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thisismyhappyplace · 10-07-2012, 11:37 PM

I am planning on going to DL this summer, but I don't want to have to pay for parking everyday. (oh the life of a poor student.. ha ha) I am wondering if anyone knows of good hotels that are (ideally inexpensive) and are withing walking distance to the park? Thanks!!

Malcon10t · 10-07-2012, 11:54 PM

One thing to consider.... If a hotel away from the park is $15 cheaper, then it is cheaper to drive and park... I think Red Lion has a few specials going on.

Bossy22 · 10-08-2012, 12:35 AM

We always stay at the Super 8 on Katella. 15 minute walk but way cheaper than the alternatives!

mellers · 10-08-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thisismyhappyplace

I am planning on going to DL this summer, but I don't want to have to pay for parking everyday. (oh the life of a poor student.. ha ha) I am wondering if anyone knows of good hotels that are (ideally inexpensive) and are withing walking distance to the park? Thanks!!

Try the Del Sol Inn

Bungle · 10-08-2012, 02:01 AM

Most the hotels within walking distance have a parking fee so it really breaks even either way. If you are on a budget you might want to stay somewhere that has free breakfast and parking and take the shuttle in. That's what we are doing this time.

CamoMama · 10-08-2012, 02:45 AM

I like the Motel 6 on Katella. I walked to and from every day. It was about 10 minutes in the morning and 15 at night when I was tired. Pictures of the room are in my trip report linked in my signature. The rooms are large and VERY clean, and I paid under $50 a night in May.

kirstie101 · 10-08-2012, 09:51 AM

Hojo's is walking distance (8 minutes?) and parking is free there!
Most of the other hotels on harbor that are within walking distance charge parking so figure that into the room price. We have stayed at Best Western Park Place Inn though their prices seem to have gone up so we haven't stayed there in a few years. We've also stayed at Desert Inn and Suites.

Mary09 · 10-08-2012, 10:02 AM

Hopefully someone will post (or you can search up) a map of the area with the 'walkable' and 'shuttle-distance' hotels highlighted. I've seen that here.

The ART shuttle is like $3/day (I think) so don't count out the places with shuttle access.

If you look at LastMinuteTravel, it's pretty easy to identify the 'secret' hotels from their photos or number of Trip Advisor reviews.

GrandBob · 10-08-2012, 10:12 AM

http://www.accommodationsneardisney.com

All of the hotels in green are walking distance.

HTH,
Bob

Mary09 · 10-08-2012, 10:40 AM

Thanks, Bob!

On that map, I believe the Anaheim Maingate is now the Red Lion. And I *think* the area next to it is the Toy Story parking lot, which has a free shuttle.

starshine514 · 10-08-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandBob

http://www.accommodationsneardisney.com

All of the hotels in green are walking distance.

HTH,
Bob

This is a good guide. If you're young and in good shape, don't rule out those slightly outside of the green area. We stayed on the Super 8 on Katella and it was walkable (though I was pushing the girls in a stroller). I just actually made reservations for there again next summer. This time, I think I'm gonna buy ART passes from Getaway today for me and the girls. If I didn't have the girls along, I would just walk it.

BeckWhy · 10-08-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by starshine514

This is a good guide. If you're young and in good shape, don't rule out those slightly outside of the green area. We stayed on the Super 8 on Katella and it was walkable (though I was pushing the girls in a stroller). I just actually made reservations for there again next summer. This time, I think I'm gonna buy ART passes from Getaway today for me and the girls. If I didn't have the girls along, I would just walk it.

I completely agree with this statement... in fact I was going to say something similar.

I stayed at Stovall's Inn. It took me 20 minutes to walk to Disneyland at a leisurely pace. I did cut through Disney's Grand Californian most of the time though. I think it was about 30 minutes if I didn't... but it was a much farther walk... and I got lost.

4/5 days I even went back to my room for midday break and walked back.

But if your feet are tired or sore ART is right outside.

8timesblessed · 10-08-2012, 12:31 PM

I did this a couple of weeks ago and it worked great for me. I found the Red Lion on Last Minute travel for $72 a night and used the Toy Story parking lot to walk to and got on the Disney buses. It took me 5 minutes to walk to the bus and it was great during the 95 degree weather! I also took them back to the hotel, it was perfect.

HydroGuy · 10-08-2012, 10:06 PM

This thread and its links may help someone here:

"HydroGuy's Hotel Rule" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862

10-07-2012, 11:37 PM	#1
thisismyhappyplace never question my jedi skills Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 213	walking distance hotels? I am planning on going to DL this summer, but I don't want to have to pay for parking everyday. (oh the life of a poor student.. ha ha) I am wondering if anyone knows of good hotels that are (ideally inexpensive) and are withing walking distance to the park? Thanks!! __________________ haley :] everybody has a laughing place I Love the Beatles!

10-08-2012, 02:01 AM	#5
Bungle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 883	Most the hotels within walking distance have a parking fee so it really breaks even either way. If you are on a budget you might want to stay somewhere that has free breakfast and parking and take the shuttle in. That's what we are doing this time. __________________ Me The Mr. And our two boys 13 4

10-08-2012, 02:45 AM	#6
CamoMama DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 1,180	I like the Motel 6 on Katella. I walked to and from every day. It was about 10 minutes in the morning and 15 at night when I was tired. Pictures of the room are in my trip report linked in my signature. The rooms are large and VERY clean, and I paid under $50 a night in May. __________________ Feb/Mar 2013 - DLR Diva Trip - HoJo's July 2012 - DLR - Anaheim Carriage Inn (never again) May 2012 - DLR - Motel 6 ~ Read my solo trip report here! February 2012 - CBR July 2010 - DLR - Embassy Suites 1978-1990 - DLR - multiple trips, all offsite

10-08-2012, 09:51 AM	#7
kirstie101 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 711	Hojo's is walking distance (8 minutes?) and parking is free there! Most of the other hotels on harbor that are within walking distance charge parking so figure that into the room price. We have stayed at Best Western Park Place Inn though their prices seem to have gone up so we haven't stayed there in a few years. We've also stayed at Desert Inn and Suites. __________________ Kirsten

10-08-2012, 12:31 PM	#13
8timesblessed Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 433	I did this a couple of weeks ago and it worked great for me. I found the Red Lion on Last Minute travel for $72 a night and used the Toy Story parking lot to walk to and got on the Disney buses. It took me 5 minutes to walk to the bus and it was great during the 95 degree weather! I also took them back to the hotel, it was perfect. __________________ DVC member GCV since 2010 Mommy to 3 Princesses and 5 Handsome Princes Me(41) DH(47) DS(14) DD(13) DS(12) DS(10) DS(8) DD(7) DD(7) DS(6) 1st trip VGC May 2010, WDW with 2boys 3/11, WDW all of us 10/11, DH and I DL 12/11, surprise trip for our youngest coming up 2/29-3/3! Another surprise trip for youngest to celebrate 6th birthday on Route 66 June 20-23. Next family trip to DL 12/1-10/12.

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10-07-2012, 11:54 PM	#2
Malcon10t DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,181	One thing to consider.... If a hotel away from the park is $15 cheaper, then it is cheaper to drive and park... I think Red Lion has a few specials going on.

10-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#3
Bossy22 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 121	We always stay at the Super 8 on Katella. 15 minute walk but way cheaper than the alternatives!

10-08-2012, 10:02 AM	#8
Mary09 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 414	Hopefully someone will post (or you can search up) a map of the area with the 'walkable' and 'shuttle-distance' hotels highlighted. I've seen that here. The ART shuttle is like $3/day (I think) so don't count out the places with shuttle access. If you look at LastMinuteTravel, it's pretty easy to identify the 'secret' hotels from their photos or number of Trip Advisor reviews.

10-08-2012, 10:12 AM	#9
GrandBob Grand events should not go unnoticed That's the Disney master plan! For a carnivore, it was very good indeed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Monterey County CA Posts: 1,820	http://www.accommodationsneardisney.com All of the hotels in green are walking distance. HTH, Bob

10-08-2012, 10:40 AM	#10
Mary09 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 414	Thanks, Bob! On that map, I believe the Anaheim Maingate is now the Red Lion. And I think the area next to it is the Toy Story parking lot, which has a free shuttle.

10-08-2012, 10:06 PM	#14
HydroGuy The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules Inquiring fairy minds want to know: Does Hydroguy like World of Color? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado, USA (formerly SoCal - now SoCol) Posts: 12,736	This thread and its links may help someone here: "HydroGuy's Hotel Rule" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1199862 __________________ Upcoming: WDW - May (Swan), DLR - August (CCI and D23 Expo) Completed: DLR 10/2012 CCI, 07/2012 GCH, 08/2011 CCI (D23 Expo), 06/2011 GCH, 09/2010 BWPPI, 07/2010 GCH, 08/2009 (Day Trip), 05/2009 Doubletree Anaheim/OC, 11/2007 (Day Trip), 06/2007 BWPPI, 08/2006 (Day Trip), 11/2005 BWPPI, 08/2005 BWPPI, 07/2003 HoJo's, 07/2000 PPH, 1966-1998 Numerous Day Trips Including... 06/1981 (Grad Night) WDW 02/2012 CBR, 03/2011 Dolphin, 05/2008 AKL, 06/2006 FW Cabins DLR Paris 06/2007 - Newport Bay/Santa Fe/Holiday Inn (solo) - see my Trip Observations Tokyo Disney Resort 11/2009 - SunRoute Plaza (with DS13) - see my Trip Report (with photos) HydroGuy DLR Tips Compilation, DLR Abbreviations List, World of Color Superthread

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