Originally Posted By Darkbeer Let me share part of an e-mail I got today from Willie at HoJo's. Just editing out some of the "business" stuff... >>This is incredibly big news for us here at the HoJo. Keep in mind that absolutely no other hotel in Anaheim or Garden Grove has anything remotely close to this except for the themed pools at some of the Disneyland Resort hotels. This new facility has something for adults, kids and toddlers so the entire family can play together. Adding yet another feature to our arsenal of family-oriented facilities and amenities. Please remember that THERE IS NO POOL at Castaway Cove other than the toddler’s pool. The pool was filled in and is now flat decking which supports the water features and the pirate ship. With our price point in the lower half of the mid-priced hotels and our outstanding customer responses and awards on TripAdvisor.com, this added facility will certainly sway any undecided clients in our direction. If the clients have kids and they are going to Disneyland, the HoJo is an easy choice! Below are features of our two water facilities. Please update all listings for the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. “Castaway Cove†area: 30-foot Pirate Ship with two slides Cargo-net climb 300-Gallon Drench Bucket (dumps every seven minutes after the warning bell rings!) Water Curtain & Water Umbrellas Water Canons, two on the ship’s deck and two on the ground Hot tub with 15-person capacity featuring additional back and foot jets “Speedy’s Sprayground†toddler’s pool and fountain play area Two outdoor showers Restroom facilities Operating hours: Castaway Cove area is open daily from 9AM until midnight. There is an attendant on duty while the ship is open. The ship-deck and slides will close at 7PM. Quiet time begins at 10PM when all other Castaway Cove water features will be shut off. Speedy’s Sprayground and the hot tub will remain open until the closing time of midnight. The “Garden Pool†area: Newly refurbished and expanded decking, adding more square footage for sun bathing The deep end was raised to five feet to provide more usable space in the pool. Keep in mind our pool and deck space is double the size of the average pool in The Anaheim Resort and it is not located on a roof or in a parking lot! Two outdoor showers Operating hours: The Garden Pool is open daily from 9AM until 10PM. Cheers, Willie *TripAdvisor’s “Best U.S. Hotel For Families†and “Best Family-Friendly Bargain Hotel in the U.S.†– 2005, 2006 & 2008! *Home of “Castaway Coveâ€: A Watery Pirate Playground. Featuring slides, water canons and more!<<
Originally Posted By Ursula <Blue Bayou, perhaps?> No, that's too obvious for my sister. I think she meant Brad (Pitt's) Backside.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<Looks like a waterpark to me.>> Just because they have a fancy, schmancy slide? Whatever.
Originally Posted By Stacers76 ok fine, I should have called it a water playground. Is everyone happy now??
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Man, I'm so sorry I made my reservations at the Park Vue, but I had two good reasons: At the time I made the reservations I was having serious foot problems and could hardly walk. Those extra blocks were torture last time I was there. Second, we'll be with a five year old on his first visit, and we wanted nap time to be as close as possible. The foot problem was fixed by several excellent doctors, but we still have the 5 year old. Plus his dad thinks "staying across from the enterance is the coolest thing!" Otherwise I'd be changing my reservations today!
Originally Posted By familyguy This is pretty exciting. From what I understood, they didn't expect it open so soon! I'll be there at the end of the month!
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 OK, I have a question. After reading all the posts about Hojo's rates and how everyone is calling and getting a cheaper rate, is it only if you have an Entertainment Card/Book??? Did you get the lower rate if you didn't have the EC/B? (Please excuse my slowless/stupidity... had oral surgery yesterday and may still be under the "effects"!)
Originally Posted By mater4 You can call and get the entertainment rate without the card. Just make sure you have one upon check-in. They never asked to see my card on our last trip but I would have one just in case they ever do.
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Owie to the oral surgery thing! Hope you're feeling better today! I don't know what rate you have now, but what happened for me is.... Last month when I booked HoJo I started with a rate at just over $140/night..due to budge issues had to cancel....on a whim found a lower rate of $118.15/night (it's a 3 or more nights special so you have to stay at least 3 nights) at the HoJo website, rebooked at that rate online. I then emailed HoJo Anaheim directly, just to be sure that was the "bestest" rate I could get, I mentioned I have an Ent Card, and HoJo replied back with a $74/night rate... SO depending on what you're starting at...you could get a lower rate online if you don't have the Ent Card. It's worth it to pay the $35 for the book and card even if you just use it once, and we've been able to use it twice now....so I'm all for that darn little book!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains If you get an entertainment book now it's only like $10 - I think the site sent me an email - if I buy 09's book they will send me 08 for free!
Originally Posted By LuLu I posted this in the Meet section: Those wonderful folks at HoJo's, Willie and Lorealle, have dreamed up a little treat for any and all LPers in the Anaheim area during the July Meets. They would like to invite everyone to check out the new "watery playground" Castaway Cove! They are thinking of doing this noon-1pm on Friday July 18. They would provide Champagne or something like that So, our question is, would you attend? I know some folks may not want to drag themselves away from the parks, but others might enjoy the break. So let us know if you would come. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions and I'll pass them along!
Originally Posted By grumpster LuLu - thank you. As long as I can wear my bright yellow Speedo and check out the cove I'm in ;-). It's a great idea, my family will be there if you can pull it off.
Originally Posted By LuLu It looks like a go, I'll keep you posted here as well as in Meets. Everyone is welcome. If you're staying at another hotel and have an ART pass, I'm told you can use that to get to HoJos too. Just be sure to get the right bus!
Originally Posted By dlkozy WOW-the waterpark looks better than ANY pool that the DLR has-themed or not!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Here is a set of photos I took yesterday afternoon.... <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/5383895_7qADJ" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/ga...95_7qADJ</a> I was impressed, they did a great job.
Originally Posted By LuLu The Castaway Cove party will be Friday July 18 from 12:30 to 1:30. All are welcome, but if you could sign in on the Meets topic it would be appreciated.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Thanks for the pics DB.... I will have to wait until July 31st to give it a try.
Originally Posted By familyguy Question; Does anyone know how warm the hot tub is? I stayed at the DLH recently, and as cool as the pool area is, I was pretty disappointed in the hot tub. It was like luke warm. I don't know if anyone else has had that experience there, but I like a hot tub with some heat to it. How is the hot tub at hojos?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer The Hot Tub (prior to the Castaway Cove addition) was always over 100 degrees, the number off the top of my head, about 104.... I have always loved the HoJo Hot Tub.....
