The Disneyland Hotel Superthread

[july2011]

I called the hotel directly about an hour after I booked through the travel company (I used travelocity). Our dates are Friday October 11 to Tuesday October 15 (4 nights for $1857) The hotel CM pulled up our reservation without any problems and said "it's not a guarantee, just a request". I told her I understand. I don't think I've ever heard a request not be granted.

Great news! And do you know what the direct hotel # is or where I can find it? Everything I see is the reservations company and not direct. Thank you!!!

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Great news! And do you know what the direct hotel # is or where I can find it? Everything I see is the reservations company and not direct. Thank you!!!

I found these numbers on disneyland's website. Click on places to stay, then on the DL hotel. on the right column you'll find the address and these numbers.

Hotel Operator:
(714) 778-6600

and

(714) 956-MICKEY
(714) 956-6425


I don't recall which number I dialed, but I know it was one of these. Also, after you book your hotel through a travel site, there is usually a phone number to your hotel listed on your confirmation statement. BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR STATEMENT!!! YOU'LL NEED IT FOR CHECK IN!!! It also comes in handy when they "can't" find your reservation. It hasn't happened to me at a Disney hotel, but on more than on occasion I got the "I can't seem to find your reservation". After I say, well I've got a confirmation right here, the reservation magically appears.

 

[dec2009mama]

First I called the DLH reservation line direct and the CM told me I could only book a Premium view room with a request for resort or pool view (they do not classify rooms as park view) – I advised that I was on disneyland.com and it shows I can book a specific view room being a resort view or pool view and it doesn’t look like a non-guaranteed request. CM suggested I book online thru Disneyland.com so I can guarantee the room and view I wanted rather than thru the phone only being able to book Premium View.

 

[july2011]

Thanks guys! So I just found 20% off DLH at a travel website (I posted it separately) so I got the premium room & will call to request park view vs. pool view. Even though I had requested it with my previous reservation directly, I wasn't 100% confident that they would give me that view so may as well save some cash for the same risk Getting SO excited about this trip!!!

 

[ShelsGoingToDisney]

I apologize if this has been discussed but I searched and couldn't come up with the answer.

I just noticed on the email documents from the TA that there is not a parking fee any longer as mentioned in post #1. There is a $13.80 "resort fee" that covers parking, telephone, and internet service.

Is this correct? We were planning to get rid of our car when we arrived at the DLH so we didn't have to pay $15 per day to park it. We'd just get a cab to the airport. If we have to pay $13.80 even without having a car maybe it would be cheaper to keep the car and return it back to the airport?

Any word on this? $15 parking fee or $13.80 resort fee even with no car????

 

[SPOERLX3]

Hoping someone can help give us an idea or where the standard rooms would be located at the Disneyland Hotel.

My daughter won a trip to Disneyland for 4 days/3 nights for 4 and since her husband can't get off work to go, she ask me to go with her and my 2 grandkids!!

The trip includes a standard room at the Disneyland Hotel and we were just wondering if there is a specific area(s) that the standard rooms are located?
Is there any chance that we could request a specific building for a standard room?

 

[Fivers]

Hoping someone can help give us an idea or where the standard rooms would be located at the Disneyland Hotel.

My daughter won a trip to Disneyland for 4 days/3 nights for 4 and since her husband can't get off work to go, she ask me to go with her and my 2 grandkids!!

The trip includes a standard room at the Disneyland Hotel and we were just wondering if there is a specific area(s) that the standard rooms are located?
Is there any chance that we could request a specific building for a standard room?

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe all three buildings have standard rooms. Adventure Tower has the fewest, I think only the first three floors are considered standard, the rest are considered view. As far as I know you can request any tower you want! You may not get it, but it's always worth a try

When my Mom and I went in January, she did the booking and had no idea which tower to request (booking for a standard room), so the the CM suggested Adventure as it's the closest. We ended up 6th floor Adventure Tower with a DtD/Theme Park view It was awesome! I say request whichever tower you like, and maybe there will even be a bit of Disney magic waiting for you when you check in! Hope you have an awesome trip, that's super exciting!

 

[SPOERLX3]

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe all three buildings have standard rooms. Adventure Tower has the fewest, I think only the first three floors are considered standard, the rest are considered view. As far as I know you can request any tower you want! You may not get it, but it's always worth a try

When my Mom and I went in January, she did the booking and had no idea which tower to request (booking for a standard room), so the the CM suggested Adventure as it's the closest. We ended up 6th floor Adventure Tower with a DtD/Theme Park view It was awesome! I say request whichever tower you like, and maybe there will even be a bit of Disney magic waiting for you when you check in! Hope you have an awesome trip, that's super exciting!

Sounds great! What is the best way to request? Fax or call?

 

[TinkFlies]

I booked through AAA and there didn't seem to be a place to request a certain tower. I have two questions:

1. Is there anything I can do before we arrive to request a certain tower? (I think I want Adventure since it's closest.)
2. If you book a standard room do they sometimes upgrade you and/or are there any tricks to getting upgraded?

 

[SPOERLX3]

I booked through AAA and there didn't seem to be a place to request a certain tower. I have two questions:

1. Is there anything I can do before we arrive to request a certain tower? (I think I want Adventure since it's closest.)
2. If you book a standard room do they sometimes upgrade you and/or are there any tricks to getting upgraded?

I was looking for this information too.
I checked the first AMAZING post on this thread and found this:
Can I request a particular location or room type?
Some people prefer to request one Tower or the other and it’s always best to make your requests along with your initial booking. You can also try faxing or phoning the resort a few days before you arrive (no more than five days) as a reminder, but please be aware that Disney will not guarantee any locations apart from on specific medical grounds.

Hope this helps

 

[SPOERLX3]

Can I request a particular location or room type?
Some people prefer to request one Tower or the other and its always best to make your requests along with your initial booking. You can also try faxing or phoning the resort a few days before you arrive (no more than five days) as a reminder, but please be aware that Disney will not guarantee any locations apart from on specific medical grounds.


Knowing this now, I guess my only question would be now:
Since our initial reservation was made by the company that my daughter won the trip through, should we call and see if the DLH can add it now or should we use the "no more that 5 days before" rule?

 

[Fivers]

Hmmm... Good question. From reading that, it sounds like the "no more than 5 days" rule goes for if you've already made a request when you made the reservation, and want to confirm/remind them about your request. In your situation, I think I'd give them a call now and see if you can add a request to your reservation. From what I've heard, some CMs are more accommodating than others, but I think usually they're pretty helpful!

And for TinkFlies (sorry, forgot to quote!), I don't know about any tips/tricks for getting upgraded, but I think most people agree if you ask for an upgrade when you check in, you pretty much nix any chance of getting a free upgrade. My intuition is that requesting Adventure Tower may increases your chances as there are fewer standard rooms in that tower, but if all the view rooms have been booked then you'll be out of luck no matter what. Personally, I tend to just check in as normal, and if you're lucky enough to get some extra pixie dust at check in, then that's a nice bonus! And yes, we did get upgraded when we checked in for our January trip, so it does happen! Enjoy your trip!

 

[TinkFlies]

Thanks SPOERLX3! Doing the blond high five for now checking the first post!! DOH!

 

[SPOERLX3]

Thanks SPOERLX3! Doing the blond high five for now checking the first post!! DOH!

I actually read the first post entirely and must have just missed that.

 

[joeysmommy]

Has anyone ever used the microwave on the main floor in the Adventure tower?

Anyone have a pic?

 

[sgrap]

Has anyone ever used the microwave on the main floor in the Adventure tower?

Anyone have a pic?

We ended up getting upgraded to GCH, so I can't help you on that one, even though I was asking about it. My little retro water heater gizmo worked great, though!

 

[joeysmommy]

We ended up getting upgraded to GCH, so I can't help you on that one, even though I was asking about it. My little retro water heater gizmo worked great, though!

Ooh! What was your little water heater gizmo??
That sounds much better than schlepping downstairs!

 

[diskids2]

Hi Everyone!

We will be going to DLR for the first time in the summer (August) 2014. We are a family of five adults DH, me, and our kids (well um they will always be my kids) 27, 23, 19.

We keep going around and around on this question. I'm not sure if we should book a two bedroom suite at DLH and request the tower with no guarantee or if we should book two separate concierge theme park view rooms (or standard and hope for cabana 3rd floor) at PPH.

Since this is our first visit, we are sure to be spending less time in the rooms. We would want to hang out at the pool for at least one or two afternoons, but probably not a full day. We plan on staying Saturday to Saturday and will most likely spend 3-4 days at DL/DCA and then two days at another venue - maybe tour of LA or Universal etc.

Any thoughts on which hotel and configuration we should choose? I'm also posting on PPH super thread. And thank you so much!

 

[sgrap]

Ooh! What was your little water heater gizmo??
That sounds much better than schlepping downstairs!

I can't remember exactly where I got mine, maybe World Market? But here is a link to what it is like:
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

My friend just put water through the coffee pot without any coffee, though, and that worked fine too. I hate the taste of coffee, so I didn't even want to try it. I just used the immersion heater . . . I put it in a cup of water before I got in the shower and it was hot by the time I was out and dressed. I always bring my own mug because the hotel mugs are tiny. You do have to be careful with little kids around these immersion heaters, because that metal part gets really hot.

Have a great trip!

 

[AZlady]

I'm starting my search of which on site hotel to stay at~
The DL home "hotel" page does not list a fridge for the DL hotel, but reading the first few pages of this superthread (I admit, I did not read all 500 posts ) it states they do.
Does a standard room have a mini fridge? (do all 3 onsite hotels?)
Thanks