The 'I survived SDL's Opening Day' TR!

rwu · Aug 29, 2016

Zanzibar -- first, thanks so much for your trip report! I'm planning a trip to SDL, so I really appreciate all your detailed descriptions and beautiful pictures!

I had a question... I was reading another trip report where they stayed at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, and it mentioned a hide-a-bed under the TV. I pored over your picture which had the TV stand on the edge, and thought, well, the dimensions look right for a foldout bed, but there are drawer and cabinet handles on it, so I decided to just come right out and ask.

So did your room have a hide-a-bed in the TV stand or not? Thanks!

zanzibar138 · Aug 29, 2016

rwu said:
Zanzibar -- first, thanks so much for your trip report! I'm planning a trip to SDL, so I really appreciate all your detailed descriptions and beautiful pictures!

I had a question... I was reading another trip report where they stayed at the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, and it mentioned a hide-a-bed under the TV. I pored over your picture which had the TV stand on the edge, and thought, well, the dimensions look right for a foldout bed, but there are drawer and cabinet handles on it, so I decided to just come right out and ask.

So did your room have a hide-a-bed in the TV stand or not? Thanks!

Lol!

I never actually looked for one, but I'm guessing no. I think I remember that being a real cupboard, possibly containing the mini fridge. Maybe it depends on the room type.

PrincessInOz · Aug 30, 2016

Catching up! I think we definitely need at least 4 nights here. Those night time shots are stunning.

rwu · Aug 30, 2016

zanzibar138 said:
Lol!

I never actually looked for one, but I'm guessing no. I think I remember that being a real cupboard, possibly containing the mini fridge. Maybe it depends on the room type.

Okay, thanks for the quick reply!

Dentam · Aug 30, 2016

zanzibar138 said:
I never actually looked for one, but I'm guessing no. I think I remember that being a real cupboard, possibly containing the mini fridge. Maybe it depends on the room type.

Ours had a drawer with supplies for tea. Maybe other rooms were different as you mentioned though.

zanzibar138 · Aug 30, 2016

PrincessInOz said:
Catching up! I think we definitely need at least 4 nights here. Those night time shots are stunning.

Thanks PIO! After dark was a wonderful time at the park - a bit cooler, the crowds started thinning out, and the park lit up beautifully. I'd say the more time, the better.

Dentam said:
Ours had a drawer with supplies for tea. Maybe other rooms were different as you mentioned though.

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Nice work! Thanks for jumping in :thumbsup2

rwu · Aug 31, 2016

Dentam said:
Ours had a drawer with supplies for tea. Maybe other rooms were different as you mentioned though.

Thanks, Dentam!

I went ahead and put the foldout bed in my room request. I figure if they don't have them at all, maybe they'll just chalk it up to a language issue instead of thinking I'm crazy.

GusIsaFoxhound · Sep 1, 2016

Because we're only a week off leaving, I'd like to sort a few things out, so thanks if you can help.
-I want to get PhotoPassPlus- I can just get it at the camera store just like in California?
-We can buy park tickets from the desk at Toy Story Hotel when we get there, the evening before we go to the park? So I won't have to book any? But you can't use them on FP, can you, so we'd have to go to the office box and get normal tickets to use in FP?

zanzibar138 · Sep 2, 2016

GusIsaFoxhound said:
Because we're only a week off leaving, I'd like to sort a few things out, so thanks if you can help.
-I want to get PhotoPassPlus- I can just get it at the camera store just like in California?
-We can buy park tickets from the desk at Toy Story Hotel when we get there, the evening before we go to the park? So I won't have to book any? But you can't use them on FP, can you, so we'd have to go to the office box and get normal tickets to use in FP?

How exciting!

I don't think Shanghai do PP+. I didn't see any signs of it - it's all just regular PP, and that includes your ride photos too if you want. It's as simple as just getting a PP card from the first photographer you see. Everything else can be done online. I'm sure you can do it at the shop in the park too if you want, I just preferred to use my time in the park doing other things.

I'm probably not the best person to ask about getting tickets through the hotel. I got mine through the website months in advance, so it was a bit of a different process for me. From what I've read though, yes it sounds like you still have to go to the ticket counters if you want a ticket that you can use for FP. This is honestly a blessing in disguise. The queue at the ticket counters is a LOT more civilised than the one at the entrance turnstiles, and they let you straight in from there. If I went again, I would be tempted to buy a single day ticket for each day, just so I could go through the ticket counters each time instead of the turnstiles lol!

Flounder89 · Sep 2, 2016

GusIsaFoxhound said:
Because we're only a week off leaving, I'd like to sort a few things out, so thanks if you can help.
-I want to get PhotoPassPlus- I can just get it at the camera store just like in California?
-We can buy park tickets from the desk at Toy Story Hotel when we get there, the evening before we go to the park? So I won't have to book any? But you can't use them on FP, can you, so we'd have to go to the office box and get normal tickets to use in FP?

I am leaving tonight for SDL

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Yes there is Photopass+, but only the one day version - so all photos you take in one day, including rides. You can buy it at several stores or over the Photopass App - I could just download that via the Apple App Store, it should also be available for Android.

You can buy tickets at your hotel, online, or at the park entrance. I've heard from some people that got their tickets at the hotel and could then book FP at the guest services counter in the park, which sounds pretty cool because you don't have to line up for it - but idk if that is still the case or has changed since opening. I would ask at the hotel, I can also try to find out for you!

Flounder89 · Sep 3, 2016

rwu said:
Thanks, Dentam!

I went ahead and put the foldout bed in my room request. I figure if they don't have them at all, maybe they'll just chalk it up to a language issue instead of thinking I'm crazy.

I am currently in a Magic Kingdom Club room at SDL Hotel and we have the fold out bed under the TV. It is very similar to those you can find in some DVC Villas at WDW. So maybe only club rooms come with those but not standard rooms?
We also have the tea supplies and mini fridge but in a smaller cupboard next to it.

zanzibar138 · Sep 3, 2016

Flounder89 said:
I am currently in a Magic Kingdom Club room at SDL Hotel and we have the fold out bed under the TV. It is very similar to those you can find in some DVC Villas at WDW. So maybe only club rooms come with those but not standard rooms?
We also have the tea supplies and mini fridge but in a smaller cupboard next to it.

I was in a club room. As I said though, I really can't remember what the configuration was. What does your TV cabinet look like? Thanks for contributing anyway - I'm sure all this information will be very helpful for someone :thumbsup2

Flounder89 · Sep 4, 2016

zanzibar138 said:
I was in a club room. As I said though, I really can't remember what the configuration was. What does your TV cabinet look like? Thanks for contributing anyway - I'm sure all this information will be very helpful for someone

I solved the riddle - I was told today that there are club rooms with a murphy bed and club rooms without. So if you need it, request that room specifically

zanzibar138 · Sep 4, 2016

Flounder89 said:
I solved the riddle - I was told today that there are club rooms with a murphy bed and club rooms without. So if you need it, request that room specifically

Are there standard rooms with the fold out bed too? Or just club rooms?

Flounder89 · Sep 4, 2016

zanzibar138 said:
Are there standard rooms with the fold out bed too? Or just club rooms?

Oh I actually do not know that lol but I would imagine there might also be standard rooms with it as the club rooms do not differ that much from the standard rooms. I believe the murphy bed is also not listed as a "perk" for the club so it would make sense if some standard rooms also had it.

rwu · Sep 7, 2016

Thanks for figuring out that whole foldout bed thing, Flounder89!

Hopefully, my room request works!

zanzibar138 · Sep 7, 2016

I just want to apologise for the lack of recent updates. Real life has gotten in the way a bit (as it unfortunately does), but I do definitely plan to finish this off, hopefully sooner rather than later!

GusIsaFoxhound · Sep 8, 2016

I'm off in just over 12 hours, so no time for questions or updates after this. So excited about the whole trip!!
Zanzibar, I'll still check your report out, and will pass on my views once we're back.
Tron, here I come!! :dogdance:

Flounder89 · Sep 8, 2016

News on Photopass: As long as you use one card the whole time, you are allowed to download 3 consecutive days - either that or up to 3 cards during one day.

Maderita · Sep 12, 2016

Flounder89 said:
You can buy tickets at your hotel, online, or at the park entrance. I've heard from some people that got their tickets at the hotel and could then book FP at the guest services counter in the park, which sounds pretty cool because you don't have to line up for it - but idk if that is still the case or has changed since opening. I would ask at the hotel, I can also try to find out for you!

I am going to SDL next month, and was thinking of buying the tickets at the hotel for the same reason - it'd be really appreciated if you could provide some feedback for this!

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