Originally Posted By WOWOregon Is it worth paying the upgrade for the view rooms at DLH? Also..I have heard the Queen beds at DLH are more like Super twins. Is that accurate?
Originally Posted By rtjl72 if your vacation is one of a lifetime or one only in a great while, i would say go for the view. if you go a lot then a view wouldn't be needed every time. but, the grounds and pool are pretty. i understand that the noise from downtown disney can sometimes bother the people staying on that side of the building. once when i stayed in the wonder tower i thought the waterfalls would drive me crazy!(please hold the laughter and confirmation nodding of the heads. lol!) but, other people love the sound. i am use to a lot of quiet.(midwest living) so the little quieter room is good for me. if you are high enough up, i suppose the noise would not be a bother at all. there, i went completely around in circles for you. some help i was!
Originally Posted By nemopoppins WOWOregon, I've read from other posts that if you go in a not crowded time, you can sometimes get upgraded to a view room at check-in even if you're still paying standard. Otherwise, I don't think the view is worth the premium. I've loved the views when we've had them. A few times there were only view rooms remaining when getting an AP rate, and when we're getting a suite, it seems that most suites are view rooms even though there's no separation in price. I do have a grand view of the ocean from my house, so maybe I just don't need more when I'm on vacation, though.
Originally Posted By Jenasweetemotion I've gone twice during a none busy time and had booked a standard room, and once I got there asked how much more for a room with a view, the first time they said will upgrade you to a view room for free the second time the gentlemen told me the price and asked if I wanted to upgrade I said not this time, and then he told me where my room was and pointed to the fact it was a view room, he said later that is was because there was another guest next to me that was checking in. Anyway I was just trying to say that if you decide to book a standard room that when you get there it does not hurt to ask, I've enjoyed staying in the theme park rooms but I don't think I would spend the extra money to book a view room not saying it is not worth it I just think the money can be used to better your vacation in another way. Hope this helps! ~Jena
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hmm, super twins, would that be like a "double" bed? I guess the queens are queen sized. Last stay there was Dec 08 and they are just standard queens. No pillow tops, maybe that makes them seem smaller? Wait, we had a king. Hmmm. I'm thinking of PPH but remember the mattresses to feel the same at DLH and PPH. All this talk is making me want to book a room at DLH and do it right now
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek thanks for the tips everyone. i cant say i am too worried about the walking distance from any of the towers/rooms as we make the walk to Goofys kitchen everytime we go and have walked around the grounds in the past. i will be sure to ask about a view room when we check in no cost upgrades FTW
Originally Posted By WOWOregon We are going to stay at DGC hotel. I think the clincher for us is the easy access into California Adventure because my daughter LOVES Playhouse Disney. This way we can take her extra times. We can make the walk to DLH for Goofys Kitchen. There is a great special right now if you book. 5 nights for 3.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip We really love the Disneyland Hotel. Even though it is rather old and some of the rooms are rather small, the grounds are more "Disney" than any other Disney hotel I've stayed at. The Courtyard area with the pool, waterfalls, koi ponds etc, all with dramatic colored lighting, is absolutely magical at night. We also really enjoy having dinner at Hook's Pointe... it is one of our favorite Disney restaurants... including both DL and WDW.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins ^^^Hook's Pointe is the most overlooked gem in both resorts. I love it too, but I've read that it might be closing. As it is, it's hours are pretty limited now. I would think that, maybe with an exception here and there, DLH rooms are definitely larger than GCH. And, yes, I love the DLH because it is the most Disney to me of all the hotels too.
Originally Posted By WOWOregon I have been surfing many sites for input but have to admit this site gives the BEST feedback by far. When walking from DLH...do you have to cross streets? Can you use the DGC private entrance to California Adventure or is it shorter to go through DTD? How crowded have people found the DLD pool to be during the mid afternoon or evenings? I know it varies by season but wondered what the experience has been
Originally Posted By DyGDisney >>>When walking from DLH...do you have to cross streets? Can you use the DGC private entrance to California Adventure or is it shorter to go through DTD?<< You do not have to cross a street at all. You can use the DGCH entrance if you stay at any of the property hotels (heck, they never checked us so probably even if you aren't staying on site). I don't know about shorter, but there is no line and you end up right by GRR, rather than having to go through the main turnstyles and being a little farther from any rides.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney We stayed in the DLH in November and there were people there for sure, but I wouldn't say it was crowded. Swam twice in the afternoon and once in the evening with no problems. Of course, that was November and it wasn't overly hot.
Originally Posted By WOWOregon We are going down September 14-19 and HOPE to beat the crowds as usual (seems to be a slow week usually). The photos of the walkways around the falls and ponds at DLH look narrow. Are they pretty wide? We have 2 of us in wheelchairs so walkway width of walkways is always an issue. Although I have to say Disney goes beyond any expectation to accomodate people!
Originally Posted By Escape2Disney WOWOregon, We're going to be there at the same time (staying at GCH). I'm in a wheelchair and sometimes a scooter, and the walkways at DLH were no problem for me. As a matter of fact, it was still comfortable during a busy holiday season.
Originally Posted By WOWOregon Eacape...ok we need to compare notes (snicker). Why are you staying at GCH instead of DLH? We are torn. We want GCH for location of Playhouse Disney (we have a little one in a wheelchair as well) but we want the Disney atmosphere because of the little one. Also...did you get the 4 for 6 and 3 for 5 deal on the Disney site? We always go that week because there are so few people (until Friday). I use a manual wheelchair and had a bear of a time last year when they were doing the remodel of the Mansion and rerouted everyone along the cobblestone. In 3 years of visits (alternation WDW and DL) we have only had 1 (one) DL host who was rude to us. That is pretty impressive to me! I have found they are amazingly accomodating! What has your experience been?
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Just popping in to say that the upper walkways around the falls are fine but I'm pretty sure you won't be able to access all the walkways under the falls and the "cave." WOWOregon, I saw your post about the rates and decided to check them out. We have AP's so usually wait and hope that special rates will come out. I checked expedia and they have the 5 nights with 2 free. We had already booked regular 10% off AP rates at the Grand and with re booking through expedia we are now spending $1200 less for our room. I'm not kidding. The expedia rate is comparable to the special rates that are occasionally offered for AP's. If you stay at any of the 3 DLR hotels you can use the Grand entrance to CA Adventure. They may or may not ask to see your room key so have it handy. We find that in the morning hours we are always asked, later, not so much. Sometimes we like to go through the Grand for the Air Conditioning The walk is less crowded and your bags are checked just before the turnstile so only one line. There is a CM there that practically checks the fillings in your teeth so it's not always quicker White Water snacks in the Grand is a great place to stop for a quick meal or snack. Air conditioned inside and away from the crowds. Its just a few steps from the CA Adventure entrance and restrooms are right there too Think of DLH at the beginning of an outdoor mall, you have walking access straight through to Katella, although there is a "street" crossing near DLH it's just used for emergencies or golf cart type vehicles, it's not a cross walk type street.
Originally Posted By WOWOregon The one thing I find lacking at DL is a child changing areas (not just changing tables)! Same with California Adventure. You have 1 place in California Adventure...clear down by the Tortilia Factory. The DL one is clear by the front entrance. Being a family place you would think they would have 3 or 4 per park!
Originally Posted By thmar We are staying at the DLH in May. Does anyone know the walking route to the Anaheim Convention Center is? Also about how far is it in minutes walking? Thanks!
Originally Posted By MrDisneyGeek That’s an interesting comment WoW, We went last year with our son for the first time and I remember a changing area in every bathroom I went into not that I checked them all though. Next week’s trip will be interesting. On a similar topic we found with our potty trained/training niece that "magic tape" was the key for her to use the auto flushing toilets. we put a piece of first aid tape over the sensor so it was not flushing on her during use (apparently quite disturbing for her when it happened) my wife was taking her one time and when they were coming out another little girl was distressed and the "magic tape" helped her (and her mother) as well
