Dvc bookings?

[dlpmikki]

Hoping to use DVC points to book our 4 night stay at the end of August. If I understand correctly there are 3 options. If all are available what would be your first / second choice?

[chefmickey3]

We loved the Grand Californian. The location is wonderful. What size room do you need? We stayed there last July and had a wonderful vacation!

[dlpmikki]

We only need a studio but could splurge on a 1 bed.

Maybe I should change my question to if Grand California is not available where should I try for next out of disneyland hotel and paradise pier?

[Christine]

Truly I love the disneyland hotel. The rooms are LARGE and you'll get mouse keeping! Plus the historical charm of the decor is exquisite. And hello- TRADER SAMS!!

[dlpmikki]

Thank you Christine! The Disneyland hotel is the only one I have stayed at but that was 20 years ago - maybe the decor was new then - lol.

[Melanie]

Best of luck getting DVC accommodations at GC, Mikki. It's truly amazing!

[AgentC]

I've only stayed at the Disneyland Hotel but I loved it. If you can't get the villas, I highly recommend it.

[VWL Mom]

If you can't get into the Villas you could try the Cali Grand Hotel as your 2nd choice.

[dlpmikki]

Is it worth getting a 1 bed at the villas or is a studio better?

[Goofster]

We just got back from DLR and plan on going back the first week of Janiary in 2016. How difficult is it to book the grand Californian studio rooms at the 7 month window?

[VWL Mom]

Is it worth getting a 1 bed at the villas or is a studio better?

I think you and Andrew would enjoy the 1 bedroom there. Depending on how long you'll be traveling away from home the extra space and the washer/dryer would be nice to have.

[BrerGnat]

Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier. In that order.

[doombuggy]

I stayed in a Studio at the VGC in April for the Star WARs celebration and was surprised to get my waitlist in March that I booked in early January. I was expecting to have to splurge points to stay at DLH or PP. The room was at the end of a funky hall, so it was only me and the people in the 1br next door going down the hall so it was quiet. The negative was I had no cell service in the room (1st floor, next to a stairwell, so too much cement I guess).