Originally Posted By tinksfrnd Now I have a problem. I booked a room at the Candy Cane Inn (because they have a personal shuttle) and now my mom said she might want to come. I already invited my son's friend, so now we have 4 children and two adults. Any hotel suggestions that are really good other than on-site hotels?
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey We stayed at the Best Western Park Place Inn and Mini Suites with six people and had plenty of room. It is closer than Candy Cane (at the cross walk to the parks). Very reasonable also.
Originally Posted By tinksfrnd BWPPI is available when I go, but is it nice enough??? My mom is fairly up there in age (79)and a very light sleeper. I'm afraid it may be too noisy for her there. My kids also want to swim so the pool is somewhat important for them.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Ask for a room on the top floor. We were there last August, and didn't notice any noise.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Pics: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31218158&p=67945849" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31218158&p=67945849</a>
Originally Posted By mamacita ^^^ thanks for the photos. Any other rooms from other hotels that you have to share?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Sure! Howard Johnsons: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31343502&p=68968864" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31343502&p=68968864</a> Grand Californian, Theme Park View <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31274754&p=68404789" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4208073&a=31274754&p=68404789</a> Embassy Suites - South (Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove) <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=31004463&p=66092948" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4071689&a=31004463&p=66092948</a>
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Grand Californian, Pool View room <a href="http://new.photos.yahoo.com/suzieq_lp2004/album/576460762337349251" target="_blank">http://new.photos.yahoo.com/su zieq_lp2004/album/576460762337349251</a>
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I think the BWPPI is nice. The beds were comfortable after a long day and I took my DD (age 5 at the time) swimming at the hotel pool as well as my niece (age 9) and they enjoyed it. It isn't anything fancy, just a standard hotel. But it was just right for us and I would stay there again in a heartbeat for the proximity to the park. We didn't have any concerns with noise levels when we stayed for eight nights there. I never heard any neighbors at all. Our room was towards the back of the building though, and if I stayed again I would request a room closer to the front of the building just to cut that extra couple of minutes of walking.
Originally Posted By mamacita SuzieQ, wow! The GCH anniversary photos are amazing! I love the grizzly howling at the moon photo. I cannot even imagine a view like that. It would make it impossible for me to stay off property again. The rose petals are so romantic; did the staff do that for you?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, the rose petals were part of their Honeymoon Turndown Service. I arranged it through Vacation Planning. It was complimentery! Honestly, I found the view boring. I love to people watch, and much prefer a DTD view. Every time I look into DTD, I see something different because of the people, musicians, etc. This view never changed. It even got old waving to the Monorail people, LOL!
Originally Posted By tinksfrnd Thanks for all the input. I'm now thinking the Embassy Suites sounds pretty good, although I still have my reservation at Candy Cane Inn if my mother changes her mind. Just not crazy about the ART shuttle for transportation with Embassy Suites. How crowded is the breakfast there? I will be going April 9-13th.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ We were last at Embassy January 3-6. There was never any problem with crowds at breakfast. We had 10 in our group and always found seating together, too.
Originally Posted By tinksfrnd SuzieQ, I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area too! When you go do you use the ART shuttle when staying at Embassy Suites? If so, how is that? I also could get my tickets through AAA which should include parking. Busy April week though, would parking be tough at the park?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I have a PAP, which includes parking so I don't use ART. I've been to the parks on capacity days and not had problems parking.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl Look into Staybridge Suites, also. Our family stays there when we go to DL... we love it ! We are going to be there again in April ! We have stayed there with 7 of us....... beautiful rooms, always clean and there is a FREE buffet breakfast ! HUGE amounts of food! My boys love it ! The pool is big, also there is a hot tub, we have always been very happy to stay there ! You can find pictures and reviews on tripadvisor.com.... have a wonderful trip !!!
Originally Posted By tinksfrnd Thanks lasvegasgirl, I booked my stay in April at the Staybridge Suites. I received a rate of $127.95 a night, which I think is a really good deal for a suite in April. I'm excited now that I finally made a decision. Thanks so much!
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I love the feeling when you're all set and all you have to do is look forward to it. Congratulations.
Originally Posted By lasvegasgirl Very cool !! We will be there the 19th of April....... when are you gonna go?? I can hardly wait to see my Disneyland.... *SMILES REALLY BIG *
Originally Posted By tinksfrnd We will be there April 9-13th with four kids (three boys and one girl). I'm excited but really hope that it's not too crowded.
