Originally Posted By 6ksmom Thanks quincytoo. Our decision was made because of the wonderful help from this site. I'm sure we will have a great trip thanks to all.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice <<Heck Alice, sucking back Hot chocolate time was MY ONLY time only!!!! The "boys" would still be sleeping, LOL>> *LOL* Well, thanks to this great thread, that all changes for you on your next trip! Cool!
Originally Posted By CdnDisneyFan I have another question. Since we will be staying in a standard room, would they give us a microwave in the room if we asked, or would we have to upgrade to a premium? Secondly, if there is vacant premium rooms, would they offer a free upgrade at check in, or if not, how much usually would it cost to upgrade then? Thanks, Jules
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I'm not sure about the availability of a microwave in a Standard room, but the Deluxe rooms have them. "Premium" rooms simply add breakfast deliver, turndown service, etc., to the Deluxe room, so the upgrade you'd want would be at that level. Here's the web site explaining the Premium rooms and there's a toll free number to call for more details... <a href="http://www.candycaneinn.net/new.htm" target="_blank">http://www.candycaneinn.net/ne w.htm</a>
Originally Posted By redlegtwo My deluxe room did not have a microwave. I did bring a small one from home with me though.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hmmmmm... Our deluxe room with the king bed has one. We've never done the 'premium' thing.
Originally Posted By magicbeinghad We stayed in a premium room last year. It was fun to be a little more pampered and the breakfast delivered worked for us because my kids are younger and late sleepers and my husband was at a convention so I didn't have to wake them up and get them dressed to take advantage of the breakfast. There was a fridge and if you brought your own toaster you could duplicate the breakfast pretty easily, or at least for my kids, they ate the bagels most mornings and juice. My husband, as I have mentioned before likes to pay for everything upfront and then not worry about money, It's weird, he'll pay more up front and be happy with the results, but if he has to pay $3 for a bottle of water he gets all grumpy. Even if you cost out what you spent upfront and the bottle of water actually cost you $10. The premium room worked for us because they gave us new bottles of water everynight and cookies when we got there and breakfast at the door. All things you could do easily and cheaper on your own.
Originally Posted By quincytoo ^^^^MEN LOL.....The cookies there are good....great with a bottle of ice cold milk from 7-11... Sigh I am getting homesick for Disneyland and CCI..
Originally Posted By Disney Joy I just got back last week from the CCI for the first time. I have hooked ~ very clean ~ nice people and the shuttle can't be beat. I didn't know they had kings ~ I thought everything was 2 beds. I will most likely stay there from now on ~ unless I come into a chunk of money ~ then I will go back to the Grand.
Originally Posted By luvindisneycruiser I am finally staying at CCI next month for the first time! I am so excited. But, I really cannot picture where it is located. Last time we stayed at the BW Park Place Inn. Which leaving the park is left of the crosswalk. Now, if I am leaving the park, where would CCI be located? And, is it really walking distance with two five yr. olds and a 2 yr. old in a stroller? What else do I need to know? How is the pool? We got a deluxe and there will be 3 adults, and 3 children. There's not a pull out bed in the deluxe, is there? 3 More Weeks !!!!!!!
Originally Posted By quincytoo Leaving the parks turn right at the lights at Harbour staying on the same side of the street that Disneyland is on
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 luvindisneycruiser...Like quincytoo said, CCI is located on the same side of the street as DL and DCA. (It actually takes a little property out of the parking lot that adjoins DCA.) It's almost on the corner of Harbor and Katella. As far as the distance from there to DL goes...it is like walking a LONG block (or 2 short ones). For adults, it's a snap, but for little 5-yr-old legs, it might be farther than they're up to. Like everyone has said, it's a wonderful spot; usually my first choice when planning to stay in the area.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice luvindisneycruiser... I would suggest bringing a sleeping bag for one of the adults and maybe one of the kids (depending on how well the two-year-old does will in a regular bed with two other kids). That's a lot of people in one room. ;-)
Originally Posted By luvindisneycruiser How is the bathroom/vanity area? Is the vanity outside the shower area? There will be 3 adults trying to get ready in the morning.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 I have stayed in rooms with two different types of bath arrangements at the CCI. The most common arrangement has a vanity (about 5' long) with one sink outside the tub/shower and toilet room. The other type has the vanity/sink in the same room as the tub/shower and toilet. You'll definitely want the vanity outside the "bath" room. Maybe it would be a good idea to ask about that. It'll be a little crowded unless you "schedule" your showers, etc. Maybe someone can shower at night and others in the morning. Some can get ready at the sink and then head over for coffee while the others use the vanity area. It'll work, but you may bump elbows a bit.
Originally Posted By disneymum We've stayed here before in the standard room and found the rooms to be on the small side. I didn't think they would allow 6 people in one room. I think you would find it a bit crowded for all of you. They do have a shuttle though which would make it much easier if the little ones find the walk to be too much.
