Announcement

**PirateMickey** · 10-20-2007, 05:48 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Here are a few more pics.

Enjoy!

**TheGreatEscapist** · 10-20-2007, 05:56 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Very cool! Thank you!

**hobbitfeet** · 10-20-2007, 06:45 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Thanks for the report!

Did they indicate that going to the DLH pool was OK? When I was first planning for our (finished) trip, I saw on disneyland.com that it was OK between PP and DLH, but later I couldn't find that info, and people were saying that it wasn't allowed.

So it was 4 minutes to the monorail? That makes sense. Alas, it's that walk from the always-but-once-on-our-trip closed monorail to the esplanade that makes up the bulk of the walk! I must be one of those whiners (though on other sites), b/c man oh man I hated that walk! Once we left PP and went to HoJos, we could tell that it was shorter (and more straight forward AND without the eye candy for a 3 year old, LOL) than the whole walk to PP.

So lucky you were upgraded to concierge! And here I was feeling lucky that we were upgraded to a simple park view room from whatever low-end room we were supposed to have! They sure do know how to be nice for celebrations, though, we got a huge thing of balloons for our anniversary, and they threw in a couple for our son, too. Nice folks!

**Lynn, Renaissance Woman** · 10-20-2007, 06:53 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

I prefer staying at PP. The rooms are larger and the prices better. As those who know me are aware, I have a bad knee and I have never found the walk to be overwhelming. The one time I had a problem it was because I had purchased a folio-sized print from the late lamented Disney Gallery. And that time one of the nice young men in an electric car saw me and gave me a lift.
Also Yamabuki is one of my favorite places to dine. They have the best crunchy rolls I've ever had.

**Villains Fan** · 10-20-2007, 07:07 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Congratulations on your upgrade PirateMickey, what a treat! Beautiful view from your room too, thanks for the pictures. Hope the rest of your trip is just as enjoyable and Happy Birthday to your daughter!

**PirateMickey** · 10-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Originally posted by hobbitfeet View Post

Did they indicate that going to the DLH pool was OK? When I was first planning for our (finished) trip, I saw on disneyland.com that it was OK between PP and DLH, but later I couldn't find that info, and people were saying that it wasn't allowed.

They sure do know how to be nice for celebrations, though, we got a huge thing of balloons for our anniversary, and they threw in a couple for our son, too. Nice folks!

The balloons were a nice touch! And for your son, too! Cool!

Yeah, they (sometimes) even tell you upon check-in that you have the use of both pools if you would like to. The clincher is that the PPH room key works on the Neverland pool entry gates.

When we used to stay at the PPH on a regular basis, we would occassionally walk over to the GCH and use their pool. No one told us not to. But the pool there is small and usually crowded, so the novelty of being at their pool wore off quick.

We didn't even try going over there this past trip.

**PirateMickey** · 10-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Originally posted by Villains Fan View Post

Congratulations on your upgrade PirateMickey, what a treat! Beautiful view from your room too, thanks for the pictures. Hope the rest of your trip is just as enjoyable and Happy Birthday to your daughter!

Thanks! It was a pleasant surprise! And VERY MUCH appreciated.

I am an early riser, so I started out each morning by putting the chair next to the window and watching the sun rise. What a sight!

It was neat watching all of the workers buzzing around, the delivery trucks, and the CM's walking to work. I even witnessed a crash! A Prius got t-boned in the intersection in front of the Hotel. I heard the tires skidding and then the impact. Thankfully, no one appeared to be hurt. You never know what you might see when you stop to smell the roses...

I also had the pleasure of being able to enjoy sitting there each night after the kids went to bed to take in all of the glittering lights from DCA.

You couldn't ask for much more than that! VERY relaxing!

**Alchimedes** · 10-20-2007, 09:28 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

I'm so happy for you P.M! How special for you and your family!

:ap:

We have never stayed at PPH, but I have met other MC folks there and have to agree, the walk isn't all that bad at all.

**ClubDisCM** · 10-20-2007, 11:30 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

How does one find out about AP rates? I've always wanted to stay at a Disney hotel but have never been able to justify spending $250+ per night to stay there. My birthday is next month and I'd really like to stay the night before.

**DisneyRoyalty** · 10-20-2007, 11:42 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

For the AP rates, is that for Premium AP holders only or for lower APs as well?

**PirateMickey** · 10-21-2007, 07:52 AM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Any AP will get you the Hotel's AP rate.

They will have specials throughout the year that they will promote through the AP newsletter or the AP section of their website.

Or you can just call the Hotel and ask what the current AP special rates are.

I believe that they have a standard discount rate that is good all year long (10% I think), but that is just based off of the "rack rate", which is the high rate that you spoke of. As often as we stay at the Resort, we've never had to pay that high rate.

Of course, as they will tell you, AP rates are subject to availability. It's a good idea to make plans as soon as they announce the special rates.

Enjoy!

**bloodnswash** · 10-21-2007, 07:57 AM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Sounds like you had a nice dream come true.

Congrats!!!

**chadb14** · 10-21-2007, 08:25 AM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Sounds like I need to try staying at Paradise Pier.

**Pisces** · 10-21-2007, 10:58 AM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

I've been told that when the Electrical Parade is running, that if your room is on that side, you can watch the Parade from the room. I was also told (not having ever stayed before)....that they pipe in the music.

I can only imagine what it will be when World of Color starts....I'm sure you'll be able to see that from the room.

Lilo and Stitch is an excellent breakfast, better than Plaza Inn's Breakfast in the Park, and better than Storytellers, I thought. Although it's been about 3 years since I've had Storytellers breakfast---so maybe that's an unfair comparison.

I can't wait to go back to Lilo and Stitch, though. It'll be my very first meal when I arrive at the Resort this December !

**PirateMickey** · 10-21-2007, 12:44 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

Originally posted by Pisces View Post

I've been told that when the Electrical Parade is running, that if your room is on that side, you can watch the Parade from the room.

True!

We've enjoyed watching the parades from our room there in the past.

Nice bonus!

After enjoying the pool wednesday night, we enjoyed watching the Halloween Treat happenings from our window. It must have been a CM preview night or something like that.

Then we had a repeat performance for thursday evening.

Enjoy!

**Sonorajoe** · 10-21-2007, 02:15 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

PP is our family's favorite hotel! The rooms are larger than the other two hotels and you can usually add concierge for less than a standard room at the Grand. And as I've stated before, you are free to use most of the ammenities of the other two hotels. The concierge staff is the friendliest (Jerry,Jake etc.)of the three hotels. We just joined DVC and hope to spend many happy years at the PP!

**PirateMickey** · 10-21-2007, 04:55 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

^^^^^

Congrats on the DVC membership!

Yeah, the current AP rates are $129/night for the std room and $169/night for the concierge. Only a $40/night difference!

Well worth the additional forty bucks!

We probably consumed at least sixty bucks in food and drinks each day, and we were being conservative, since they upgraded us at no charge to that level.

And we agree, the staff there are the BEST!

**Armadillo4** · 10-21-2007, 05:40 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

PirateMickey, thanks for posting your report about staying at PPH. I don't recall seeing many other reports from folks who stay at PPH, so it was really interesting to read your report and look at your photos.

Originally posted by chadb14 View Post

Sounds like I need to try staying at Paradise Pier.

Hmmm, I agree! I might need to try staying at Paradise Pier myself sometime. LOL!

**PirateMickey** · 10-21-2007, 08:55 PM

Re: Paradise Pier Hotel

^^^^^^^^

Your welcome! And VERY true!

We used to regularly stay at the PPH. And we always had a great stay while we were there. But it seems that most folks that frequent the Resort would rather stay in the DLH versus PPH. We kind of got into that routine ourselves by staying in the Sierra Tower, and so we kept requesting it. The same room in fact.

It has been quite some time since we stayed at the PPH. So when the current AP specials were announced, we decided to once again stay at the PPH.

After they treated us so nicely this trip, I'm sure that we will be staying there more often in the future.

We do make anywhere from 5 to 7 trips per year to the Parks, with three of those trips being a week long. We don't stay "on property" every time, but the majority of it.

In fact, during the DTD/DCA construction days, we stayed there regularly. We have a great set of pics that were taken from our room during the construction. One day I will make an album on just DCA and the construction photo's.

Funny thing...

After they completed DCA, the PPH started charging more for a Park "view". And understandibly so.

The first time that we went to check-in, we were put on the other side of the Hotel. I (nicely) made a comment to the CM about how we were always on the Park side during the construction, and had to deal with the noise, bright construction lights on all night long, etc..., and then now that the Park is complete and we are (once again) staying there, we get put on the less desirable side.

Without saying another word, she set us up in a room with a view of DCA.

Glad to see that you enjoyed the posting. Thanks again for your comments!

Announcement

Paradise Pier Hotel

Get Away Today

Paradise Pier Hotel

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Get Away Today Footer