Priceline Bids/results

[hubb1972]

I always use Priceline but kept striking out on finding what I wanted for LBV-Downtown Disney. So I went to Hotwire, I know this is for Priceline results but I decided to post my Hotwire result here too. I got the Wyndham LBV in the WDW Resort for $46. Seems to be a decent deal, but it looks like they have a resort fee to tack on. Just thought I would share!

I did 3* LBV-Downtown Disney for 1/16 - 1/17 2011.

 

[singjenn]

I just booked a last minute trip with Priceline. This was my first time booking with them so I started a little lower at the Resort level. After 4 tries, I ended up with Best Western LBV at $60 for 4 nights for Feb 17 - 21.

This was totally a last minute idea so I happy with the price. Now we just have to get Disney tickets

 

[Vandercapellen]

Can you use priceline to bid on airfare only?

 

[robinb]

I always use Priceline but kept striking out on finding what I wanted for LBV-Downtown Disney. So I went to Hotwire, I know this is for Priceline results but I decided to post my Hotwire result here too. I got the Wyndham LBV in the WDW Resort for $46. Seems to be a decent deal, but it looks like they have a resort fee to tack on. Just thought I would share!

I did 3* LBV-Downtown Disney for 1/16 - 1/17 2011.

What were the amenities?

 

[sullins5]

Our cruise is Oct 8, but we will need a place for 7 the night before departing. When would you try to get a hotel...now? or closer to time? And what's your reasoning?

Thanks!


Celebrating our 1st Disney Cruise, my 50th Birthday, and Inlaws 50th Anniversary!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Our cruise is Oct 8, but we will need a place for 7 the night before departing. When would you try to get a hotel...now? or closer to time? And what's your reasoning?

Thanks!


Celebrating our 1st Disney Cruise, my 50th Birthday, and Inlaws 50th Anniversary!

I'd wait until closer to your date. Priceline only guarantees bedding for 2 so I'd stick with Hotwire and just get 2 rooms. They may not be connecting but it's cheaper than booking direct with the hotel. That is, unless you find a condo that sleeps 7.

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

I tried to use priceline to bid on a "RESORT" in Lake Buena Vista area.

I had previously used hotwire a few times with great success - also used betterbidding.com for assistance. Anyway - I started bidding at $49 and continued to rebid by adding areas that didn't have any hotels in the resort category until I reached $85. I was really wanting the Hilton at DTD in the $65 range or Hilton Bonnet Creek in the $85 range but at $85/night my bid still wasn't accepted. So at that point I quit bidding and looked at the hotwire rates - a four star in the LBV area came up for $76 and after consulting with betterbidding discovered it was likely the Sheraton Vistana Resort. I did a little investigating and decided I'd rather pay $76/night for the Sheraton and sure enough it was the Sheraton - four nights in May - 1 bedroom villa - for $350 total with tax. Really looking forward to having a kitchenette as my Dad is a diabetic and it will really help to cook our own meals!

 

[Kudrah]

I tried to use priceline to bid on a "RESORT" in Lake Buena Vista area.

I had previously used hotwire a few times with great success - also used betterbidding.com for assistance. Anyway - I started bidding at $49 and continued to rebid by adding areas that didn't have any hotels in the resort category until I reached $85. I was really wanting the Hilton at DTD in the $65 range or Hilton Bonnet Creek in the $85 range but at $85/night my bid still wasn't accepted. So at that point I quit bidding and looked at the hotwire rates - a four star in the LBV area came up for $76 and after consulting with betterbidding discovered it was likely the Sheraton Vistana Resort. I did a little investigating and decided I'd rather pay $76/night for the Sheraton and sure enough it was the Sheraton - four nights in May - 1 bedroom villa - for $350 total with tax. Really looking forward to having a kitchenette as my Dad is a diabetic and it will really help to cook our own meals!

I just had a similar experience with Priceline. I bid up to $85 and then just bagged it, I had already checked Hotwire and knew there was at least one 4 star for $89 for the night I needed (we only need one night after we check out of our WDW resort--I changed our flights to the next day so we could have one more day in the parks, but didn't want to pay for another night on property).

It irritated me that nothing was accepted at $85 (I, too, was hoping for Bonnet Creek--just because I wanted to check it out for a future stay).

So I just did the $89 at Hotwire, because I knew it was either Vistana or Bonnet Creek, based on betterbidding.com

...we are adding a day onto our trip during President's week, so I think $89 for the Sheraton Vistana is a GREAT deal considering it's one of the busiest weeks of the year.

Sorry, Priceline.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I just had a similar experience with Priceline. I bid up to $85 and then just bagged it, I had already checked Hotwire and knew there was at least one 4 star for $89 for the night I needed (we only need one night after we check out of our WDW resort--I changed our flights to the next day so we could have one more day in the parks, but didn't want to pay for another night on property).

It irritated me that nothing was accepted at $85 (I, too, was hoping for Bonnet Creek--just because I wanted to check it out for a future stay).

So I just did the $89 at Hotwire, because I knew it was either Vistana or Bonnet Creek, based on betterbidding.com

...we are adding a day onto our trip during President's week, so I think $89 for the Sheraton Vistana is a GREAT deal considering it's one of the busiest weeks of the year.

Sorry, Priceline.

Yes, that's the nice thing about Hotwire, you can 'see' what you'd be getting. Also PL only guarantees bedding for 2. Some hotels can accommodate 4 but they don't have to and if the truly can't, you're stuck.

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

Just as a little follow up - a tip on the disboards indicated that lastminutetravel.com has the Hilton Bonnet Creek for a good rate. Since I really wanted to try this resort - I just added two nights at the Hilton Bonnet Creek for $80/night about $180 with tax. So hopefully this is the best of both worlds - a kitchen and more room for most of our stay at the Vistana but the opportunity to try the Hilton Bonnet Creek at the end.

Sorry priceline double wammy!

 

[tweetylori]

I just got the 4-star Peabody for $75 per night 4/15-4/18. Was only bidding in two zones...Universal and Seaworld area, since we'll probably primarily do Universal. Only bid 4-star. Was very pleased to get the Peabody!

 

[zoicca]

Just as a little follow up - a tip on the disboards indicated that lastminutetravel.com has the Hilton Bonnet Creek for a good rate. Since I really wanted to try this resort - I just added two nights at the Hilton Bonnet Creek for $80/night about $180 with tax. So hopefully this is the best of both worlds - a kitchen and more room for most of our stay at the Vistana but the opportunity to try the Hilton Bonnet Creek at the end.

Sorry priceline double wammy!

My rule of thumb with Priceline: the price has to be substantially less than Hotwire for me to use it. This threshold depends on how flexible I am. Sometimes I won't do it unless I can save like $25/night but other times I will do it for $10/night savings. Anything less than $10 and it quite simply isn't worth the risk for the reasons other cited.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Just as a little follow up - a tip on the disboards indicated that lastminutetravel.com has the Hilton Bonnet Creek for a good rate. Since I really wanted to try this resort - I just added two nights at the Hilton Bonnet Creek for $80/night about $180 with tax. So hopefully this is the best of both worlds - a kitchen and more room for most of our stay at the Vistana but the opportunity to try the Hilton Bonnet Creek at the end.

Sorry priceline double wammy!

I went to last mintue.. how do you know which one is Bonnet Creek? Do you search Walt Disney World? I have never used that site before. Thanks !

 

[travelfanatic]

I went to last mintue.. how do you know which one is Bonnet Creek? Do you search Walt Disney World? I have never used that site before. Thanks !

You will enter Orlando and it will bring hotels up. The Hilton Bonnet Creek is a a 4.5 star hotel. In the description it will say deluxe accomodations, 1000 rooms, lazy river, .5 miles from Disney etc. The best way to tell is to click on the photos tab & you will see that it's the Hilton. Great rates for this hotel, I was glad to get in on the deal before the prices went up!

 

[ExpatDisneyLover]

I went to last mintue.. how do you know which one is Bonnet Creek? Do you search Walt Disney World? I have never used that site before. Thanks !

As the previous poster suggested use the photos tab to identify a hotel. I used the photos tab to make sure I was bidding on the right hotel - and compared the photos with the ones on trip adviser - made it really easy to tell which hotel you are bidding on - much easier than Hotwire in this respect.

 

[dis2cruise]

Hilton dtd with price line is it 4 stars but what area?

Also I know the Hilton does have early magic hours but can drive your own car and park for free like when you stay at a Disney resorts?

 

[sullins5]

Hilton dtd with price line is it 4 stars but what area?

Also I know the Hilton does have early magic hours but can drive your own car and park for free like when you stay at a Disney resorts?

I got the Hilton DTD for $71 at lastminutetravel.com so I was really pleased.
I don't know about parking for free though. You wouldn't want to use the shuttles? Maybe someone can answer that one for you..

Enjoy your trip though!


Cruisin' the Magic in Oct!

 

[dis2cruise]

What is lastminutetravel is it like a hotwire if it is and I want to try for the Hilton what should I be looking for?

 

[darlenemckenna76]

My rule of thumb with Priceline: the price has to be substantially less than Hotwire for me to use it. This threshold depends on how flexible I am. Sometimes I won't do it unless I can save like $25/night but other times I will do it for $10/night savings. Anything less than $10 and it quite simply isn't worth the risk for the reasons other cited.

Wish to do that one day..

 

[dis2cruise]

Could this be the Hilton right next to dtd I got this info off of last minute travel..

*

General Description
Close proximity to major attractions
Deluxe accommodations
Ideal accommodations for a vacation getaway

Location
Centrally located minutes from Walt Disney World Theme Parks

Local Attractions
Walt Disney World - 0.5 miles
Aquatica - 7 miles
Discovery Cove - 7 miles
SeaWorld - 7 miles
Universal Orlando - 7 miles
Orange Co. Convention Center - 8 miles
City Center - 9 miles

Recreation
Fully equipped fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Beautiful golf course nearby

Restaurants & Lounges
Onsite restaurant
Poolside full service bar available

Services
24 hour room service
Elevators
Valet dry cleaning and laundry services

Meeting Facilities
Fully equipped business center
Event facilities

Accommodation
1000 guestrooms
Comfortable rooms
Contemporary guest rooms
Traditional rooms

Parking
Parking available for fee



Hotel Amenities
Bar/Lounge
Pool
Business Center
Restaurant(s)
Concierge
Room Service
Eco Friendly
Safe Deposit Box
Elevator(s)
*
Gift/Sundry Shop
*
Laundry/Valet
*
Lazy River
*
Meeting room(s)
*
Multilingual Staff
*