Holiday Inn Family Suites

[lunabkat]

Hi

You can get a copy sent to you thru calling the Disney World main number and asking them to send it to you. I believe you can also get them at any resort or park. Also, look in the Unofficial Guide to Disney World at your local library or book store under the term disabilities and it will tell you exactly what to do to get one and where to go. I believe there is a card you can get (but i think if your son is in a wheelchair you won't need the card). If you ask a cast memeber about the disabilities help and they don't knkow what you are talking about, request to speak to a manager or supervisor because sometimes the new help doesn't know all the ins and outs.

I hope you all have a blast.

Lauralee

 

[SueM in MN]

Originally posted by lunabkat
Hi

You can get a copy sent to you thru calling the Disney World main number and asking them to send it to you. I believe you can also get them at any resort or park. Also, look in the Unofficial Guide to Disney World at your local library or book store under the term disabilities and it will tell you exactly what to do to get one and where to go. I believe there is a card you can get (but i think if your son is in a wheelchair you won't need the card). If you ask a cast memeber about the disabilities help and they don't knkow what you are talking about, request to speak to a manager or supervisor because sometimes the new help doesn't know all the ins and outs.

I hope you all have a blast.

Lauralee

Follow the link in my signature to the disABILITIES Board and we can answer all your questions.
Near the top of the disABILITIES Board, there is a FAQs thread. In one of the FAQs, you will find a link to the official WDW website which includes a link to the Guidebooks for Guests with Disabilities for each park which you can print out. You can also get a copy at the parks at Guest Services and usually at WDW resorts.

In most cases, wheelchair users wait in the regular lines with everyone else. There are some rides where wheelchair users board at the exit, but you are usually routed to the exit just before the rest of the guests get to the regular boarding area.
The card that was mentioned is called a Guest Assistance Card; it's a tool for CMs to know what assistance is needed by people with invisible disabilities. If all you need is to be able to use the accessible lines, you won't need a card as long as you have a wheelchair.

 

[eeyorelor]

LunabKat thank you so much , its been frustrating enough trying to get this whole trip on a budget plus finding all i need to know having a child with a disability...thanks again

 

[eeyorelor]

Sue Min Mn thanks for sending me in the right direction...Liike i said above this has been very frustrating planning this whole trip and now not even no if we are going... Im gonna be crushed if i do all the planning and we wont be able to go now... Not enough $$$$$$$..

 

[lunabkat]

Hi Lori

There are other hotels around that have suites and you can get some great deals if that will help with your budget. Try Hotel Kingdom and, if you get an entertainment book for your area, they have a card that you can use for further discounts at area hotels. (They run about 25to 45$, this is how i got a rate of $76 for Holiday inn fmily suites before they discontinued using the entertainment club. This card saved me $76 per nite, so call around to different hotels first and see if you can save big bucks.) Places that had good rates for suites were the Cypress Pointe and Cypress Point Grand Villas (thru hotel kingdom), also the Vistana Resorts. Try a search for suites if you can , there are a ton of them out there. Some ( i think embassy suites is one, offer free breakfast or continental breakfast for the family as well.)

Also try ticket brokers, like the mousesaver recommended Ticket Mania. Join Mousesavers (free) and you can get extra bucks off. I saved approx. $40.00 a ticket for 7 day park hoppers. Also, if you aren't going to use the water parks or pleasure island, save a few bucks and get the hoppers without the pluses added on.

One more thing, when you arrive, get to the Orlando Visitors Bureau (another thing to check on Mousesavers) and get you rOrlando Magic Card (have it mailed if you have time, or pick up there) It also offers discounts on some Hotels as well as some pamphlets and a card that offers discounts on restaurants and attractions outside Disney.

I really hope you get to go, i am rooting for you!

Lauralee

PS: just called HIFS, rooms with kidsuite, two bunks, pullout, sleeper sofa, king bed and kitchenette, with Mousesavers disount special runs $114. per nite withfree buffet breakfast in the morning. Hope this helps, if it does, try and book it quick, no money down, 72 hr cancellation with no penalty, good luck.

LL

 

[lunabkat]

Hi Lori

Call 877-766-6787 (hotel kingdom) i got a better rate quote on the phone. Cypress pointe, 2 bdrom, 2 full bath with whirlpool, full kitchen, dining area for $70.80 for dates 12/11 thr 12/16. They have 7 pools, heated and i hear it is a really nice place. you could save a ton of money by eating in most of the time. Good luck.

I think the can fit 7.


Lauralee

 

[lunabkat]

Ooops.

sorry, only 2 pools, but heated. I mixed it up with Sheraton Vistana pools.

LL

 

[eeyorelor]

Thanks Lunabkat, i have a ressy for 103 a night at hifs..But cypress pointe sounds good also... Full kitchen is really nice..How far though...Were you ever there... Or are you looking these up for me... Thanks if you went out of your way to help me....I really appreiciate it....

 

[lunabkat]

I had seen them when checking for our trip and rechecked them for you the other day. HIFS is supposed to be great but this will be our first time as a family (i have been 2 times before). I think Cypress point if fairly close, but i don't know exactly where. HIFS is very close to the disney properties. We are going 12/11-12/18, hope there is no snow in the forcast for the 11th!

Have fun.

LL

 

[eeyorelor]

Thanks Lunabkat.. I am prob gonna keep the hifs for january .But if the times change and we go later then i may check out the others ones .. Thanks again hope you have a great trip in dec..and let me know how your stay was when you get back.....