Hey all!!
This thread is great, this site is awesome. I must admit I haven't read all 200+ pages as I was looking for more recent info.
My wife and I have 4-daughters, ages 20mos to 9yrs. We are not newcomers to Disney, we've gone around 6-8 times. I'm just looking for some feedback on the following:
We've always driven from Michigan to Orlando, we are flying this year. We've always stayed at All-Star or Pop-Century before, this will be a first for us at the Swan. (got a great rate of $125) We are staying our first & last night at Pop-Century to take advantage of the Disney Transportation to and fro the airport. We don't get into Orlando until 11:56pm.
We also got the 125 rate. This is a GREAT RATE. The best in years.
So, if you're still with me, here are a few of my questions/concerns.
I did sign up to be a Starwood Preferred Guest, but after I booked the room. Would an "upgrade" upon check-in be likely?
Go onto the Starwood site, look up your reservation, if it's not there, call Starwood and request they put it there. When you talk/write to Starwood tell them your desires. I had to call this time as the 125 rate did not show up. It is our 35th anniversary so I requested an upgrade to a balcony/king room. You can also write in the request after they post your ressie to the Starwood site.
How much hassle is it going to be to transfer luggage from Pop-Century to the Swan and back?
None, the Pop will transfer it for you. Let them know at check in. Swan will do same.
Will the late check-in pose any problems? Other than not being able to use the luggage service on Magical Express.
With the four girls, should we have booked the Dolphin instead of Swan?
The Swan has queen beds, Dolphin double. You did right.
Any other info/advice would be GREATLY appreciated!! We leave Detroit on Sat. Aug 4th. and return Sat. Aug 11th. We are at the Swan the 5th thru the 10th.
We'll be at the Dolphin 7-13! I'll look for a family w 4 girls at the pool and give the peace sign.
Thanks again...