Originally Posted By davewasbaloo hi folks, I am considering taking the family to DLP the last week of August (bank holiday week here in the UK, but a cheaper week at DLP and fireworks/Fantillusion should be on). Because it is likely to be heaving, and Holiday Inn et al have put their prices up, plus kids go free (we have two we will have to pay for now - age 5 and 3). We are thinking of a Disney hotel. We want Aircon and room service facilities, and the HNY works out cheaper than the Admiral's floor at the rubbish NBC. But I am finding it hard to decide. The HNY offers the best value usually, but if there is a conference on, the experience can be reduced, plus it's not the most kid friendly. But it is a lovely place to stay. But I am really tempted by the DLH this time with character breakfasted included each morning, no need to go through the stupid security checks, a free fastpass every day, valet parking, and with two kids this age naps/swimming will be welcome when the park is open 8-11. I think I am swaying towards the DLH, but at an extra £600, 900 euro, $1200, I am not 100% percent sure it is worth it. We have stayed here before, but we were a couple then. We almost always have a meal or cocktail at the DLH, so we know the public areas well. I welcome your thoughts.
Originally Posted By X-san heaving? Is that like pouring rain? I get a slightly different image from that word. Sorry I can't give a reco here...but if I had my druthers I'd stay at the entrance of the park if I could swing it. That alone makes the Californian, Mira Costa, and Disneyland Hotel "worth it" imho.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Heaving - it means mega busy (maybe I have lived in the UK too long!) We love the Grand Californian, but the DLH is no GCH. Though I think we may try to swing it. I do not really have enough AL left this year to warrant the cost of APs, and since Jess will be of the age where we will need to buy 4 (£652, or $1304), the kids go free make the DLH seem like a more attractive prospect.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo 2 parks. They include free parking, wheelchair/stroller/locker rental, free apperetif at TS, 10% off restaurants, 20% of merchandise, extra magic hours when staying off site. There is a cheaper one with blackouts, for $400 less, but they do not include EMH or free rentals. Whereas the HNY is $2400 for 5 nights include 6 day hopper passes, and the DLH is $3600. That's compared to $2200 for the Sequoia Lodge. We 1st started thinking Davy Crockett - at $1900, but they only start serving breakfast at 7:30, which means getting in about 90min after EMH starts. Holiday Inn want $1500 excluding breakfast and passes. And Marriott is booked virtually all summer, and the 3 nights available there are the same price as DLH excluding breakfast and passes. So the DLH looks like a nice deal for a change given our circumstances. But it is a lot of money that could be better spent elsewhere.
Originally Posted By X-san Not to mention Tokyo comes with *zero* perks. If there was such a deal here, I'd jump on it, and since I live right down the street I'd probably be at TDR far more often!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, for a long time, DLP has had the best AP deals IMHO. But when we are buying 4 instead of 2 (Mikey's was free last year on a special deal), it makes the packages look more attractive as we are unlikely to get over too often in the coming year if we want to go to the US/Asia/Spain.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo For comparison, the room only deals are: DLH - $3000 HNY - $2500 Davy Crockett - $1200
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, the free kid's AP offer has been extended to Nov. I am planning taking advantage of it when we visit in August. I'm currently weighing up our options as there will be 15 of us. P&V is coming out at around £900 for 3 nights for 2 rooms that sleep 7 (we have 1 infant) and I was then hoping to buy AP's for everyone who needs them, but August 30-31st are blackout days. Maybe staying on site (4 rooms somewhere cheap a la Cheyenne might be better). I'd rather not do Davy Crockett. In reply to your question, I say DLH doesn't seem worth the extra cost to me. How many nights are we talking?!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Dave, the free kid's AP offer has been extended to Nov. I am planning taking advantage of it when we visit in August.<<< Really!!! I tried looking on the french website and couldn't find it. I would be keen for a link if you have it Kiz. We are probably looking at 5 nights, 6 days. We would like room service/or a kitchen, air con and a pool - so it seemed like the HNY and DLH were working out great value. I can get a week at the old P&V for £585 right now, but because of the AP issue, this did not seem like a great deal compared to kids go free. If the free AP deal is still on, then it becomes attractive again. As for DLH not being worth it, I used to think that. But I am wondering with the long hours, inclusive character breakfasts and fastpasses, my opinion is changing. I know staying at the GCH made a huge difference to our stay in DL.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Is the November extension confirmed? We may have to sneak to DLP in Nov if that's the case to take advantage of that offer, 179 euro is quite a big savings....
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I have always wanted to stay at DLH myself. To me, it's the only DLP resort that really seems to have its act together in terms of service, quality etc ... to a poor American like myself, it's expensive even with the deal. But if you can swing it, I'd go for it. Although you do always talk about enjoying Hotel New York, which to be fair I haven't spent much time even wandering about.
Originally Posted By ed-uk Hi there - have to say I would think the extra cost for DLH is worth it. In August itcan be hot and busy and the walk /bus ride to HNY seems long & must be event longer for kids. Being able to nip out for a short break at least from the main park is very appealing. We have opted this year for SLodge but then we have no kids to think of and are going early July!! still seems a long way off!!!!
Originally Posted By exp_627 Hey Dave, personally, I'd always take the New York over the DLH - it just feels quieter, more relaxed... Also, I always found the service better and the cast friendlier at the New York than at the DLH. And when you are looking at going in August, you shouldn't encounter any conventions at the hotel. It's just not the proper season for conventions... I'm not saying that DLH is a bad hotel - far from it - but I never found it worth the extra cost compared to the New York...
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, sorry I didn't come back sooner I was in London watching QI being filmed (very funny). Anyway, here's the link <a href="http://offres.disneylandparis.fr/passeport-annuel/non-adherents/k7.xhtml" target="_blank">http://offres.disneylandparis....k7.xhtml</a> I hope it works!!!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <-----(((waves))) at Dave. Forgive my stupidity, but the prices that you all are discussing - is that in pounds or Euro or american dollars? The reason I'm asking is because PB, Mr PB and I are actually discussing trying to make it to DLP this New Years Eve. Will it be too cold? (Sorry, but I'm not a world traveler!!)
Originally Posted By u k fan Define too cold. I've never been for New Year, but have been for Christmas. It was actually quite mild and it rained so hard I had to throw my shoes away at the end of the day!!!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Um, ok.....maybe this Californian doesn't want to visit Paris in winter LOL!
