Nick Hotel Kids Eat Free Change

[lovindonald]

I just spoke with the Nick Hotel and it appears they have changed their kid's eat free program from kids 12 & under to kids 5 & under. Thinking I had heard wrong, I checked the website and sure enough, it is 5 & under. When you add up that and the new $20/night resort fee, this place is getting to be quite expensive. In addition, they quoted me a price of over $300/night. Last year I paid $142. I am so disappointed. I wanted to go again in August but it may be just too much money at this point. I may look into staying onsite instead , but we love it at the Nick.

 

[spiceycat]

I know you say August - this link is not for those days - but if you are willing to go sooner - it might help

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1320685

 

[Brian Noble]

August---especially after the first week or two---is slow enough that you could probably sit tight and wait for a Nick discount to come out.

Book a cancellable reservation you can live with in the meantime, but I think your chances are good.

 

[lovindonald]

I actually said to the reservation person that I will wait since I know that the prices will go down a lot further than that. I was a little surprised that they went from 12 to 5 on the kids eat free program. I think that was another big draw to some people. If we go, we will definitely eat more meals offsite this time. I think that was a dumb move on their part. I would think they would find it more productive to keep their guests onsite rather than having them spend money off site for meals.

 

[MommyTo5]

I read about this change in a post a couple days ago and I thought it must be a mistake. I sent an email to the Nick Hotel asking for clarification of their Kids Eat Free program 2 days ago and have heard nothing back. Still waiting on a response from an unrelated email that I sent 3 days ago as well... how's that for customer service!?!?!

Anyway, if my kids no longer eat free, I can't imagine us eating the breakfast buffet (IMO, not very good at all) or rushing back from the parks to make it in time to have a late dinner in the Nick Toons Cafe this year. Thank God we cancelled our long 15-night ressie due to our change in travel dates and rebooked 6 nights on the Nick Fun special or it would NOT be worth staying here at all. I'm actually thankful we have the rest of our 2-week trip booked at another suite hotel... one that's cheaper and offers a free breakfast to boot!

 

[lovindonald]

I'm actually thankful we have the rest of our 2-week trip booked at another suite hotel... one that's cheaper and offers a free breakfast to boot!

Mind me asking where you booked. I am looking for another place to stay in August, much to the dismay of one of my kids. He won't even think about another place. I am watching the $$$$$ add up at Nick and saying oh yeah to someplace else. I just really want a good pool. Thanks!

 

[MommyTo5]

I read about this change in a post a couple days ago and I thought it must be a mistake. I sent an email to the Nick Hotel asking for clarification of their Kids Eat Free program 2 days ago and have heard nothing back. Still waiting on a response from an unrelated email that I sent 3 days ago as well... how's that for customer service!?!?!

Anyway, if my kids no longer eat free, I can't imagine us eating the breakfast buffet (IMO, not very good at all) or rushing back from the parks to make it in time to have a late dinner in the Nick Toons Cafe this year. Thank God we cancelled our long 15-night ressie due to our change in travel dates and rebooked 6 nights on the Nick Fun special or it would NOT be worth staying here at all. I'm actually thankful we have the rest of our 2-week trip booked at another suite hotel... one that's cheaper and offers a free breakfast to boot!

Just received an email response... here's the official word from Nick:



Hello. Thanks for contacting us.

The Kids eat Free Program underwent changes effective January 2, 2007. All guests booking reservations on or after that date are subject to the rules as they pertain to the new program.The program is available for kids ages 5 years and younger when dining in designated restaurants from select Kids menus and when accompanmied by an adult family member dining from the full-price regular menu. This is for registered guests only and is limited to (4) kids per dining family. Not available for room service or employee rates.

We hope you found this email informative!



Sincerely,

Your friends at the Nickelodeon Family Suites

14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando, FL 32821
For Reservations: 1-866-GO-2-NICK
www.nickhotel.com