darnheather
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 28, 2013
Unfortunately the Disneyland hotels are REALLY expensive. Staying off site will save you a LOT of money.
I've found about $500 to $1000 difference with their good neighbor hotels so that's true.
Unfortunately the Disneyland hotels are REALLY expensive. Staying off site will save you a LOT of money.
Mimi's eClub always seems to have a BOGO coupon and, even if you're not staying on Harbor Blvd., you could take a mid-day or dinner break over there. We also stock up on gift cards from the supermarket where we can get up to 4x gas points when we buy them. I'd add California Pizza Kitchen and Cheesecake Factory to the list. Another idea is to request gift cards for birthdays and holidays, not only for the local restaurants but Disney gift cards, as well, that can be used for souvenirs and snacks.We also sign up for every email/reward program - we have Mimi's, Red Robin, Landry's (RFC), Outback, Jamba Juice. And I buy discounted gift cards - check out giftcardgranny which shows where to buy cards and who has the best deals.
Check out Marriott.com and use the Corporate Code MMF - that's Marriott's Friends & Family code. I've never paid more than $140/night for the Fairfield Inn on Harbor - and it's SO CLOSE (you can see Space Mountain, the monorail ... and even fireworks!) from the hotel, so it basically feels like an on-site hotel to me. There's also a Panera and McDonald's in the parking lot on the short walk from the hotel to the park, so it's a great way to grab a filling (and cheaper!) breakfast on your way into the parks.
Check the terms & conditions of using that code. Looks like you need to have a form provided by the friend or family member who works for Marriott.even if I don't have a friend or family member? believe me, I am all about saving!