epicureangirl Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Bidding for my sister, 3* Disneyland. Cheapest 3* on Expedia was $90 for that time period. Started at $45 for Anaheimadded Anaheim Hills $48added Mission Viejo $51added Seal Beach $54closed browser and started againAnaheim $55Anaheim Hills $56Stopped. I told her she has lots of time, and we can try again in a few days as things are constantly changing. I'll keep my eyes out for some successful bids (and failed) to help me out.Cheers,Michelle Link to comment
giantsfan Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Michele, I would wait if I were you. The one thing about priceline is you can't cancel unless you buy the insurance and getsick. I would think your chances would be better if you were wait a few weeks.Good Luck Link to comment
epicureangirl Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I hope the rates do get better, but my sister knows the risks but wants to secure her hotel at a great price. I encouraged her to find a back-up reservation so she wouldn't feel so much pressure to get a 'win' on priceline. Today I tried up to $60 for her, and still no-dice. If they did get sick and had to cancel they would be out $300 (if they get the hotel at a good rate). But right now, they don't have a priceline booking or any booking for that matter!Cheers. Link to comment
pauljaz1 Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 You may already know the reason for higher pricing through this weekend? As part of Disneyland's 50th anniversary celebration, the Disneyland Resort and the City of Anaheim, the inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be held Sept. 15-17, 2006 in Anaheim. Link to comment
epicureangirl Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 No, I didn't know that, and I'm sure my sister didn't either. Do you (or anyone reading this) think she should still wait until closer to the date, or should try and book as early as possible? I have no idea how an event of that size (not sure of the size actually!) will effect the room availability/prices on Priceline. Link to comment
thereuare Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 But right now, they don't have a priceline booking or any booking for that matter!Find the back-up reservation first... then we'll be in a better position to comment regarding raising your bid now or waiting. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
epicureangirl Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'll get her to find the backup reservation. She's looking at other discount hotel sites, but there's usually penalties to cancel. She wants something cheap, under $60, so I'm pretty sure she'd have to drop to a 2* property with a regular reservation. The thought of a vacation with the kids in a 2* personally terrifies me, as I've been shocked by some of the hotels that pass for a 4* these days. :) Link to comment
epicureangirl Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Bidding on behalf of my Sister, 3rd try was the charm, along with a higher Max.Started at $55 (Disneyland) failedadded Anaheim Hills $60 failedadded Laguna/Mission $65 failedadded Seal Beach/Huntington $70 accepted.Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort1915 South Manchester Avenue Your Offer Price: $70.00 Number of Rooms: 1 Number of Nights: 5 Subtotal: $350.00 Taxes & Service Fees: $53.41 Total Charges: $403.41 The tripadvisor reviews are great, a newer property so she's pleased. This hotel does have an advance purchase rate of $72, so it is no great savings over that rate. However, she probably wouldn't have even found that, as the 3rd party sites always show refundable rooms which are close to the rack rate.Everyone is happy. I'll try to get her to write a review when she gets back and get some digital photos for your 'real photos' page.Cheers. Link to comment
thereuare Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 We don't see this hotel come up too often. Glad you got it settled and everyone is pleased with the outcome.Hope your sister has a great trip. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
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