Hotel just outside of Disney for night before

[Smileybug]

I need a good clean hotel just outside of Disney. We want to drive down the night before our Disney reservation begins. That way we can get an early start on our first day in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

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[m_kasch]

My DH and I always fly in the night before, because I would rather wake up in Disney on my first day than have to fly in and deal with all of that, seems like a waste of a good disney day!!

This time, we are staying at the Celebration Raddison, and it is less than $60 per night, plus they have sleep number beds so it will be good rest to get us ready for Disney!! I think the Gaylord also has some good specials right now (around $99), and I've always wanted to stay there, but we won't be getting in until around 11, so that would be a waste for us. If we were getting in earlier, I would definently consider that...

 

[Smileybug]

My DH and I always fly in the night before, because I would rather wake up in Disney on my first day than have to fly in and deal with all of that, seems like a waste of a good disney day!!

This time, we are staying at the Celebration Raddison, and it is less than $60 per night, plus they have sleep number beds so it will be good rest to get us ready for Disney!! I think the Gaylord also has some good specials right now (around $99), and I've always wanted to stay there, but we won't be getting in until around 11, so that would be a waste for us. If we were getting in earlier, I would definently consider that...

Thank you!! I will be checking into those. And you are right. Can't waste a good Disney day!!

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

The Holiday Inn Express is really nice and new on Palm Parkway.

Except for Hotel Plaza Blvd., you can't get any closer to Disney property than the Palm Pkwy hotels.

Have you considered one of the Disney Value resorts?

 

[Me!Thatswho]

Have you considered one of the Disney Value resorts?

We did this on our last trip to WDW. We were able to change our flight about a month before we left to add an extra day, but our arrival went from 2:00pm on Sat to 11:30pm on Fri. We had already booked our time at the Contemporary, but we couldn't add the extra night because of a large conference that ate up all of the rooms. So, seeing as we were planning on going to MGM, errr Hollywood Studios, on our first day just to eat and see Osborne Lights and Fantasmic, we booked a single night at Pop, managed a good night sleep, and spent the entire day hitting the rides instead of just the two-three hours that we had originally planned. And, to top it off, we were Dreamed (won fast passes for the entire family) on our first ride of the day on Star Tours. It was awesome!

 

[Smileybug]

The Holiday Inn Express is really nice and new on Palm Parkway.

Except for Hotel Plaza Blvd., you can't get any closer to Disney property than the Palm Pkwy hotels.

Have you considered one of the Disney Value resorts?

Actually I haven't looked into the values. I guess I should. We were just wanting to keep that night as cheap as possible. We are going to need 2 rooms. There is 6 of us. And we probably won't get in until 8;00 or 9:00pm. The Holiday Inn Express sounds really good. Thank you!!

 

[Smileybug]

We did this on our last trip to WDW. We were able to change our flight about a month before we left to add an extra day, but our arrival went from 2:00pm on Sat to 11:30pm on Fri. We had already booked our time at the Contemporary, but we couldn't add the extra night because of a large conference that ate up all of the rooms. So, seeing as we were planning on going to MGM, errr Hollywood Studios, on our first day just to eat and see Osborne Lights and Fantasmic, we booked a single night at Pop, managed a good night sleep, and spent the entire day hitting the rides instead of just the two-three hours that we had originally planned. And, to top it off, we were Dreamed (won fast passes for the entire family) on our first ride of the day on Star Tours. It was awesome!

You are the second person to suggest the Values. Is it kind of a hassel to get checked in and get to a room for just one night?

 

[Jalva22]

We usually arrive around 8pm and stay that night in a value before moving to our regular resort. We did All St Sports one year and Pop the next. They were perfectly fine. We either swim or head over to DTD for an hour or so and just enjoy finally being at Disney!

 

[afcgirl]

We also have tried staying at a value the night before our "real" vacation starts.

It is great and cheap ($80-100) but it does take longer to check in and get to your room than if you stay at a Holiday Inn. Plus you won't get the free breakfast that usually comes with a Holiday Inn room, but the Holiday Inn room will probably cost $100+.

 

[Jalva22]

You are the second person to suggest the Values. Is it kind of a hassel to get checked in and get to a room for just one night?

What time will you be arriving? There can be LOOOOOONG checkin lines in the afternoon. Arriving in the evening (as I said, 8pm-ish), we've never had a long wait. It hasn't been a hassle in our experience, at least.

 

[tinkerbell60]

The Radisson Celebration is sooooo close to Disney and easy access. If you go on allears.net there are usually specials....

 

[Smileybug]

The Radisson Celebration is sooooo close to Disney and easy access. If you go on allears.net there are usually specials....

Wow...I love all this help!! Ya'll wanna help me plan the trip too? We are going Dec. 17th-22nd staying at the Boardwalk Villas.

 

[kkhworth]

I need a good clean hotel just outside of Disney. We want to drive down the night before our Disney reservation begins. That way we can get an early start on our first day in. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

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I used www.hotels.com to find a hotel for us. We are checking out of Pop on July 5th and going to a hotel for $48 so we can go to the Daytona race that night. It is MUCH cheaper than another night at Pop! It is at least worth a look. We are actually using them on the way down too. We are stopping in Valdosta, GA the night before our check in so we can arrive at Pop by 11AM or so. Good luck on your search!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Wow...I love all this help!! Ya'll wanna help me plan the trip too? We are going Dec. 17th-22nd staying at the Boardwalk Villas.

I would be happy too!! We are staying at the Boardwalk Inn next week. We leave on Thursday and will be at Pop for the first week.

Have you ever been during the holidays??? We were there last year over Thanksgiving - we loved the decorations and all the holiday "extras".

 

[Smileybug]

I would be happy too!! We are staying at the Boardwalk Inn next week. We leave on Thursday and will be at Pop for the first week.

Have you ever been during the holidays??? We were there last year over Thanksgiving - we loved the decorations and all the holiday "extras".

You are going to have to let me know about your stay. This is our first time at the Boardwalk Villas. We are taking our 4 young adult children on this trip. I originally had us booked into the WLV. Hubby and I love that resort. But the kids watched the planning DVD and decided the Boardwalk was the resort for them. I am loving learning all the new things about a different resort. Yes...I'm a major planner. I'm one of the weird ones that thinks planning is a big part of the fun. We normaly go the week after Thanksgiving. And love that time of year. But with two in college we are on a strict schedule.

HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME ON YOUR VACATION!!

 

[mickeyluv'r]

For one night, you might be able to get a great deal on a suite at the Vistana. We stayed at the Vistana, not the Vistana Village (two different places). It's very close, very clean, and has PLENTY of room. It also comes witha full kitchen and a washer/dryer. You probably wont' use the washer dryer, but you might save some extra bucks with the kitchen. Even for just one night. The grounds are also very nice, and it's close to the outlet mall, and there's a big Publix onthe other side of the outlet mall. WDWinfo has rates at $99 for a two bedroom, which was quite large! Bigger than two rooms at AKL! With two complete bathrooms! We even had a patio with a table.

Another place that's very close and very nice is the Caribe Royal. (At least it was when I stayed there) Great Pool! Next door is the Buena Vista Suites. I haven't stayed there, but WDWinfo has a very good deal for them now. They are very close and just outside one of the better entrances. Again, with either of these you could get a room big enough for everyone for around $100.

 

[Smileybug]

For one night, you might be able to get a great deal on a suite at the Vistana. We stayed at the Vistana, not the Vistana Village (two different places). It's very close, very clean, and has PLENTY of room. It also comes witha full kitchen and a washer/dryer. You probably wont' use the washer dryer, but you might save some extra bucks with the kitchen. Even for just one night. The grounds are also very nice, and it's close to the outlet mall, and there's a big Publix onthe other side of the outlet mall. WDWinfo has rates at $99 for a two bedroom, which was quite large! Bigger than two rooms at AKL! With two complete bathrooms! We even had a patio with a table.

Another place that's very close and very nice is the Caribe Royal. (At least it was when I stayed there) Great Pool! Next door is the Buena Vista Suites. I haven't stayed there, but WDWinfo has a very good deal for them now. They are very close and just outside one of the better entrances. Again, with either of these you could get a room big enough for everyone for around $100.

Thank you!! I guess I better get busy with my new list of hotels!! Isn't the Dis wonderful. There is always someone willing to help.

 

[Me!Thatswho]

You are the second person to suggest the Values. Is it kind of a hassel to get checked in and get to a room for just one night?

Not really. By the time we arrived at Pop it was about 12:30am, so there was no one waiting to check in. Then, before we left for the Studios on Saturday, we asked to have our bags moved to the Contemporary. When we were done at the park, we took the shuttle to the Contemporary (which had a line 1/3rd of Pops) and checked in upon arrival around 10pm, so there again was no one waiting before us.

It was an extremely easy process for us, being only a party of four (Me, DW, DS(7) & DD(5)).

 

[Smileybug]

Not really. By the time we arrived at Pop it was about 12:30am, so there was no one waiting to check in. Then, before we left for the Studios on Saturday, we asked to have our bags moved to the Contemporary. When we were done at the park, we took the shuttle to the Contemporary (which had a line 1/3rd of Pops) and checked in upon arrival around 10pm, so there again was no one waiting before us.

It was an extremely easy process for us, being only a party of four (Me, DW, DS(7) & DD(5)).

I forgot about them moving your bags. Have you ever had problems with this?

 

[tinkerbell60]

You are going to have to let me know about your stay. This is our first time at the Boardwalk Villas. We are taking our 4 young adult children on this trip. I originally had us booked into the WLV. Hubby and I love that resort. But the kids watched the planning DVD and decided the Boardwalk was the resort for them. I am loving learning all the new things about a different resort. Yes...I'm a major planner. I'm one of the weird ones that thinks planning is a big part of the fun. We normaly go the week after Thanksgiving. And love that time of year. But with two in college we are on a strict schedule.

HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME ON YOUR VACATION!!

We love WL too. Last summer we stayed at the YC and fell in love with the Epcot area. I love the convenience of the boat transportation to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

I love to plan too. Thanksgiving was our first holiday trip - wish we could do it again this year but my daughter is starting high school and her band is going to Disney next April - so we are planning for that one!

Why don't you PM me and I will be glad to let you know how our trip goes when we get back!