Early reports are beginning to surface regarding pricing and sales terms for the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Resort.  We are double and triple checking information with sources before printing anything, so some details are being withheld at this time. 

UPDATE:  Since this story was first posted we've added additional information on the room classes and seasons in the points chart and promotional discounts offered to Founding Members.  We have also confirmed the minimum purchase level.  Click inside to view.

Scott Donahue from WDWNewsletter.com has posted some recent construction pics from the forthcoming Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Resort.  Check them out HERE.

In 2008 Disney announced its intention to build 50 Disney Vacation Club units at Disneyland's Grand Californian Resort.  But when will sales begin? 

Site contributor David Welty received a letter confirming that sales will begin on January 25, 2009.

Update:  After initially receiving word that the model rooms for the Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Resort were set to permanently close at the end of September, new information has come to light which indicates this is not the case. 

In anticipation of the Disney Vacation Club's arrival at the Grand Californian Resort, it appears Disneyland has finally adopted a perk familiar to members.  Let's examine that perk, and take a look at construction progress on the first California DVC.

Disney has filed for a permit to sell points at its Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel within the state of Florida.  Click HERE to view the status report.

Despite the fact that the project is located in California, Disney Vacation Development must apply for separate sales permits in order to sell within the boundries of most U.S. states.  This is just one of many filings before DVD/DVC can begin selling points at this new location.