It’s time to talk bougie! Have you ever dreamed of a stay in a Disney Vacation Club Grand Villa? We’re eager to dig into the creme de la creme of DVC inventory, the Grand Villa. Although these gorgeous spaces are point hogs, these villas will take your breath away. We're talking with four members and discussing their top 3 Grand Villas in all DVC.
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We’ll start with the DVC Grand Villa at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. These Grand Villas can be found all on one level, which can help make an equitable experience for members of your party who use a mobility device or cannot climb stairs. The DVC Copper Creek Grand Villas also have great separation between the bedrooms, making it really easy for finding some respite from the group at the end of a long Disney day. Can you beat a private hot tub?
Next let’s hop over to Disney's Vero Beach Resort where the DVC Grand Villa is actually a cute beach side cottage. You can find the perfect beach vacation in this cottage. If you’ve ever wanted to bake cookies in your Grand Villa, this is the place for you. The layout has all three bedrooms on the ground floor, and the common area lives above on the second floor. You can check out amazing views while you relax in your cottage.
From east to west coast, the Grand Villa at the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will take you to the backyard of Disney’s California Adventure. You have a 50/50 shot at grabbing that coveted theme park view in these. There are two floors to this villa, and there is no beating the location with the resort’s private entrance to Disney’s Grand Californian just steps away.
Back to the east coast, the DVC Grand Villa in The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa might be the bougiest of them all. Containing a bonus media room which could become an extra bedroom if needed, this DVC Grand Villa has it all. Direct monorail access to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot make it worth it, but you will really be going big or going home given the points cost. The amount of space, the attention to detail, and the indescribable feeling of being immersed in luxury might make your family feel like a million bucks as you create memories of a lifetime. Imagine throwing open the curtains and watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks from your own DVC Grand Floridian Grand Villa. You won’t want to leave your room as you soak in the experience. Speaking of soaking, the primary bathroom has a steam shower!
If you truly want to fall in love with a DVC Grand Villa, look no further than Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House. Boasting 3, half circle balconies, the savanna is right outside your room. Reach up and touch the thatched roof of Jambo house, but make sure you abide by the non-smoking rules for the safety of the animals and the other guests! DVC throws in a pool table in these Grand Villas to create entertainment inside and outside. It also carries some great point values to get the most bang for your buck (or points).
All of these DVC Grand Villas are spectacular, but truly nothing can beat the Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas at Aulani, Disney Resort and Spa. You are literally sitting there right in paradise. No photos can possibly do this justice. If you visit Aulani, take the tour of the DVC Grand Villa even if you can’t stay there. Trust us, it will take your breath away.>
Credits:
- Chad Pennycuff: Host and Curator of Magical Stories at MyDVCPoints & Episode Producer
- Marissa Vallotton: DVC Resale Market Director of Marketing and Sales & Guest
- Cindy Leichner: Guest
- Ron Schammert: Guest
- Jill Creighton: Show Notes and WordPress
