Hello Tracey,
Welcome to planDisney and the
Disney Vacation Club Ohana! I have a feeling you're going to love your new DVC Membership and all the incredible perks that come with it. One of the things I enjoy most about being a Member is the flexibility - it lets me personalize each vacation to fit my travel party perfectly. From the resort's location to the size of the accommodations, there is so much to choose from! Let's take a look at where Vacation Points can be used.
Members receive their Vacation Points at the start of the Use Year every year. These Points can be used to book a DVC resort, a resort in the Disney Collection, a
Disney Cruise Line vacation,
Adventures by Disney and more! Members can book a stay at their Home Resort 11 months out and if they wish to stay at another DVC resort, they must wait until 7 months before the check-in date.
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa is a Disney Vacation Club Resort destination so you can use your Vacation Points to book a stay. I highly recommend booking exactly 7 months before your travel date since availability can change quickly.
If you're unable to secure a reservation for your desired dates, you can still use your DVC Vacation Points toward a stay at the hotel side of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. By converting your Vacation Points to
Reservation Points, you'll be able to book a stay, but there are a few important things to keep in mind:
- There is a non-refundable fee of $95 (subject to change) when converting Vacation Points to Reservation Points
- Your reservation must be booked before the last four months of your Use Year (This is known as the Rule of Four)
- Once you convert Vacation Points to Reservation Points, the transaction is final. Reservation Points expire at the end of the Use Year.
The Villas at Disney's Grand California Resort & Spa has a fantastic location with a dedicated entrance to Disney California Adventure Park and another that puts you in the heart of Downtown Disney District with easy access to fanciful shopping and wonderful restaurants such as Céntrico and Din Tai Fung (their famous xiao long bao dumplings are delicious!). Be sure to take a peek at the DVC Member Perks before your trip to take advantage of savings on dining, merchandise, entertainment and more!
Tracey, I hope this information is helpful to your vacation planning. Please visit us again at planDisney if you have any other DVC or vacation planning questions!
Welcome Home,
Candace