Originally Posted By Splashgirl We are going to Disneyland in July and I am debating between BWPPI and Park Vue Inn. BWPPI would be $100 more for our stay than Park Vue. Is it worth it?
Originally Posted By disnyfans Park Vue Inn has bigger suites than BWPPI. I have been recommended Park Vue and we have reservations for June. I will know for sure then how it is. The suites at Park Vue Inn also have a stove/oven and a fridge, microwave, counter space, cupboards, sink. We are very excited for this. They have pictures of this on the website. They also have a fake fireplace and a plasma TV over the fireplace. But these are only in the suites. Hope this helps you.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy disnyfans- Does every suite at Park Vue Inn have the stove/oven, cupboards, sink, fake fireplace and plasma TV? Or is it only in family suites? I have a suite booked in September and was just wondering if I can bring more breakfast items that can actually be cooked or just things to microwave? I know it sounds crazy, I just like to be prepared and not say, "OH, I should have brought...."
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I've had two different suites at Park Vue and there was no such thing. Actually, there were some sort of kitcheny things like a microwave and coffee maker. Certainly no fireplace or plasma. But this was two years ago and my suites were kind of small. Just a bedroom with one queen and a living room/bedroom with one queen and a sofa bed. We had to get a rollaway too, which was $10 per night, I think I remember.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Thanks, nemopoppins. I'm glad you cleared that up for me-I would have been really disappointed if we got to our room and found none of those items mentioned above. And, my husband looooves to tease me when I over pack. I still think the rooms look great and I've read mostly positive reviews on LP about Park Vue Inn. Also, have you viewed the fireworks from the observation deck? We are arriving on a Sunday afternoon and are hoping to catch the fireworks this time. We don't go into the park until Monday.
Originally Posted By disnyfans joeysmommy. The Park Vue Inn has been renovated since then. I just called them and asked specifically if they had the small kitchen area with all the above listed and they told me yes only in the suites. They have the pictures on the website listed under Hotel Info and then click on Photo Gallery. We are excited and plan on cooking while there too. So go ahead and plan on it. I will be going June 8th-14th. When will you be going joeysmommy? I will be able to tell you more then.
Originally Posted By disnyfans We have the living room suite reserved and they said we have the kitchen.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy disnyfans- Thanks for the info on when the renovations were done. I heard great things about Park Vue from LPers so I checked out the website and loved the new look. I went ahead and booked 2 suites for Sept 23-30. It's half the price of a cramped standard DLH room! I was going stir crazy by the 5th day. We weren't in our room very much, but when we were, we tripped all over each other and our stuff. Have you been there in June before? I took my son out of school last Sept (kindergarten) so we could go Mon-Fri. I'm impatient and my kids are 3 and 5 yrs old, so waiting in line with them is rough. I guess June 8-14 shouldn't be too bad since some schools don't get out until mid-June. We don't get out until June 13th, we are in the SF Bay Area. I tried to meet up with atinkfan when we were both there in September, but we were both with a large group and kept missing each other. Have a great time in June!
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan joeysmommy... We have stayed at the Park Vue twice, and I imagine that you could see the fireworks very well from the observation deck. When standing on it, it seems like if you had a good arm, you could almost throw a football far enough and bounce it off the roof of Space Mountain. Probably not true, but fun to be so close. But rather than watch the fireworks from the Park Vue on the night we arrive, we have always walked down to Downtown Disney to get dinner at the Rainforest Cafe and get ourselves into the Disney spirit. The view of the fireworks is rather obstructed (you have to try and watch inbetween buildngs), but we never want to be in our room when there is Disney fun to be had! I should mention we have always arrived on a Monday in November, so the fireworks might be shown earlier than you would see them on a Sunday night in September. In which case it would be nice to be at the hotel (with kids already in PJs!!!)
Originally Posted By joeysmommy momofbuzzfan- Did you stay in a suite at Park Vue or a standard room? Before or after the renovation? We're planning on arriving Sunday afternoon, head over to DLR for a charcter dinner and then to bed early. Well, after watching fireworks from the hotel. I learned my lesson last year, don't try to do a marathon day. We had to get up at 3:30am to get to the airport by 5:30am for a 7am flight. Got into DL by 11am and everyone dragged their butt all day. The next day was even worse after a late night dinner at Rainforest Cafe. This time we will spend Sunday traveling, then hit the parks fresh on Monday morning. We didn't get to see any fireworks last year since we were there Mon-Fri. That's why I'm hoping for the Sunday night fireworks, even if it is from our room.
Originally Posted By disnyfans joeysmommy- Yes we go every year at the first of June. We love it!! Not too crowded and is still warm and nice. We are from Utah and my kids get out of school May 25th. I have a 15yr old son, 12 yr old daughter, 11yr old son, 6yr old daughter. Waiting in lines for us isn't too bad. We love Disneyland and can't wait to be there. We are really excited to try the Park Vue Inn this year. If we like it in June then we are going to make reservations for our November trip also. So I hope it is nice. We have stayed at Desert Inn once and had a 2 room suite (didn't have any problems there, thank goodness) but would not want to risk having any, since I have heard so many bad things about them. So having a bigger room or rooms is so nice. I know what you mean about tripping over everyone and their stuff. I hope we both have good rooms at Park Vue. Have a great trip too. momofbuzzfan- I know what you mean about not wanting to be in your room when Disneyland is right there. We are like that too. We have to go to downtown disney also. Just so excited to be there!! This year we are getting annual passes so we can go the evening when we get there. I am so excited!! Thanks for the info on Park Vue Inn. I am ready to be there now.
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan Sorry joeysmommy...we stayed in the standard room (2 Queens), so I can't help you with suite info. They were just finishing up repaving the parking lot, and were renovating the breakfast area/observation deck (you can eat breakfast out there). Also....your plan to watch the fireworks from the hotel sounds perfect for you guys. You should have a great view, and be able to hit the hay right after. The two times we have gone, it was the Christmas fireworks show and they showed it every night at 7:45. Also, DL was only open from 10am-8pm. So the kids could REALLY sleep in, and were back in bed at night pretty early. I'm glad you guys have another trip planned. I enjoyed your trip reports from last time. After our first trip, we have decided to try and make it an annual thing for the week after Thanksgiving. At least until my Kindergartener is too old to be pulled out of school. Happy planning to all!!!!
Originally Posted By joeysmommy disnyfans- Wow! Utah is quite a long way to come for DL. Yes, we were afraid to try Desert Inn too. After reading all of the negatives on LP, $59 sounded too good to be true. We're trying Park Vue for the first time in Sept, so after your June trip be sure to tell me how it was. My email is on my profile. I'm worse than the kids. We have to be at DL the entire time, no wasting time in the room! Momof Buzzfan- Thanks, I'm hoping they will be ok with just hanging out at DTD, maybe swimming a bit, watch some fireworks and go to bed. DL is open 10-8pm when we are there too. Which is fine for now since they should be in bed by 8pm anyway after all that walking around.How was the breakfast at Park Vue? Is it muffins and cereal? Wow! You remembered my trip reports? Since it's my birthday and my boys' birthdays in September, we've decided to make it a birthday tradition. Yes, I'm pulling my kids out of school while they are still young. I started the thread last Summer about taking the kids out of school and telling the truth, seemed to be a hot topic! In the end I told his Kindergarten teacher the truth and we did Independent Study so his absence wouldn't cost the school money. It was a lot of work, but it all worked out. I felt less guilty too. Also, how was the park Vue staff? Did they allow grocery deliveries?
Originally Posted By momofbuzzfan I imagine that the Park Vue would have not problem with grocery deliveries. If you were at your room, the delivery driver could come straight to your door (since they are outside - motel style) and bypass the front desk altogether. But the staff is very friendly and I imagine they would accomate you in any way. As far as breakfast....it was NOT very hearty. We did it once when we were there 2 years ago, and it was very inconvenient. It was too cold to sit outside on the observation deck, and there was very limited seating inside. When we were there last year it was being renovated, so I will be curious to see what it is like now. But it was basically just toast, small muffins, and dry cereal (I think). I remember all the plates were small, as well as the juice cups, and it was a pain to try to grab a bunch of stuff to take back to the room for the whole family. I guess if you all head down there it would work out better. Again...I have no idea what it is like now since we completely skipped it this year. We just made PB&Js in the room with OJ and bananas. Twice we ate at IHOP which is in the parking lot. HAS ANYONE BEEN TO THE PARK VIEW BREAKFAST RECENTLY (POST-RENOVATION)? I am very curious to hear what it is like now..... Thanks!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I haven't been to the park vuu - but I stayed at BBPPI (2X in 9/06) and the Desert Inn (12/06) and I would say if you are going to be there when it is chilly at night then the Desert Inn isn't bad at all as you have the pool and hot tub inside - I would request a room near the pool area however the walk back to our room was quite cool. I would definately stay at the BWPPI again the continental breakfast had bagels, doughnuts, juice, cereal, etc. but you can also use your breakfast tag in the Captain Kidds restaurant for fresh pancakes (which were taste). I had the pancakes and bought the kids the breakfast buffet ($3.99) eggs, waffles and such and they were good to go until mid afternoon.
Originally Posted By disnyfans Yes Utah is a long way but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Disneyland!! Actually our whole family does but I love it the most. It is about a 9 1/2 hour drive for us but soooo worth it! I will for sure email you when we get back from our trip in June and let you know everything about Park Vue Inn. I do hope others will let us know about the breakfast offered at the hotel. I am interested to know also. Thanks!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Did the Park Vue Inn used to be called Park Inn International, and then later Park Inn Ananheim? If this is the same hotel, then we stayed there when it was the Park Inn Anaheim. I'm really excited to try this place again, now that they've remodeled. It sounds great!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Never mind, I just realized that this isn't the same hotel I was thinking of. Well, I still plan to give it a try the next time we're there.
