Originally Posted By YOHOFORME I just got off the phone with a rep from Alaska Airlines Vacations, and after breaking down each cost for their package, found out that during Spring Break they will charging $408.00 dollars a night!! Jesus...I know it's Spring Break and your paying a premium anyway for the Disney Hotels, but who are they expecting to stay there? The Gates or the Rockefellers? Holy Crap...
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains On the Annual Passholder calendar it shows the DLH is $325 during spring break - that I think includes the AP discount that is standard view and a couple of the nights are sold out - btw the grand is $450 standard $505 view $750 concierge The charge it because people are willing to pay that - if people said no we are not going to pay that - then maybe they would be force to bring the rates to a more reasonable price The worse part is I stayed at the Hilton on N.State St and it was so much more luxurious than DLH (all rooms are suites - check the site - gorgeous) the rates for that time start at $127 - thats a 2 rooms (living room sleeper sofa) with a wet bar, mircowave, fridge, king size bed, huge bathroom
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<but who are they expecting to stay there? The Gates or the Rockefellers?>> A lot of wannabees who will charge the whole thing on their credit card, and who will eventually roll that balance into a home equitly line of credit. Oh, and a few people who can actually afford to stay there.
Originally Posted By dlkozy AND those prices don't include taxes AND the daily "resort fee". Sadly, those that have not had the chance to stay at REALLY nice hotels, do not know what they are missing for the same price.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've almost never gotten a good price at DL using packages. AP rates are high because it's only the 10% discount. It's Spring Break! Enough people are willing to pay the premium prices, so they will probably sell out. The Hilton property mentioned above was recently rennovated - It's the Hilton Suites. Pretty much the same as an Embassy Suites room-wise.
Originally Posted By Pollyana It is very hard for some of us, including myself, to justify that high price for a room. I will probably never stay at GCH. I will be just as happy at HOJO's and using my "saved" money on fun stuff.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ They are totally different trips with different purposes when I stay at the Grand or HoJo's. Needless to say, less expensive hotels are far more frequent!
Originally Posted By LogDog >>I know it's Spring Break and your paying a premium anyway for the Disney Hotels, but who are they expecting to stay there? The Gates or the Rockefellers? Holy Crap...<< Oh, no Rockefellers. Walt hated Jews. For $400 a night, just go to Cancun for Spring Break
