Please help me decide...hotels and packages... - The DIS Discussion Forums

samtom · 11-18-2009, 05:50 PM

Firstly hello all...newbie here, although i've been lurking for a while.

I'm planning our 4th trip for next Feb (1/2 term)...it's all a big surprise for my 2 sons (aged 4 and 8) and my partner as their xmas present!

Anyway, it's been a while since we last went and I need advice...i've loked at various offers and have kind of narrowed it down to either My Explorers (we stayed here last time and loved it) or Sequoia Lodge?

Sequoia Lodge, through Disney only costs £38 punds more than My Explorers once i've added tickets etc...so what would be the better hotel? The one reason i don't just jump at going back to My Explorers is it would be nice to avoid the shuttles and walk it. Also, would it be worth paying an extra £250 for full board for 2 adults, 2 children for 3 nights/4 days?

Phew, end of all the questions.

TIA

scottwb · 11-18-2009, 06:02 PM

It's a close one but I think the Extra Magic Hours would swing it for me and the closer proximity to the park. However, Feb is not likely to be busy - are you planning to cover the weekend or go during the week.

Is the full board lunch and dinner HB+?

samtom · 11-18-2009, 06:07 PM

Hi Scott, we'll be going on a Wednesday, leaving on a Saturday. The meal option is Full board plus meal vouchers if that makes any sense?

scottwb · 11-18-2009, 06:22 PM

The meal vouchers seem to be lunch and dinner eating in the same restaurants as the half-board plus that I had. I think the £250 for full board seems pretty reasonable.

With regards to hotels, the EMH is not really a factor now as you will miss wed EMH and only have sat, assuming of course that EMH is still mon,wed,sat and sun when you go.

However, personally I think it is worth the extra £38 to stay at the SL and be able to walk to/from the hotel. Also, in the hotel you will get the daily character visits which you wont see at the Explorers.

nightrider68 · 11-19-2009, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scottwb

With regards to hotels, the EMH is not really a factor now as you will miss wed EMH and only have sat, assuming of course that EMH is still mon,wed,sat and sun when you go.

You got me worried then as we are going in Feb half term but haven't decided yet on Sun 14th to Wed or Wed to Sat - it was definitely daily in Feb half term this year

Just checked the main site and EMH is daily from 9th Feb

disney_princess_85 · 11-19-2009, 06:05 AM

For £38, I would definitely go for Sequoia Lodge.

samtom · 11-21-2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks everyone...have decided on Sequioa now, although knowing my luck the prices will all of changes haha.

Ware Bears · 11-21-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disney_princess_85

For £38, I would definitely go for Sequoia Lodge.

So would I.

11-18-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
samtom Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Please help me decide...hotels and packages... Firstly hello all...newbie here, although i've been lurking for a while. I'm planning our 4th trip for next Feb (1/2 term)...it's all a big surprise for my 2 sons (aged 4 and 8) and my partner as their xmas present! Anyway, it's been a while since we last went and I need advice...i've loked at various offers and have kind of narrowed it down to either My Explorers (we stayed here last time and loved it) or Sequoia Lodge? Sequoia Lodge, through Disney only costs £38 punds more than My Explorers once i've added tickets etc...so what would be the better hotel? The one reason i don't just jump at going back to My Explorers is it would be nice to avoid the shuttles and walk it. Also, would it be worth paying an extra £250 for full board for 2 adults, 2 children for 3 nights/4 days? Phew, end of all the questions. TIA

11-18-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
scottwb Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 193	It's a close one but I think the Extra Magic Hours would swing it for me and the closer proximity to the park. However, Feb is not likely to be busy - are you planning to cover the weekend or go during the week. Is the full board lunch and dinner HB+? __________________ ------------------*- Scott

11-18-2009, 06:22 PM	#4
scottwb Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blandford, Dorset Posts: 193	The meal vouchers seem to be lunch and dinner eating in the same restaurants as the half-board plus that I had. I think the £250 for full board seems pretty reasonable. With regards to hotels, the EMH is not really a factor now as you will miss wed EMH and only have sat, assuming of course that EMH is still mon,wed,sat and sun when you go. However, personally I think it is worth the extra £38 to stay at the SL and be able to walk to/from the hotel. Also, in the hotel you will get the daily character visits which you wont see at the Explorers. __________________ ------------------*- Scott

11-19-2009, 06:05 AM	#6
disney_princess_85 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,857	For £38, I would definitely go for Sequoia Lodge. __________________ January 2002- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, October 2007- Disneyland Paris, Newport Bay Club, May 2008- Walt Disney World, Pop Century/Universal Studios, Royal Pacific Resort, January 2009- Disneyland Paris, Holiday Inn, March 2009- Disneyland Paris, Sequoia Lodge, May 2009- Disneyland Paris, Magic Circus, September 2009- Walt Disney World, Coronado Springs/Universal Studios, Hard Rock Hotel Club Level, November 2009- Disneyland Paris, Hotel Cheyenne Lauren

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11-18-2009, 06:07 PM	#3
samtom Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Hi Scott, we'll be going on a Wednesday, leaving on a Saturday. The meal option is Full board plus meal vouchers if that makes any sense?

11-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#7
samtom Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks everyone...have decided on Sequioa now, although knowing my luck the prices will all of changes haha.