Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I have a friend who wants to go to DL Her biggest priority is a great swimming pool for the kids (youngest is 6). She's thinking about the Paradise Pier because of the water slide - that's the sort of thing they're after. All I know is that the Paradise Pier pool is built over another structure. Is the pool very deep? Very big? Boy, it's hard to find pictures of that pool on the internet! She's thinking she'd prefer the water slide over the themeing of the Disneyland Hotel's pool. Her kids aren't into the characters. Are there any other hotels in the area with pools with comperable features to the Paradise Pier? I love the Sheraton's pool area, but there is no waterslide.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney The DLH and the GCH both have waterslides also. Don't know how they compare to the PPH though.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/images/DisHotelPPpool.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.family-vacation-getaways-at-los-angeles-theme-parks.com/Disneyland-Paradise-Pier-Hotel.html&h=221&w=311&sz=39&hl=en&start=5&tbnid=2jW13mj4nYqbmM:&tbnh=83&tbnw=117&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dparadise%2Bpier%2Bswimming%2Bpool%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG" target="_blank">http://images.google.com/imgre...26sa%3DG</a> This site has a photo...
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh My 13 year old says the slide is better at the DLH, but the pool in general is better at the GCH (less crowded too).
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I agree with Douglas's assessment. Paradise Pier has the weakest pool in my estimation. DLH's is larger with a great slide and theming, and there is a quiet pool too. GCH has two pools, neither are huge, but there are fountains, a fun slide, and I love looking at Paradise Pier from the jacuzzis!
Originally Posted By Ursula The bar is closer to the DLH's pool. WHAT? You said she had kids! I like both slides at DLH and the PPH as well. The one at PPH is bigger and might scare the wee ones. Yes, I do water slides. and yes, PPH has a bar right there but when is it really open and stocked? The GCH is too, uhm, relaxed for kids, in my opinion. I would find it dull if I were still six. Maybe because there isn't a pirate ship to look at? Show the kids all three photos and see what gets them excited.
Originally Posted By Ursula That photo of PPH is nice and shows the size well, but the giant slide isn't attached (unless they moved it in a year) to the big pool. It has a separate basin to splash into which is on the side of the pool, but steps away.
Originally Posted By Ursula <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://disneyland.magicalreservations.com/images/Paradise_Pier-pool.JPG&imgrefurl=http://disneyland.magicalreservations.com/Disneys_Paradise_Pier.html&h=261&w=385&sz=35&hl=en&start=10&sig2=gJw9DWiSF9DUTI4LaOh-8A&tbnid=X4Cm9M06KxweUM:&tbnh=83&tbnw=123&ei=awL9R_7VN6mkpwTOvNXwCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3DParadise%2BPier%2BHotel%2Bpool%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG" target="_blank">http://images.google.com/imgre...26sa%3DG</a>
Originally Posted By Ursula <a href="http://adisneyland.disney.go.com/media/dlr_v0200/en_US/hotels/recreation/PPHRecreationListLowBand.jpg" target="_blank">http://adisneyland.disney.go.c...Band.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy Swimming is a big priority for our family too. All 3 Disney properties have great pool areas. The PPH pool itself is a basic rectangle shape, but it seems to be the best pool for keeping an eye on the kids. The big pool at DLH is so big, you can quickly loose site of you child with all the kids in there. We also like the Cove Pools at DLH very much. Much less crowded. If you have a child that is not a strong swimmer, the PPH waterslide doesn't end in the pool itself. It is completely self contained, so no need to swim out of it. For the non-Disney properties, we like the HoJo and the Sheraton Park pools. The HoJo has a water play area near the big pool. And there are two swimming pools, so they are never overcrowded like some of the motel/hotel pools can get. Both pools are undergoing renovations this year, so you may want to check when those will be completed. They are being renovated seperately, so there will be at least one pool open at all times. The Sheraton Park has great resort like pool area. Huge pool, and a snack bar with waiter service so you can be served food and drink at your lounge chair. (love that!)
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey The HOJO is remodeling their main pool and so the main pool area, wading pool, and hot tub are all going to be closed from April some time until at least the beginning of July it sounds like. We are booked to stay there for eight nights in June and I love their hot tub so I am extremely disappointed!
Originally Posted By LuLu PPH pool area is kid of barren and boring (and IS that bar ever open? LOL!). The slide is pretty cool but, as noted, does not end in the pool, but just in a splashdown area. It's been too long since I've been down the other hotel slides to remember and compare. But, the theming at GCH is redwoods-y and not character-y. Appearance-wise, I think DLH has the most attractive pool areas. >>Is the pool very deep?<< I think hotel pools are typically about 4 feet deep. They rarely have a "deep end."
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I think the deep end of the pool at GCH was more than 4 feet. Can't really remember, but I'm pretty sure it was too deep for my youngest. Maybe 6 feet??
Originally Posted By LuLu Hey SGV I just forwarded to you an email with great pics of the San Alfonso del Mar resort at Algarrobo, Chile. Send it on to your friend with a little creative editing. Her kids will be really excited about the new third gate at DLR ;-)
