Is this a good deal???

[sonnesolsun]

Never been to SW...found a kids free deal...2 nights at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Orlando, International Drive, with 2 day passes for 2 adults and kids for $330.03...

just not sure when the tickets would be good for...(check-in on Monday and out on Wednesday), so not sure if can use tickets on Mon and Tues or if have to use them on Tues and Wed???

it's from SW site, but not sure where can find any more info...suggestions anyone???

Thanks!

 

[pixiesnake]

I think it is a good deal. I have booked similiar deal and this is what I figured. I also have 2 adults and 2 children

Ordering tickets online through Sea World the price would be $68.95 each (adults and children same price) for a total of $275.80 plust tax.

I booked just one night with the 4 tickets for $214 plus tax.

Here are some things to keep in mind:
All Sea World tickets give a 2nd day free. You buy a one day ticket, then before you leave the park you go to the guest services and get a ticket to come back again on any one day within 7 days of your 1st visit.

When you are booking, make sure you hit "rate rules" to make sure it includes the tickets you want. Its weird, but I found sometimes the online booking system did wierd things, so just double check it.

You can check in on Monday, receive your ticket and use it whatever day you want. You can check in and even if your room is not ready, pick up your tickets and head to SW.

There is another Marriott hotel - Springhill Suites, I think, in the same area offering the same deal, so if for some reason the dates you want are not available at the one, check the other one.

Check your options if you want to stay 2 nights to see what works out cheapest. I booked our 2nd night under another special they had. For $154.12 I got the room and a $50 shopping card for the outlet mall (which we were headed to anyway). It was cheaper than adding a second night onto the SW deal and cheaper than booking hotel room on its own, so play around a little to find your best deal.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions. I will be going March 31-April 2. If you are going after that, I'll let you know how it all works out.

 

[sonnesolsun]

thanks!

we will be going in June. can't decide if we should do the 2 days before or after Disney. it is a surprise trip for the kids...will be our 2nd trip to Disney and have never been to SW...still debating...

 

[pixiesnake]

Just wanted to let you (and anyone else reading this) that I just returned and had a great time. The hotel was great and I would definitely recommend this package. As I already mentioned it saved me money. I got the room and tickets for less than buying the tickets through AAA.

I checked in on Wednesday about 11am. The room was not ready, but they had the tickets ready for me and we headed over to Sea World. They gave us 2 small stuffed Shamus for the kids. We also received a little card that gave us additional Sea World perks. Included were:

Free upgrade to preferred parking. (Awesome perk - but you must get there in the morning before the preferred area fills up.)
Ride Again for Kraken (limit 4 guests)
Ride Again for Journey to Atlantis (limit 4 guests)
Ride Again for Wild Arctic (limit 4 guests)
Buy One Get One Free Sky Tower Ride (limit 4 guests)
Save $10 on Makahiki Luau (limit 4 guests)
Free Dessert at Sharks Underwater Grill (with purchase of entree)
50% Off Child's Dinner at Dine With Shamu (with purchase of adult dinner)
10% Off Behind-The-Scenes Tour (limit 4 guests)
10% Off Sharks Deep Dive (limit 1 guest)

We had no problem with the tickets at all. In fact I went to exchange it at the end of the first day for a free second day, but was told that those tickets were good for the next 12 days. This worked out great for us, because my sister wasn't feeling very well the second day, we left early and went back again for a 3rd day. We ended up doing 3 half days at the park and that worked out well for us.

We had a room on the 5th floor facing Sea World. They were doing fireworks this week (they only do them during peak times) and were had a great view from our hotel room.

We booked a 2nd night with the shopping package. They were able to keep us in the same room and we had no trouble using the $50 gift card.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a good variety for everyone. The kids loved the pool. I have a few pics of the pool, I'll post if I can figure out how. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Princess Minnie5]

Hi Pixiesnake. Did you book the one night SW package through the Marriott website instead of the SW site? I tried booking it for 1 nt. through the SW site, but it wouldn't let me. TIA for your reply.

 

[pixiesnake]

Yes, I booked through the Marriott site.

 

[Princess Minnie5]

Ah! Alright. It really is a great deal. Thanks.