Grand Californian Pool Cabana Question?

[poptart90]

Ok, so the last time we stayed at the GCH three years ago, my in-laws shared with us the price they paid for a private cabana at the pool- $100 all day.
DH just called to see what the cost is now...!!

Half day $319 (four hours!!)
Full day $369

I think I’ve been smuggled

Has ANYONE paid this recently? We’re the food and drinks free? Uh, help me understand this??

Triple the costs Disney does

 

[cdatkins]

There was at least one Cabana rented each day we were there. But we heard many balking at the price!

 

[Malcon10t]

Ok, so the last time we stayed at the GCH three years ago, my in-laws shared with us the price they paid for a private cabana at the pool- $100 all day.
DH just called to see what the cost is now...!!

Half day $319 (four hours!!)
Full day $369

I think I’ve been smuggled

Has ANYONE paid this recently? We’re the food and drinks free? Uh, help me understand this??

Triple the costs Disney does

I think your in-laws may have down played the price they paid. We have done it many times, and 3 years ago, we paid $180 for a half day, and $265 for a full day.

Food and drinks are not included. There usually is a fruit plate provided with waters.

 

[yetiowine]

For the off season this past February, a GCH cabana was $249+tax for 6 hours.

 

[LoriLovesDisneyland]

We had one for a half day 4 years ago and it was $165 not including food and beverage. It did include 6 bottled waters and a fruit platter. It has definitely jumped in price especially for a half day. The Full day has gone up to $397 including tax. The half day was quoted to me as $317 including tax. We decided on the full day as the difference is only $80. My mom pays half and we pay half, so it Is more doable for us.

 

[Nonsuch]

Ok, so the last time we stayed at the GCH three years ago, my in-laws shared with us the price they paid for a private cabana at the pool- $100 all day.

Your in-laws might just recall incorrectly (or don’t want you to know how expensive), but I doubt it was only $100.
Cabanas are larger than 3 years ago, there are 3 cabanas where there were 4 previously (and 3 more near the Fountain pool)

I paid $350 for a full day in June 2018.

Some cabana details:

• A fruit tray and a few bottled waters are included, but other food and drinks are extra.
• A server is dedicated to the 6 cabanas
• Capacity is 8 guests inside the cabana
• Outside the cabana is a patio table with 5 chairs and 2 loungers and 2 umbrellas
• There is a small fridge and a TV

 

[Malcon10t]

Some cabana details:

• A fruit tray and a few bottled waters are included, but other food and drinks are extra.
• A server is dedicated to the 6 cabanas
• Capacity is 8 guests inside the cabana
• Outside the cabana is a patio table with 5 chairs and 2 loungers and 2 umbrellas
• There is a small fridge and a TV

And a fan... Don't forget the fan!!!!

 

[Malcon10t]

I paid $350 for a full day in June 2018.

Some cabana details:

• A fruit tray and a few bottled waters are included, but other food and drinks are extra.
• A server is dedicated to the 6 cabanas
• Capacity is 8 guests inside the cabana
• Outside the cabana is a patio table with 5 chairs and 2 loungers and 2 umbrellas
• There is a small fridge and a TV

Also, there is a cabana host, who will come around, pick up towels for you, bring you fresh towels, see if you need anything, bring swim diapers or swim vests as needed,, etc... It is customary to tip them.

 

[finchy3]

Eye watering prices I can't justify.

 

[MATTERHORN]

It is seasonal though! It does go down almost $100 off season!

 

[MATTERHORN]

And I've rented almost every time we've been there (big family, hard to find shady chairs when we want a break) and I LOVE them! Food and drinks are extra off the menu at White Water Snacks, but we still always have to get nachos. We did luck out last year, we rented one on Fourth of July and they had a cookout/BBQ for everyone in the pool area and it was all included!!! Best deal that day to feed our family of 6 lunch!

 

[Malcon10t]

Eye watering prices I can't justify.

Not everyone can. Everyone has a choice where to spend their money. I've done a cabana several times, and when we have done it, it has been worth it for us.

 

[MATTERHORN]

That being said, even on Fourth of July last year, it was $249 instead of $180, so apparently it's gone up even more!! Do you think they change it based on occupancy? Seems like DL has been a ghost town so I'm surprised it's so much higher now.

 

[avalon451]

What about DLH Cabanas? Less expensive? Off to check the Disney website....

 

[poptart90]

Wow! Thank you to everyone who shared about the Cabanas!! We’ve never had one before (and won’t do it this time cause this is a bounce-back trip to enjoy the empty parks in the morning! Yay!) but they sound amazing and if we were traveling with more family and could share, I could definitely see where the shade and private relaxing area would be sooooo nice!

Saving these details for later!!

 

[Malcon10t]

What about DLH Cabanas? Less expensive? Off to check the Disney website....

There are 6 cabanas at the DLH and we love them. I think they are about the same, maybe a little cheaper. The hosts are generally great. And service is always very good.

 

[disneymum58]

If we are staying at GCH, is it possible to rent a cabana at the Disneyland Hotel?

 

[Malcon10t]

If we are staying at GCH, is it possible to rent a cabana at the Disneyland Hotel?

Yes.

 

[DisSurfer878]

I don't get why people are so shocked.

A cabana at almost any hotel in Vegas will run you $300, but usually over $500.

Any Cabana at a Hawaiian or tropical resort has very similar pricing.

I don't know many places worth visiting with cabanas $100 or less...

 

[Malcon10t]

I don't get why people are so shocked.

A cabana at almost any hotel in Vegas will run you $300, but usually over $500.

Any Cabana at a Hawaiian or tropical resort has very similar pricing.

I don't know many places worth visiting with cabanas $100 or less...

I think because most people don't know about renting cabanas, until they read about it here. When we do a cabana, it is a day off from the parks, it is a leisurely day, and for me, a great way to relax.