Originally Posted By ploeb909 With the World Of Color here,makes me wonder what will happen to the affordability of the Paradise Pier Hotel?? Generally,it is the least priced of the three resort hotels-granted,right now the hotel is still reasonable but what happens when the economy gets a little better? Will it be time for Disney to recoup some of their "losses"what are your thoughts?
Originally Posted By tashajilek I think it will always remain cheaper then the other 2 hotels. Imo it's not near as nice as the others so it shouldnt cost the same.
Originally Posted By ploeb909 I agree-the lobby is nothing to write home about,and with recent upgrades at DLH,your right. However,the view you will get from that side of the hotel is going to be great,I mean look at the difference in price just to look down and see the pool-whoopee! Or even a partial view for that matter.
Originally Posted By socalkdg WOC view plus access to the GC entrance into DCA to pick up WOC fast passes should help make it a more popular hotel. If I'm not at the GC I usually chose the PP over the DLH.
Originally Posted By tashajilek "However,the view you will get from that side of the hotel is going to be great" Thats true. They could start charging more money for the rooms with the better views.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Is there a way that they can get the soundtrack for WOC to play in the rooms? Since the windows don't open, it would be tough to hear, but if they could do something like play it on a certain tv channel while the show is running, that might be a nice little addition. The view wouldn't even come close to the one in the park, but being able to watch it in the comfort of your own room without the crowds might outweigh that!
Originally Posted By tashajilek "Is there a way that they can get the soundtrack for WOC to play in the rooms" I dont see why not, if drive in movie theaters can.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Besides amenities hotel rates are also based on demand, so given that DLR hotels stay at or near capacity year-round, I can't imagine that the rates are going to jump much more than they are already. Especially, as someone else said, the property isn't Disney's finest. Do they already ask more for the park view rooms? I'm guessing they do.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Is there a way that they can get the soundtrack for WOC to play in the rooms? >>> They already have a "fireworks soundtrack" channel in the rooms (at least they do at GCH) for the benefit those whose rooms have a fireworks view. I would actually be surprised if this did not become the "fireworks / World Of Color soundtrack" channel.
Originally Posted By SuperDry As far as PPH rates going up, or rates for DCA-facing rooms becoming more valuable, I'm sure this will happen almost immediately regardless of the economy. Any increase in demand at PPH due to WoC will be noticed almost immediately by having bookings taken more quickly than predicted and more quickly than the other hotels. I'd be surprised if they didn't adjust room rates accordingly once they determine how much demand has increased.
Originally Posted By ploeb909 Super Dry I agree-right now a standard room at the Pier,with an AP is $149-$174. And honestly,I have stayed at all 3 hotels,and yes the Grand is beautiful,but I don't hang out in the lobby much,so I really don't worry about that. In my opinion,I can get a bigger room with a pretty darn good view for my $$. The AP standard is $100 more at the Grand,too much in my opinion.
Originally Posted By ploeb909 Oh-an just a thought-Ill bet the folks at Disney will have the music pumped into the rooms via a special channel,just like they did for the Electrical Parade.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice We've never been out on the PPH pool deck when we stayed there... What's the view like from that spot?
Originally Posted By ploeb909 well you can see the fireworks near the Matterhorn-but you can not see WOC.
Originally Posted By Ohana the view of the colorful water and the echo of the music may be nice, but you certainly won't see WOC as its shown, you're totally behind it and off center. to see it right, you'll have to trek through the crowds to Paradise Park.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<you certainly won't see WOC as its shown, you're totally behind it and off center.>> I don't think behind, but definitely from the side. You most certainly wouldn't be able to see the projections. Look at this aerial view of the resort: <a href="http://disney.rocket9.net/images/DL_Disneyland_Resort_Aerial.1280.jpg" target="_blank">http://disney.rocket9.net/imag...1280.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Of course WoC can be seen from the GCH; where do you think all the videos on YouTube were shot from?
Originally Posted By tashajilek "can't you also see WoC from GCH?? Shouldn't those prices go up to?" How could the prices possibly go up??
