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

[AstroBlasters]

Curious… they released 1 bedroom availability maybe just for 1 villa from late February through April. Teenage drama had ensued, and I was checking for DL availability during our spring break. I thought I was going to have to bite the bullet and book “special” rooms at VDH but was able to grab some nights at VGC with my cheapie leftover Aulani points

Anyhow, if you’re looking for a last minute 1 bedroom at VGC in the next three months, check fast!

I just switched my Feb 20th stay from VDH to VGC 1bd.

Say goodbye, TOT!

 

[ClaraOswald]

I can't wait to find out if these released ones are partially refurbished or just fully old ones.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I can't wait to find out if these released ones are partially refurbished or just fully old ones.

I’ll know in 10 days…

 

[upritbass]

I’ll know in 10 days…

Me too...

 

[AstroBlasters]

Me too...
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See you there, neighbor!

 

[eticketplease]

The VGC rooms won’t even use a lot of lumber concrete and drywall… they’re not doing a full gut job

A full refurbishment is supposed to be taken down to the studs.

Drywall, flooring and appliances are all supposed to be replaced.

In recent full refurbs the thermostat has been replaced as I assume they have been replacing the HVAC system as well.

Still weird to me that they put the carpet down as either they will have to take it back up or protect it from drywall mess.

 

[AstroBlasters]

A full refurbishment is supposed to be taken down to the studs.

Drywall, flooring and appliances are all supposed to be replaced.

In recent full refurbs the thermostat has been replaced as I assume they have been replacing the HVAC system as well.

Still weird to me that they put the carpet down as either they will have to take it back up or protect it from drywall mess.

Thats definitely not what they have been doing in other “hard” refurbs lately….

 

[ClaraOswald]

I actually hope they don't tear out the cabinets and replace them with something from ikea.

 

[eticketplease]

Thats definitely not what they have been doing in other “hard” refurbs lately….

Both Boulder ridge and boardwalk did.
HHI also did that.
Not sure about the BLT one that is going on now but I assume they are doing that.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Both Boulder ridge and boardwalk did.
HHI also did that.
Not sure about the BLT one that is going on now but I assume they are doing that.

I don’t think they replaced any of the kitchen cabinets at Boardwalk…. What makes you think they tore the rooms down to the studs?

 

[eticketplease]

I don’t think they replaced any of the kitchen cabinets at Boardwalk…. What makes you think they tore the rooms down to the studs?

I thought there were photos posted. I know there were for BRV

 

[AstroBlasters]

I thought there were photos posted. I know there were for BRV

I don’t the think they did that for BW or BC or BLT….

 

[kes601]

I don’t think they replaced any of the kitchen cabinets at Boardwalk…. What makes you think they tore the rooms down to the studs?

They were replaced at BWV. The old ones had a vertical rib style, the new ones are flat w/trim around the edges.

ETA: They could have just replaced the doors on the cabinets and left the rest as is.

 

[AstroBlasters]

They were replaced at BWV. The old ones had a vertical rib style, the new ones are flat w/trim around the edges.

ETA: They could have just replaced the doors on the cabinets and left the rest as is.

Are you talking about just the cabinet doors or the entire cabinets?

Nm. I didn’t see the ETA at first.

 

[eticketplease]

Are you talking about just the cabinet doors or the entire cabinets?

Nm. I didn’t see the ETA at first.

I could be wrong but I thought the entire cabinet was replaced.

I know for sure the took the little bar off the back of the sink area and removed the chairs.

BCV was a soft refurb so they didn't replace the cabinets there.
BLT cabinets certainly look to be replaced but they could be just a face lift as they left the large sliding pantry door thing.

 

[ClaraOswald]

I saw that the direct price for VGC is going from $310 to $330. (Sorry if this is being discussed elsewhere, I'm horrible at keeping up on all the threads.)

Do you guys think this means they will start buying contracts back during ROFR??

 

[AstroBlasters]

I saw that the direct price for VGC is going from $310 to $330. (Sorry if this is being discussed elsewhere, I'm horrible at keeping up on all the threads.)

Do you guys think this means they will start buying contracts back during ROFR??

They bought back at least one earlier…. so perhaps occasionally. Probably in the low $200s, but not in the mid $200s….

 

[CWTC]

The bought back at least one earlier…. so perhaps occasionally. Probably in the low $200s, but not in the mid $200s….

I’m pretty sure I read it was $221 but I never could find how many points the contract had.

 

[Royal Consort]

I’m pretty sure I read it was $221 but I never could find how many points the contract had.

210 points that one.

 

[ajiuo]

A full refurbishment is supposed to be taken down to the studs.

Drywall, flooring and appliances are all supposed to be replaced.

In recent full refurbs the thermostat has been replaced as I assume they have been replacing the HVAC system as well.

Still weird to me that they put the carpet down as either they will have to take it back up or protect it from drywall mess.

I think drywall is mostly just in the bathrooms and wherever else it’s needed. There really isn’t any need to remove drywall in most of the room. I do want a nice referb, but I also don’t want them wasting money and time on somthing that is not at all necessary.