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?
Mikki
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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!
"If you can dream it, you can do it."
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?
Mikki
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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!! ;)
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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.
Mikki
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Best of luck getting DVC accommodations at GC, Mikki. It's truly amazing!
I've only stayed at the Disneyland Hotel but I loved it. If you can't get the villas, I highly recommend it.
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Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier. In that order.
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If you can't get into the Villas you could try the Cali Grand Hotel as your 2nd choice.
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Is it worth getting a 1 bed at the villas or is a studio better?
Mikki
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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?
Goofster;2443962 wrote: 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?
I'll let you know when I try in a couple of weeks!
Mikki
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dlpmikki;2443391 wrote: 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.
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dlpmikki;2443980 wrote: I'll let you know when I try in a couple of weeks!
Thanks, let me know and good luck!!
If you want a true DVC experience your only option is the Villas at the Grand Californian.
Other than that you'd have to use the Concierge collection and stay in a regular room at any of the three resorts.
I would definitely go with a studio or 1-BR at the Grand Californian. It's less points than a regular room out of the 'Disney Stock" and you get more bang for your buck. Personally, I've never stayed in a studio. I've always gone with a 1 or 2-BR. I am going to be trying for a studio soon though. ;)
If that doesn't pan out I would go with a room at Grand Californian, Disneyland Hotel, Paradise Pier.
Good Luck. 
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