Walk to the corner of Manchester and Harbor, cross and then cross again immediately. You walk down the opposite side of Harbor so you aren't dealing with crowds of people. Then cut thru at the end of the bus stop, walk thru the taxi parking and you come right out into the hub. A lot less people to deal with and much less stressful a walk. People on boards tend to be interpreted as snarky by default. I give everybody the benefit of the doubt so don't worry about it.
I don't mind kids at all except when I'm trying to sleep. I've stayed at nice quiet hotels that have had families there and I've stayed at popular family hotels where rooms are left open and screaming kids run up and down the halls until 2am. I expect a certain amount of chatter when people are returning to their hotel. Some hotels have thicker walls if you know what I mean.
I was really just wondering if this was the type of place where parents let their kids roam the halls at all hours of the night or if the staff and patrons are considerate of their fellow travelers. The only reasons my wife and I chose the Anaheim Plaza was because the rate was fantastic and other people mentioned how quiet it was.
We've stayed at the Hojo 3 times now and it's been awesome every time. We've always been in Building 2 and had no problems with noise. In fact even with being right by the elevator we heard no noise whatsoever.
Jennifer has been incredibly accomodating as I have called several times to change dates or make new reservations etc. Last week when I called she said, Oh I remember helping you. It's pretty bad when I call so much that I am now being remembered.
Now, we have walked the special way before and it was a bit wierd because you feel so alone on the other side of the street. We are going next week- me, my mom, my sister and her kids and my 2 kids. I worry about walking alone back to the hotel when it's dark. Should this worry me? The last time we walked it was with my husband so I felt somewhat better.
But if you lose the pack mentality, you will cross Manchester, then instead of going straight, you will cross Harbor at the light. That puts you on the park-side of Harbor, and it will be nearly empty of people. YOu will be able to walk at YOUR pace, and there are no hotels for delivery trucks to be going to.
Then, instead of going down to the other crosswalk where all the hotel-side Harbor walkers are going to, you will turn right when you see the taxis. You will walk amongst the lined up taxis, and you'll be parallel to the others who walked on the other side of Harbor, but just a little ahead of them, and you won't have to deal with the masses and, again, their quirks. You're walking along one of the shuttle stop "islands" at that point, and you'll get to the exact same bag check as everyone else.
When you leave, it requires even more bravery b/c breaking free of the pack is even scarier when you've been with the masses all day, but we want to skip when we turn to the left, walk down that same far island, cross between the taxis, and are well down Harbor (on the park side) before those we left the park with have even crossed Harbor to get to Captain Kidd's restaurant yet.
However, if you're wanting to stop at a restaurant on your way to HoJo, you won't want to do that...that will require you cross Harbor with the hordes.
you described it perfectly!! lmao 
Love to follow the beat of my own drummer.
That's exactly what I do...
We've stayed at the Hojo 3 times now and it's been awesome every time. We've always been in Building 2 and had no problems with noise. In fact even with being right by the elevator we heard no noise whatsoever.
Jennifer has been incredibly accomodating as I have called several times to change dates or make new reservations etc. Last week when I called she said, Oh I remember helping you. It's pretty bad when I call so much that I am now being remembered.
Now, we have walked the special way before and it was a bit wierd because you feel so alone on the other side of the street. We are going next week- me, my mom, my sister and her kids and my 2 kids. I worry about walking alone back to the hotel when it's dark. Should this worry me? The last time we walked it was with my husband so I felt somewhat better.
DangerMouse... where is the beach picture taken? It looks very familiar to me and I am trying to place it
My hotel/motel tip: Doesn't matter where we go, we always bring a noise machine or small fan. The constant noise helps drown out noisy kids and loud convention goers. This can happen anywhere- fancy hotel or family motel. I sleep much better!
My hotel/motel tip: Doesn't matter where we go, we always bring a noise machine or small fan. The constant noise helps drown out noisy kids and loud convention goers. This can happen anywhere- fancy hotel or family motel. I sleep much better!
