The Official VILLAS at DISNEYLAND HOTEL (Discovery Tower) Owners and Fans Info Thread

Went to last two events. Registration day was very smooth with not as many in the queue trying for it. We live an hour away. I’ll stay at an outer rim hotel when don’t want to drive home late.
Oh I thought the terms were you had to have room reserved to qualify. I get it now so that’s how it varies from WDW there’s one release only and you don’t need a hotel reservation. This makes me happy!
 
Moonlight Magic for the California DCA has been only one open reservation day for all qualified. Different from WDW, without the resort stay pre registration day. This year’s event was a Monday January 29. Last year a Wednesday February 1.
Ah, this rings a bell. We went to the one in 2023 and now I remember I was grumpy they *didn't* have dedicated booking window for guests with existing reservations (which we had).
 
Ah, this rings a bell. We went to the one in 2023 and now I remember I was grumpy they *didn't* have dedicated booking window for guests with existing reservations (which we had).
I woulda been grumpy about it too.
 
Still old-school metal detectors and manual bag checks? Sigh.

I know I'm the 55th person to say this, but DL security really needs to adopt WDW's tech.

I missed the 54 other posts :P. I was really intrigued with what you were hinting at so I googled. Are you referring to that Evolv Technology? Then, yah, DD/DL/DCA really needs to adopt it. If it really works.

Not sure what I'm allowed to mention or link, if any.
 
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Hi all! Is a midday break for pool or nap possible here, or not worth the walk back during a three day trip? We have a four and six year old who may be jet lagged or exhausted during some of the trip. It would also be nice to try some of the fun pools.

We were on the waitlist for GCH that I am beginning to give up on, but may have found a reservation here at the new villas instead in a two bedroom with our two kids and their grandparents. The rooms look beautiful! We are going in mid-March (is this too cold for the pools?).
I'm in the "too far to walk" camp for DLH for a mid day break - although the monorail can make it doable if you're on the far side of DLP. The two hotels are definitely close enough to do the restaurants/bars at each, so you can happily enjoy the ambiance of both regardless of which one you get booked.
 
Well they released the dates for 2025. I have a reservation for check in 10 days after MM… of course. All rooms for MM night are booked.
 
I am missing Moonlight Magic by 2 days. Such is life, I suppose...
Im new to this DVC thing but really seems like they should be doing CA events later in the year since availability is so hard to come by in CA. Unless maybe thats their reasoning behind doing them so early in the year for CA
 
Im new to this DVC thing but really seems like they should be doing CA events later in the year since availability is so hard to come by in CA. Unless maybe thats their reasoning behind doing them so early in the year for CA
MM events are scheduled at the convenience of Parks & Resorts, not necessarily in accordance with DVC members' desires.
 
MM events are scheduled at the convenience of Parks & Resorts, not necessarily in accordance with DVC members' desires.
I know they don't do things based on what we want, just expressing my feelings on the matter. Pointing out that it’s crazy that unlike WDW it's known to them and us you cant really get a room on short notice but you need short notice availability for dates they hold it in CA. They could release CA MM dates earlier than when they release WDW dates and not mess with the convenience of the resorts, but again they don't do things based on our desires. At least they aren't requiring a room reservation, so there theres that. If Im lucky enough to get a reservation I guess I wont be sleeping at Disney to attend the timeshare owners event where I own a timeshare.
 
I was hoping they'd do MM at DCA before RunDisney and my trip would line up with it...but they went two days after it!!
 
Im new to this DVC thing but really seems like they should be doing CA events later in the year since availability is so hard to come by in CA. Unless maybe thats their reasoning behind doing them so early in the year for CA
To be fair, I believe the whole point is to have MM be available as sort of a surprise perk for those that happen to already have trips booked; not for people to plan trips around the MM events.
 
Had a good time at our Garden studio in July with 3 kids five and under. I think ..


One br would def be nicer for next time but would probably have to buy into dvc for that or be much wealthier than I am right now. So tantalizing to want to enjoy the finer things of Disney like DVC villas while living in the Midwest.

Will likely end up in a studio again!
 
Here is the coin for VGC & VDH. Told there is one at Aulani as well. “While supplies last. Limit one per Member Family per reservation”. 😃
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The WDW coin was unavailable when we were in Orlando back in May, but by chance when we were at Aulani a couple of weeks ago we popped into Hoku Hideaway just as another guest enquired about the coin. Obviously we immediately asked if we could have one as well!

A couple days later we decided to add on 50 points at VDH (to bring the topic full circle :P) and in the little goodie bag that they threw together was... another coin!
 
The WDW coin was unavailable when we were in Orlando back in May, but by chance when we were at Aulani a couple of weeks ago we popped into Hoku Hideaway just as another guest enquired about the coin. Obviously we immediately asked if we could have one as well!

A couple days later we decided to add on 50 points at VDH (to bring the topic full circle :P) and in the little goodie bag that they threw together was... another coin!
Yay!!
 
I’m just popping into this thread to say that I am here on a solo trip for my first OBB and also to check out VDH which we bought…sight unseen…this could have been a very poor decision, but in all honesty I am blown away by the hotel so far! I’m in a garden studio (duo for tonight, then regular studio through Thursday) and I am just so amazed by the touches and details here. The robes (!) are the same ones given to Concierge guests on DCL. The floral patterns lighting up on the bathroom mirror. The cappuccino cups!!! All of it has been a very pleasant surprise for sure!

We’ve always stayed at GCV if coming out to DL but…and I could only say this on this thread…I’m pretty sure I like VDH better already.
 
I’m just popping into this thread to say that I am here on a solo trip for my first OBB and also to check out VDH which we bought…sight unseen…this could have been a very poor decision, but in all honesty I am blown away by the hotel so far! I’m in a garden studio (duo for tonight, then regular studio through Thursday) and I am just so amazed by the touches and details here. The robes (!) are the same ones given to Concierge guests on DCL. The floral patterns lighting up on the bathroom mirror. The cappuccino cups!!! All of it has been a very pleasant surprise for sure!

We’ve always stayed at GCV if coming out to DL but…and I could only say this on this thread…I’m pretty sure I like VDH better already.
Let’s wait until VGC gets the remodel….
 















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