Totally, I absolutely hate the prices the onsite hotels charge, but there are only 3 at DL compared to what, like 10 or something at WDW? If you want to do it cheap you've got to stay off site, which can still be VERY close, in fact probably closer then the walking distance from Paradise Pier and maybe even DLH. It would be nice if Disney could buy out three or four of the hotels along Harbor and build two or three Disney "on property" (connect with some walking bridge) hotels with more approachable prices (like $199/night or something)
There's like 30 hotels on WDW property now. The difference between Orlando and Anaheim is, Orlando has a gazillion hotels off property and MANY of them are as nice (or nicer) than those on property and have easy access to the parks. Anaheim's motels within walking distance, with the exception of a rare few, are old motor courts with rectangle holes in the parking lot with water for pools. Disney takes advantage of this in Anaheim. WDW Deluxe prices are stupid as well, but at least they have options for those that aren't independently wealthy.
True. But you can blame them for charging $600+ a night to stay at the onsite hotels (excluding Paradise Pier).
I can't figure out why those haven't been torn down and newer larger (3+ story) hotels haven't been built... Even if they didn't sell out to Disney or Hilton or someone else big, it seems like investing in rebuilding one of those hotels would just let you keep printing money even faster. Even if your rates didn't double, being able to have 300 rooms instead of 75 or 100 or something seems like it would make sense.
More rooms means they have to have more parking... more parking means more sq footage needed. So they can go up to an extent but not enough to put a parking structure and new hotel on top. And they can't just buy up the adjoining property because if a hotel is going to sell Disney is going to buy it... and probably for higher than market value.I can't figure out why those haven't been torn down and newer larger (3+ story) hotels haven't been built... Even if they didn't sell out to Disney or Hilton or someone else big, it seems like investing in rebuilding one of those hotels would just let you keep printing money even faster. Even if your rates didn't double, being able to have 300 rooms instead of 75 or 100 or something seems like it would make sense.
It is one thing that has always upset me about Disneyland. It is pure and simply a locals destination. They give no thought to tourists coming from a distance.
I thought there was a height restriction on buildings in the general vicinity BECAUSE of Disneyland?
Considering how many Germans and Asians we encountered in the parks this summer, this really isn't true.
I'm not saying tourists don't come to Disneyland, just that Disney doesn't do a whole lot to bring tourists in. I wouldn't be shocked if they offered people from foreign countries special longer tickets like WDW does.
I totally get it. Husband and I just got back from a july trip there, we worked our way up to the grand over a course of 20 years the last 6 trips at the grand so we don't like off property now. Disney has priced us out now, so this was our last trip for awhile. We can do a hawaiian island cruise for 7 nights and 5 islands for what we paid for this last trip to Disneyland.So we just canceled our Disneyland Vacation for next summer. I just couldn't stomach the price. Coming from Massachusetts, to fly across country to only spend 5 days at the park just seems silly to me, and we wanted to stay on property. For 7 nights, to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando in a Club Level room, was literally half the price of a standard room at the Disneyland Hotel. And we pay less for a Preferred Universal AP than a 5 day park hopper to Disneyland. It's very sad as we loved Disneyland on our 1st visit, but $7,000 for hotel and tickets is egriogous.
Thank you for correcting my wording. I meant to say to be sure and buy tickets to the Expo but I didn't say it that way at all. As one who goes to almost every DD, I appreciate the time and effort they put into it as well as the great discount afforded to those who attend. It's important to support these groups and not just take advantage of the discounts.And do more than just dress up -- actually buy tickets to the DD Expo (very inexpensive!) and buy some DD merchandise (on their website or at the Expo -- cute, inexpensive pins, etc.). Dressing up is fun, but it doesn't put a penny in the coffers to help pay for the convention. And you can imagine what a pretty penny Disney charges Dapper Day to hold their convention at the DLH! Supporting the convention by buying Expo tickets and merchandise prevents abuse of the convention discount rates.
WDW has more like 25 resort hotels. All are more reasonable than DLR hotels and they have free transportation between the airport and the hotels. Disneyland will always be different and that is ok. I like things the way they are at Disneyland, I am ok not staying on site and I like short walks to the parks.Totally, I absolutely hate the prices the onsite hotels charge, but there are only 3 at DL compared to what, like 10 or something at WDW? If you want to do it cheap you've got to stay off site, which can still be VERY close, in fact probably closer then the walking distance from Paradise Pier and maybe even DLH. It would be nice if Disney could buy out three or four of the hotels along Harbor and build two or three Disney "on property" (connect with some walking bridge) hotels with more approachable prices (like $199/night or something)
I'm not saying tourists don't come to Disneyland, just that Disney doesn't do a whole lot to bring tourists in. I wouldn't be shocked if they offered people from foreign countries special longer tickets like WDW does.