cfprunner Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Currently we are planning on staying at Moderate Disney owned Hotel like the Carribean Beach Resort at $150/night but I heard you can sometimes get the Dolphin or Swan for about the same price and that they feature some of the same Disney exclusives, even through they are not 'Disney Hotels'When checking Priceline through SavingsBarn.com the only 4* is: Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Business Center (Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa ?) for $160. 1. How often do the Dolphin & Swan come up and do you think I can get them for these dates?2. Any idea if they offer the Disney Magic Express or similar free Airport Shuttle services? Link to comment
ufjoe21 Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 1) not likely but give it a shot!2) most of the WDW hotels have some kind of free shuttle service to the parks (but of course you don't know what hotel you're getting using hotwire until the reservation is made so there's no guarantee you'll be at a place with shuttle service)$150 or $160 is pretty $$$$ for a 3 night stay, might have better luck looking into Resorts or 4* in the WDW zone using priceline (IMO)I'm confused you mentioned priceline but I thought you want to make a hotwire reservation? Link to comment
cfprunner Posted July 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Oops. I didn't mean to say Priceline. That should read hotwire. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hotels often seem to get awarded in streaks (i think this is less of a Priceline/Hotwire issue than it is how hotel pricing works) and we have not see the Swan or Dolphin in awhile, so i would say that the chances are low.At $150/nite, i would sooner try for a Resort property (assuming you're "ok" with that class of property) in an attempt to get a better deal. If you want to go this route let us know and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.Let us know what you decide and/or if we can be of further help. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
cfprunner Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Sure, the resort route is fine, although I don't think I'd take the Hotwire deal of $160/night. PS: I have got the Disney price down to $134/night. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 The Disney price for what? (if a hotel, what property?)Do you have a maximum bid to try for a Resort, or are you just looking to beat the $134 above for any Resort class property? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
ufjoe21 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I think they mean the Carribean Beach Resort mentioned in the first post? Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 In re-reading this thread, just want to make sure that you're comfortable with anywhere within Priceline's shaded region of the "Walt Disney Vicinity" (as many/most hotels are off the disney grounds)If you're fine with that, you have eight re-bid zones at the Resort level. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read RE-BIDDING EXPLAINED and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select Resort WDW...Bid $55, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $60, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $65, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95.Any questions feel free to ask. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
cfprunner Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 We found a WDW timeshare owner who was willing to rent to us at $134/day. It would have been even cheaper if we didn't need a Sat night. Did not book through Hotwire this time. Link to comment
homeschoolmom Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Have you checked www.mousesavers.com for discount codes? You may be eligible for other discounted rates if you are active or retired military (Shades of Green Resort inside WDW prop.), or if you are a nurse, teacher or gov't employee (Swan/Dolphin).Using PL or HW to do Disney can save you $$, but you can also lose a lot in convenience. Disney's Magical Express, Extra Magic Hours, and onsite transport can save you $, too, not to mention aggravation. Link to comment
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