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

[ClaraOswald]

I hope you have a fantastic trip!

Thanks! We're getting excited! Just hoping it doesn't rain a bunch.

 

[cellomom]

ICYMI

Disney Parks on YouTube - Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Yule Log – 8 Hours of Holiday MagicCozy up and enjoy the warmth of the Grand Californian Hotel lobby fireplace at Disneyland Resort, beautifully decorated for the holidays! This 8-hour Yule Log video features: A crackling fire in the iconic Craftsman-style lobby Relaxing holiday grand piano music to set the perfect festive mood Special moments and surprise appearances throughout

 

[bluecruiser]

ICYMI

Disney Parks on YouTube - Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Yule Log – 8 Hours of Holiday MagicCozy up and enjoy the warmth of the Grand Californian Hotel lobby fireplace at Disneyland Resort, beautifully decorated for the holidays! This 8-hour Yule Log video features: A crackling fire in the iconic Craftsman-style lobby Relaxing holiday grand piano music to set the perfect festive mood Special moments and surprise appearances throughout

Love this!

If only the lobby was as empty in reality as in the Yule log video. I was taken aback by the crowded lobby this time - it was much worse than my prior trip in 2019. Not sure if the rain was the cause or that's just how it's going to be from now on.

At least the smaller lobby space on the third floor (and second?) was much more relaxing.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Love this!

If only the lobby was as empty in reality as in the Yule log video. I was taken aback by the crowded lobby this time - it was much worse than my prior trip in 2019. Not sure if the rain was the cause or that's just how it's going to be from now on.

At least the smaller lobby space on the third floor (and second?) was much more relaxing.

The rain would definitely amp up the crowds.

 

[Girlstar30]

Not sure if this was shared or not. I was in Acorn Gifts yesterday and saw these holiday items.

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Did they have the welcome ho ho home t shirt?

 

[Girlstar30]

I would prefer they keep the current cabinets and tiles and whatnot instead of putting in something cheap. But they could probably do something to refinish it and make the tops of some things less sticky.

I honestly doubt whatever they are doing in late 2026 is the bathrooms. But I'd be pleasantly surprised if that was the case. I mainly want new shower heads and a non-jetted tub in the 1-bedroom.

So the sticky tops are a thing, i literally thought someone spilled something before us and housekeeping didnt do a good job of cleaning it..

 

[Girlstar30]

Is the Grand Californian Getting Another DVC Refurb?​

It’s not often we see a resort refurbishment make headlines twice in the span of just a single year, but the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa might be heading down that path. A recent alert quietly posted on the Disney Vacation Club website has caught the eye of many in the DVC community. The message is simple: starting in late 2026, the Grand Californian’s DVC Villas will undergo refurbishments, with potential construction noise and travel impacts noted.

https://dvcfan.com/dvc-resorts/gran...grand-californian-getting-another-dvc-refurb/

So that video that went viral is real... yikes

 

[LKing]

Did they have the welcome ho ho home t shirt?

Do you mean this one? If so, I saw it last week at DLH. I was in the GCH today but didn't go inside Acorn Gifts.

 

[Girlstar30]

Do you mean this one? If so, I saw it last week at DLH. I was in the GCH today but didn't go inside Acorn Gifts.

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Yes, I want that one, hoping its there when we go!

 

[LKing]

Yes, I want that one, hoping its there when we go!

If it isn't at GCH, take a walk to DLH or PPH as they might have it. GCH has the smallest store of the three hotels.

 

[Girlstar30]

If it isn't at GCH, take a walk to DLH or PPH as they might have it. GCH has the smallest store of the three hotels.

Will do! I love PPH, I wish it was DVC, I know it wont happen but love the vibes there (minus great maple)

 

[LKing]

Will do! I love PPH, I wish it was DVC, I know it wont happen but love the vibes there (minus great maple)

I wasn't thinking about PPH not being DVC. I guess they wouldn't have it in STOR-E then. :-(

 

[Girlstar30]

I wasn't thinking about PPH not being DVC. I guess they wouldn't have it in STOR-E then. :-(

I dont think so but now im kind of curious to check!

 

[ajiuo]

Copper creek got Murphy beds as a part of a soft goods. That’s what qualifies as a hard good over at vgc though.