We're BOOKED! Woohoo DLR at Christmas time!!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

hurleysweety · 11-11-2009, 02:01 AM

I'm so excited!!! DH has promised me all year we could go during Christmas. Things were looking dim when my bff announced her wedding date of Jan 1 (in montana, burrrr!!!), thus taking up my entire week beforehand and loosing hope of going the week after Christmas, or for new years.

But after a few days of talking...and a few days of priceline...we're booked at the Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort (about a mile from Disney). Here we come DISNEY @ CHRISTMAS!!

Free parking+free internet=amazing!

Plus, if you haven't checked out priceline in awhile, they re-zoned their "name your own price" zone for Disneyland to have two separate areas. PM me if you want more info on bidding for these hotels!!

vettegirl · 11-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Well you guys have a great time

Look_Its_Nikki · 11-11-2009, 10:23 AM

I really like that hotel. I have got it about 4 times now through priceline for $39 a night! It is really a good hotel. A fridge in room. Microwave in giftshop that you can use when ever you need. And the bar has a really good happy hour.

Now if I could only talk DBF into paying a hundred dollars more a night to stay onsite.

a girl can dream.

DisneyMomma81 · 11-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Yay ~ how exciting! What are your dates? Will you be there for C~mas?

hurleysweety · 11-11-2009, 12:29 PM

We're going the second weekend in December - Dec. 11-13th. Just a short weekend because we've already used up all our vacation time

Excited to hear that others have stayed there too. I like the Holiday Inn brand, so I'm glad we got it. Really glad we didn't get the Marriott Suites again --- we decided the Marriott name is the only good thing about it!! Holiday Inn was $40/night!

lulubelle · 11-11-2009, 12:33 PM

Wonderful news!
Have a magical time. It will be so beautiful at the parks.

LifeIsTinkIsLife · 11-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Oh I am excited for you!!

I have a dream that someday I will take my kid/s to Disneyland for Christmas, and Santa will come there instead! I am already planning it out, lol.

I won't be having kids for another 5-6 years, lol!

Eeyore's Wife · 11-11-2009, 01:02 PM

Yippey!

Our trips will overlap a little bit. We will be there from the 12-19. So, if you see a lady with two teens, a baby, stroller loaded down like a pack mule and hubby wearing a backpack with lime green mickey head adornments....that will be me.

I am so happy you are getting your trip!

AnjieNet · 11-11-2009, 01:02 PM

Do they have a shuttle to the parks or is it an easy walk?

Looking at going in December as well (the ticker is from last year...can't get the thing off! LOL)

Thanks!

Mary Jo · 11-11-2009, 01:02 PM

yeaaaa, You're going to have an AWESOME time!

LifeIsTinkIsLife · 11-11-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Look_Its_Nikki

I really like that hotel. I have got it about 4 times now through priceline for $39 a night!

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Originally Posted by hurleysweety

Holiday Inn was $40/night!

Now how on earth did you do that? I know about priceline but not sure of the details. We are staying at a HOJO far away for $43 cause we decided it's all we can afford if we want to do a few more trips this year. We would love to stay at a nicer hotel at a better price!!

hurleysweety · 11-11-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeIsTinkIsLife

Oh I am excited for you!!

I have a dream that someday I will take my kid/s to Disneyland for Christmas, and Santa will come there instead! I am already planning it out, lol.

I won't be having kids for another 5-6 years, lol!

I'm right there with you! I CANNOT wait to surprise my kids with a trip. I've only been married for about a year and a half, not having kids for another 5, and not planning on taking them to disney til they can enjoy it...so I gotta good 7 years beforehand...but I've got it all planned too. Yes...I'm certifiably addicted to Disney!!

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Originally Posted by Eeyore's Wife

Yippey!

Our trips will overlap a little bit. We will be there from the 12-19. So, if you see a lady with two teens, a baby, stroller loaded down like a pack mule and hubby wearing a backpack with lime green mickey head adornments....that will be me.

I am so happy you are getting your trip!

Love the description! I got my LGMH on my backpack too. I use it for other things and forget to take them off and then I get questioned about them --- and then I shyly tell people of the small obsession I have with Disney

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Originally Posted by AnjieNet

Do they have a shuttle to the parks or is it an easy walk?

Looking at going in December as well (the ticker is from last year...can't get the thing off! LOL)

Thanks!

The ART shuttle runs by there. Its $10 for a 3 day pass for adults, less for kids 3-9, and free for kids under 3. The hotel, itself, doesn't have its own shuttle. And although it is a mile or so from the park, it would be waaay to long of a walk for me. Gotta save my energy for the parks!

We'll probably drive and use that stupid mickey and friends tram (can you tell how i feel about it?) - unless the parking garage is a mess, in which case...ART, here we come!

hurleysweety · 11-11-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeIsTinkIsLife

Now how on earth did you do that? I know about priceline but not sure of the details. We are staying at a HOJO far away for $43 cause we decided it's all we can afford if we want to do a few more trips this year. We would love to stay at a nicer hotel at a better price!!

On priceline, they have "name your own price" where you bid a price on a hotel and then find out the name of the hotel/location after you "win" the hotel. There are a few strategies to do this, and I recommend divulging some time into checking out www.betterbidding.com to learn all the ways you can save money on your bid and get the best hotel that will work for your family! Hope this helps!

pixiewings71 · 11-11-2009, 03:11 PM

Oh man...I want that rate for our stay this month.....we went with a Motel 6 about 6 miles away for $43 a night.....your hotel will be much nicer!!!

On another note, we will be there in Dec at the same time you will!! Watch for us too, I'm actually going to post a mini meet thread as time gets closer.

LifeIsTinkIsLife · 11-11-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hurleysweety

On priceline, they have "name your own price" where you bid a price on a hotel and then find out the name of the hotel/location after you "win" the hotel. There are a few strategies to do this, and I recommend divulging some time into checking out www.betterbidding.com to learn all the ways you can save money on your bid and get the best hotel that will work for your family! Hope this helps!

Yes I will have to look into that!! Thanks so much!

Haha, don't worry btw, I have a "small" addiction to Disneyland also. Good thing DBF shares my addiction!

11-11-2009, 02:01 AM	#1
hurleysweety DISPrincess in Training Makes a mean Monte Cristo Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 600	We're BOOKED! Woohoo DLR at Christmas time!!! I'm so excited!!! DH has promised me all year we could go during Christmas. Things were looking dim when my bff announced her wedding date of Jan 1 (in montana, burrrr!!!), thus taking up my entire week beforehand and loosing hope of going the week after Christmas, or for new years. But after a few days of talking...and a few days of priceline...we're booked at the Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort (about a mile from Disney). Here we come DISNEY @ CHRISTMAS!! Free parking+free internet=amazing! Plus, if you haven't checked out priceline in awhile, they re-zoned their "name your own price" zone for Disneyland to have two separate areas. PM me if you want more info on bidding for these hotels!! __________________ Past Trips: WDW: Feb 1997 Boardwalk Inn, June 2008 Honeymoon! Offsite Condo DLR: 1994 Offsite, Thanksgiving 2003 Portofino Inn, Oct. 2004 1-Day Youth Trip, Oct. 2005 1-Day Youth Trip, Nov. 2006 College Trip, Carousel Inn, May 2007 Fairfield Inn, May 2009 DH Bday Trip, Anaheim Marriott Suites, May/June 2009 1yr-Anniversary Trip, GCH Suite, Worldmark Anaheim, Hyatt Orange County, Sept 2009 GCH, PPH, & Marriott Suites, December 11th-13th, Holiday Inn Upcoming Trips: DLR: None WDW: May 21-30!!!!!!!!!!!! YAaaaHOO!!!!

11-11-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
vettegirl Remy is my hero Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,068	Well you guys have a great time __________________

11-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
DisneyMomma81 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,812	Yay ~ how exciting! What are your dates? Will you be there for C~mas? __________________ Shannon DS 9 DD 6 DLR Dec 09 Sept 09 July 09 May 09 Mar 09 Dec 08 Apr 08 Sept 07 June 06 Mar 06 WDW Oct 09

11-11-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
hurleysweety DISPrincess in Training Makes a mean Monte Cristo Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 600	We're going the second weekend in December - Dec. 11-13th. Just a short weekend because we've already used up all our vacation time Excited to hear that others have stayed there too. I like the Holiday Inn brand, so I'm glad we got it. Really glad we didn't get the Marriott Suites again --- we decided the Marriott name is the only good thing about it!! Holiday Inn was $40/night! __________________ Past Trips: WDW: Feb 1997 Boardwalk Inn, June 2008 Honeymoon! Offsite Condo DLR: 1994 Offsite, Thanksgiving 2003 Portofino Inn, Oct. 2004 1-Day Youth Trip, Oct. 2005 1-Day Youth Trip, Nov. 2006 College Trip, Carousel Inn, May 2007 Fairfield Inn, May 2009 DH Bday Trip, Anaheim Marriott Suites, May/June 2009 1yr-Anniversary Trip, GCH Suite, Worldmark Anaheim, Hyatt Orange County, Sept 2009 GCH, PPH, & Marriott Suites, December 11th-13th, Holiday Inn Upcoming Trips: DLR: None WDW: May 21-30!!!!!!!!!!!! YAaaaHOO!!!!

11-11-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
lulubelle I am Miss Klutz Woman We could seriously have a Pirate Party in there! As far as pants go, we were not allowed to wear them Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rancho Belago, CA Posts: 4,158	Wonderful news! Have a magical time. It will be so beautiful at the parks. __________________ "Love & Light"

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11-11-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
Look_Its_Nikki Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24	I really like that hotel. I have got it about 4 times now through priceline for $39 a night! It is really a good hotel. A fridge in room. Microwave in giftshop that you can use when ever you need. And the bar has a really good happy hour. Now if I could only talk DBF into paying a hundred dollars more a night to stay onsite. a girl can dream.

11-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#7
LifeIsTinkIsLife Don't you get it?! You see the hat?? I'm Mrs. Nesbitt! Hahahahaha! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 332	Oh I am excited for you!! I have a dream that someday I will take my kid/s to Disneyland for Christmas, and Santa will come there instead! I am already planning it out, lol. I won't be having kids for another 5-6 years, lol! __________________ Me (19) DBF (21) My January 28-February 2 Trip Report.

11-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#8
Eeyore's Wife Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 100 Acre Woods Posts: 306	Yippey! Our trips will overlap a little bit. We will be there from the 12-19. So, if you see a lady with two teens, a baby, stroller loaded down like a pack mule and hubby wearing a backpack with lime green mickey head adornments....that will be me. I am so happy you are getting your trip!

11-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#9
AnjieNet Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peculiar, MO Posts: 80	Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort Do they have a shuttle to the parks or is it an easy walk? Looking at going in December as well (the ticker is from last year...can't get the thing off! LOL) Thanks! __________________

11-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#10
Mary Jo Techarita Loves the star on the mountain Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Near the original Magic Kingdom Posts: 20,126	yeaaaa, You're going to have an AWESOME time! __________________ DISneyland Forums Clip of Matterhorn Ride WDW 1999 Sequoia & Yosemite 2002 Autumn in Yosemite 2002 Wonder Cruise 2003 (lots of pics) Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

11-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#14
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,104	Oh man...I want that rate for our stay this month.....we went with a Motel 6 about 6 miles away for $43 a night.....your hotel will be much nicer!!! On another note, we will be there in Dec at the same time you will!! Watch for us too, I'm actually going to post a mini meet thread as time gets closer. __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

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