Originally Posted By grumpster I just booked my December trip with the sd50 rate last week and my January 09 trip this week with the sd50 rate as well. You can book 360 days out.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Lorealle I have a question about the Entertainment rate. Do you need to have the OC book or will a card from another area (say Santa Barbara/Ventura) work?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Cool! I'll look into my available vacation time at work and see if I can book a birthday trip the first week in February.
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Hi Everybody! I hope you all had a great weekend! You can purchase the book from any area, all we need to see is the card that comes with the book. So definitely get the book for the area that will benefit you the most! Hope we see you soon! Lorealle
Originally Posted By out numbered mom Hi all, I am trying to plan a trip to DL for my birthday on 2/24/08. I was thinking of doing the DLH, but after hearing all this, I am now considering Hojo's. What is the Entertainment rate? Also, If I stay at a good neighbor hotel, can I still get into the park during the "Magic Mornings" (formerly early entry days)?
Originally Posted By Hojoanaheim Hi out numbered mom! Happy almost birthday! Right now, the Entertainment Rate for February 24th is 15% off of our room rates. You can call us at 714-776-6120 to find out what the room rates are for the room that will best accommodate you and your family! You can still get a Magic Morning entry if you purchase your 3-,4- or 5-Day Hopper Pass at our Front Desk. Give us a call! It'd be great to speak with you! Lorealle
Originally Posted By disneyfan4ever54 grumpster, did you bok your trips as soon as the dates showed up....at 360 days or shortly afterwrds? I've noticed that the dates come up under the sd50 rates as soon as the 360 days occur, but the rates only stay for a couple of weeks after that. I checked for our dates in December as soon as it was 360 days out and the rates were there, but I didn't book at that time. Then about 2 weeks after that, the sd50 rates were gone so I checked with Lorealle and she said that no sd50 rates are listed after June right now. I have checked many different dates and have found that the sd50 rates are listed initially at 360 days, but they only stay for about 2 weeks afterward. Right now, December doesn't show up at that rate, but the begining of January does. I thought this might be helpful to somebody whose trip is 360 or more days out. You might want to check the rates as soon as the days are open for booking, as the rates seem to be available for a short period of time at first.
Originally Posted By grumpster dfan4ever - I booked the moment they were available, 360 days after the last night we would be staying there. Just call me compulsive, I check rates on a daily basis.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I always book with the LP and/or Annual Passholders rate. LP is 15% off and AP is 20%. I used the AP rate over Thanksgiving and will be using it again for our trip this summer and again the following Thanksgiving.
Originally Posted By Pollyananana That's what is so good about the Entertainment Rate. Apparently, you can get the rate more than once a year. That is a great deal, and I made my reservations for March and June. I can't wait!
Originally Posted By boyumz I use it every time I go to HoJo's. If there are rooms at that rate available, it's always cheaper that the AP discount. We went one Christmas time and I got the $59 rate. My friends all had to pay over $100 for their rooms. I organize our high school Grad Nite trip every year and they let me use my card for the bus driver's rooms, too. It's just like any other discount, they offer a certain amount of rooms at that rate and when they are booked up, then there aren't any more rooms for that discount----so the trick is to book early!
Originally Posted By 1DisneyNutt I have been trying to get the ent. rate for the later part of June since August & so far have not had any luck. I have ressies at the Carousel for a 2 room suite but am still hoping that Hojos will open those dates for the ent. rate
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Well, Deogge's Mom and I are staying at HoJo's Saturday night, and thanks to Willie, will be staying in a room with the new bedding, so we will write up a review after we check out. Looking forward to the HoJo's, and the Hot Tub, which is a big favorite of mine... (They keep it nice and HOT!)
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey Yes the hot tub is my favorite too. It is so nice to sit back in the hot tub and watch the fireworks.
Originally Posted By cinderella143also Our beds were really, really comfortable when we were there in Nov/Dec! Either I like firm beds and didn't know it or we had new beds... either way, WE LOVE HOJOS!!!!!!
Originally Posted By Disneyland Guest Howard Johnson's is one of my family's favorite Disney trip hotels too! We will be staying there come this holiday season too-can't wait!
Originally Posted By onlyme After years of hearing about how great HoJos is/was, we decided to stay there last year. I think I stayed there back in the early 70's with my parents, but never since. It always looked like a nice place. In fact, it was a great place. Everyone was friendly, our room had a balcony, was clean and comfortable, and most importantly, smelled nice. But, I can't stay there ever again. It was the oddest thing. I've stayed in hundreds of hotels, and never had this problem before. When we checked in, I laid down for a bit. When we headed to the park, I noticed that I was really itching all over my legs. I just kept scratching and didn't pay much attention. I finally when to the RR and took a look. My legs were having some type of allergic reaction. They were all red with big welts. Ugh. Anyway, my wife gave me a couple of benadryl, and it went away. Went back to the room after park closing and went to bed. Woke up an hour later, itching like heck. Same thing. This time, it was worse. I took a shower, sat in a chair for a couple of hours and it went away. About 3am, put my pants on and went to bed. Crap, half-hour later, same thing. I got up, it went away, again. Next morning I called the desk. A very nice guy came up, I showed him my welts. He said they would wash everything in hot water only. The next night was a bit better, but much of the same. So, whatever they use to wash their sheets, I must be allergic. It's a shame, because it was a great place. I'm frequently tempted to try it again, but my wife says, NO. I must have bugged the crap out of her those two nights.
