Grand Californian Super Thread

[DLgal]

We were never issued wristbands during our stay. I didn't even know that was a thing there.

How did you get towels? They are supposed to hand out towels, and before doing so, check resort room keys and issue a wristband.

We noticed on July 2 and 3, the towel stands were not staffed. We walked in and grabbed our own towels.

Like everything else, I bet it's "staffing issues."

 

[mouschievous]

How did you get towels? They are supposed to hand out towels, and before doing so, check resort room keys and issue a wristband.

We noticed on July 2 and 3, the towel stands were not staffed. We walked in and grabbed our own towels.

Like everything else, I bet it's "staffing issues."

We spent 4ish hours there on July 8. We used our key to get in the gate, but none of the towel stands were staffed and no one ever checked to be sure we were supposed to be there.

 

[Tarheel girl 1975]

How did you get towels? They are supposed to hand out towels, and before doing so, check resort room keys and issue a wristband.

We noticed on July 2 and 3, the towel stands were not staffed. We walked in and grabbed our own towels.

Like everything else, I bet it's "staffing issues."

We spent 4ish hours there on July 8. We used our key to get in the gate, but none of the towel stands were staffed and no one ever checked to be sure we were supposed to be there.

Same. None of the towel stands were staffed. We were there there 6/25-6/29.

 

[DebLovesPooh]

Can any Dvc owners advise how to link a Dvc reservation in the Disneyland app? I keep getting an error message with my grand Californian Villa reservation. I tried doing a search but couldn’t find an answer on how to do it. Thank you in advance! Deb

 

[TinkerTay]

Can any Dvc owners advise how to link a Dvc reservation in the Disneyland app? I keep getting an error message with my grand Californian Villa reservation. I tried doing a search but couldn’t find an answer on how to do it. Thank you in advance! Deb

Just keep trying… it usually takes me a minimum 3-4 times of trying to link my reservation, but double check the reservation numbers, and maybe give it a day or 2 to make sure it’s fully in the system. It’s usually been a pain for me, but eventually I can get it done. Good luck!

 

[AJA55]

Can any Dvc owners advise how to link a Dvc reservation in the Disneyland app? I keep getting an error message with my grand Californian Villa reservation. I tried doing a search but couldn’t find an answer on how to do it. Thank you in advance! Deb

Last couple of times I couldn't do it right away. The different systems have to talk to each other.

 

[Nonsuch]

Can any Dvc owners advise how to link a Dvc reservation in the Disneyland app? I keep getting an error message with my grand Californian Villa reservation. I tried doing a search but couldn’t find an answer on how to do it...

I just linked a VGC reservation on the Disneyland App. Watch out for blank spaces in the "last name" field. iPhone will add a trailing space when auto-completing the name, which causes the reservation lookup to fail (poor programming)

 

[Jgc014]

Does anyone know if they have any full size cribs available, or would they all be pack and plays?

 

[DebLovesPooh]

I just linked a VGC reservation on the Disneyland App. Watch out for blank spaces in the "last name" field. iPhone will add a trailing space when auto-completing the name, which causes the reservation lookup to fail (poor programming)

Thanks all! I’ll keep trying now that I know it can be done. Deb

 

[clallen72]

Thanks all! I’ll keep trying now that I know it can be done. Deb

I did mine through the web site first and then when I used my app, all the info was there.

 

[DisneylandFan22]

Any feedback on the rooms with a tub compared to just the standing shower?

 

[tink89]

Same. None of the towel stands were staffed. We were there there 6/25-6/29.

Hmm. We have a 2 night stay coming up and the first time staying at GCH. We always stay at DLH because DD14 loves the pool there and spends our afternoon break in the pool. Should we keep looking for a stay at DLH or stay with GCH. I am worried she will not enjoy the GCH especially given we are going on hot days.

We do not normally need more than one chair because I am the only one who sits and DH goes in the pool with her or if there is no seating available I will just go out and shop or rest in the room.

Stay at the GCH and possibly not enjoy the pool or stay at DLH and have construction noise at the pool?

 

[Sakurachaek]

Do you guys have the activity schedule for GCH?

 

[Sophie’smom]

Do you guys have the activity schedule for GCH?

Here is our hotel info from check in 7/17-21

 

[Sakurachaek]

Here is our hotel info from check in 7/17-21

Thank you!

 

[ADisneyFamilyof5]

Can anyone give an estimate about what time the pool becomes crowded? I was planning on having a pool/DTD day on the day we switch over from our off-site hotel (Aug 11th). I was thinking about checking in around 9:30 and heading straight to the pool. With us not having a room guaranteed until 4, I really want to make sure we get chairs.

 

[DLgal]

Can anyone give an estimate about what time the pool becomes crowded? I was planning on having a pool/DTD day on the day we switch over from our off-site hotel (Aug 11th). I was thinking about checking in around 9:30 and heading straight to the pool. With us not having a room guaranteed until 4, I really want to make sure we get chairs.

You'll get chairs that early. It gets crowded by like 11/12.

 

[DLgal]

Hmm. We have a 2 night stay coming up and the first time staying at GCH. We always stay at DLH because DD14 loves the pool there and spends our afternoon break in the pool. Should we keep looking for a stay at DLH or stay with GCH. I am worried she will not enjoy the GCH especially given we are going on hot days.

We do not normally need more than one chair because I am the only one who sits and DH goes in the pool with her or if there is no seating available I will just go out and shop or rest in the room.

Stay at the GCH and possibly not enjoy the pool or stay at DLH and have construction noise at the pool?

I feel like a 14 year old will like GCH pool much better. My boys are older teens and like GCH pool more than DLH. Once you take away the monorail slides, the DLH pool is just too small and boring. The largest pool at GCH has a neat current to swim against, and there are then 2 other pretty large pools as well. The water never feels crowded like it does at DLH.

And honestly, the surroundings at GCH are much prettier.

 

[ADisneyFamilyof5]

I feel like a 14 year old will like GCH pool much better. My boys are older teens and like GCH pool more than DLH. Once you take away the monorail slides, the DLH pool is just too small and boring. The largest pool at GCH has a neat current to swim against, and there are then 2 other pretty large pools as well. The water never feels crowded like it does at DLH.

And honestly, the surroundings at GCH are much prettier.

I second this. When we stayed at DLH in March, I noticed DS15 not as into the pool as much as when he was younger. My other kids 12, 8 and 3 loved it. I think it's because DLH seems to attract the younger kids. We are staying at GCH I'm a couple weeks and I think the atmosphere will better suit him. Plus it still has a slide and we like their pool menu better.

 

[DLgal]

I second this. When we stayed at DLH in March, I noticed DS15 not as into the pool as much as when he was younger. My other kids 12, 8 and 3 loved it. I think it's because DLH seems to attract the younger kids. We are staying at GCH I'm a couple weeks and I think the atmosphere will better suit him. Plus it still has a slide and we like their pool menu better.

The GCH also has that little slide for your youngest so I think all your kids will be happy there.