Just returned late last night from DL and had some general impressions: My wife and I traveled with our 3 kids (Alexa - 7, Kara - 4, and Matt - 20mos) stayed at Hyatt Alicante for 6 days and 5 nights. I would love to post an entire trip report but I don't have time. I will gladly ansewer any questions.
Flew United Airlines - got $99 RT from Columbus Ohio last August. No problems and food was actually good on flight. Flight coming back was delayed 1 hour from Chicago to Columbus but kids handled well.
Stayed at Hyatt Alicante for $99/night (booked thru Hotel Reservations Network on Internet). Beautiful hotel on outside and inside but I feel rooms need renovated. They were only worth $99 and I'd like to know what normal rate is December. Shuttle was OK, sometimes late.
We spent 3 days at DL and I must say it exceeded my expectations. Some rides I thought were superior to their counterparts at WDW (Pirates, Small World, Space Mountain). Park was immaculate and CM's were all nice. Best meal we had was at Carnation Cafe (big portions at reasonable prices). Sunday the 11th was a little crowded, Monday was packed, and Tuesday was similar to Sunday.
Went to Knott's Berry Farm on last full day and I must admit I was disappointed. We should have done a fourth day at DL.
Overall, when we go again I would stay at either the new hotel or the other 2 Disney hotels. Personally, we don't like waiting for the shuttles.
Overall cost for family of 5 roughly $2,200 (tix, hotel, air, limo serive, and food).
Flew United Airlines - got $99 RT from Columbus Ohio last August. No problems and food was actually good on flight. Flight coming back was delayed 1 hour from Chicago to Columbus but kids handled well.
Stayed at Hyatt Alicante for $99/night (booked thru Hotel Reservations Network on Internet). Beautiful hotel on outside and inside but I feel rooms need renovated. They were only worth $99 and I'd like to know what normal rate is December. Shuttle was OK, sometimes late.
We spent 3 days at DL and I must say it exceeded my expectations. Some rides I thought were superior to their counterparts at WDW (Pirates, Small World, Space Mountain). Park was immaculate and CM's were all nice. Best meal we had was at Carnation Cafe (big portions at reasonable prices). Sunday the 11th was a little crowded, Monday was packed, and Tuesday was similar to Sunday.
Went to Knott's Berry Farm on last full day and I must admit I was disappointed. We should have done a fourth day at DL.
Overall, when we go again I would stay at either the new hotel or the other 2 Disney hotels. Personally, we don't like waiting for the shuttles.
Overall cost for family of 5 roughly $2,200 (tix, hotel, air, limo serive, and food).
