Carousel Inn - Disneyland

Captgoodguy · 01-22-2007

Looking for anyone who might have stayed at the Carousel Inn recently. DW and I stayed there in 1999 and found it to be acceptable for what it offered. Hoping to find out if it is still a decent place to stay and if it is still across the street from the entrance since the changes.

Thanks!

dznygrl · 01-23-2007

DH and I stayed here in 2004 and found it to be very decent for the price!

My family also just stayed there in April 2006 when they came to visit us in SoCal. The location certainly can't be beat, and I have to say that I was pretty impressed with their continental breakfast offerings. (Much better than at other hotels.)

My parents had some problems with the management over some small issues, like the fact that their room did not have a phone and it took a looong time to get someone to bring them one that worked!

But once those little issues were resolved, they were happy with their stay.

The only thing I must say that bugs me is that the pool is ALWAYS closed at this hotel. It claims to be "seasonal", but even during the incredibly hot weather while my family was there, the pool was closed.

But if you are okay without the pool, then you will be fine!

And yes it is still very near the entrance. You can't get much closer, it's a great locale!

_Ariel_ · 01-23-2007

I think the Carousel Inn is very quaint and good for the price. I usually stay at the Tropicana though, and you might want to try that instead. They just got a complete remodelling... two years ago I think? Actually, I think they finished sometime around last year. Carousel, Tropicana -- they're both really good hotels for such low prices. And across the street from Disneyland! Either way ya go, you've made a good choice.

Mr. Incredible · 01-23-2007

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Originally Posted by dznygrl

DH and I stayed here in 2004 and found it to be very decent for the price!

My family also just stayed there in April 2006 when they came to visit us in SoCal. The location certainly can't be beat, and I have to say that I was pretty impressed with their continental breakfast offerings. (Much better than at other hotels.)

My parents had some problems with the management over some small issues, like the fact that their room did not have a phone and it took a looong time to get someone to bring them one that worked!

But once those little issues were resolved, they were happy with their stay.

The only thing I must say that bugs me is that the pool is ALWAYS closed at this hotel. It claims to be "seasonal", but even during the incredibly hot weather while my family was there, the pool was closed.

But if you are okay without the pool, then you will be fine!

And yes it is still very near the entrance. You can't get much closer, it's a great locale!

What she said!

Captgoodguy · 01-24-2007

Thanks everyone!

dznygrl · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by Captgoodguy

Thanks everyone!

You're welcome - I hope that was at least semi-helpful!

Captgoodguy · 01-26-2007

Oh absolutely! It secured my feelings about booking our stay there. I've already reserved the room. It really helps having someone who has been there recently so I know it hasn't gone down hill.

daisyd · 01-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Captgoodguy

Oh absolutely! It secured my feelings about booking our stay there. I've already reserved the room. It really helps having someone who has been there recently so I know it hasn't gone down hill.

This has nothing to do with the Carousel Inn, but I just noticed your countdown says it will be your first visit to DL since 1999! How exciting

dznygrl · 01-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Captgoodguy

Oh absolutely! It secured my feelings about booking our stay there. I've already reserved the room. It really helps having someone who has been there recently so I know it hasn't gone down hill.

Great! I hope it ends up being a wonderful hotel for you!

(When we left, there was a Quizno's being built on the property; it should be done by the time you go. That will be another convenient food location!)

Captgoodguy · 02-09-2007

Thanks! I'm very excited to see the new park. The last visit, there was just the MK.

jk8 · 02-09-2007

Oooh, good for you! I hope to get to DL one day.

By the way, I love your avatar!

pumouse · 02-09-2007

Okay, I just gotta say, that dog looks just like my little doggie Eddie! He's so cute! Is that a build a bear outfit he's wearing? I put those on Eddie all the time!

01-22-2007	#1 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	Carousel Inn - Disneyland Looking for anyone who might have stayed at the Carousel Inn recently. DW and I stayed there in 1999 and found it to be acceptable for what it offered. Hoping to find out if it is still a decent place to stay and if it is still across the street from the entrance since the changes. Thanks! __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

01-23-2007	#2 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland DH and I stayed here in 2004 and found it to be very decent for the price! My family also just stayed there in April 2006 when they came to visit us in SoCal. The location certainly can't be beat, and I have to say that I was pretty impressed with their continental breakfast offerings. (Much better than at other hotels.) My parents had some problems with the management over some small issues, like the fact that their room did not have a phone and it took a looong time to get someone to bring them one that worked! But once those little issues were resolved, they were happy with their stay. The only thing I must say that bugs me is that the pool is ALWAYS closed at this hotel. It claims to be "seasonal", but even during the incredibly hot weather while my family was there, the pool was closed. But if you are okay without the pool, then you will be fine! And yes it is still very near the entrance. You can't get much closer, it's a great locale! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 9 hours 50 minutes

01-23-2007	#3 (permalink)
_Ariel_ Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Under the Sea (San Francisco, CA) Posts: 277	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland I think the Carousel Inn is very quaint and good for the price. I usually stay at the Tropicana though, and you might want to try that instead. They just got a complete remodelling... two years ago I think? Actually, I think they finished sometime around last year. Carousel, Tropicana -- they're both really good hotels for such low prices. And across the street from Disneyland! Either way ya go, you've made a good choice. __________________ Love, Ariel. "If you can dream it, you can do it." ~Walt Disney Anxiously awaiting my next magical Disney adventure...

01-24-2007	#5 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland Thanks everyone! __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

01-26-2007	#7 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland Oh absolutely! It secured my feelings about booking our stay there. I've already reserved the room. It really helps having someone who has been there recently so I know it hasn't gone down hill. __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

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02-09-2007	#10 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland Thanks! I'm very excited to see the new park. The last visit, there was just the MK. __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

02-09-2007	#11 (permalink)
jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland Oooh, good for you! I hope to get to DL one day. By the way, I love your avatar! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 132 days 15 hours 46 minutes

02-09-2007	#12 (permalink)
pumouse In the land of boredom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wandering aimlessly...... Posts: 3,624	Re: Carousel Inn - Disneyland Okay, I just gotta say, that dog looks just like my little doggie Eddie! He's so cute! Is that a build a bear outfit he's wearing? I put those on Eddie all the time! __________________ Avatar custom made by Mr.Go! Pepperjack is my favorite Cheese! Doughnut is Paw'erfect! Dopey Evil genius. I Love Lovemysons! 626 is the Smartest most good looking person I know! www.somefunnypicsforyou.blogspot.com Llama for President!! Who's the Boss of me?? Boss mouse, that's who One out of every four Americans is mentally unstable. Look around at your 3 closest friends, if they seem okay, you're the one!

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