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    Blue Bayou Reservation Tips?

    Here's something a little wonky on our last trip. We normally get 11:00 and check-in early to request waterfront table-- Never missed one doing this. This time we were in line for POTC and it was getting tight. We thought about bailing. Just before boarding I got check-in pop-up on the App...
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    The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0

    Yes they've had live music in the (very small) space in the Craftsman Lounge, and it replaces the typical hotel ambiance music via the speakers around the pool and in the covered walkways. So think of it as background music, not a loud concert, and nothing like you would hear from the Parks...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    30 minutes worth, if you like. There are shorter tour videos if you prefer. There are El Cap Youtube tours out there also. Not sure about Aroyo. :thumbsup2
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    Help with RD plan

    Are you following this thread by @DLRExpert ? The first couple posts are updated as conditions change; it might be helpful to cross-reference with your plan. I can say from personal experience: DLRExpert is legit! Everything comes from many years of local experience year-around-- and very...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    Thanks for this. So they start scanning at 7:15, and do they go into a rope drop? If so, can you say where the rope is for the new entrance?
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    Disneyland California

    Provost on Youtube always seems to keep first-time visitors in mind. They have a lot of videos with this theme. Here is a recent one, and they have others: Also recommended here often is Disneyland Daily. Casey is great at laying out strategy and she provides (and tests) one-day touring...
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    The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 2.0

    Yowser VGC average Resale prices shot above $300 in May-- even above the direct pricing ($310). Obviously they were impacted by the announcement at VDH. I noticed resale listing prices were going up fast. I've seen as high as $330s, for small contracts. But I wasn't sure if they were selling...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    It's just behind the kiddie slide.
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    Waiting for DISNEYLAND HOTEL DVC Thread (see post 1 for updates)

    Looks cool. What jumps out to me is the lobby area. And I assume there are other places to chill, as well. This is about the only thing VGC is lacking (outside main lobby of course). This is much more the style of most (all?) of the WDW resorts. Having those DVC lobby's to hang away from...
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    Trader Sams June 9th through June 11th

    Sorry, missed you by a couple weeks. We have one for 4 but may not go because we have 5. Is it really max 4? Any tips for parties of 5? Walk-up only? ETA: Oops, think I found my answer in the other thread. I also noticed there doesn't seem to be reservations for 3 (we tried doing 3 & 2)...
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    Blue Bayou or Hungry Bear to-go for Fantasmic

    Thanks for this. I've been meaning to ask around if anyone had ordered off the menu recently (since F! reopened, at least). We always prefer that to the to-go meals. Were you able to do it on Saturday? :thumbsup2
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    How bad does LA Unified spring break make DLR crowds? April 4-7 crowds

    We've been during that week, but not in 2022. Maybe worth factoring in: That period in 2022 I think the parks were still reduced capacity. The official numbers were not really disclosed but the whisper percentages were out there. I recall there was also a daily trend, due to lack of...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    We usually have groceries delivered before arrival (as long as no alcohol). So they come up with our luggage and we tip accordingly. But if we do meet the grocery delivery at the curb or have another delivery mid-stay, we bring our empty roller bags down and load them up to take back to the...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    We need to page Professor @Nonsuch for the location and total count of rooms without balconies. Yes there are some-- I think they were the original "daybed" rooms before the last room remodel. They have a little more square footage, since the balcony space is captured in the room. Good call...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    I think above advice is good on DVC requests (Redwood probably the quietest, but not many rooms there). We still request theme park side. But every stay on day 3 or 4 I ask myself "why do I do this?" I don't mind screams on Goofy's. It's the repetition of the swings and zephyr soundtracks...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    Sounds like Grad Night, which were June 1,3,4,7,8,10,11,17 (2022). I think the party goes until 2:00 AM. Whatever it was, I feel your pain! I know it's not for everyone, but we use white noise apps on our phones to try and smooth out external hotel noise. We use them at home so it's easy...
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    Grand Californian Super Thread

    Unless it's changed, you should have access to a microwave in the vending/ice areas. I found some 2021 posts on the Park Panel that said they are still available. And also this TT from 2022 which is hopefully legit. Maybe someone has used them recently and can confirm. Or, call the hotel...
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    Has anyone heard about Steakhouse 55 reopening?

    Ooooohhhh I think you just nailed it. Well done! :thumbsup2
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    Thoughts on what time has less crowds -days before Easter or days before Tgiving?

    Well, I will try first. We've done both periods multiple times. Pre-Thanksgiving has been pretty consistent for us. We are usually there over the weekend and headed home by Tuesday to get back for the holiday. By Tuesday you can feel the crowds building. Of course it's busy, but not...
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    Iger and D'Amaro at DLR

    I hope they made park reservations. And used Genie+ on their phone all day. And waited until 1:00 PM to ParkHop! And And And... :thumbsup2
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