Originally Posted By cindyland Our annual passes will expire in October, and we're already planning our "last trip" for September. We would like to go Thurs-Sat, and stay at a Disney hotel. Our first trip we did HoJo, April trip we're doing Anaheim Islander, last trip we hope to be at Paradise Pier. I've never booked with our AP, but I've heard it's a challenge. When should I start calling for rates? Can I make a reservation, then switch it to AP? I'm planning on booking a room at the Candy Cane as a back-up. Loved the HoJo, but rates have gone way up and we want to be a little closer. BTW, this will probably be our last trip for two years....boo-hoo....
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Yes, make a reservation now then call back to try to switch to AP rates. They don't release them very far ahead. Normally within a month. I always make a back-up reservation so I can cancel the DLR hotel if good rates do not become available.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane I just called yesterday and made reservations for 7 nights at the Paradise Pier. We hope to go June 30-July 7th. They quoted $265.50 that's with the 15% resort fee and $10.00 daily fee for parking and stuff. Where are people coming up with the $400.00 dollars a night? Granted this is city view and no frills. They have a nurse or doctor on duty incase of emergencies. This is important to me because my Husband got sick on a DL vacation. The non-disney hotel didnt seem to care one bit. Didnt even know where the hospital was.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I just called down there last week and got the PPH with the city view for $151 per night that price was with a senior discount. I tell my mom we have the discount so you have to go with us. lol So the total for 3 nights with all the taxes and fees is $555.45. But I will keep calling to see if they have any AP rates as the time comes closer for our trip.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>I've never seen $400 for even the Grand!<< We got a whole week at the Holiday Inn for that amount!
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 Holiday (around Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas) its $365 a night for a view room. Add to that 15% tax and the resort fee and you are just a hair under $400 night. Or a standard room, during the off season with concierge will run you about that much. Or a 1-2 bedroom suite.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I paid $169 at Christmas time (Dec. 19th week) in '04. $159 in '03. Theme Park/Pool view rooms.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I also paid $169 at Christmas time Dec. 1 thru 3rd with out AP rates. We had a great view of the Pool.
Originally Posted By GrumpysWife I second SuzieQ about having another backup reservation. We've had reservations at the Grand three different trips, different times of year, etc., and I've done all the calling and sweet talking suggested here, and have never had them lower the rate that was originally quoted. Even called every day for a month once and nothing. One CM said "You are already getting the 10% discount for AP holders. There are not other AP rates!" I felt I really tried! I guess I just don't know the right way to get the good rates... It's frustrating to me...
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>I felt I really tried! I guess I just don't know the right way to get the good rates... It's frustrating to me...<< Which is why I don't bother staying at Disney hotels at DLR. Its just not worth it to me.
