Hojo's parking

[dmked]

How many cars per room are allowed? Can I have 2 cars parked there for free?

 

[Hojoanaheim]

Fortunately, we have oodles of parking spaces! Just let our Front Desk folks know at check-in, and we'll be happy to issue the parking permits.

Jonathan

 

[dmked]

Thanks for the quick response!

 

[barbaraann]

I am having a friend join me overnight in my room on the first night of my vacation, which is January the 26th. I have been wondering if I should call ahead to find out what the parking policies are. She is in wheelchair, and I am trying to work out the logistics of when and where I should meet her. I am flying into The John Wayne Airport, and I will probably arrive before the 4 p.m. check in. I told her that I would call her when I get settled in my room. I have a few questions.

Will I be issued a parking pass for her at check in?

Will she need to go to the front desk to sign anything?

I am told that since I have booked a deluxe room, I will be in building two. Is there any particular part of the parking lot that I should tell my friend to park? I was hoping that I could meet her at her car, and help her to our room from there.

Should I call ahead and request a particular room on a particular floor?

How far from building two is it to the ART bus stop? Since we will be using that bus to get to Disneyland, I want to make sure we allow enough time to get to the park for park opening.

My friend wants to leave her wheelchair in the car, but I think she should take it to the room with her. SHe also walks with crutches, but I don't want to tire her out too much. I guess I am stressing out about all of this. I have limited knowledge about people with handicaps, and how they get around. I want to educate myself so that everything goes smoothly. I don't want to embarass myself or my friend.

 

[chrissiecutie]

Last time we were there hojo's had a problem with car breakins. Smash and grab sort of thing. So take EVERYTHING out of your car!

Also, my sister is disabled and uses a wheelchair while at Disney. Have you requested a wheelchair accesable room? If not, you should definately do this! I'm sure your friend would much rather use her wheelchair to and from the room, especially after a long day at the parks. I know my sister does! Plus, if your in building1 and want to swim in the garden pool, it is a little bit of a walk. And with crutches in a wet surface...not a good idea! That wheelchair will come in handy!

I say take the approach that your friend will WANT the wheelchair whnever possible. So do all you can to accomodate that. She may be too polite or embarrassed to say anything so just go with the assumption that she'll need it and it's certainly easier then crutches!

 

[Brady's Mom]

I am having a friend join me overnight in my room on the first night of my vacation, which is January the 26th. I have been wondering if I should call ahead to find out what the parking policies are. She is in wheelchair, and I am trying to work out the logistics of when and where I should meet her. I am flying into The John Wayne Airport, and I will probably arrive before the 4 p.m. check in. I told her that I would call her when I get settled in my room. I have a few questions.

Will I be issued a parking pass for her at check in?

Will she need to go to the front desk to sign anything?

I am told that since I have booked a deluxe room, I will be in building two. Is there any particular part of the parking lot that I should tell my friend to park? I was hoping that I could meet her at her car, and help her to our room from there.

Should I call ahead and request a particular room on a particular floor?

How far from building two is it to the ART bus stop? Since we will be using that bus to get to Disneyland, I want to make sure we allow enough time to get to the park for park opening.

My friend wants to leave her wheelchair in the car, but I think she should take it to the room with her. SHe also walks with crutches, but I don't want to tire her out too much. I guess I am stressing out about all of this. I have limited knowledge about people with handicaps, and how they get around. I want to educate myself so that everything goes smoothly. I don't want to embarass myself or my friend.

Request an ADA compliant room and she will have plenty of room for her wheelchair and have grab bars and stuff in the shower - those can be very helpful when you are wet and the floor is wet, etc.

HoJo does issue a parking pass/permit that you leave in your car - they will be able to help you with that. There is also a small part of the parking lot that is sort of behind/by bldg. 2 and has handicap parking. It is very close to the door and the doors are right by the elevators and it is easy to get to the pool. She (and you) shouldn't have any problems getting around the HoJo grounds.

Have you considered just walking over to DLR? My DM used a power scooter when she went with us and we just walked - it was easier than trying to figure out how to get the scooter/wheelchair onto the bus. It is sort of downhill going TO DL, but uphill going BACK to the HoJo. If you are pushing the chair, that could be difficult. Having the wheelchair at DLR will be super helpful, since then your friend will always have a place to sit if she needs to and you won't have to worry about finding somewhere comfy for her. My mom used the regular entrances and just walked through the lines and left the scooter parked outside. The only ride it was really a problem was Toy Story since they have a ton of stairs. It would have been better for her to ride the scooter through the line and that would have been easier on her.

HTH

 

[barbaraann]

Request an ADA compliant room and she will have plenty of room for her wheelchair and have grab bars and stuff in the shower - those can be very helpful when you are wet and the floor is wet, etc.

HoJo does issue a parking pass/permit that you leave in your car - they will be able to help you with that. There is also a small part of the parking lot that is sort of behind/by bldg. 2 and has handicap parking. It is very close to the door and the doors are right by the elevators and it is easy to get to the pool. She (and you) shouldn't have any problems getting around the HoJo grounds.

Have you considered just walking over to DLR? My DM used a power scooter when she went with us and we just walked - it was easier than trying to figure out how to get the scooter/wheelchair onto the bus. It is sort of downhill going TO DL, but uphill going BACK to the HoJo. If you are pushing the chair, that could be difficult. Having the wheelchair at DLR will be super helpful, since then your friend will always have a place to sit if she needs to and you won't have to worry about finding somewhere comfy for her. My mom used the regular entrances and just walked through the lines and left the scooter parked outside. The only ride it was really a problem was Toy Story since they have a ton of stairs. It would have been better for her to ride the scooter through the line and that would have been easier on her.

HTH

Thanks very much for your well thought out, and very informative post. My friend Margo is only staying one night with me. She is a regular visitor to Disneyland, and actually has an annual pass. I am the out of towner who doesn't know these things. We planned this overnight stay together because I only have a 6 day pass. The day I arrive, Margo and I are going to hang out at the hotel mostly, and get to bed early so that we can get an early start on our day at Disneyland together I don't mind pushing her wheelchair at all. I walk a lot, so the walk will not seem long at all to me.

You have been very helpful. I am going to call the hotel directly and speak with them about my guest Margo. She is a wonder and deals with wheelchair issues each day. I have no knowledge of such things. In 2008 when I was last a Disneyland, I spent a marvelous day with Margo, and I wanted to do the same again. This time, I asked her to share my hotel room on the first night, hence all the questions. Margo has never stayed, or been inside the HoJo, otherwise she'd probably know some of this stuff.

Thanks again.