Originally Posted By mamamonkey I have never been lucky to get the AP rate for standard rooms. What kind of view are you looking at? I've only stayed in the Sierra so far so I have no idea what else is available since that is all that was offered when I booked before. I've been trying to follow the other threads re: rooms. I booked for Nov. and told them I preferred a pool view when I was asked for a preference since that was pretty the last time. I guess my stupid question of the day is whether I will be looking at anything if the special AP rates happen to come back and I decide to change the reservations. michele-ducking my head sheepishly
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Standard view will be the front of the Marina tower (overlooking the parking lot towards Mickey and Friends) or the back of the Bonita Tower, overlooking the parking lot, toward the Paradise Pier.
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy I have always been lucky to get DTD view on the half dozen or so stays at the DLH. Once, the AP special was for standard view only, but I was able to get a lower floor in the Sierra tower with partialy obstructed DTD view. It was great!
Originally Posted By mamamonkey Thanks-that is a really great description although it doesn't sound very pretty and relaxing. I guess I will have to decide whether I really want to pay the 280.00 per night or head for somewhere else. One part of me is saying that's fine, what the heck. While the other part is thinking more sensibly and cringing at the almost double the price of others. But I guess one of my favorite parts of the trip is just walking thru DTD and admiring the trees with the big colorful ornaments. That's the moment when I know I am on vacation with not a care in the world. Thanks again.
Originally Posted By mamamonkey sorry that was for suzieq's message. So, I guess it's the luck of the draw. michele
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I've never paid for a view but I have gotten on the supposed view sides more than half the times I've stayed. A couple of times the floor was low, though.
Originally Posted By mamamonkey Hmmm, so if I got lucky then maybe we could get a decent view. Decisions, decisions, oh if we were only rich with not a care in the world. LOL.
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect I never worry about the view when I stay at a resort hotel (which is pretty much every trip!). I pay for the standard (read: cheap) view and then check in as early as possible. I think the earlier you check in, the better the chance to a 'view' room. Even with the AP rate, I have had good views from the Bonita tower overlooking the waterfalls. And, if I do get a less than ideal view, oh well--I'm at Disneyland! When are you visiting in November? We're staying at the DLH Nov. 12-18.
Originally Posted By fidoprincess mommamonkey, I think practically perfect is right, the earlier you can check in the better your odds are. If the hotel has sold out and people have paid for the view rooms, they are going to get them no matter what so don't be disappointed if you are not upgraded. If you don't get an upgrade, I think the best view of the standard rooms to request is the Marina Tower because you can see the fireworks from that side! You might have to look hard to the right but some have said they could see a lot of Disneyland too, at least the mountain tops! Be aware too that many of the lower floors that face in toward the pool and overlook the waterfalls are considered standard view too so you might get lucky there as well. No matter what room you get, you will have a great time.
Originally Posted By mamamonkey Hi all, we are there from 11th -15th. I already booked the view at 280.00 but was making a mt. out a molehill wondering if I should go for the cheaper AP rates if it was offered. Last yr when we went it was already sold out by the time we called the 2nd day it was offered. I was so excited because it was the dates when we were going to be there. I ended up getting the senior citizen deal which I think came out to 193.00 or something per night. ( pool view. Which was nice by the way. You guys are right tho'. I will have a wonderful time either way. Thanks for the reality check!
