disney at christmas

[Halloweenqueen]

Well time is running out for us to decide where to stay. I'm going with a friend and her son. I'm taking my youngest daughter. We have a concierge level room at PPH. We were planning to share a room.

My daughter is now upset that she has to share a room with a boy. I priced an additional room at PPH and a standard room is well over the price we have for the concierge.

I looked into moving to the Hojo. I really like the hotel and we stayed there in October. My friend is being a pill and doesn't want to change. She keeps calling it Hobos. She has never been to Disney, so she has no idea what she is talking about and I'm at my wit's end.

We started to walk over to PPH for a look, but never got all the way. It seems just as far as Hojos. I understand the perk of an early morning, but I don't know if I can even get my friend up early enough to take advantage of it.

Of course Hojo is 1/3 the price of PPH. And that is without the potential entertainment rate.

We spent so litle time in the room anyway.

So either I'm the bad guy and force my daughter to share a room or a anger my friend and go to Hojo.

I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced both hotels, Where would you stay? TIA

 

[FlameGirl]

I've stayed in both...and I like both.

Honestly, if it were me, I'd book the HoJo and tell your friend that you and your daughter will stay there and if she's uncomfortable staying there, she can keep the room at PPH. That way, whatever she decides, if she's unhappy with it, the onus is on her. It's not fair for her to hold you hostage at an expensive hotel because she doesn't like the name of another more affordable option.

Saying no to friends is one of the hardest things in the world to learn how to do, but once you do learn how to do it, it's incredibly liberating.

If you can't swing the room on your own, I'd flat out ask your friend what her specific objections with the HoJo are. I'm betting she can't come up with anything concrete.

Good luck.

 

[Funball]

Halloweenqueen, I agree with flamegirl, Hojo is the best for price and affordability. I mean it is the most picked to stay at by most of DIS members! And you can’t beat how close it is to the park, I know that there is other’s that are closer, but probably not as nice and not as affordable like the HoJo.

I ♥ Hojo!

Ok. Question, chrismas thread related:


When the Christmas super thread is up and running, will I have to re-post all my photos in that thread? Or are they going to get linked in?

 

[Sherry E]

Halloweenqueen, I agree with flamegirl, Hojo is the best for price and affordability. I mean it is the most picked to stay at by most of DIS members! And you can’t beat how close it is to the park, I know that there is other’s that are closer, but probably not as nice and not as affordable like the HoJo.

I ♥ Hojo!

Ok. Question, chrismas thread related:


When the Christmas super thread is up and running, will I have to re-post all my photos in that thread? Or are they going to get linked in?

You don't have to re-post anything if you don't want to. We don't have to have an identical set of photos in both threads. You can post some here and post some there when it starts.

The Christmas, Part 2 thread will be a whole new thread - just like Halloween Time, Part 2 was a whole new thread. And whenever a second Dining thread begins (I don't know who will tackle that one, but it's not me!), that will be a whole new thread. I will put a link to this existing thread in the new Christmas thread (like I put a link to Halloween, Part 1 in the Halloween Part 2 thread), but the photos are not going to be recopied unless anyone chooses to re-post them. If we have all of the same photos in Part 2, then it will be like the same exact thread all over again! So just save some for this thread and save some for the new thread.

 

[Belle Ella]

I've stayed in both...and I like both.

Honestly, if it were me, I'd book the HoJo and tell your friend that you and your daughter will stay there and if she's uncomfortable staying there, she can keep the room at PPH. That way, whatever she decides, if she's unhappy with it, the onus is on her. It's not fair for her to hold you hostage at an expensive hotel because she doesn't like the name of another more affordable option.

Saying no to friends is one of the hardest things in the world to learn how to do, but once you do learn how to do it, it's incredibly liberating.

If you can't swing the room on your own, I'd flat out ask your friend what her specific objections with the HoJo are. I'm betting she can't come up with anything concrete.

Good luck.

^ I completely agree with this.

I remember seeing your thread about this on the general Community Board and if you want my opinion, she doesn't sound like a friend at all. It sounds like the only thing keeping this 'friendship' going is this trip and even that she doesn't want to communicate on. I've been down the road of trying to keep a friendship afloat for a Disney trip and it turned out to be a nightmare for me emotionally. I went through with it, but I'm left with more 'downer' memories than I am with happy ones.

At this point I would suggest accepting the fact that you're going on two different vacations, so plan on having an awesome time with your DD without worrying about your 'friend' and her son.

And I have nothing but high praises for the HOJO!!

 

[Mexikolla]

I've got a Christmas question for anyone that may be of help...

I heard a rumor that they make fresh candy canes at DLR somewhere! Where is this at? Do you get to watch them being made and purchase them then and there??

My kids (and I) would get such a kick out of this!

We will be there from the evening of Monday November 30th - until around noon on Friday December 3rd.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Sorry for the double-like post. I posted on the community board mainly to discuss the matters of my friendship. I know the DL board is a great resource for DL specific questions, so I wanted to verify my belief that the hotels were comparable.

My husband thinks I need to suck it up and go along with things since I was the one who suggested the trip from the beginning. Plus we are on the same plane and things could get uncomfortable.


I appreciate everyone's thoughts! I'm one of those over-thinker type people. I'm putting this issue to rest and moving on to packing!

Thanks again....bring on those park pics!

 

[Sherry E]

I've got a Christmas question for anyone that may be of help...

I heard a rumor that they make fresh candy canes at DLR somewhere! Where is this at? Do you get to watch them being made and purchase them then and there??

My kids (and I) would get such a kick out of this!

We will be there from the evening of Monday November 30th - until around noon on Friday December 3rd.

Hi, Mexikolla!

Page 61 of this thread will come in handy for candy cane info!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=37508059&highlight=candy+cane#post37508059

You will notice that someone asks a question about the candy canes at the top of the page and then there are a couple of good, informative answers. Also, on that same page, I posted a link (post #909) to an older candy cane thread that was running last year or the year before. That should give you lots of info, too!

There is a phone number that is supposed to have info about when the scheduled candy cane-making sessions are (they only happen on certain days, so you have to know when to go).

The number is: 714-781-0112. The last time someone checked it, it had not been updated with holiday treat info yet. But, based on the info that 3Minnies1Mickey gives on page 61, it sounds like calling closer to Thanksgiving might be your best bet!

 

[Sherry E]

Sorry for the double-like post. I posted on the community board mainly to discuss the matters of my friendship. I know the DL board is a great resource for DL specific questions, so I wanted to verify my belief that the hotels were comparable.

My husband thinks I need to suck it up and go along with things since I was the one who suggested the trip from the beginning. Plus we are on the same plane and things could get uncomfortable.


I appreciate everyone's thoughts! I'm one of those over-thinker type people. I'm putting this issue to rest and moving on to packing!

Thanks again....bring on those park pics!

What do you think you will end up doing? Switching to HoJo's or sticking with PPH?

By the way, if you stick with PPH, it appears that I may be checking into PPH as you're leaving! Maybe we will pass each other in the hallway!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Honestly?...I don't know.

I would love to meet you Sherry! You are one of the BEST posters on the DL board. I've gained so much from your posts. I had such an awesome time last month, thanks to the Halloween boards help!

About the candy canes....there is a special from the Travel Channel, featuring Guy Fieri about DL Holiday treats. You can find it on youtube. He visits the candy cane making shop.

It's a fun special to put anyone in the holiday mood!

 

[scrappinbear78]

Just thought I would stop by and say HI to everyone. I still come on here every couple of days and read all the posts. I do seem to get overwhelmed though when I have just read and caught up and then BAM! there are 5 more pages, but LOVE reading and seeing all the information. I know that I have probably even asked this, but now that I have taken over our trip for next year rather than keeping it in my dad's hands I know a lot more...does HOJO's have a suite type room where there is the seperate bedroom? We are currently booked for next year in the PPH suite, but the more and more I think about it...I really don't know how much time we will really spend in the hotel and do we really want to pay the HUGE difference just to be able to send our souveniers back to the room and get early entrance? I am already planning on buying a mini tree and ornaments from the disney store and decking out the room on my own...rather than paying their price (save money and still be transporting it so no biggie)...I know my dad liked the whole concierge thing, but I don't know if it is really worth it.

Also, a couple pages back you guys were talking about spending 2 weeks at DL. I honestly don't think I could spend that long there. The 9 days we are going to be there next year are going to be way too many for me personally. I know that the kids are going to LOVE it, but I will be so ready to go home. I am not one that likes shopping, people watching, and b/c of my medical issues can't ride on anything. I will love the decorations, but there are only so much I can handle. Plus with my stomach condition, all the smells from the foods and goodies are probably going to make me pretty miserable...but for my kids sake I will not complain and will enjoy each and every moment. I will rely heavily on my anti neasea meds and pain meds while there otherwise I will be the one at ever trash can as green as green can be

 

[Mexikolla]

just wanted to pop on and say thanks for the help with my candy cane question

 

[where's_my_prince]

yeah christmas season starts tommorow!!!

 

[specialks]

Just thought I would stop by and say HI to everyone. I still come on here every couple of days and read all the posts. I do seem to get overwhelmed though when I have just read and caught up and then BAM! there are 5 more pages, but LOVE reading and seeing all the information. I know that I have probably even asked this, but now that I have taken over our trip for next year rather than keeping it in my dad's hands I know a lot more...does HOJO's have a suite type room where there is the seperate bedroom? We are currently booked for next year in the PPH suite, but the more and more I think about it...I really don't know how much time we will really spend in the hotel and do we really want to pay the HUGE difference just to be able to send our souveniers back to the room and get early entrance? I am already planning on buying a mini tree and ornaments from the disney store and decking out the room on my own...rather than paying their price (save money and still be transporting it so no biggie)...I know my dad liked the whole concierge thing, but I don't know if it is really worth it.

scrappinbear78 -- they do have suites including a kids suite. There is some discussion about the highway noise in those suites but most people seem to take it with a grain of salt. I don't know if any of you have sensitive sleeping problems so just FYI. There is a great HoJo youtube video about their suites. See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQeYm7U8NXY
One thing about the concierge is the free breakfast. You wouldn't have that at HoJos -- so if that matters to you. If you are planning on heading into the parks for breakfast or just having cereal or bringing a toaster to make simple breakfasts in the morning you can do that.

 

[tksbaskets]

I just love this little clip on how they make the candy canes at Disneyland. One minute, 47 seconds of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNEprRi8pcM

 

[where's_my_prince]

I just love this little clip on how they make the candy canes at Disneyland. One minute, 47 seconds of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNEprRi8pcM

that was awesome!!

 

[kylie71]

I just love this little clip on how they make the candy canes at Disneyland. One minute, 47 seconds of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNEprRi8pcM

Thanks soooo Much for that link! It was so festive!!

 

[DizDragonfly]

The number is: 714-781-0112. The last time someone checked it, it had not been updated with holiday treat info yet.

I called today and the info was current for today and the next few days. But, no candy cane info yet.

 

[Mexikolla]

thanks for the candy cane video!! I cant wait for our holiday trip!

 

[lapdwife]

yeah christmas season starts tommorow!!!

I'll be there tomorrow, can't wait to see the tree! Thought about tonight with the rumored fireworks, but just see them being cancelled with these winds.