Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Has anyone stayed here? Could I get your input please? Thanks in advance. xoxo
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I did but a few years ago - we were in a 3 bedroom apartment type room - very spacious and the full kitchen with 7 kids in tow was perfect.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Says it's "just over one mile" from the DL Resort. Gottluv: if you got killer rates at Dolphin Cove, would it be worth using the parking structure, or....would you rather stay at HoJo's? Be honest. It's for posterity.
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP ^^ I have nothing to say on your topic, but the random Princess Bride line made me smile.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Atta girl, Mrs ElderP. Sending R.O.U.S. wishes and Inigo Montoya dreams your way, honey! xoxo
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Well I really can't - I didn't have a good experience with HoJo's...Does the ART run near the resort - if so that would make it easier - <a href="http://www.rideart.org/info.html" target="_blank">http://www.rideart.org/info.html</a>
Originally Posted By Ursula We stayed there in 2001 for a week. It is nice and spacious and the rooms were comfy then. It depends on the price and if you need to cook for people. I enjoyed having a patio at Dolphin for breakfast, although I didn't cook anything at all. I do prefer Hojo's because of the walking distance, but it is an easy drive to the resort. The pool at Hojo's was better (but I don't know now with the changes they are making). THe Dolphin did have wine and cheese nights and movie nights and things to do if you are there for a longer stay.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Thanks, Ursula. We'll have to do the pros/cons thing as soon as we get the rates nailed down. xoxo
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains If ART runs over there - I would go with the Dolphins Cove...Especially if you are getting a good price - The only issue with driving in is if you want to go back to the room for a rest or such - you have to get the car and deal with the parking lot - if you are going and staying the whole day then the parking is no big deal. I always drive in.
Originally Posted By BaconThDestroyed Good point, gottaluv. Seems like we have six months to plan this one, so yeah, I think we just may do it and let everyone know about the new, updated Dolphin Cove experience. My boss is willing to let me have an up to one week stay at this place (it's one of his timeshare options) so I won't look a gift horse (at a reduced price) in the mouth. Should be interesting. We'll probably break down and bring the two youngest DD's and spoil them some more. DH and I are getting so jazzed about being alone at DL....so liberating!!!!....but at the same time, it's like parental pride and joy on steroids watching your offspring get Disney-warped, too. Can't lose either way. xoxo
Originally Posted By LadyKluck Its one of our timeshare resorts too. Its always booked solid though so I haven't had a chance to stay there. I was on the waiting list for December, but ended up getting in to the brand new resort that World Mark built there.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 DD and fam stayed there in March. She said the ART pickup/dropoff is across the street and was very convenient. They had a one bedroom (was all that was available) and their 4 year old slept on the fold out sofa. Anything you want to know specifically? I can ask DD. They are hoping/assuming that Dophin will be easier to get once the new one opens up. LadyKluck where is the new one located?
Originally Posted By LadyKluck It's on West Katella, down towards the freeway ramp. From the sounds of it (and from what mapquest says) its about a mile & a half from the park.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Wow....amazedncal2 and LadyKluck, this has been most helpful. We'll definitely go for it then. It can't hurt, that's for sure.
Originally Posted By LadyKluck Yeah, if you can get in, take it!! I've been trying for 2 years to get time booked at Dolphin's Cove and its always booked up!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thank you LadyKluck, I'm starting to keep a folder of all the places to stay including where my kids stay Have fun with your planning SoThisIsLove!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Just a tip folks, for any vacation club type accommodation, you need to book 1 year in advance to be successful.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Yipes, davewasbaloo. Thanks for the tip. I'll talk to the boss man now....
