Originally Posted By GrumpyMouse Hello all! Glad to find such a great Disney place on the web. I haven't been to Disneyland in about five years, and am going the first week of November, staying at the BW Park Place Inn. However, this plan could always change. Does anyone have thoughts about the hotel, or the time I'm going? Avoiding crowds is #1 on my list, since I've always gone to Disneyland in July or August, and would like to go when it's a little quieter. Thanks!
Originally Posted By Shug03 Hi GrumpyMouse - Welcome to the boards. I'll be staying at BWPPI in October. This time of the season is new to me too. I've aways gone in the summer. I haven't been there since like 1978. LONNNNGGGGG time. All I know about the Hotel is it's directly in front of the cross walk that will lead you to the front gates of DL. Very short walk. Check Tripadvisor.com for more info on the Hotel. Someone else will have to jump in here to tell you more about November crowds. Sorry, I can't tell you more. Have a Great Time!
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Originally Posted By GrumpyMouse Thanks guys! I am pretty confident in the hotel, but I think I'm more worried about crowds. I know that this week is listed under "average attendance," but I think anything will be better than late July!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ The hotel itself is great! Good desk staff, parking is okay, nice rooms. I've stayed there several times and am going back soon. It's one of my first choices when not staying on property.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter GrumpyMouse, I haven't been in November, but I can't imagine the crowds the first week of November would be anything close to summer time crowds. We've gone the first part of October for the past several years, and it's much less crowded than summer. Combine that with pleasant (i.e., not stinking hot) temperatures, and it really makes for a great Disneyland experience. I think you'll be very pleased you chose that week!
Originally Posted By GoofBall Nov is an awesome time to go except Vets Day weekends. As for BWPPI, most on this board like it but there are a few of us that did not. I dont want you to second guess yourself but I'll play devil's advocate here. We could not check out out that place fast enough - we did not enjoy our stay at all. We had a DARK room with dirty carpet and plumbing problems. Parking is a challenge for those who use it. We thought the pool was really unpleasant due to its parking lot location (smelly from dumpsters and vehicle exhaust and noisy too) The staff are nice though. Yes the walk is nice but so is it from the next door Tropicana or Carousel where you get the same amentities. . .
Originally Posted By CindyH We have stayed at the BWPPI about 4 times, and have never had a problem with the rooms or facilities. Parking our minivan has never been a problem. The pool is small but very useful (helps to go midday when it's not so crowded) and I didn't think it ever seemed smelly to us. Breakfast is fairly limited, but it's free so we don't expect much. (DH has to have protein in the morning so we bring microwaveable breakfasts, and the kids and I grab something from the buffet.) If this place was located farther away from the DL entrance, they wouldn't be able to charge as much, but it's acceptable "digs" for us when we go to DL.
