Can someone tell me what number does one call to request view? Is it directly to the resort? We made our reservation through Vacation Strategy. Also how far in advance should request be made?
TIA
You would call the resort directly. Phone: 407-238-3500
They won't have your reservation in their system until at most 2 weeks before your checkin day, so calls any sooner than that they won't be able to do anything to note your reservation.
We're staying at WBC at the end of August. This will be our 1st stay in a non-Disney resort. We used Ken Price and he and his wife have been absolutely wonderful! It really helped me feel more secure about the whole thing.
My kids are 8, 6, and 4. We tend to go to bed early-ish (obviously less early on vacation). Are there buildings/rooms we should avoid due to late night noise? We'd love to be close to a pool with a water slide.
We're renting a minivan (I have an AP so we can park at Disney for free). Do we need to worry about parking location? Is the parking pretty close to the buildings?
Any advice that I need to know?
Amanda
The most "late night noise" you'll get would likely be from the karaoke events at the 2 pool bars during the week. Even still, if you have your room patio door closed and are a higher floor, it's usually not noticable.
The 2 pools with slides are at Tower 6 and Tower 2/3.
Parking is pretty close to each tower. There are surface lots surrounding the property, and there are parking garages between Towers 4/5 and between Tower 6 and the Hotel. (Personally, I like the garages since it makes it easier to just head into the garage to find a spot instead of doing the old back and forth looking for a close spot in the surface lot... PLUS my car will be in the shade the next day before heading out, so it won't be so hot)
Is it worth an extra $100/$200
to stay in a presidential room for 1 week? We are looking at either a 3 bedroom or a 4 bedroom for our stay next year?
First off, There are no 4bdrm Deluxe units. All the 4bdrm units are Presidential level rooms.
As for if a 1-3bdrm Presidential unit is worth the extra cost compared to a 1-3bdrm Deluxe.... honestly, I think it's a matter of preference. There are a few practical differences, such as Presidential units are usually slightly bigger than the Deluxe units (maybe 10-20sq feet... not enough to be really noticable), The Deluxes have a Sofabed in the unit, while the presidentials do not.... and I believe the Presidential units have a larger Whirlpool tub that the majority of the Deluxe units. Beyond that, your big differences are mostly cosmetic with an upgraded feel in the presidential units (nicer molding and countertops in the rooms, upgraded quality in the furniture, stainless appliances, tile "common area" floors unstead of carpet, etc.).
Because so many of the improvements in the rooms are cosmetic, I really do have to say the answer will be subjective. For some people the feeling of staying in a higher level/class of rooms will definately be worth a slight upcharge over the basic deluxe level rooms. For others, they may feel that the extra charge could be better spent on other things. So, You'll likely need to make the decision on where you would fall in the spectrum.
(FYI, I believe the Photo Thread has pictures of both Deluxe and Presidential level rooms, so you can see what the basic differences are in the look/feel of the rooms)
. Can anybody tell me what night karaoke is? Also what are the prizes if you win? thanks!
