Need help on where to stay in June

[mvlimmex]

Hi,
We are going to be going to DL and CA next June and had a question. We are a family of 6 and want to stay very close to the parks so that we can walk there early in the morning and return in the afternoon for a nap, etc....

We will be traveling to California in in oversized van - 24 ft from wisconsin and have found out through calling many of the hotels that are located across the parks that they will not take an oversized vehicle in June in their parking lots because of the crowds. Is there another place to park our van besides their parking lots. We really want to be close and not stay at one at the campgrounds near by and not have to worry about driving or shuttles

We are also looking into staying at one of the onsite hotels, but the rooms state that they are for 5. Our youngest will be 1 at time of travel, so we will probably still be using a pack n play anyways. Plus they are free into the parks. Would we be able to just bring our pack n play for our 1 yr old in a room made for 5. We really don't want to spend money on 2 rooms onsite - too expensive as it is. Does anyone recommend one onsite hotel over another, esp. Disneyland Hotel and Pacific Pier? They both seem nice. Our kids ages will be at time of travel: 11, 6, 5 and 1.

Thanks in advance for your help!!!!!

Vicki

 

[DangerMouse]

June 2008 or June 2009?

I know for a fact that the Howard Johnson will allow your oversized van and will not charge for parking. They are within walking distance (7-10 min). The difficult part there is space. They only have one suite that will accommodate your group and it books out way in advance. You could get connecting rooms, and if you could get the entertainment rate ($59-74 per night) it would still be quite affordable and much cheaper than onsite.

Did you try Residence Inn Maingate? They are also within walking distance, have larger suites and would most likely accommodate your van.

 

[WendyT]

Dangermouse you said it all. Great advice. We are a family of six and have used both of the scenarios you described with success.