The Disneyland Hotel Superthread

[Brunolvr]

Ever since carsland opened the hotel discounts have been sparse. I think it is highly unlikely that you will find discounts as high as 30% off. The last hotel discounts were for up to 20% off of premium rooms and that excluded suites.

Oh, thanks for the info. I wasn't aware the discounts didn't include suites.

 

[Brunolvr]

I just checked the Disneyland website, and there is a 2-bedroom suite available, on Dec. 2nd(didn't know how long you were staying so I just put in the dates of Dec. 2nd-6th).

This was just rack rate, not AP rate, and the price is listed at $933.50 per night, plus tax!

If you truly want to book a suite, I would book ASAP, and then wait and see if any kind of discount comes out!

I definitely think you will lose out on the opportunity to get a suite, if you wait for any possible discounts(which for suites, are probably unlikely!)

Just checked the AP page(after the fact), and the AP rate is the same as the rack rate, for the 2-bedroomsuite.

Thanks for all the info. I guess I should go ahead and book the suite. Hope we can get the Adventure Tower with a good view!

 

[Astylla]

Here now and loving our room! We booked a premium pool view via Orbitz.
Room was ready for us at 12 noon when we arrived. 2 queen bed room with sofa which works fine for us. The view is wonderful. Frontier tower 9th floor.
Pool view and resort view to the right.

Hard to tell but can see the Matterhorn, top of Splash and the monorail track, and part of downtown Disney.


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[adudeinblue]

I'm trying to build a convincing argument with my manager to allow me to rent a car for my business trip next week at the Disneyland Hotel. And it's cheaper to rent a car versus shuttle and taxi for me (shuttle for arrival and for return I have to taxi because of a late flight). I just had some quick questions.

Are parking fee included in the bundle of resort fees? Or is it a separate itemized bill? The first page of this thread is probably outdated?

I was debating on get an annual pass but I was wondering if the Premium AP also covers parking at the Disneyland Hotel? I know it covers parking at the park, but what about the hotel specifically?

 

[VicMom]

Laundry room question...

I know that there is one at DLH but I thought that I had read that it was closed for improvements. Does anyone know if this is correct or if it is open for guests?

We leave on Saturday morning and the availability of laundry rooms will help to decide how much clothes to pack (that darn 3.5yr old goes through 2-3 shirts a day-plus if I can wash our stuff it means less in the suitcase and more room for souvenirs ).

 

[madasax12]

Anyone know what the pool hours are? I tried to find them and cant....trying to plan on some water time to beat the heat.

 

[pepe3penelope]

I'm trying to build a convincing argument with my manager to allow me to rent a car for my business trip next week at the Disneyland Hotel. And it's cheaper to rent a car versus shuttle and taxi for me (shuttle for arrival and for return I have to taxi because of a late flight). I just had some quick questions. Are parking fee included in the bundle of resort fees? Or is it a separate itemized bill? The first page of this thread is probably outdated? I was debating on get an annual pass but I was wondering if the Premium AP also covers parking at the Disneyland Hotel? I know it covers parking at the park, but what about the hotel specifically?

The resort fees do NOT include parking. Parking is $17/night for self parking & $25/night for valet parking. The premium AP parking only allows parking in the parks's lot, but not in the hotel parking. I thought about doing this until DH reminded me that the Mickey & Friends lot states no overnight parking or the vehicle would be towed.

The type of parking you choose is stated in your hotel key card and it's charged to the room. You will see it reflected in your room bill.

Hope this helps!

 

[pepe3penelope]

Anyone know what the pool hours are? I tried to find them and cant....trying to plan on some water time to beat the heat.

We were just there this weekend and it was from 8a-10pm. The Monorail slides and E Ticket pool were open at 8am but the middle D ticket pool was used for lifeguard training (I think until 10 am).

Best recommendation would be to call the hotel's Guest Services, tell them your dates of stay & they should be able to tell you. Just don't know how far in advance they can tell you (1 week vs. 2 months ahead of time).

 

[2tinkerbell]

We were just there this weekend and it was from 8a-10pm. The Monorail slides and E Ticket pool were open at 8am but the middle D ticket pool was used for lifeguard training (I think until 10 am).

Best recommendation would be to call the hotel's Guest Services, tell them your dates of stay & they should be able to tell you. Just don't know how far in advance they can tell you (1 week vs. 2 months ahead of time).

Thanks! I was wondering about this, too. Everything that I've read says the hours vary and are subject to change.

It appears that they close about the same time as the Parks. I was hoping for a swim after a day at the Parks, but, it might be that everyone is too tired. I also think that it cools down too much at night.

 

[LisaT91403]

Are parking fee included in the bundle of resort fees? Or is it a separate itemized bill? The first page of this thread is probably outdated?

They do not charge "resort fees" anymore. You pay for your room and taxes, and parking if you have a car.

 

[Kittymomm]

We are staying here the first week in October - looks to be a busy week/weekend. I am wondering for those of you who have stayed in a standard room, did you ask for a specific tower or view? We are going for DD's (surprise) birthday so I was really hoping for a nicer view - guessing that won't happen with a standard room. We were very fortunate to stay at GCH in an excellent view room (and we paid for standard).

Thanks in advance for any tips.

 

[cmrolli68]

I currently have a deluxe room reserved for Oct 22-26th. For an additional $80 I can upgrade to a premium room. Worth it? I don't expect we'll be in the room much.

 

[Cinderellly]

I currently have a deluxe room reserved for Oct 22-26th. For an additional $80 I can upgrade to a premium room. Worth it? I don't expect we'll be in the room much.

We just returned from a stay at the DLR, and here's my opinion. I booked a deluxe view room, and had originally requested the Adventure tower with a daybed. Upon arrival, we were put in the Fantasy tower without a daybed. I kindly asked if there was any way that we could move to the Adventure tower--with or without a daybed, and our request was granted. In fact, we were upgraded to a premium view room with a daybed for no extra charge. We were super excited, but honestly I wouldn't pay the extra money. The premium view rooms on the pool side of the Adventure Tower are just higher up. Other premium view rooms also include DTD views--which would be nice if you are planning on watching the fireworks from your room.

I guess it depends on what you are interested in. We loved having the daybed with our 2 kids, so I would take a deluxe view with a daybed over a premium view without one.

 

[Brunolvr]

I just checked the Disneyland website, and there is a 2-bedroom suite available, on Dec. 2nd(didn't know how long you were staying so I just put in the dates of Dec. 2nd-6th).

This was just rack rate, not AP rate, and the price is listed at $933.50 per night, plus tax!

If you truly want to book a suite, I would book ASAP, and then wait and see if any kind of discount comes out!

I definitely think you will lose out on the opportunity to get a suite, if you wait for any possible discounts(which for suites, are probably unlikely!)

Just checked the AP page(after the fact), and the AP rate is the same as the rack rate, for the 2-bedroomsuite.

We did it!!! Initially the 2-bedroom suite was going to be $1,055 a night including taxes but we asked and got the discount so now it's $845 a night including taxes, a savings of $210 a night!

 

[Astylla]

We are staying here the first week in October - looks to be a busy week/weekend. I am wondering for those of you who have stayed in a standard room, did you ask for a specific tower or view? We are going for DD's (surprise) birthday so I was really hoping for a nicer view - guessing that won't happen with a standard room. We were very fortunate to stay at GCH in an excellent view room (and we paid for standard).

Thanks in advance for any tips.

Our first stay at the DLH a few months ago during peak summer season , when making the reservation directly through Disney , I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary and a birthday. Upon check in we asked if any rooms with any bed configuration were available in the adventure tower.

Our check in guy Markus excused himself for a few moments to check on that with the room assigner. We were pleasantly surprised when he came back and asked us if a king bed room would be okay. We thanked him for his help and were very happy with our room. We were on the second floor of the Adventure tower overlooking the walkways past Trader Sam's. It was a lovely room and not sure if it's considered standard or we got some pixie dust. We checked in around 12 noon. It never hurts to ask , it is a request not a promise after all

 

[Tyggress]

We just stayed in a 2-BR suite September 4 - 7th.

I did not ask for anything special upon booking...but we were there during a slow week/end. I booked an AP rate, but can't remember the exact amount.
somewhere in the $800/night range.

We checked in EARLY (8am) and were given a room on the 9th floor in Fantasy tower, overlooking the pools. Definitely some pixie dust there, as I did not request or pay for a premium room...but going on a slow week and checking in early on a Thursday probably helped.

 

[2tinkerbell]

I've booked what I can afford - a standard room. I am sure I will be happy and my DD will be happy just to be staying at the DLH. If some pixie dust happens we of course will be thrilled, but, I'm not expecting it. I did let them know we are celebrating DD's birthday when I made my reservations.

 

[MrsWyman]

Super excited! We'll be checking in Saturday! I called today to put in my request for a DTD view with our Premium room. Fingers crossed!

 

[2tinkerbell]

Super excited! We'll be checking in Saturday! I called today to put in my request for a DTD view with our Premium room. Fingers crossed!

I'm excited for you! Have a great time.

 

[Kittymomm]

Our first stay at the DLH a few months ago during peak summer season , when making the reservation directly through Disney , I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary and a birthday. Upon check in we asked if any rooms with any bed configuration were available in the adventure tower.

Our check in guy Markus excused himself for a few moments to check on that with the room assigner. We were pleasantly surprised when he came back and asked us if a king bed room would be okay. We thanked him for his help and were very happy with our room. We were on the second floor of the Adventure tower overlooking the walkways past Trader Sam's. It was a lovely room and not sure if it's considered standard or we got some pixie dust. We checked in around 12 noon. It never hurts to ask , it is a request not a promise after all

That's awesome - like you said, can't hurt to ask. Merci!