May 2011 Check In-And May Has Arrived!!!!

[yupikgal]

It's nice to know that someone has already done a hotel switch (Fairfield Inn to an official Disney hotel) in the middle of a trip. Usually when I go to Disneyland I stay at one hotel for the entire trip, but I thought this time we would mix things up a bit. I've always wanted to stay at Fairfield Inn, and this trip will be my first time there. I've also never stayed at the Disneyland Hotel, but I did go to Goofy's Kitchen for dinner!

I don't know how you'll like the Fairfield, but we personally liked it a lot, we've stayed there a couple of times. It's nothing fancy, but it is comfortable and clean, and close!

I honestly haven't been keeping track of the renovations at the Disneyland Hotel (but I really should), so can't answer your question... sorry! I just figured that as long as my room is OK, I'll be OK. I would think that the Disneyland Hotel would have some type of sign on how to get to the park if the usual entrance/exit is under renovation... or I would just ask a hotel worker.

I think you have a great attitude! I found this site, btw, it's got GREAT pictures/information of the updates! The DL hotel info is towards the bottom..http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/da...land-gets-ready-big-summer-premieres.html#DD6

I hope you can get a great deal to stay onsite. I received a special discount through my email for "most of the days" in May. This is my first time to receive what is I think a pin number discount/coupon/promotion from Disney. I was also reading somewhere that Disney could do a summer promotion later on. I hope you get to stay where you want to and have a great trip!

Yes, it would be nice! My husband got an email with a pin (he's ordered a free dvd, and must have got it off that request) but it's for certain days, all in May, but we'd only be there for 2 days in May...I have to take a look at it again. It would be good if they sent one for June, but they probably don't have to, based on the summer crowds, etc.

What is the opposite side of Memorial Day? My ressie runs the Friday before til the Friday after Memorial Day. I got that bugger completely surrounded! I'm not too worried about crowds (except for the Ariel effect) because it's the start of the summer season and the park should be fully staffed, Hawaii's school year is shorter than most so many places are still in session, and Memorial Day is 3 straight days of blockouts for annual passes. Nothing affects crowds more than AP blockouts!

CrazyDuck, we'll be there during some of your dates, but will miss the memorial day weekend, since we'll be in San Diego. So are the AP blockouts not in June at all?

You are kidding yourself if you think that you are not going to be standing in long lines. There are 1 million AP holders and they are all going to want to go when you are there. 2 reasons... Star and Tours! It's going to reopen on the 10th.

Of course by now, you know that it's actually opening on June 3 along with LM.

We expect crowds, but if it gets crazy well just head back to the hotel and hang out in the pool. Infact, I plan on reserving a cabanna for the weekend so I can watch the Indy 500 while the kiddos swim. Have Fun!

What hotel are you staying at? Just curious..the ones we're looking at don't have Cabanas, that sounds nice!

May 29th-June4th
have reservations for the Ramada Maingate, but may switch if a better deal comes along (avg $95/night +tax)

Have you stayed there before, 07pilot? If so, how do you like it? Is it in walking distance?

I had no idea ST was schedule to reopen on the 10th, where did you find this info? Is it official? Our boys will be thrilled, it's one of their favorites!!

ST & LM are opening June 3rd.

May 28-June 2
Staying at Residence Inn , our home away from home!
Also visiting Adventure City in Orange County!

Cagirl, what type of rates are you getting, we'll be there during similar times! I've considered the RI before..

 

[davidsprincess]

Is everyone getting excited? May is coming up quickly!!

 

[PandaDis]

My ds11 and I will be staying at Hojo from May 7-15 (checkout is the 15th). It is our 3rd time at Hojo: first was in Oct07, second in Oct09.

We are looking forward to it! Hoping for low crowds and excellent weather! Also looking forward to flying in to SNA for the first time.



... please excuse my Ticker in my signature, it's not working!

 

[davidsprincess]

You will like SNA. We flew into there in 2008 and loved it compared to LAX. We found it really easy to get around. We are flying into SNA again for this trip and looking forward to it. Do you know how you are getting to the HOJO from the airport now that you are driving?

 

[PandaDis]

I guess we'll be taking the shuttle to the hotel. I went to Gray Lines website, which is how I have always booked the DL Express bus from LAX, and they have one from SNA too. It is around $40 return for the two of us combined, which isn't too bad I guess. And at least we won't have to drive around LAX for half an hour picking up other passengers, then drive for what seems like forever to get to the hotel!

 

[davidsprincess]

We are also taking the Disneyland Express from the airport. You also don't have to worry about going 'anywhere else' to drop people off. You know that the only places you will be going to for drop offs is the other area resort hotels.
It is easy to find the Express pick up spot at the airport. Just head out the doors in baggage claim and there it is across the street. Unless things have changed, that was where it was in 2008. I had no problems finding it and if I could find it, then anyone can!

 

[Disney Princess]

Is everyone getting excited? May is coming up quickly!!

We can't wait!!!!!

 

[maburke]

Please put me on the list! We are planning for May 23-29, with a wait list for the Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend, in a 2BR at VGC. My kids get out of school this year a full week before Memorial Day, yea!

Do you guys think there will be any soft openings of LM or ST?

 

[davidsprincess]

I think it is safe to say that ALL of us are hoping for soft openings for LM and ST!!!
Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[twopeasonepod]

I started to freak out about rates at GCH, and even looked into DVC to try and make sure we will be there. I am calming down now haha. I will pay whatever is necessary to stay at GCH, but am waiting for the new "Special Offers" to come up on the Disney website. I guess that is the game we play....

I at least have AP rates, but am holding out for something close to the $228/night I paid for Halloween/first week of Nov.

 

[MikeAidanEoinMom]

We are going May 20-24 staying at GCH ...can not wait it is our first trip

 

[ikzembowler]

We'll be there too!
May 1-7 staying at the Carousel!
Can't wait!!!

 

[Briarrose1306]

I just booked our trip for May 11-15, for me, DH, DBro and DDad. DDad has not been since they were building Toon Town and DBro hasn't been since DCA barely opened. I'm really hoping they do POTC 4 on May 7 as has been speculated and not May 14 as has also been speculated. We're staying at BWPPI, my favorite off site. I wanted to stay at DLH but prices with no guarantee of an updated room turned me off. Maybe in Sept or Oct as DH and I will be getting our 1st APs this trip!

 

[pdxJolene]

Going on a girls only trip May 15-23! We'll only be in the parks the 17th, 18th, 20th and 21st. We're driving down from Portland and spending a day in LA. I.CANT.WAIT.

PS; Anyone know when park hours will be out? Hopefully soon

 

[camidges]

Schedule is *almost* up for my dates, that will make it all the more real!

Going Apr 30 - May 6 & staying at at the HOJO.

Can't wait!

 

[disneyobsessed808]

i usually take trips by myself driving from arizona to anaheim, but from may 18-22, my family will be joining me. they are coming up for my graduation. we'll be staying at hojo - my first time staying there. i'm excited!

 

[Lights_Out]

I'll probably be going May 3rd or 4th for a day trip before we head off to WDW (our first time) on the 8th of May

So excited! My heart with always be with Disneyland though!

 

[davidsprincess]

Lights_Out, I looooooove the painting in your siggy. It is soooo gourgeous! Enjoy your first visit to WDW!!

 

[pinkprincess30]

We are going Mother's Day and the three days after that. The kids have never been and we told them today. After searching the house they found three big boxes wrapped with Toy Story paper. When they lifted the lid there was a balloon with a t-shirt rolled up at the bottom. Each balloon had a message... "We Are". "Going On", "An Airplane" (another first for them). They had to open up the Mickey Mouse t-shirts to see where we were going. All three boys screamed and jumped up and down. They are so excited! And really they have no idea what DL is all about. If they knew they would be beside themselves!

Ok Disneyphiles, see you in MAY!!!

 

[davidsprincess]

^^^
That was an awesome way to tell them!!! Have a great trip!!! It will be so much fun!