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[JJTNY]

Is this the Swan on PLE?

May 11th - 16th
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Yep - The only 4.5* 8-rated resort in BC with a mandatory fee is Swan. The $168.75 translates to $33.75 per day, which is exactly correct for Swan and Dolphin fees. (Dolphin is only a 4*.)

 

[JJTNY]

Uuuuugh! Toying with my emotions here PLE!

Over on Hotwire app I see Dolphin for $169 for your dates. When you select it to book, HW is nice enough to tell you there will be $136 in total resort fees you will have to pay on site ($34 per day, they round it up from $33.75)
It is a deal with 4*, 4.1/5 rating. As of the last time I checked, Dolphin is the only 4* 4.1 rated resort in BC on Hotwire. (The next nearest rated resort in that area is Contemporary, which is a 4* 4.2/5)

 

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[Haley R]

I was actually checking dates for a friend. I’ll report when he pulls the trigger.

I looked at those dates and don’t see the same listing. Maybe I filtered things wrong?

 

[MarBee]

Over on Hotwire app I see Dolphin for $169 for your dates. When you select it to book, HW is nice enough to tell you there will be $136 in total resort fees you will have to pay on site ($34 per day, they round it up from $33.75)
It is a deal with 4*, 4.1/5 rating. As of the last time I checked, Dolphin is the only 4* 4.1 rated resort in BC on Hotwire. (The next nearest rated resort in that area is Contemporary, which is a 4* 4.2/5)

Thanks so much! I have been debating pulling the trigger on that one for a couple days bc it’s a good price, but the double beds were kind of an issue for us the last time we were there. It’s myself, DH, and our 2 kids. One of the kids is a kicker lol. I’m still debating though.
I am also the most indecisive person in the world! Currently have ASMo booked on an AP rate of $150 a night. Would you switch?

 

[toynutz]

Checking on Hotwire, is this AoA?

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Looking at distances it says it’s .8 from Hollywood and .9 from ESPN. Trying to convince a friend to go!

 

[DizParks]

Yep - The only 4.5* 8-rated resort in BC with a mandatory fee is Swan. The $168.75 translates to $33.75 per day, which is exactly correct for Swan and Dolphin fees. (Dolphin is only a 4*.)

Thanks! Was able to get this for $6 less than my room at CBR using code 3VC6DD3V89. So glad to be back over in the Crescent Lake area

 

[MarBee]

I looked at those dates and don’t see the same listing. Maybe I filtered things wrong?

I just went on to look again and it must be gone. There is a 4 star Disney hotel for $331 though.

 

[JJTNY]

Thanks so much! I have been debating pulling the trigger on that one for a couple days bc it’s a good price, but the double beds were kind of an issue for us the last time we were there. It’s myself, DH, and our 2 kids. One of the kids is a kicker lol. I’m still debating though.
I am also the most indecisive person in the world! Currently have ASMo booked on an AP rate of $150 a night. Would you switch?

Oh, I don't know. I'm 6'1" and did we've done OK with doubles, even though I recall with anti-fondness the days of the sleeping kid kick-fests.
I've never stayed at either Swolphin, but people do seem to love them and the location. I think location is a strongish factor depending on your plan for those local Swolphin parks.

On the other hand: We really liked Movies last year, and our previous value stay was NOT a pleasant one. (Sports food court felt like going to the DMV, but with more waiting.)
I'm finding the new "Wholesale won't modify your reservation to add kids" policy a bit annoying and short-sighted, so I'm in wait and see mode on that issue myself.

All in all: I think the price difference is what might kill Dolphin for me vs your Movies deal. While I don't think $150 for Movies is great, for the time frame it is pretty OK.
Moving to the Dolphin would add $54 in rate and resort fees per night - I'm not sure even the nice step up to Dolphin would be worth it to me.

I'd sure prefer to be in the 4* resort, but if I'm raiding the parks, I'd rather keep $ or earmark it for better experience such as putting towards a Hoop de Doo.
I think I lean towards being willing to pay more for experiences, and pay less on resort fees for things I'm not even going to use.

 

[JJTNY]

Checking on Hotwire, is this AoA?

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Looking at distances it says it’s .8 from Hollywood and .9 from ESPN. Trying to convince a friend to go!

Sorry, but there is nowhere near enough info in that screen cap to tell anything about the deal you are looking at. All I can see is it is a 4.3/5 and the amenities list.

Need to know location, star rating, guest rating. If it appears, number of reviews is the most bestest piece of info to ID a resort. Also, resort fees if they appear help.
If you want to post another capture with the full result (and your dates help too) I'm sure one of us can give it a go.

 

[toynutz]

Sorry, but there is nowhere near enough info in that screen cap to tell anything about the deal you are looking at. All I can see is it is a 4.3/5 and the amenities list.

Need to know location, star rating, guest rating. If it appears, number of reviews is the most bestest piece of info to ID a resort. Also, resort fees if they appear help.
If you want to post another capture with the full result (and your dates help too) I'm sure one of us can give it a go.

It’s located in Bonnet Creek area, they list it at 3 stars, guest rating was 4.3 overall. Don’t see number of reviews on Hotwire. As for dates March 29-April 4 Here are the full page

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmtD

https://flic.kr/p/2iDfU1p

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmsB

 

[JJTNY]

It’s located in Bonnet Creek area, they list it at 3 stars, guest rating was 4.3 overall. Don’t see number of reviews on Hotwire. As for dates March 29-April 4 Here are the full page

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmtD

https://flic.kr/p/2iDfU1p

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmsB

Yowza - That is a super nice Art of Animation deal!
The only 3* resorts in Bonnet Creek are the All-Stars, Pop & AoA.
I am keeping track of ratings etc - the only 3* with a 4.3 Overall guest rating right now is AoA. (The others are all 4.0 or 4.1)
The individual ratings you captured underneath also match exactly - and they are unique to AoA.



Finally, when I used the Draw function in the iPad app, circled AoA I got this deal and a regular high priced AoA deal.
If I were going that week, I personally would jump on that boat.

 

[SarahC97]

It’s located in Bonnet Creek area, they list it at 3 stars, guest rating was 4.3 overall. Don’t see number of reviews on Hotwire. As for dates March 29-April 4 Here are the full page

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmtD

https://flic.kr/p/2iDfU1p

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmsB

I'm pretty sure that's Art of Animation. Likely a Little Mermaid Standard room.

**edited to add*** JJT beat me to it! But he knows what he's talking about, so trust him!

 

[SarahC97]

It’s located in Bonnet Creek area, they list it at 3 stars, guest rating was 4.3 overall. Don’t see number of reviews on Hotwire. As for dates March 29-April 4 Here are the full page

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmtD

https://flic.kr/p/2iDfU1p

https://flic.kr/p/2iDhmsB

I also see a 3.5 star for $110 that I'm pretty sure is one of the Port Orleans resorts for your dates (a great deal).

 

[toynutz]

Yowza - That is a super nice Art of Animation deal!
The only 3* resorts in Bonnet Creek are the All-Stars, Pop & AoA.
I am keeping track of ratings etc - the only 3* with a 4.3 Overall guest rating right now is AoA. (The others are all 4.0 or 4.1)
The individual ratings you captured underneath also match exactly - and they are unique to AoA.

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Finally, when I used the Draw function in the iPad app, circled AoA I got this deal and a regular high priced AoA deal.
If I were going that week, I personally would jump on that boat.
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Wow! Thanks! Did not know about the draw tool! Next time will use the iPad instead of my phone!

 

[timmay9162]

Is this the yacht club?

 

[Leigh L]

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[MarBee]

Oh, I don't know. I'm 6'1" and did we've done OK with doubles, even though I recall with anti-fondness the days of the sleeping kid kick-fests.
I've never stayed at either Swolphin, but people do seem to love them and the location. I think location is a strongish factor depending on your plan for those local Swolphin parks.

On the other hand: We really liked Movies last year, and our previous value stay was NOT a pleasant one. (Sports food court felt like going to the DMV, but with more waiting.)
I'm finding the new "Wholesale won't modify your reservation to add kids" policy a bit annoying and short-sighted, so I'm in wait and see mode on that issue myself.

All in all: I think the price difference is what might kill Dolphin for me vs your Movies deal. While I don't think $150 for Movies is great, for the time frame it is pretty OK.
Moving to the Dolphin would add $54 in rate and resort fees per night - I'm not sure even the nice step up to Dolphin would be worth it to me.

I'd sure prefer to be in the 4* resort, but if I'm raiding the parks, I'd rather keep $ or earmark it for better experience such as putting towards a Hoop de Doo.
I think I lean towards being willing to pay more for experiences, and pay less on resort fees for things I'm not even going to use.

That’s almost exactly what DH said. I think we will be spending some resort time though, and I wanted to do a lot of Epcot so it’s still not off the table. I think if I can get it for under $195 with everything then I will bite. The location is amazing and the pool area is great too!

 

[JJTNY]

Is this the yacht club?

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Woohoo! They finally put some Disney deals back on the desktop results. Yes - that is definitely Yacht Club, is the only 4*9 resort with reviews in the 60s.
BTW, a 4*8 deal for $239 pops up as an additional result when you click that YC deal - I strongly suspect that is Beach Club.

 

[timmay9162]

Woohoo! They finally put some Disney deals back on the desktop results. Yes - that is definitely Yacht Club, is the only 4*9 resort with reviews in the 60s.
BTW, a 4*8 deal for $239 pops up as an additional result when you click that YC deal - I strongly suspect that is Beach Club.

That's what I thought. I have a room only reservation with Disney right now. I know there are some steps I have to follow to link this to my account without losing the fast passes and dining reservation I have. I remember seeing a post but can't find it now. Can someone help me with that before I pull the trigger.