May I introduce you to our friend @PolyRob?

 

[tx911]

You just gotta find the right guy. May I introduce you to our friend @PolyRob?

If you finish each other's sandwiches, more DVC seems likely!

ETA: Oh wait, that was the bad guy!

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

If you finish each other's sandwiches, more DVC seems likely!

ETA: Oh wait, that was the bad guy!

I could see falling for Hans if he had enough VGC points.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I could see falling for Hans if he had enough VGC points.

He would be going after you for your VGC points

 

[AstroBlasters]

He would be going after you for your VGC points

Until he finds out about the iron clad prenup!

 

[MagicDVC]

Saw some one post this photo of new DVC merch at Boardwalk. Can anyone tell me if they have seen this at VGC. View attachment 1009455

Those items are definitely not at Acorn gifts or Fantasia shops. Which is a bummer.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Those items are definitely not at Acorn gifts or Fantasia shops. Which is a bummer.

Yet!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Those items are definitely not at Acorn gifts or Fantasia shops. Which is a bummer.

Okay darn, thanks

 

[AstroBlasters]

Okay darn, thanks

I’ll be there in 11 days… I’ll take a look…

 

[VGCgroupie]

I’ll be there in 11 days… I’ll take a look…

Thanks! 19 days for me!

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

He would be going after you for your VGC points

You're just jealous of our love, Elsa.

 

[Flash_Sloth]

Thanks! 19 days for me!

We're doing a coast-to-coast trip, WDW then DLR, and I'll be in VGC in 19 days. Anything you want me to try to find while in WDW?

 

[VGCgroupie]

We're doing a coast-to-coast trip, WDW then DLR, and I'll be in VGC in 19 days. Anything you want me to try to find while in WDW?

Aww thanks! We just returned from WDW. If I can’t secure the new DVC shirt I will have a 2nd chance in December. So kind of you to offer. Sounds like an amazing trip!

 

[mrandmrsthomas0618]

Just completed our first stay at the Grand Cal and it was everything we hoped it would be!

We actually bought resale at SSR at the end of last year and this was our first stay on points and what a place to start our DVC journey. We were able to snag Friday and Saturday nights in a 2 Bedroom Villa right at 7 months. We flew down Thursday night and stayed in a Hyatt at LAX on points. We got to the the Grand Cal around noon and had the good luck of our room being ready! We were on the second floor right outside DCA and within 10 minutes, the kids were able to go out to the balcony and say hi to Dale!

We had 10 people in our room. My wife and I were in the room with the king. My cousin's family of 4 (kids of 8 and 2) had the room with 2 queens. My 12 year old shared the murphy with grandma, 7 year old had other pull down and 9 year old slept on couch cushions on the floor.

I was worried about having that many people in the room but it was no issue at all. It was great having 3 full bathrooms too. And plenty of spaces for stroller, luggage and car seats. We even had another family of 5 join us for dinner on Saturday evening.

We had an instacart order delivered shortly after we arrived. We ended up eating 3 meals in the room. That was great for cost savings and allows the kids to not have to be as contained as at the restaurants in the parks.

It was a little cool Friday but the kids still enjoyed our resort door. Spent a lot of time at the pool. Then hung out at Downtown Disney.

We did Early Entry on Saturday and the dedicated entrance was a little crowded but not too bad. And it was so nice throughout the day being able to run back to the room as needed. Kids have Web Slinger accessories so nice to grab those before we rode and not carry around all day.

Early Entry on Sunday to DCA was amazing. We walked right up to security and got in the parks right away. We had packed all of our stuff up but hadn't checked out yet. Another benefit of being so close was me and my cousin went back to the room at 10:30, packed up some souvenirs, refreshed our snack and water bags and then called bell services to grab our stuff. The guy was wonderful and was able to take everything.

I had seen some be disappointed with the refresh and I am sure that makes sense for those that stay there often. But for our first visit, we just had a great time. It contributed greatly to maybe my favorite Disney trip. So great to have the space to hang with family and let kids be kids.

Won't be in the next year but can't wait until our next stay here

 

[VGCgroupie]

. We got to the the Grand Cal around noon and had the good luck of our room being ready! We were on the second floor right outside DCA and within 10 minutes, the kids were able to go out to the balcony and say hi to Dale!

This type of thing is what made me fall head over heels for VGC. Glad you had a great stay.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I was bored and doing the virtual room tours on the DVC site.

Does this door in the 1-bedroom go to a closet or is it just utilities or something behind it?

 

[VGCgroupie]

I was bored and doing the virtual room tours on the DVC site.

Does this door in the 1-bedroom go to a closet or is it just utilities or something behind it?

View attachment 1011381

Ohh curious too! I have only ever stayed in a Studio at VGC/GCH.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Just completed our first stay at the Grand Cal and it was everything we hoped it would be!

We actually bought resale at SSR at the end of last year and this was our first stay on points and what a place to start our DVC journey. We were able to snag Friday and Saturday nights in a 2 Bedroom Villa right at 7 months. We flew down Thursday night and stayed in a Hyatt at LAX on points. We got to the the Grand Cal around noon and had the good luck of our room being ready! We were on the second floor right outside DCA and within 10 minutes, the kids were able to go out to the balcony and say hi to Dale!

We had 10 people in our room. My wife and I were in the room with the king. My cousin's family of 4 (kids of 8 and 2) had the room with 2 queens. My 12 year old shared the murphy with grandma, 7 year old had other pull down and 9 year old slept on couch cushions on the floor.

I was worried about having that many people in the room but it was no issue at all. It was great having 3 full bathrooms too. And plenty of spaces for stroller, luggage and car seats. We even had another family of 5 join us for dinner on Saturday evening.

We had an instacart order delivered shortly after we arrived. We ended up eating 3 meals in the room. That was great for cost savings and allows the kids to not have to be as contained as at the restaurants in the parks.

It was a little cool Friday but the kids still enjoyed our resort door. Spent a lot of time at the pool. Then hung out at Downtown Disney.

We did Early Entry on Saturday and the dedicated entrance was a little crowded but not too bad. And it was so nice throughout the day being able to run back to the room as needed. Kids have Web Slinger accessories so nice to grab those before we rode and not carry around all day.

Early Entry on Sunday to DCA was amazing. We walked right up to security and got in the parks right away. We had packed all of our stuff up but hadn't checked out yet. Another benefit of being so close was me and my cousin went back to the room at 10:30, packed up some souvenirs, refreshed our snack and water bags and then called bell services to grab our stuff. The guy was wonderful and was able to take everything.

I had seen some be disappointed with the refresh and I am sure that makes sense for those that stay there often. But for our first visit, we just had a great time. It contributed greatly to maybe my favorite Disney trip. So great to have the space to hang with family and let kids be kids.

Won't be in the next year but can't wait until our next stay here

10 people in the room…. no wonder these things get beat up so badly….

These are not hotel rooms where a corporation pays for the upkeep…. we OWN these and we have to pay for the upkeep.