stat_gal Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 Ok, I'm a first timer and after reading and learning tons from your boards I have a few questions (great info here, btw.) I'm trying to book in the downtown disney area for 3/9-3/14 (or 15) for 4 people. Here are my questions: 1. My local friends who use priceline regularly swear that the inability to specify 2 beds on priceline will not be a problem in Orlando, that in fact I should book through priceline and then immediately call the hotel and request 2 beds and I can just about count on that working. I wanted to ask your experienced opinions on this b/c with my husband and 2 daughters traveling we REALLY don't want to try to all sleep on a King bed for a week. :-) 2. Is it the case that new rooms pop up regularly as we get closer to travel dates or should I expect they'll dwindle as we get closer. For instance I saw someone got Caribe Royale a week or so ago but from my searching right now I'm not seeing anything that I think is that location for my dates. Should I expect there won't be anymore rooms available to priceline/hotwire from them (for those dates) since there aren't any or might more be 'released' in the remaining 10 days. I might be over thinking this a tad. :-p 3. I used your links to search and found the following priceline express deals. I'd love your opinion on what they a 4* PRICELINE EXPRESS in the Disney Downtown-Lake Buena Vista zone Indoor or Outdoor Pool Pets Allowed Restaurant Fitness Cente And also, this one: 3.5* Disney Downtown - Lake Buena Vista $71 Indoor or Outdoor Pool Restaurant Business Center Fitness Center Thank you!
AaronJB Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to Betterbidding. :) 2 beds is never a "given"/guarantee when using PRICELINE. It is definitely more likely/easier in some areas (Orlando) than others (NYC), but it's never 100%. In terms of a particular hotel, both services are really more about getting a hotel at a discount - if you do happen to get the hotel you wanted, even better, but there's no guarantee it will appear (it's really up to the hotel to offer discounted inventory.) If you wait for a hotel that may or may not appear, you risk missing out on deals that may come and go in the meantime. With 10 days out and a period that's likely going to continue to be on the busy side (spring break, plus it continues to be a miserable Winter for most of us in the North), I wouldn't expect prices to head lower and I would think that hotels are likely to expect walk-ins, so I wouldn't count on last-minute deals or additions to inventory. When will your date/s be confirmed? Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
stat_gal Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 Dates firm: 3/9-3/14Thanks,Wendy
thereuare Posted February 28, 2014 Report Posted February 28, 2014 If you do a current search at BiddingHelper.com do you still see both of these hotels (and are you able to click thru each one and get more information)?? I saw the 4* one but when i clicked on it i was told no longer available, and it was replaced by a different 4* property with different amenities at $105/nite... not sure if this is still within your budget or not. As well, the 3.5* hotel i'm seeing in thi same zone is priced at $150/nite. Please reply with the current listing(s) that you are interested in and we'll have another look. Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
stat_gal Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 What about:Hotwire ~ 3.5* Downtown Disney - Lake Buena Vista area hotel 85% recommend. $82 Free Parking,Free Internet,Pet friendly,Fitness Center,Pool(s),Restaurant(s),Business Center,Self service laundry,Internet access,Golf Nearby,Children's actvities,Accessible for the blind,Accessible for the deaf,Accessible path of travel,In-room accessibility,Accessible bathroom,Handicapped parking,Roll-in shower
stat_gal Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 Or this one: Hotwire: 3.5* Disney Main Gate ~ Celebration area condo70% recommend$78 Free Parking,Studio,DailyHousekeeping,Air-Conditioning,Children's actvities,Fitness Center,Pool(s),Business Center,24-hour Front Desk,Self service laundry,Internet access,Tennis Nearby,Kitchenette
stat_gal Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 And from Priceline.Express Deals: 3.5* Lake Buena Vista East $104Outdoor Swimming PoolFitness CenterCondo4* Downtown Disney - Lake Buena Vista $105Outdoor Swimming PoolPets AllowedRestaurantBusiness CenterFitness Center
AaronJB Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 HOTWIRE:3.5* LBV-DD = possible match for Holiday Inn LBV Resort3.5* LBV-DD Condo = I'm seeing a different listing in this spot when searching this evening - are you still seeing this listing when searching? PRICELINE EXPRESS:4* - I'd guess the Wyndham Grand would be a possibility in this case.3.5* East - I'd guess the Sheraton Vistana Villages or Sheraton Vistana Resort would be a possibility. Let us know if you have any questions before booking. Thank you for using the board's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches.
stat_gal Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Posted March 2, 2014 Still shopping... ack! lol What about this Price.line listing? 3* LBV East - $96Free Internet in roomOutdoor Swimming PoolFree ParkingPets Allowed RestaurantBusiness CenterFitness CenterThanks!
yellowdog Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 3* LBV East - $96 Best guess would be Holiday Inn LBV Resort Keep us updated on your progress and let us know what you ultimately decide or if we can be of further help. Please use the PRICELINE and hot.wire links on the board to begin your purchases and searches. Yellowdog.
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