Originally Posted By u k fan I still haven't received a reply to my email to HoJo's so can someone answer the following questions? I had more, but these are the major ones. What happens if I need to cancel or change my length of stay as I don't how long I'll be there for or what my budget will be? Do I lose my deposit? Do I even pay a deposit? Also, which rooms are best? I'd love a Disney view and although Mum and Sis will share a bed can we get a room with 3 beds. I see some rooms sleep 5 so do they use a trundle meaning we could have a bed each? I'm disappointed not to have a reply as I'm ready to book this now!!!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 ukfan, You give them your cc # when you book the room, but you can cancel up to 48 hrs. in advance without paying any penalty. (I had to cancel my plans in Dec 2008 and waited until a few days before to cancel and didn't have any fee on my cc.) My fav. rooms to stay in are in bldg #4 on the 2nd floor overlooking the pool area. (now Castaway Cove.) I booked that for this Dec. at $59 per night at the ent. rate. They have the nice high ceiling, which makes the room feel bigger, but the sun doesn't shine in as bright as it does in bldg. #1 to wake you up too early. There are only 2 floors in the bldg., so you don't have to wait for the elevators when coming and going. There is also a rollaway bed in the closet. So you get 2 double beds, which are larger in size than an avg. dbl. bed, (We really didn't notice much of a difference between them and the queen size) and the rollaway. The closet is really big, and the room is a good size, with lots of space to store things. (We've stayed there for two weeks, many times, with 4 of us, and never felt too "closed in".)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ukfan, are you just going to stay at Hojo's or are you doing anything on site too? FWIW - Hojo's is a fine choice and closer to the parks than about 1/2 or DLP's official offerings.
Originally Posted By u k fan 274 was for 272. Thanks for the advice. I think we are close to booking as the rest of the family thought the hotel looked good when I showed them some pics. Once this is booked we'll get the flights sorted and then it's all real! I'm actually considering just booking the special LP rate as there was only about $8 per night in it and by the time I've paid for the Ent. Book and had it shipped to the UK I think they might be about even!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan Dave, our plans are a little up in the air at present as I'm not allowed the first week of December off work. I've quit other jobs for Disney trips so this is nothing to scary, but if I can work something out with my employer then the trip will have to be short and sweet so if we're looking at a short stay we might have the extra dough to pay for a Disney Hotel. Or we might keep it and buy shiny things instead. Or if I do have to give up work we may stay longer and consider staying elsewhere during our trip to be nearer to things like Universal Studios etc. I don't want the hotel to book up now the discounts are available especially with other LPers staying there as well, but I didn't want to fork out cash when I don't even know the length of stay yet. Are you guys coming?!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sarah and I have been talking but we are undecided. We want to meet Gideon Mosely, see your faces at the original park, and catch up with all our friends. However, with the timing (bad for school and work), expense (given we are thinking of going to Lake Tahoe for our 10th wedding anniversary in Apr 2010), and the fact DCA is in a state. Also, park wise, Tokyo is a bigger priority. We are still in the undecided spot. Would love to g, but practicalities are getting in the way.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 ukfan, I have already offered another "international meeter" the offer of sending over an entertainment card, if you decide to go with hojos. I have never bought the book, b/c I am not very good at remembering to bring the coupons with me to use...I buy the card on ebay for about $1. I've mailed cards to people in the UK and postage was only 94c, so I can afford to do that for you, as well. A few times, I've booked the room for extra nights, and then have canceled the nights I don't need, after I arranged my flights. I tend to book the room in Jan. and wait for the flights to go on sale in Nov.
Originally Posted By Jenn31 I really hope everyone can make it but do understand if you can't given the state of the economy and the uncertainty of having a job in the next X months. I've really enjoyed meeting LPers in meets past and I'm really looking forward to this meet! I was thinking just this morning as I logged onto LP how lucky we are to have such a wonderful community! And how lucky we are to have one anothers friendship. LPers are such amazing people. I couldn't begin to imagine a world where LP didn't exist. What a horrible thought! I just love you guys!
Originally Posted By u k fan Tinkerbell, that would be awesome, but I'll only accept a swap. I'm off to Disneyland Paris next month, if there's anything you'd like let me know (favorite character, attraction, something only available at DLP etc.) and we'll cut a deal. My email is in my profile!!!
Originally Posted By WestWind Everyone's plans seem to be coming together... ours are to. Time off work will not be problem and a room is booked. As we can't get to Disneyland very often and we haven't been there during the Christmas season, we want to make this a big trip for our family. I have booked a room at HoJos for 10 days. (Nov 30 to Dec 10). Haven't decided yet if we will fly or drive but we have time to decide that later. Unfortunately, a couple days after we made our reservations, some unexpected and very expensive vehicle repairs were needed (a new engine!). We decided to just replace the old truck a couple years before we had planned to. We purchased a new (to us) vehicle yesterday and this has put some pressure on our finances. I will do everything I can to make this trip happen but we may need to change a few things like make it a shorter trip and forgo the Disneyview room. Hope to see you all there!
Originally Posted By Stacers76 Made our reservations at HoJo too the other day for Dec 1-8. We're in the same boat as everyone else...due to unforseen expenses and the economy we're foregoing 2 other shorter trips in May and Sept and just saving for this one....we're excited though!!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Jenn31-I am with your on that sentiment. I am so excited about meeting every one and that I will be staying at HoJo's along with many others!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 ukfan, that is so nice of you! But, really, I don't think you'd find anything at DLP as cheap as I'll end up getting the card! lol (I just bought one today for $1.25!)
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 They have the ent. rate on line again now...starting at $59 and going up to $79.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I emailed Jennifer at Hojo's trying to make my ressies for December. Haven't heard anything yet...
