Originally Posted By jdurk Do they ever offer AP rates during July? We are going the week after the 4th of July. Thanks.
Originally Posted By dlkozy That will be one expensive hotel rate-busiest season, and possibly during DL's Anniversary too! YIKES! Even with an AP rate those will not be cheap rooms!
Originally Posted By MickeyMommy There are sometimes AP rates in July. We stayed the last weekend in July 2006 at the GCH for an AP rate of $219, which is a good rate for that hotel. The best thing to do is keep checking and then jump on them when they come out because they go fast! Good Luck!!
Originally Posted By jdurk Do you recall what month you were able to get that rate? That was a great rate you got!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ It was July. It's not unheard of for good AP rates to be offered over the summer months. But you have to be flexible with your dates and book FAST!
Originally Posted By dlkozy I guess that I just don't consider prices over $230 as a "good rate", which is what $219 would be with the "resort fee" tacked on.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ For the Grand it is. I know some people don't think the Grand is worth that, but I'm one who does. I just checked rates for the Tenaya Lodge outside Yosemite. I've stayed there for $129, paid $250 for a special snow package earlier this month and in July they want $345!
Originally Posted By momof4boys We are going the first week of August. We have reservations already ( for what I consider a horrific amount, but I REALLY want to stay there this time). What month should I start calling to see if they have any cheaper rates? Now? And how often should I call? Daily? I have budgeted the higher price, so anything I save will be extra spending money!
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"I just checked rates for the Tenaya Lodge outside Yosemite. I've stayed there for $129, paid $250 for a special snow package earlier this month and in July they want $345"<<< I would have a hard time even comparing the two hotels. Jan/Feb rates start at Tenaya at $119 going up to $129 in March. But you can get a package deal that includes a Smores Kit, 2 ice skating passes with rentals, 2 snowshoe hikes with rentals AND 2 snowdisk/sled rentals for $159 a night. Now that's a GREAT deal. So-it's apples and oranges. Too bad that with the high cost of Disney Hotels that there are not more things included in the cost of a room.
Originally Posted By sdlovesmickey I hope they offer some better rates. I was quoted a rate of $320 per night at DLR in July for a DDD view. I am holding onto my reservations and hoping for some kind of discount that is a little deeper than the one I received as an AP holder. The non-DDD views were $270 I believe.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've got zero problem comparing the two. I think GCH is worth way more. BTW, that's the package we had. Jan. 4-7. For 2 adults, 2 children or 3 adults, that package was $259. That's down over $100/night for dates prior to Jan. 1. It was totally worth it, but with the weather the only things in the package we could use were the saucers and skating rink. The elevation is only 5,200 feet. It rained all day the day we arrived (skating only); Day 2 there wasn't enough snow for snow shoeing, but sledding was great. It snowed all day. No fire for s'mores because of the heavy snow.; Day 3 was spectacular. Would have been perfect for snowshoeing, but we had to check out and drive home. Oh, and you couldn't get to Yosemite Valley because of the snow on Hwy. 41. It was closed. We've long ago established we have different ideas of value, dlkozy. We look at different things. Can we agree to each post our personal opinions on the topic at hand and not go back and forth with each other? I know it will take effort - it will on my part! But I'm pretty tired of this dumb bickering and checking of information. Especially on things outside of the scope of the topic.
Originally Posted By quincytoo I actually consider $230 to be a GOOD rate for the Grand!! I travel alot with my work as an Events Coordinator and when I am paying $274.00+ tax for a plain two double bed room at the Edmonton Westin or 234.00 for then same type of room at the Calgary Fairmont or $289.00 same room type at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver for MOUNTAINVIEW then I will gladly pay $230.00 for a room at the Grand and consider it to be a bargain
Originally Posted By quincytoo WOW What a deal here Tent cabins are only $29.00 a night right now and I think no resort tax!!!! <a href="http://www.yosemite.org/vryos/AhwahneeMeadowCam.htm" target="_blank">http://www.yosemite.org/vryos/ AhwahneeMeadowCam.htm</a>
Originally Posted By wendebird FWIW, Spotlight Dance will be having it's national dance competiton at the Disneyland Hotel July 5-10th. The host hotel of course is the DLH. So if those are your dates, expect lots of giggly, glittery girls.
Originally Posted By quincytoo Ohhhh that is steep!! But is the room service good??? LOL We were just at Westin bear Mountain in Dec for a night. Husband had a function, $239 + a $15.00 daily resort fee(off season rates) Again the Grand for $230 is a GREAT deal
Originally Posted By quincytoo >>>FWIW, Spotlight Dance will be having it's national dance competiton at the Disneyland Hotel July 5-10th. The host hotel of course is the DLH. So if those are your dates, expect lots of giggly, glittery girls. <<<< I'd rather be in a convention of Mormans
Originally Posted By jdurk That is the week I WAS planning on going. I may need to reconsider. Thanks for the info.
Originally Posted By wendebird lol, I will be there July 10th-13th most likely. Our girls are going for Dance the Magic & will be in the parade that Saturday evening. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be staying at Embassy though.
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"BTW, that's the package we had. Jan. 4-7. For 2 adults, 2 children or 3 adults, that package was $259"<<< The info came straight off of their website. It was not a family package, as I mentioned all tickets were for 2. >>>"We've long ago established we have different ideas of value, dlkozy. We look at different things. Can we agree to each post our personal opinions on the topic at hand and not go back and forth with each other? "<<< This is a discussion board SuzieQ and going back and forth=discussion. I don't have to agree with you to discuss and you don't have to agree with me.
