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iman · 05-11-2009, 05:36 AM

Floydian, if you go please post an update. I acutally upgraded to the 4 bedroom/4 bath (bringing parents & in-laws) so I am very interested in how this hotel actually is. Have fun if you book it.

JenSinMA · 01-09-2012, 08:11 AM

I know this thread is old, but if anyone is still reading I would love to know how this suite was. I just booked one for an April vacation with 8 people. How were the furnishings? Beds comfy? Are there actually full-size beds in the 3rd & 4th BRs? The website says they're twins but people's reviews mention fulls, which would be ideal. Also, how was the view off the enormous balcony??
Thanks for any info!!

loveappletrees · 02-27-2012, 05:42 PM

I'd also like to know how it is. Our wish society is sending our family here this spring.

Thanks

totallytigger · 04-04-2012, 01:15 AM

We recently stayed here for 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite. We loved it and would stay here again!! We payed extra for a fireworks view suite and would not do that again--they were too far away to really make it worth the extra. We were all very comfortable, the kitchen was great, and the staff all very helpful.

the_princess · 04-07-2012, 02:29 AM

I'm a little confused: Is this hotel inside the WDW area or outside??? I thought that it was walking distance from DTD?

totallytigger · 04-07-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the_princess

I'm a little confused: Is this hotel inside the WDW area or outside??? I thought that it was walking distance from DTD?

This is definitely NOT within walking distance to DTD. It's a little east of I-4 compared to DTD. It's a great place to stay!!

pens4821 · 01-17-2013, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by totallytigger

We recently stayed here for 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite. We loved it and would stay here again!! We payed extra for a fireworks view suite and would not do that again--they were too far away to really make it worth the extra. We were all very comfortable, the kitchen was great, and the staff all very helpful.

Thanks for the comment about the fireworks view. Looking into staying here, and we were thinking of paying extra for it, but didn't know if it was worth it. Nice to know that the normal view will be ok.

We are really struggling to make a decision here. Think it'll depend on if WDW comes out with a dining plan while we're there (last week of August). The Lake Buena Resort/Spa has a rate for 108/night through expedia with free cancelation (cheaper than there own site, which I find rare). May just book, and wait to see what Disney comes out with for the week we're there.

Crazypredgirl · 02-01-2013, 01:08 PM

Is this a good place to stay?

kat3668 · 02-02-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_princess

I'm a little confused: Is this hotel inside the WDW area or outside??? I thought that it was walking distance from DTD?

You are thinking of buena vista palace and spas.

Momma2PrinceNPrinces · 02-02-2013, 11:13 AM

I asked about this on the attractions and hotels page with no responses

For those that have stayed here, who did you book through? I've gotten quotes from private owners on vrbo and also checked out pricing on the travel sites (Expedia, etc). They all seem to be pretty close if not exactly the same price. I just don't know who/where is best to reserve through! TIA!!!

bakie21 · 02-05-2013, 08:43 AM

I had thought about staying here but just couldn't do it. I really wanted to be on property as there is a feeling of being part of the magic for the entire length of your stay. That being said it would be nice to have a two bedroom and a kitchen(for half the price)

vs a studio with a small fridge and microwave

maurene · 03-29-2013, 09:20 AM

We just got back from a 7 night stay here. Overall, I'd rank it 3 out of 4 stars. We were in building 2.

Pros:
-Clean rooms and common areas.
-Nice pool.
-Good front desk staff.
-Convenient location (quick drive to Disney).
-Good value for your money.
-Liked the little conveniece store and restaurant on property.

Cons:
-Bedding. Sheets were thin and the fitted sheets would often pull off. Blankets were super thin and kinda wierd feeling. Mattresses were hard too.
-Furniture was older and somewhat worn. One dresser drawer was really hard to close. TVs were also older.
-Lack of towel racks in bathrooms (not enough of them) and the shower could really use some sort of shelf or ledge for shampoo and stuff.
-Water pressure in 2nd bath was pretty weak.
-Parking could be tough if you came back after 7:30-8:00 pm (but we were there during Spring Break and big golfing event).

Overall, the cons were mostly just minor inconveniences (at most). None of them really affected the enjoyment of our vacation. I would consider staying here again but I would also investigate other options because this place didn't completely win me over.

01-09-2012, 08:11 AM	#17
JenSinMA Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 83	How was the 4BR suite?? I know this thread is old, but if anyone is still reading I would love to know how this suite was. I just booked one for an April vacation with 8 people. How were the furnishings? Beds comfy? Are there actually full-size beds in the 3rd & 4th BRs? The website says they're twins but people's reviews mention fulls, which would be ideal. Also, how was the view off the enormous balcony?? Thanks for any info!!

02-27-2012, 05:42 PM	#18
loveappletrees Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 203	I'd also like to know how it is. Our wish society is sending our family here this spring. Thanks __________________ Melissa (me) Robert (DH) Justin, 10 (wish kid) Brother Hayden(6) Sister Callie ( 4) Our Pre-Trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2880842 To see the wish reveal video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd4gCZIcQq4 *its kinda cheezy "Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round heads in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them. Disagree with them. Glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world Are the ones who do.

04-04-2012, 01:15 AM	#19
totallytigger Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: plattsburgh,ny Posts: 76	We recently stayed here for 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite. We loved it and would stay here again!! We payed extra for a fireworks view suite and would not do that again--they were too far away to really make it worth the extra. We were all very comfortable, the kitchen was great, and the staff all very helpful. __________________

04-07-2012, 02:29 AM	#20
the_princess DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,287	I'm a little confused: Is this hotel inside the WDW area or outside??? I thought that it was walking distance from DTD? __________________ Stephanie Twitter: @stepher83 MY DISNEY PICTURES: WDW & WWOHP Dec '11: http://billeder.stepher.dk/#26.0 WDW & SW Feb '13: http://billeder.stepher.dk/#30.0 MY DISNEY STAYS: July '03-DLP Dec '03-DLP NPBC Sep '04-DLP SL Sep '05-DLP HNY Mar '07-WDW Offside (Comfort Inn) Dec '07-DLP SF Feb '08-DLP SL Oct '08-WDW Renaissance Resort SeaWorld, AKL & POR May '09-DLP SL Dec '09-DLP HNY July '10-DLR DLH Feb '11-DLP DLH Dec'11-WDW POR August'12-DLP.Jan'13-DLP Chyenne Feb'13-WDW POR

02-02-2013, 11:13 AM	#25
Momma2PrinceNPrinces Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 321	I asked about this on the attractions and hotels page with no responses For those that have stayed here, who did you book through? I've gotten quotes from private owners on vrbo and also checked out pricing on the travel sites (Expedia, etc). They all seem to be pretty close if not exactly the same price. I just don't know who/where is best to reserve through! TIA!!! __________________ DD(5.5) DS(3) WDW '81, '90, '98,'02, '06 (US day trip) '11....and '13

05-11-2009, 05:36 AM	#16
iman Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 124	Floydian, if you go please post an update. I acutally upgraded to the 4 bedroom/4 bath (bringing parents & in-laws) so I am very interested in how this hotel actually is. Have fun if you book it.

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02-01-2013, 01:08 PM	#23
Crazypredgirl Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12	Is this a good place to stay?

02-05-2013, 08:43 AM	#26
bakie21 Go Phins Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VA Posts: 69	I had thought about staying here but just couldn't do it. I really wanted to be on property as there is a feeling of being part of the magic for the entire length of your stay. That being said it would be nice to have a two bedroom and a kitchen(for half the price) vs a studio with a small fridge and microwave

03-29-2013, 09:20 AM	#27
maurene Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 84	We just got back from a 7 night stay here. Overall, I'd rank it 3 out of 4 stars. We were in building 2. Pros: -Clean rooms and common areas. -Nice pool. -Good front desk staff. -Convenient location (quick drive to Disney). -Good value for your money. -Liked the little conveniece store and restaurant on property. Cons: -Bedding. Sheets were thin and the fitted sheets would often pull off. Blankets were super thin and kinda wierd feeling. Mattresses were hard too. -Furniture was older and somewhat worn. One dresser drawer was really hard to close. TVs were also older. -Lack of towel racks in bathrooms (not enough of them) and the shower could really use some sort of shelf or ledge for shampoo and stuff. -Water pressure in 2nd bath was pretty weak. -Parking could be tough if you came back after 7:30-8:00 pm (but we were there during Spring Break and big golfing event). Overall, the cons were mostly just minor inconveniences (at most). None of them really affected the enjoyment of our vacation. I would consider staying here again but I would also investigate other options because this place didn't completely win me over.

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