Villas @ Grand Californian DVC

[halfclueless]

Any news yet from the press conference?

 

[wdw4life]

I don't know but I'm waiting to hear!

 

[Mama2Matthew]

I saw on another site that there will be a series of press events from January 24-26. It said there would be a "What's New, What's Next Presentation" on Friday. Maybe there will be an announcement then?

 

[dwelty]

Waiting to hear also.

 

[SoCalKDG]

Went to DL today before work(I run a swing shift, 2:30 - 11:00), amazing day, 75°, no crowd(hit Space, Indiana, Pirates, Buzz, Monorail, Trolley plus won a Dreams Fastpass for myself and my daughter, but no line meant I didn't use it).

As I was leaving through DTD to my car(3 hour parking but if you buy a sandwich from La Brea Bakery you get 2 more hours) I stopped by the DVC booth where 3 CM's were hanging out.

I asked "Has Disney announced the new Grand Californian DVC's yet". One CM said "this week", another said "Friday", and the last one said "We don't know anything about this" wink wink.

I'd say we hear about it by Friday.

 

[3DisneyNUTS]

Went to DL today before work(I run a swing shift, 2:30 - 11:00), amazing day, 75°, no crowd(hit Space, Indiana, Pirates, Buzz, Monorail, Trolley plus won a Dreams Fastpass for myself and my daughter, but no line meant I didn't use it).

As I was leaving through DTD to my car(3 hour parking but if you buy a sandwich from La Brea Bakery you get 2 more hours) I stopped by the DVC booth where 3 CM's were hanging out.

I asked "Has Disney announced the new Grand Californian DVC's yet". One CM said "this week", another said "Friday", and the last one said "We don't know anything about this" wink wink.

I'd say we hear about it by Friday.

wow that would be amazing!!!we just went and we paid cash.... That could have been our deposit

 

[3DisneyKids]

Thanks for the investigating! Waiting to hear!

 

[Honeymooner04]

The news of a DL DVC would be a great birthday present for me!!!! Here's hoping for news on the 26th!

 

[Mama2Matthew]

I just read on another site about today's "What's New, What's Next" presentation. There was no mention of DVC at the Grand Californian. Has anybody heard anything different?

 

[maciec]

This is what www.allears.net has reported so far during todays press event:

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Friday, January 26, Morning:[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The big "What's New, What's Next" presentation that was just held this morning didn't reveal any huge surprises, but did serve to confirm at least one rumor that has been swirling around lately. The main announcement is that Toy Story Mania! will arrive at the Disney-MGM Studios in 2008, in the space formerly occupied by "Who Wants to be a Millionaire -- Play It!" The new ride, which will also open in Disney's California Adventure in the Paradise Pier section, marks the first time an attraction has been designed and built simultaneously at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World. The attraction will "set a new standard" for interactive ride/game technology. When you enter the attraction, you'll be greeted by the "barker," Mr. Potato Head, who, using technology similar to that found in Epcot's "Turtle Talk with Crush," will interact with guests. Then guests of all ages will put on 3-D glasses and ride themed vehicles along a route lined with "classic midway games of skill," while shooting their toy cannons at animated targets. As you ride, you'll pass through a series of games hosted by various Toy Story characters, like Bo-Peep and the Little Green Men. The ride will also be able to determine individual users' skill levels and will increase the degree of difficulty accordingly.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Also at the presentation was famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who was hired to photograph celebrities as Disney characters for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Leibovitz spoke briefly about photographing singer Beyonce as Alice in Wonderland, alongside actor Oliver Platt as the Mad Hatter and singer Lyle Lovett as the March Hare.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The biggest buzz was the announcement of a pilot program called Disney's Online Concierge. Now being tested throughout the Contemporary Resort, the program involves each room having its own computer that provides a variety of services to guests. Guests can use the computer to check on flights, order room service, play videogames, connect to Disney internet sites, and contact valet and bell services. The online concierge will also send personal emails to the guests, with information on the upcoming day's events and weather. If the program proves successful, it will be expanded and may eventually allow guests to make online reservations at Disney restaurants.[/FONT]
​