**** Vancouver FAQ Thread **** A few updates in main post!

[wdhinn89]

I posted this last summer after booking flights, but now that it is getting closer I thought my DISfriends might be able to help me out.

We are flying out around 11 PM after getting off the cruise. Since we will be in Vancouver for 5 days before the cruise and staying at the Pan Pacific, we won't need to do any sightseeing that day.

I think I am just looking for a hotel that would let us check in around noon and out around 8 PM. Enough to relax, maybe swim, and take a shower before heading to the airport. Should I look into airports at/near the hotel or in Vancouver itself? Any suggestions? TIA

I believe the Faimount Vancouver Airport Hotel which is located right in Vancouver Airport has day rates. Can you post if you get a rate from there please.

 

[Weedy]

I know many of you may already have something like this but those of us from sunny Florida don't have warm/stay dry clothing. I found these rain pants from Land's End.

http://www.landsend.com/ix/index.html?store=le&action=newSearch&search=girls+rain+pants

They are $24.50 and there is free shipping now. The code is:
Springprev and # 2335.

They have a nice elastic waist so you can pull them over a pair of jeans and the ankles have a zipper on them so you don't have to take off your shoes.
They are not lined but are a nice weight.

They have them for boys also.

 

[kgsmith]

I know many of you may already have something like this but those of us from sunny Florida don't have warm/stay dry clothing. I found these rain pants from Land's End.

http://www.landsend.com/ix/index.html?store=le&action=newSearch&search=girls+rain+pants

They are $24.50 and there is free shipping now. The code is:
Springprev and # 2335.

They have a nice elastic waist so you can pull them over a pair of jeans and the ankles have a zipper on them so you don't have to take off your shoes.
They are not lined but are a nice weight.

They have them for boys also.

Thank you, Weedy!

Along with these rain pants I'm also looking at the Navigator fleece-lined raincoat for DS.

I got an email from Land's End this morning with a different coupon code -- Use STAYWARM (and PIN 4918) for 25% off outerwear, including rainwear. It expires tonight at 11:59pm central time.

 

[richmo]

For those visiting Seattle, also remember the Mariners may be in town during your stay.

 

[richmo]

I originally posted this on a cruise meet page, but since many of you may be thinking of driving up from Seattle and parking in Vancouver, I'll repost it here, since it may be of interest:
We're flying into and out of SEA and, so far, it looks like its more economical to keep the car during the cruise rather than dropping it at YVR and renting another to go back to SEA, even with paying for parking in Vancouver.

As of now, we're staying the night before in the Days Inn near the airport. They don't have a "stay and park" option, but they recommended that instead of using parking near the cruise, that I park at YVR, then take the Skytrain back to Canada Place (to save a few bucks, I could even drop the family off at Canada Place, then drive myself to YVR and Skytrain it back). Anyway, the folks at the Days Inn advised me that I should keep an eye on the official YVR website, because they often run long term parking promotions. (For example at www.yvr.ca, there is a coupon posted now thru 7/31/11 for $10.96/day $66.96/week parking). Specifically, this coupon is at:
http://www.yvr.ca/Libraries/PGT_docu...2011.sflb.ashx

 

[mellers]

I originally posted this on a cruise meet page, but since many of you may be thinking of driving up from Seattle and parking in Vancouver, I'll repost it here, since it may be of interest:
We're flying into and out of SEA and, so far, it looks like its more economical to keep the car during the cruise rather than dropping it at YVR and renting another to go back to SEA, even with paying for parking in Vancouver.

As of now, we're staying the night before in the Days Inn near the airport. They don't have a "stay and park" option, but they recommended that instead of using parking near the cruise, that I park at YVR, then take the Skytrain back to Canada Place (to save a few bucks, I could even drop the family off at Canada Place, then drive myself to YVR and Skytrain it back). Anyway, the folks at the Days Inn advised me that I should keep an eye on the official YVR website, because they often run long term parking promotions. (For example at www.yvr.ca, there is a coupon posted now thru 7/31/11 for $10.96/day $66.96/week parking). Specifically, this coupon is at:
http://www.yvr.ca/Libraries/PGT_docu...2011.sflb.ashx

It also might be worth it to check out "Park and Fly" deals at hotels near the Vancouver airport: http://vancouver.parksleepfly.com/. Also, if it meets your schedule, round-trip transfers from Sea-Tac to most of the downtown Vancouver hotels are about $99 round-trip for adults, and considerably less for students and children: http://www.quickcoach.com/ . However, if you do take the transfers, be sure to get a meal and bottled water and take it on the Quick Shuttle. It is a long ride, and right off of a plane ride with no food, everybody will be very grumpy by the time they get to Vancouver.

 

[jrp]

Hi Everyone
I am going on the May 24th cruise and just wanted to make a suggestion as to rain suits.. You should look at what is available at your local motorcycle shop.. I was an avid rider and have had several different brands,, You will find they carry an extensive line.. You could also check out West marine or Bass Pro shop.. My bet is with the bike shops..Hope this helps a few of you..

James

 

[AStamm]

I got an email from Land's End this morning with a different coupon code -- Use STAYWARM (and PIN 4918) for 25% off outerwear, including rainwear. It expires tonight at 11:59pm central time.

Thank you so much for the code. I was happy to see it included free shipping WYB $50+. I ordered a raincoat for both DS and myself. Can't wait to use it in Alaska aboard the Wonder this July!

 

[princess81499]

Is the Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Resort within walking distance to the airport? Does the hotel provide a shuttle?

 

[mellers]

Tippr (like Groupon) has a discount to a Pike Place Market restaurant today, for those heading to Seattle:

https://tippr.com/offer/post-restau...ign=6b0bdf0a3e-Tippr02112011&utm_medium=email

 

[mellers]

Is the Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Resort within walking distance to the airport? Does the hotel provide a shuttle?

It's not within walking distance, but according to this blurb, it does provide a shuttle:

http://www.sandman-signature-vancouver.com/hotels/info/id/144943/s/5

 

[poohj80]

Tippr (like Groupon) has a discount to a Pike Place Market restaurant today, for those heading to Seattle:

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/12e15b7abf10c058

Thanks, but that link didn't work for me.

 

[mellers]

Thanks, but that link didn't work for me.

EEK! I messed up the link--I'm sorry. Here's the real link:

https://tippr.com/offer/post-restau...ign=6b0bdf0a3e-Tippr02112011&utm_medium=email

I'll also fix it in the original post.

 

[PiratePug]

So excited to be going on the Vancouver to LA cruise in September!! For those of you staying at a Disneyland resort after this cruise, what kind of transportation are you using to get there? We have a vacation package booked at Disney's Grand Californian, but I'm not sure what our options are as far as getting there from the cruise terminal...taxi?? Rental car?? I went to the Port of LA website and saw that Enterprise offers pick-up service.

I'm hoping that Disney will offer terminal to hotel transportation but when I spoke to a CM tonight I was told they didn't have any information about that.

 

[mellers]

So excited to be going on the Vancouver to LA cruise in September!! For those of you staying at a Disneyland resort after this cruise, what kind of transportation are you using to get there? We have a vacation package booked at Disney's Grand Californian, but I'm not sure what our options are as far as getting there from the cruise terminal...taxi?? Rental car?? I went to the Port of LA website and saw that Enterprise offers pick-up service.

I'm hoping that Disney will offer terminal to hotel transportation but when I spoke to a CM tonight I was told they didn't have any information about that.

Try SuperShuttle at 1-800-BLUE-VAN

 

[princess81499]

It's not within walking distance, but according to this blurb, it does provide a shuttle:

http://www.sandman-signature-vancouver.com/hotels/info/id/144943/s/5

THANK YOU! I thought it did, just wanted to confirm with someone else.

 

[princess81499]

I believe the Faimount Vancouver Airport Hotel which is located right in Vancouver Airport has day rates. Can you post if you get a rate from there please.

This is the response from them:
Thank you very much for your interest in The Fairmont Vancouver Airport. We are pleased to offer a unique Day Use experience, where our staff will provide the ultimate attention to ensuring a quiet stay. Guests staying in a day use room will be in our "quiet zone", the same comfortable rooms that our overnight guests enjoy but away from all normal day-to-day hotel operations. Earplugs and eyemasks will be provided upon request. Our rates for day use, which are available from 8:00am until 8:00pm, start at $99.00 CAD plus taxes for a minimum of four hours. Each subsequent hour is $20.00, to a maximum stay of eight hours ($179.00 CAD plus taxes).

**Day Use rates can only be booked a maximum 60 days in advance**



The Sandman Signature was $119 plus taxes for a day room of 8 hours.

Hope this helps - I booked the Sandman for the waterslide for the kids

 

[wdhinn89]

This is the response from them:
Thank you very much for your interest in The Fairmont Vancouver Airport. We are pleased to offer a unique Day Use experience, where our staff will provide the ultimate attention to ensuring a quiet stay. Guests staying in a day use room will be in our "quiet zone", the same comfortable rooms that our overnight guests enjoy but away from all normal day-to-day hotel operations. Earplugs and eyemasks will be provided upon request. Our rates for day use, which are available from 8:00am until 8:00pm, start at $99.00 CAD plus taxes for a minimum of four hours. Each subsequent hour is $20.00, to a maximum stay of eight hours ($179.00 CAD plus taxes).

**Day Use rates can only be booked a maximum 60 days in advance**



The Sandman Signature was $119 plus taxes for a day room of 8 hours.

Hope this helps - I booked the Sandman for the waterslide for the kids

Thank you for the info

 

[sabrecmc]

So excited to be going on the Vancouver to LA cruise in September!! For those of you staying at a Disneyland resort after this cruise, what kind of transportation are you using to get there? We have a vacation package booked at Disney's Grand Californian, but I'm not sure what our options are as far as getting there from the cruise terminal...taxi?? Rental car?? I went to the Port of LA website and saw that Enterprise offers pick-up service.

I'm hoping that Disney will offer terminal to hotel transportation but when I spoke to a CM tonight I was told they didn't have any information about that.

We're using DCL transportation from the hotel to the cruise terminal for the first repo cruise. I'll bet they'll have the same option for terminal to hotel.

 

[PE_TCR]

We are taking the evening train from Vancouver back to Seattle to catch our flight the next day. Can we check our bags in earlier in the day for the train trip and then go to eat lunch in the city? If not is there a place to store our bags somewhere in the train station?
TIA