MousePlanet.com has word on refurbishment work currently under way in the pool complex at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

Early buyers at The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel were given the opportunity to become Founding Members at the resort.  This priviledge was reserved for current Disney Vacation Club members who purchased 160 or more points within a specified timeframe.  In addition to the Founding Member designation, these indivdiuals received an attractive print which mirrors artwork displayed within the resort itself.  Photos and other details follow.

Disney has released a 4-minute video to YouTube of the grand opening festivities for the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.  Included are clips from the grand opening ceremony, interviews with Disney executives and a video tour of the accommodations.

For your viewing pleasure we present a 2-minute video tour of a One Bedrom unit at the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.  The video was captured on opening day at the Disney Vacation Club's newest destination.

DVCNews.com contributor Dave Welty checks in from California with a look at one of the three bedroom Grand Villas at the Grand Californian.

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Familiar kitchen layout for the unit