Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW

wifeofacomic2 · 02-11-2009

Hi I just booked 4 nights at the Paza Hotel on the Disney Property its across the street from Downtown Disney and only $95.00 a night, This economy is really causing alot of people to cut costs without cutting corners. Free shuttle, nice balcony veiws. With this really the only things 2 of them I can think of that would be different from staying at the All Stars or other WDW resorts is ... 1. dont get the Magic Extended Hours 2. Probably more crowded transportation buses. ie. longer waits and jammed to capacity.
And buying tickets from my local AAA auto club 2- Fla resident 3 day passes for around $129.00 each So about $330.00 for 3 nights and $260.00 for tickets saving almost a $1000.00 going the " Im just broke and wanna go to WDW Budget"

BelleoftheBall · 02-11-2009

Awesome! You will have to give your reviews when you get back. Congrats on finding a way to get to the world and save money!!!!

**llama** · 02-11-2009

The Plaza is a nice hotel.

We stayed there one night before we left for a cruise and I walked all around. The grounds were very nice. And it's close to the Marketplace. I guess you could walk there - it might be a bit of a trek. We stayed at SSR last week and now are at the Marriott Royal Palms at the World Center. Honestly, the condo and grounds are just as beautiful as any Disney resort and it's only 2 miles from the main gate. If you have a car, it's no trouble at all to get to the parks. Of course, you don't get all the perks - but people shouldn't think that they won't have a good time if they're not on-site.

wifeofacomic2 · 02-12-2009

I know and since its 2 40 year olds and No children its cool to still stay that close to the parks and the shuttle shuffle is worth saving 30.00 + for parking. I would rather use Free shuttle and the $30 dollars on food or something to buy over in the village. But its all really all about the parks. Just want a nice clean place to sleep. And Im hearing the Plaza is REALLY nice The price is spectacular. Id LOVE to stay in a Real Disney Hotel but Costs and times of cutting exspenses is really important right now. Espoecially living in Fla.. LOL We really dont make good money and My hours have been cut so badly at work. Sadly Money is the object but thanks for confirming its a nice hotel I appreciate the feed back ! send me your addresses and I will send you a post card from my trip in may ok ?

**ddoll** · 02-12-2009

Hey, you are still going to be at Disney, no matter where you lay your head to sleep. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.

wifeofacomic2 · 02-12-2009

Im just so excited and Im counting the days

mousemom · 02-12-2009

We have to budget as well.I have to buy the Fl. resident 3 day play pass at our local AAA office as well. I just cannot ever seem to come up with all the money at one time to buy all of us a AP. I know what you mean about money. Oh, by the way,it's nice to see another Fl resident on her. You are from Fl right? I fugured that when you said you bought the 3 day play pass.

dznygrl · 02-12-2009

I totally understand having to cut the budget!! My first-ever trip to WDW was offsite, and it was an absolute blast! I don't have any regrets about missing out on EMH because it was worth saving all that money - and getting to go to Disney, period!

Have a great trip!!

bribren · 02-26-2009

Just stroll on over to DTD and hop on the bus there. Or you can cheat by driving to nearby typhool lagoon, parking and transfering there if it is too early for DTD.

**WishUponAStar** · 02-26-2009

I am just curious though, with all the deals going on Disney didn't have similar rates at Pop, or any of the All-Stars? I would have figured you'd be able to get that same rate at a Disney 'econony' priced resort.

dixie · 02-26-2009

MY friend is the barman at what used to be the Grosvenor Resort, and we always have drinks in the Plaza when we meet him after work. Its really very nice and I am sure it has everything you need- and its so close to DTD- enjoy!

disfreak2 · 03-02-2009

My husband stayed @ The Plaza a few years back on a business trip and really enjoyed it. DTD Marketplace is within walking distance. Plus we never go to the EMH park for that day. It is our attempt to avoid some of the crowds. Either way you will have a great time and you know your room will be bigger. Enjoy yourselves.

mrwillswildride · 03-02-2009

I am sure you will have a great time. I have only stayed off property and its always been great. Just being at WDW is whats its all about.

02-11-2009	#1 (permalink)
wifeofacomic2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW Hi I just booked 4 nights at the Paza Hotel on the Disney Property its across the street from Downtown Disney and only $95.00 a night, This economy is really causing alot of people to cut costs without cutting corners. Free shuttle, nice balcony veiws. With this really the only things 2 of them I can think of that would be different from staying at the All Stars or other WDW resorts is ... 1. dont get the Magic Extended Hours 2. Probably more crowded transportation buses. ie. longer waits and jammed to capacity. And buying tickets from my local AAA auto club 2- Fla resident 3 day passes for around $129.00 each So about $330.00 for 3 nights and $260.00 for tickets saving almost a $1000.00 going the " Im just broke and wanna go to WDW Budget" __________________ Missy Hoblock Wife of a Comic I have been to Disney World more than 50 times! going back May 22 for my 37th Birthday WHHHooOOOO and back again June 19-20, 2009

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BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW Awesome! You will have to give your reviews when you get back. Congrats on finding a way to get to the world and save money!!!! __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,374	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW The Plaza is a nice hotel. We stayed there one night before we left for a cruise and I walked all around. The grounds were very nice. And it's close to the Marketplace. I guess you could walk there - it might be a bit of a trek. We stayed at SSR last week and now are at the Marriott Royal Palms at the World Center. Honestly, the condo and grounds are just as beautiful as any Disney resort and it's only 2 miles from the main gate. If you have a car, it's no trouble at all to get to the parks. Of course, you don't get all the perks - but people shouldn't think that they won't have a good time if they're not on-site. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Janice and Caprice do the Greek Isles Coming Soon to this Spot!! New Disney Countdown!

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wifeofacomic2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW I know and since its 2 40 year olds and No children its cool to still stay that close to the parks and the shuttle shuffle is worth saving 30.00 + for parking. I would rather use Free shuttle and the $30 dollars on food or something to buy over in the village. But its all really all about the parks. Just want a nice clean place to sleep. And Im hearing the Plaza is REALLY nice The price is spectacular. Id LOVE to stay in a Real Disney Hotel but Costs and times of cutting exspenses is really important right now. Espoecially living in Fla.. LOL We really dont make good money and My hours have been cut so badly at work. Sadly Money is the object but thanks for confirming its a nice hotel I appreciate the feed back ! send me your addresses and I will send you a post card from my trip in may ok ? __________________ Missy Hoblock Wife of a Comic I have been to Disney World more than 50 times! going back May 22 for my 37th Birthday WHHHooOOOO and back again June 19-20, 2009

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,253	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW Hey, you are still going to be at Disney, no matter where you lay your head to sleep. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 31 days 23 hours 51 minutes

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Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW

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wifeofacomic2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW Im just so excited and Im counting the days __________________ Missy Hoblock Wife of a Comic I have been to Disney World more than 50 times! going back May 22 for my 37th Birthday WHHHooOOOO and back again June 19-20, 2009

02-12-2009	#7 (permalink)
mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,201	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW We have to budget as well.I have to buy the Fl. resident 3 day play pass at our local AAA office as well. I just cannot ever seem to come up with all the money at one time to buy all of us a AP. I know what you mean about money. Oh, by the way,it's nice to see another Fl resident on her. You are from Fl right? I fugured that when you said you bought the 3 day play pass. __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!! 5 days 1 hours 21 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,324	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW I totally understand having to cut the budget!! My first-ever trip to WDW was offsite, and it was an absolute blast! I don't have any regrets about missing out on EMH because it was worth saving all that money - and getting to go to Disney, period! Have a great trip!! __________________ 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! 55 days 20 hours 51 minutes

02-26-2009	#9 (permalink)
bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW Just stroll on over to DTD and hop on the bus there. Or you can cheat by driving to nearby typhool lagoon, parking and transfering there if it is too early for DTD.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW I am just curious though, with all the deals going on Disney didn't have similar rates at Pop, or any of the All-Stars? I would have figured you'd be able to get that same rate at a Disney 'econony' priced resort. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 16 hours 51 minutes

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,267	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW MY friend is the barman at what used to be the Grosvenor Resort, and we always have drinks in the Plaza when we meet him after work. Its really very nice and I am sure it has everything you need- and its so close to DTD- enjoy! __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

03-02-2009	#12 (permalink)
disfreak2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 41	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW My husband stayed @ The Plaza a few years back on a business trip and really enjoyed it. DTD Marketplace is within walking distance. Plus we never go to the EMH park for that day. It is our attempt to avoid some of the crowds. Either way you will have a great time and you know your room will be bigger. Enjoy yourselves.

03-02-2009	#13 (permalink)
mrwillswildride Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 42	Re: Actually staying at The Plaza near WDW I am sure you will have a great time. I have only stayed off property and its always been great. Just being at WDW is whats its all about. __________________ A day without Disney is like a day without sunshine.

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