is it worth getting a room located along the Rio Grande - The DIS Discussion Forums

joanne1978 · 09-26-2009, 05:24 AM

we are going to the cheyenne in feb and just wondered if it is worth paying the extra £14 to get a room located along the Rio Grande thanks

DLPdaft · 09-26-2009, 05:30 AM

My personal opinion is no, I think Disney has a cheek expecting an extra charge for these rooms at the Cheyenne and Santa Fe.

Lets face it, the "rio grande" is a stream with some shrubs and a concrete walkway alongside it (well, outside the Santa Fe and Cheyenne it is). Its got lots of trees and shrubbery the further along towards the Sequoia Lodge you walk, and is a pleasant way of getting to the parks each morning, but the rooms do not offer anything extra over any other room at either hotel.

manxtatt2 · 09-26-2009, 05:34 AM

we werent offered the choice , but i wouldnt pay the extra if we were

chances are you may still get one when you arrive lol

jillrobinson · 09-26-2009, 06:46 AM

I wondered when the first about this this would be.

NO!!!
Honestly from wherever your room is located at Cheyenne hotel it will take you less than 5 minutes to walk to the Rio Grande path.
The same applies for Reception and the other amenities, everything is literally within a 5 minute walk, Disney are banking on the inexperience of new visitors by claiming this room is quieter, this one closer etc.
Congratulations on your trip.

mommy2ash · 09-26-2009, 08:05 AM

no its a total rip off. all the rooms are the same.

Roon · 09-26-2009, 09:10 AM

It would seem they are treating the stream rooms like the lakeside rooms at the Sequoia and New port bay. Trying to make a bit of extra cash. The only time I sat and looked out of my window was at the Disneyland hotel and we were overlooking the fantasia gardens. It was lovely watching everyone rushing to get to the parks on a morning.

We are there in three weeks at the Cheyanne and I will be happy with whatever I get. (I hope).

Have fun

wedreamofdisney · 09-26-2009, 10:03 AM

Absolutley NOT!!!
We have just (literally) returned!!
Its a lovely walk past the river, but at night kids (mine included

) played hide and seek in the trees! The roar's and BOOOOOOOOOO'S!! can get pretty loud, no matter how many times you sush! them

The Cheyenne was lovely though and I will definatley stay there again! It is so welcoming and my kids loved it!

CityBlue · 09-26-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wedreamofdisney

Absolutley NOT!!!
We have just (literally) returned!!
Its a lovely walk past the river, but at night kids (mine included

) played hide and seek in the trees! The roar's and BOOOOOOOOOO'S!! can get pretty loud, no matter how many times you sush! them

The Cheyenne was lovely though and I will definatley stay there again! It is so welcoming and my kids loved it!

Sorry to crash in on your thread

but we are off on Monday and wondered how busy you found the parks?

wedreamofdisney · 09-26-2009, 04:11 PM

It was busy when we arrived on the Sunday, but the rest of the days were fine! There were hardly any queue's, except for the most popular rides, which seemed to be Big Thunder Mountain, Autopia and Crush's Coaster ( which I and my 6 year old loved!

) All the others were no longer than 10 mins wait mostly, some were even walk on

Hope you have a brilliant time

09-26-2009, 05:24 AM	#1
joanne1978 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21	is it worth getting a room located along the Rio Grande we are going to the cheyenne in feb and just wondered if it is worth paying the extra £14 to get a room located along the Rio Grande thanks __________________

09-26-2009, 05:30 AM	#2
DLPdaft Cannot stop singing "Just like we dreeeeamed it" Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,737	My personal opinion is no, I think Disney has a cheek expecting an extra charge for these rooms at the Cheyenne and Santa Fe. Lets face it, the "rio grande" is a stream with some shrubs and a concrete walkway alongside it (well, outside the Santa Fe and Cheyenne it is). Its got lots of trees and shrubbery the further along towards the Sequoia Lodge you walk, and is a pleasant way of getting to the parks each morning, but the rooms do not offer anything extra over any other room at either hotel. __________________ Elaine I've had multiple BOO's!! Feb 07 Santa Fe, Oct 07 Santa Fe, Nov 07 Cheyenne, June 08 Explorers, Oct 08 surprise upgrade to the Newport Bay Club! May 09 Magic Circus, Dec 09 VIP at the Santa Fe

09-26-2009, 05:34 AM	#3
manxtatt2 stumbles into room , looks around they havent stopped talking about it since Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: isle of man Posts: 1,173	we werent offered the choice , but i wouldnt pay the extra if we were chances are you may still get one when you arrive lol __________________ 6th to 8th nov 08 - cheyenne 17th - 23rd october 2009 - cheyenne (cant wait)

09-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#4
jillrobinson I will be very angry if there are any attractions or places off limits DS got a Hi 5 from Simba My real persona is maleficent mum Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abergavenny Posts: 4,925	I wondered when the first about this this would be. NO!!! Honestly from wherever your room is located at Cheyenne hotel it will take you less than 5 minutes to walk to the Rio Grande path. The same applies for Reception and the other amenities, everything is literally within a 5 minute walk, Disney are banking on the inexperience of new visitors by claiming this room is quieter, this one closer etc. Congratulations on your trip. __________________ In planning, well Halloween 2010 would be nice March 2004 Liam's 5th Birthday at Hotel Cheyenne * October 2004 Spooky Halloween at Santa Fe * March 2006 My big 40 & Liams 7th Birthday at Newport Bay Club * March 2007 Jamie's 13th Birthday & VIP Press Launch for DLP's 15th Anniversary at Sequoia Lodge * November 2007 Christmas Season at Sequoia Lodge * March 2009 Liam's 10th Birthday at Cheyenne*January 2010 Practically Pefect stay at Hotel New York,

09-26-2009, 08:05 AM	#5
mommy2ash Has a Pooh pushin' Ash It looks like lucky nugget is a must Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,609	no its a total rip off. all the rooms are the same. __________________ Disneyland Paris October 2008 - Santa Fe Disneyland Paris February 2009 - Santa Fe Disneyland Paris November 2009 - Santa Fe/Sequoia Lodge

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09-26-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
Roon DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 513	It would seem they are treating the stream rooms like the lakeside rooms at the Sequoia and New port bay. Trying to make a bit of extra cash. The only time I sat and looked out of my window was at the Disneyland hotel and we were overlooking the fantasia gardens. It was lovely watching everyone rushing to get to the parks on a morning. We are there in three weeks at the Cheyanne and I will be happy with whatever I get. (I hope). Have fun __________________

09-26-2009, 10:03 AM	#7
wedreamofdisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 138	Absolutley NOT!!! We have just (literally) returned!! Its a lovely walk past the river, but at night kids (mine included) played hide and seek in the trees! The roar's and BOOOOOOOOOO'S!! can get pretty loud, no matter how many times you sush! them The Cheyenne was lovely though and I will definatley stay there again! It is so welcoming and my kids loved it! __________________ WDW Oct 2010 - Sheraton Vistana Resort DLRP Sept 2009 - Hotel Cheyenne DLRP Sept 2008 - Davy Crockett Ranch

09-26-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
wedreamofdisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 138	It was busy when we arrived on the Sunday, but the rest of the days were fine! There were hardly any queue's, except for the most popular rides, which seemed to be Big Thunder Mountain, Autopia and Crush's Coaster ( which I and my 6 year old loved!) All the others were no longer than 10 mins wait mostly, some were even walk on Hope you have a brilliant time __________________ WDW Oct 2010 - Sheraton Vistana Resort DLRP Sept 2009 - Hotel Cheyenne DLRP Sept 2008 - Davy Crockett Ranch

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