Those traveling with little kids

[Valentina1234]

How long is your trip? HomeWood suites offers a discount over 7 days. Camelot over 5 days.

Hey just wanted to thank you for the tip on the discount! We canceled Hojo and are staying the full 7 days at homewood and we saved $350. Over $50 off per night! So thanks!!

 

[Valentina1234]

With young kids, the closer the better. I have a 7 yr old and a 20 month old. Young ones need naps and everyone needs a break. We didn't even do the pool when our oldest was little... so HoJos water area and pools wasn't a big sell for us. But we did stay there once because they offer great rates. I know it a favorite among parents but it was just ok.

Personally we like staying in the Disney bubble. And since we have small kids and DL is a staycation for us, we spend a lot of time in our room.

Of course, that isn't always financially possible. We have stayed at the Hilton a few times. It's further but they often have last minute rates under $150 on a Saturday. You can also get a view room and see the fireworks. It's a business class/convention hotel. The walk is doable. But on hot days, we walk across the street to the toy story lot and catch the shuttle. I prefer this over the tram from Mickey & Friends. It's a bus and the lines are orderly.

Speaking of which... I hate boarding the tram with a full size stroller. Leaving DL is a chaotic mess. (We use an umbrella stroller now but still doesn't help that end of day rush to the tram.)

I would stick with your HoJo plans even if you have a smaller room. Also I know Anaheim was cracking down on AirBnb/short term rentals. Not sure if it has taken effect.

How is it boarding the toy story shuttle with a full size stroller?

 

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Hey just wanted to thank you for the tip on the discount! We canceled Hojo and are staying the full 7 days at homewood and we saved $350. Over $50 off per night! So thanks!!

Whoa!! Awesome. It will be nice not to switch also. That's a pain mid trip.

 

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How is it boarding the toy story shuttle with a full size stroller?

We have a city elit (?) stroller. We unattached the two seats and folded the frame. Not a big deal. We tried to do it before the bus came.

Next time our kids will
Be 2&3 so I think we may just take pir maclaren umbrella stroller and our ssc's.