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carrie1626 · 09-22-2012, 07:36 AM

call ahead on the day of to let them know We're not a "no-show" but our flight doesn't land in MCO until 11:45pm. After getting our checked luggage and the rental car, it'll be around 1:00 before we arrive.

ask for a reduced rate for that first night

Staying at Grand Vacation Hilton International Drive in NOV

dopeylover · 09-22-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carrie1626

call ahead on the day of to let them know We're not a "no-show" but our flight doesn't land in MCO until 11:45pm. After getting our checked luggage and the rental car, it'll be around 1:00 before we arrive.

ask for a reduced rate for that first night

Staying at Grand Vacation Hilton International Drive in NOV

We had very similar circumstances on our Honeymoon. We stayed at POR, and I did call and let them know we'd be a late arrival. I too asked for a reduced rate, and it was a big fat NO. It may be different for you though since it's a Hilton and not a Disney owned hotel. My guess is that you'll get the same answer as we did though, which was that since they have to hold the room for our arrival all day anyway and can't rent it out, they still have to charge full price for that reason. I tried to reason with them that since we weren't coming in til 1am it should count as the next day, and they weren't buying. Good luck and have an amazing time!

Detailor · 09-22-2012, 08:08 AM

You should definitely call the resort in advance to let them know about your late arrival.

But I don't think that you should expect a reduced rate for your first night. Check-in time is 4pm for that timeshare resort and they will hold your villa for you. The fact that you chose a late flight doesn't affect the cost per night.

HGVC International Drive looks like a nice resort, you should have a nice time there. Enjoy!

Dick Taylor

carrie1626 · 09-22-2012, 08:28 AM

THANKS

I really hadn't given our arrival time much thought until today's email alert that our flight has been changed (15mi no big deal) and it dawned on me- WOW we won't even get to HGVC until after midnight.

I didn't expect a reduced rate, just thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone had that experience.

Lisa71 · 09-22-2012, 10:17 AM

I would arrive a day earlier and sleep at the Hyatt in the airport then get full use of my room reservation...we did that this last time and it was great. The "day room" rate was under 100 dollars and we called ahead to tell them we would be there really early and it was not problem. Checked into a comfy bed, slept like a baby, then began our trip.

TamaraQT · 09-23-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa71

I would arrive a day earlier and sleep at the Hyatt in the airport then get full use of my room reservation...we did that this last time and it was great. The "day room" rate was under 100 dollars and we called ahead to tell them we would be there really early and it was not problem. Checked into a comfy bed, slept like a baby, then began our trip.

I agree with this suggestion if it's possible. Have you tried calling the airline to see if any flights are available for you to change to since their flight change doesn't agree with your reservation? I have heard people having success with a change without penalties. May not hurt to ask. They couldn't accommodate everyone who changed their flights, but they may make a FEW exceptions. I'd give it a try. Good luck and have a Fabulous Vacation!

Detailor · 09-23-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TamaraQT

I agree with this suggestion if it's possible. Have you tried calling the airline to see if any flights are available for you to change to since their flight change doesn't agree with your reservation? I have heard people having success with a change without penalties. May not hurt to ask. They couldn't accommodate everyone who changed their flights, but they may make a FEW exceptions. I'd give it a try. Good luck and have a Fabulous Vacation!

A 15 minute adjustment in departure or arrival time isn't something that an airline would actually consider a change. The airline will not allow passengers to change flights without additional charge for something like that.

Dick Taylor

jeff968 · 09-24-2012, 07:59 AM

Also, the in-airport rental car counters are closed by then. I'm not sure what they do for you after hours but you should call to find out. i remember this past year we got in late and almost missed them.

Detailor · 09-24-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff968

Also, the in-airport rental car counters are closed by then. I'm not sure what they do for you after hours but you should call to find out. i remember this past year we got in late and almost missed them.

I don't know about all of the rental car companies but I do know that both Dollar and National are open 24 hours a day at the airport in Orlando.

Dick Taylor

09-22-2012, 07:36 AM	#1
carrie1626 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WI Posts: 1,731	Arriving 1:00 AM / Should We... call ahead on the day of to let them know We're not a "no-show" but our flight doesn't land in MCO until 11:45pm. After getting our checked luggage and the rental car, it'll be around 1:00 before we arrive. ask for a reduced rate for that first night Staying at Grand Vacation Hilton International Drive in NOV __________________ I wish I were at WDW everyday 2000 NOV Polynesian 2001 OCT AS Music 2002 AUG Grosvenor DD 2003 AUG DoubleTree DD 2004 NOV Port Orleans French Quarter 2006 NOV POP Century 2010 AUG Animal KingdomLodge 2011 NOV Animal Kingdom Lodge 2012 NOV HGVC Internat'l Dr 25th Anniversary trip 2013 - where to next.....?:

09-22-2012, 08:08 AM	#3
Detailor DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,029	You should definitely call the resort in advance to let them know about your late arrival. But I don't think that you should expect a reduced rate for your first night. Check-in time is 4pm for that timeshare resort and they will hold your villa for you. The fact that you chose a late flight doesn't affect the cost per night. HGVC International Drive looks like a nice resort, you should have a nice time there. Enjoy! Dick Taylor __________________ 1961 New Years - The Disneyland Hotel, 1977 February - someplace on I-Drive that doesn't exist anymore, 1997 March - Sheraton Vistana Resort, 1998 February - Cypress Pointe, 1999 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2000 February - Vacation Villas at Fantasy World, 2001 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2002 March - Hilton Grand VacationClub at Sea World, 2003 March - Sheraton Vistana Resort, 2004 March - Orange Lake Country Club, 2005 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2005 June - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2006 February - Pool House in Davenport, 2006 June - Tampa Doubletree, 2007 March - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2007 July - Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, 2008 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2008 March - Marriott's Grande Vista, 2008 June - Cypress Pointe, 2009 February - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2009 June - Marriott's Sabal Palms, 2010 February/March - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2010 December - Sheraton Vistana Villages, 2011 December - Sheraton Vistana Villages, 2012 December - Marriott's Cypress Harbour, 2013 March - Westin Lake Mary Orlando North

09-22-2012, 08:28 AM	#4
carrie1626 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WI Posts: 1,731	THANKS I really hadn't given our arrival time much thought until today's email alert that our flight has been changed (15mi no big deal) and it dawned on me- WOW we won't even get to HGVC until after midnight. I didn't expect a reduced rate, just thought I'd ask here first to see if anyone had that experience. __________________ I wish I were at WDW everyday 2000 NOV Polynesian 2001 OCT AS Music 2002 AUG Grosvenor DD 2003 AUG DoubleTree DD 2004 NOV Port Orleans French Quarter 2006 NOV POP Century 2010 AUG Animal KingdomLodge 2011 NOV Animal Kingdom Lodge 2012 NOV HGVC Internat'l Dr 25th Anniversary trip 2013 - where to next.....?:

09-22-2012, 10:17 AM	#5
Lisa71 Adoption Rocks! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 548	I would arrive a day earlier and sleep at the Hyatt in the airport then get full use of my room reservation...we did that this last time and it was great. The "day room" rate was under 100 dollars and we called ahead to tell them we would be there really early and it was not problem. Checked into a comfy bed, slept like a baby, then began our trip. __________________ Me (42) DH (40) : DD (7): DS (6):

09-24-2012, 07:59 AM	#8
jeff968 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Trumbull CT Posts: 1,133	Also, the in-airport rental car counters are closed by then. I'm not sure what they do for you after hours but you should call to find out. i remember this past year we got in late and almost missed them. __________________ 14 ??? Flights already purchased, now, where to stay? 13 Hilton Parc Soleil (DW, DD) 12 Hilton Parc Soleil (DW, DD) 11 Hilton Parc Soleil (DW, DD with us, 2 in college) 10 Marriott Newport beach villas, California (DW, 3 kids) 09 Marriott Horizons (DW, 2 kids, MIL) 08 Marriott Cypress Harbor/Grand Vista (2 kids) 07 Marriott Cypress Harbor (3 kids) 06 Marriott Imperial Palm (DW, 3 kids, MIL, cousin) 05 Marriott Cypress Harbor (3 kids) 04 Vistana Villages/Marriott Cypress Harbor (3 kids) 03 AKL/Orange Lake (3 kids) 02 HGVC Seaworld (3 kids) 01 Vistana Resort (3 kids) 00 Radisson Resort Pkwy (3 kids) 97 Radisson Resort Pkwy (2 kids) 95 Sheraton Resort Pkwy (2 kids) 93 Dixie Landings (2 kids) 92 Port Orleans (1 child) 86 Sheraton world (the wife & I) 73 Can't remember (M&D&B&S&GM)

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