The Disneyland Hotel Superthread

[PrincessIM]

I thought I'd bump this up since there have been alot of quesions lately about the renovated rooms at the DLH.

 

[2disneyland]

I thought I'd bump this up since there have been alot of quesions lately about the renovated rooms at the DLH.

Thanks so much for bumping this for me!

 

[Pjimmeyer]

A few pictures from our visit in early December:

 

[Pjimmeyer]

a few more from around DLH in early December...

 

[2disneyland]

Oh my, those are beautiful photos, thank you for sharing!

 

[Purple Opal]

A few pictures from our visit in early December:

Thanks so much Pjimmeyer! It looks like maybe you were staying in the Adventure Tower? Do you remember what room number? Please let me know if you do, and I'll add it to the Room section on the front page.

Thanks!

 

[dismom73]

Just booked our 7 night stay in July for the DLH...I'M SO EXCITED! We haven't stayed here as a family since 2003, and my youngest has never stayed here, so I can't wait! We were going to to go in June, but I didn't want to be there the week CL opened, so pushing it to July, but making the wait worth while by adding an extra night.

 

[MemoriesintheMaking]

Just booked our 7 night stay in July for the DLH...I'M SO EXCITED! We haven't stayed here as a family since 2003, and my youngest has never stayed here, so I can't wait! We were going to to go in June, but I didn't want to be there the week CL opened, so pushing it to July, but making the wait worth while by adding an extra night.

I'm excited for you ~ you are going to love it! We stayed at the DLH last August and fell in love with the new rooms, the pool area, Tangaroa Terrace...just the whole thing. It really made our vacation a wonderful experience. So much so that we are staying there again this August! The whole remodel was, I think, done so very well ~ it's just a great overall resort experience now.

Have a great time!!

 

[MyMuse]

What a wonderful thread!

I'm currently researching hotels to stay in for my first holiday trip to DL (my second trip ever).

Last time, I stayed at the GCH with my friend's DVC points, which was incredibly wonderful (especially for a first time stay). However, this time around, it's either DLH or PP or one of the good neighbor hotels.

I have to say, I'm seriously leaning for DLH. I love the feel of the place, plus the remodel is done. My preference is to stay on-property b/c I like to stay in the magic.


I did a quick view online for prices and holy cow! I hope discounts come out for November. I thought it was Value Season.

My dates are Nov 13-17 and for a standard view, it was $1,375 plus tax -if my math is correct, that is $343.75/night! Without taxes & fees!

Am I just too early to be booking?

 

[skiingfast]

I did a quick view online for prices and holy cow! I hope discounts come out for November. I thought it was Value Season.

My dates are Nov 13-17 and for a standard view, it was $1,375 plus tax -if my math is correct, that is $343.75/night! Without taxes & fees!

Am I just too early to be booking?

It is a bit early, but that is a fairly normal DLH rate. It's not a cheap place to stay.

 

[MyMuse]

It is a bit early, but that is a fairly normal DLH rate. It's not a cheap place to stay.

Really?

In reading the rest of this thread, it seemed pretty high for Value Season. I hope for the best in discounts as time goes by. I'm gotten a little spoiled by WDW rates, I think.

Though, it really shouldn't have surprised by living in the land of high hotel rates.

 

[dismom73]

So, after looking at all the pictures I could get my hands on...it seems there is no rhyme or reason to the bathroom setup for the rooms at the DLH. ie single vanity, double vanity, vanity inside/outside shower/toilet area. Am I correct? I'm just wondering because my family of 5 is booked in one room and getting ready can be a challenge. We usually stay off property in a suite or two connecting rooms to help ease the challenge. However, we are splurging for DD's high school graduation and staying here, and there's no way we can afford a suite or connecting rooms, unless we don't send her to college in the fall. Does anyone know if there is a "secret" to finding out the bathroom layouts? I know it's a strange question, but what better to obsess over for the next 3 and a half months?

 

[bhyer]

I am going November 11th to the 19th and am already booked at the DLH. Went last year around the same time (a couple of weeks later) and booked quite early as well. Then when the sale prices were announced (in September sometime I think) I phoned and was given the reduced rate. There is a spot on mousesavers that shows a history of when sales were announced each year.

We absolutely fell in love with the DLH. Our only complaint was that we had ice cold water for several mornings of our stay and we were not impressed by the attitude of the cast member we talked to. No real effort to resolve the issue.

Other than than, EVERYTHING about it is magical.

 

[MyMuse]

I am going November 11th to the 19th and am already booked at the DLH. Went last year around the same time (a couple of weeks later) and booked quite early as well. Then when the sale prices were announced (in September sometime I think) I phoned and was given the reduced rate. There is a spot on mousesavers that shows a history of when sales were announced each year.

We absolutely fell in love with the DLH. Our only complaint was that we had ice cold water for several mornings of our stay and we were not impressed by the attitude of the cast member we talked to. No real effort to resolve the issue.

Other than than, EVERYTHING about it is magical.

Almost the same dates as me! but I didn't book yet, those prices scare me a little.

Where did you look on mousesavers? I love that site! I did look but didn't seem to find a timeline for discounts. I will have to look again....

 

[LisainCalifornia]

What a wonderful thread!

I'm currently researching hotels to stay in for my first holiday trip to DL (my second trip ever).

Last time, I stayed at the GCH with my friend's DVC points, which was incredibly wonderful (especially for a first time stay). However, this time around, it's either DLH or PP or one of the good neighbor hotels.

I have to say, I'm seriously leaning for DLH. I love the feel of the place, plus the remodel is done. My preference is to stay on-property b/c I like to stay in the magic.


I did a quick view online for prices and holy cow! I hope discounts come out for November. I thought it was Value Season.

My dates are Nov 13-17 and for a standard view, it was $1,375 plus tax -if my math is correct, that is $343.75/night! Without taxes & fees!

Am I just too early to be booking?

Yes, you are just looking too early. I stay at the DLR Hotels fairly often, so I know the way to get good rates. You need to wait until their specials come out (and I can gaurantee there will be one for Nov.)--and this usually happens a few months before your travel dates. In Nov. you are likely to see at least 25-35% off.

 

[MyMuse]

Yes, you are just looking too early. I stay at the DLR Hotels fairly often, so I know the way to get good rates. You need to wait until their specials come out (and I can gaurantee there will be one for Nov.)--and this usually happens a few months before your travel dates. In Nov. you are likely to see at least 25-35% off.

Oh yay! yayayayayayay. yay!

I'm a member of AAA, Visa Rewards Card and toying with upgrading to Premier Pass (I have an AP for WDW). So, I'm hoping between all these things, I can get in on a discount room!

 

[bhyer]

I can't post the exact link here but if you go to Mouse Savers and then click on Disneyland along the left hand side. Then on Disneyland FAQ.
There is a "Jump To" section and the fourth item down is: When Will new disneyland vacation package deals or room discounts become available.
It shows that last year on September 14th the deal became available for discounts on reservations for check-in dates from October 2 to December 24.

Last year we went from November 29th until December 11th. Part of the trip was to meet family I'd never met before. Anyway, we LOVED all the Christmas decorations and festivities. This year we thought we try going a bit earlier in the hopes that it might me a little less crowded.

 

[MyMuse]

I can't post the exact link here but if you go to Mouse Savers and then click on Disneyland along the left hand side. Then on Disneyland FAQ.
There is a "Jump To" section and the fourth item down is: When Will new disneyland vacation package deals or room discounts become available.
It shows that last year on September 14th the deal became available for discounts on reservations for check-in dates from October 2 to December 24.

Oh, thank you! i'll go check it out.

 

[mmmears]

Thank you so much for compiling all this information and photos into one thread. I'm trying to decide between trying out the DLH or staying at the GCH (where we usually stay) and this thread will definitely help me with that decision.

The remodel looks amazing!!!

 

[ChristianR]

I know that there are different room sizes at the Disneyland Hotel. But it is not easy to find out which tower holds what room. Some them do have daybeds and some of them have separate vantiy areas. I am planning a trip in October and it would be great to get further information regarding room configurations.