Hey there, Stacey! Welcome to planDisney and Welcome Home, my DVC neighbor! I'm so glad that you've stopped by with such a great planning question. I love chatting with a fellow Member!
Like you, Stacey, a magical stay at
The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at Disneyland Resort is at the tippy top of my Disney Vacation Club must-do list, and like you, I have not yet been pixie-dusted enough to book this incredible Resort once my seven-month booking window has opened. Fortunately, there
is another way to book a stay on the Hotel side of this Disneyland Resort Hotel, so let's chat about this Membership magic, shall we?!
To
book a stay at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa using your DVC Membership, start by checking out
the Points Chart on the
DVC website. Your booking window opens 11 months before your arrival date, as long as the Points Chart for your dates has been released. Since the 2023 Points Chart has been published, you can book your February 2023 stay NOW! Just
call DVC Member Services to convert your Vacation Points to Reservation Points, check availability and book your magical stay.
I have more great news for you, Stacey! While prices are always subject to change, at this time, the $95 transaction fee required for most Disney Collection exchanges is
not required to book a reservation at a Disneyland Resort Hotel. See?! Membership magic!
I hope this was helpful, Stacey, and I hope you book the Disneyland vacation of your dreams! Please stop by any time with any planning or DVC questions you may have along the way.
Adventure is out there!
Mandy