Originally Posted By WilliamK99 We plan on going there for New years as well 999Haunts, it'll probably be in high 30's or low 40's.... Should be a blast though.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Wow - you guys are all crazy. NYE is the busiest day of the year for DLP. 3 hour waits for BTM and Peter Pan. Rain the last 5 years. Temps down to the 20's to 30's. But it would be sooooo cool to see you guys!!! Given Mocha's op came to $1500, we may need to rethink our Disney trip now. Thank you for all the input folks.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Um, I think I would turn into a big popscicle. We will probably wait to go in the summer months. Burrrrrrrrrr
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Dave our plan is to be in Paris from 23 Dec to 1 Jan, if you happen to be in the area let me know. I shot you an e-mail as well.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Another stupid question...if Davey Crockett is so much cheaper to stay at, why? No room service? Not as elegant? Bad location?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Davy Crockett is like Fort Wilderness but with not as much to do. The are cabins (trailors), and although they had buses back in 1992, you now need a car when staying there. It's about 4 miles from the parks, whereas the other Disney hotels are walking Distance. The hotel choices from most expensive to cheapest (plus opinions are: Disneyland Hotel - at the entrance to DLP, is like a smaller version of the Grand Floridian. California Grill restaurant, while no Napa Rose, is the finest dining in DLP. DLH have character greeting hot and cold breakfasts and 1 fastpass a day included. One big bonus when it is crowded is you do not have to go through security to get into the parks. Price is between 500 - 800 per person per night.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hotel New York is a Michael Graves' design, the opposite end of the Disney Village (our smaller, inferior version - except for the AWESOME Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show - of Downtown Disney). It is like a much smaller version of the Swan and Dolphin. _rt deco style with Jazz, Baseball and the Empire State building themes. In winter there is an outdoor ice rink, and tennis is offered indoors. Fantastic service in here. The restaurants used to be great but they have ruined them lately - went downscale. Booo. Great service and size however. Aimed at conferences, so very businesslike, but that makes the character experience very good.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh, the HNY is about 360 to 450 per person per night including passes and breakfast.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Next up across the Lake from the HNY is the Newport Bay Club. This Robert Stern hotel is a prettier vesion of the Yacht and Beach Club in WDW. It is the biggest hotel in Europe. However, there are not enough cast members, elevators, or restaurants for a hotel this size, so it is a glorified moderate in my eyes. No room service unless you stay on the admiral's floor. Personally, we have had 3 sub par to bad experiences here. The two restaurants are very good, one of the few places in Europe where we can get clam chowder! Prices are about 350 to 400 per person per night.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Breakfast at NBC down are all cold ontinentals. Sequoia Lodge, offers the best value in my opinion. It is the only one designed by a Europian.Inspiration for Wlderness Lodge, this one is not as big or grand, but it is a nice moderate with the best pool in walking distance of the parks. The hotel is split in two, the Montana Rooms in the main lodge, and the cabins in the back (moderate hotel rooms with no fridges or air con). The restaurants used to great, but they have made then more stupid buffets. Booo. Good choice hotel however. Works out about 200 to 300 per person per night.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Then there is the Cheyenne, the Robert stern designed hotel. A Cowboy Town on the banks of the Rio Grand. No frills value resort. There is no pool, and ceilings fans are in the room. It is fun if on a budget and Disney is a must. The prices are 180 to 220 pppn. Restaurant is now a bbq buffet rather than the old food court. Slightly cheaper across the river is the Sant Fe, a post modern pueblo design, complete with cacti, rusty jalopies, 's Clint Eastwood at the drive in parking lot, and a UFO. Many people think it is ugly, it is certainly the most abstract and cerebral design. All the ameneties are pretty much the same as the Cheyenne, but about 20 to 40 pppn cheaper. There 3 other hotel areas for non disney options. Val d Europe (think European version of Celebration complete with one of Europe's cheapest malls and a sea life centre aquarium). There are budget (relatively), self catering and a business hotel on offer. I have never stayed here, but UKFAN has tried many and can advise. 2nd are is the new hotel area with the Kyriad (think business budget) Holiday Inn (used to be fab value, but prices now up to 290 a night), the very lovely Dreamcastle, and the very poor Explorers. Thse 4 share buses. And the 3rd option is the Golf Course area (golf DIsneyland Paris offers 27 excellent holes). There is the Marriott Vacation Club with a lovely french impressionism village feel. 2 bedroom luxury villas, great pool and spa. Between 600 to 800 per house per night not inc breakfast or passes (be warned, there is no restaurant and only a few shuttles - but we love it). We would stay here, but we used our week in Newport Beach at MVCI earlier this year. Also there is the 4 star Radisson SAS about 600 to 1000 a night excluding bed and breakfast. Any questions, just ask. I think between the UKFAN posse and the baloos, we have done every hotel and restaurant in the area! Hope that's useful.
Originally Posted By u k fan I've got a very busy day today, but if anyone wants a breakdown of some of the nearby hotels I'll do my best, but it might be tomorrow. Kyriad is looking like a goer for us in August (26-29th)!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ooops, lots of typos, it was from my phone. The mall is one of Europe's largest (not cheapest, the the odd bargain can be found). Great news about the Kyriad Kiz. Thanks to your link, we may well buy APs again and stay off site! £286 ($572) is a lot easier to chew.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, UKFAN found a link where children AP's are free with adult purchase!!! Yay! We got it for £130 a night ($260) including breakfast of course. That is actually cheaper than the Holiday Inn!
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, that's a really good price. Kyriad is £93 per night. With prices like that Cheyenne or Sequoia might be within budget!!!
