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From: Rudeney on 30 Apr 2010 16:33 Ginny Favers wrote: > On 4/30/2010 6:13 AM, John Mc wrote: >> Rob Steere wrote: >>> "Rudeney" <rudeney(a)mickeypics.com> wrote in message >>> news:hquur3$lbl$1(a)rudeney.motzarella.org... >>>> The problem may be that some people don't want to head to the airport >>>> directly after a day in the parks; they may want to take a shower or >>>> freshen up before heading home. Personally, this doesn't bother me >>>> much, but my wife definitely falls into that category. She won't even >>>> go to the parks the morning that we leave, even if she has time to >>>> freshen up before departure. Heck, when we go to the beach, we can >>>> stay in our condo as late in the day as we want, and she still won't >>>> "do" anything that day. >>>> >>> >>> Almost all of the Disney pool areas have shower and changing >>> facilities next to them, where you can shower, wash up and get changed >>> into fresh clothing. I know some are more equipped than others, though. >>> The one at Sports was rather basic when I used that restroom on my >>> trip in September, and the one at Pop Century was a little better laid >>> out. >>> But I was pleasantly surprised by the one at Animal Kingdom Lodge... I >>> had a change of clothes in my backpack and wanted to do a quick change >>> before meeting friends for dinner at Boma. All I really needed was a >>> handicap stall to change in, but found that they had very nice and >>> spacious private shower and changing areas, with plenty of clothing >>> hooks. (No, I didn't shower, just used the changing space) >>> >>> -Rob >>> >>> >> >> I was going to mention this. The facilities at CB are quite nice in this >> regard. >> >> John Mc. > > Are there hair dryers available, or at least those hand things high > enough up on the wall you can get your head under them? Probably not. At least you'd have access to towels, though. In our case, this simply would not work as Jan and Katie both have two or three electrical hair devices each. -- - RODNEY Next WDW Vacation? Who knows! Need to know more about RADP (rec.arts.disney.parks)? http://www.radp.org http://allears.net/btp/radp_bk.htm http://allears.net/tp/abrev.htm Are you still accessing RADP via Google? Why? Get instructions on how to access to the "real" RADP Usenet Group here: http://meets.radp.org/usenet.htm
From: Dillon Pyron on 6 May 2010 10:41 [Default] Thus spake Rudeney <rudeney(a)mickeypics.com>: >Lisa Cubbon wrote: >> Glo in Miami wrote: >>> I was going to say the same think as Paul. Even though you have >>> checked out of your room, you don't have to sit in the lobby the rest >>> of the day. Bell Services will hold your luggage for you and your >>> pool privileges, etc. are good until midnight ...and even though you >>> might not have your private room to change out of your bathing suits, >>> there are plenty of rest rooms where you can change into your >>> traveling clothes later in the day. >>> >>> You could go to the parks, Downtown Disney, even a water park or play >>> miniature golf, all the while knowing that your luggage is safe with >>> bell services at your resort. >>> >>> No problem at all. >>> >>> Gloria in Miami >>> >>> >>> "Paul Lalli" <mritty(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:hqur8i$v0t$1(a)news.eternal-september.org... >>>> theyankeesnapper(a)aol.com wrote: >>>>> We're planning a trip to WDW in May and I'm dissapointed with Disney's >>>>> lack of flexibility regarding late check out. The max they will >>>>> officially give you is till 1:00pm, but we're not flying out until >>>>> 9:00pm. >>>>> Some hotels will give you until 4:pm for a nominal fee, Disney wants >>>>> another day's rate. I just may move over to The Hilton or Westin. What >>>>> stories does anyone have regarding Late Check Out. >>>> I'm confused what the problem is. >>>> >>>> Check out of the hotel, drop your bags at luggage services, and go >>>> enjoy your final day at the parks. A couple hours before your >>>> flight, come back to the hotel, grab your bags, and head to the airport. >>>> >>>> Paul Lalli >>> >>> >> Ditto! Just enjoy the few hours left. Lisa > >The problem may be that some people don't want to head to the airport >directly after a day in the parks; they may want to take a shower or >freshen up before heading home. Personally, this doesn't bother me >much, but my wife definitely falls into that category. She won't even >go to the parks the morning that we leave, even if she has time to >freshen up before departure. Heck, when we go to the beach, we can stay > in our condo as late in the day as we want, and she still won't "do" >anything that day. > >Back to the OP, I have had the same disappointing results as you. >Disney simply does not accommodate late check-outs. Getting 1PM is >actually pretty darned good - IME, I've been told no, or begrudgingly >been given until noon. I'd love it if they would allow guests to pay >half a night's rate for a 4PM checkout. In practice, they probably >could do it for no charge based on room schedules, but I'd still be >willing to pay the extra fees to cover housekeepers working late, etc. Many of the hotels we've been to around the world offer "day rooms". Not so much a room to crash in but one to freshen up in. Shower, change clothes and so forth. I've paid anywhere from $25 to $50 for about 2 or 3 hours. I had to arrange it on check in. When Carol went to Israel earlier this year, the hotel let them use the (by then closed) spa/workout facilities to do that at no charge. They got back from thier tour at about 6, got cleaned up, had dinner in the hotel and got to the airport at about 9:45 for thier 1 am flight. It "only" took them an hour to clear security. Only to find their flight cancelled (this was the day of the huge snow storm in NYC/NJ). One might think that WDW should offer at least a few of these. The problem with late check out is their turn over rate. During prime season, this might be close to 100%. During low season it's probably less. But they have to have one policy. So I can understand their reluctance to give you a late check out. I just wish they had a day room sort of thing. On a side note, Honolulu, Narita and a few other airports have small rooms for rent. One person per room, gender separated. You have to have trans Pacific tickets with at least a 4 hour layover. Actually more of these than I expected in Narita. -- - dillon I am not invalid The RMS Titanic sank on April 15th. Taxes are due on April 15th. Coincidence? I think not.
From: Dillon Pyron on 6 May 2010 10:42 [Default] Thus spake --Fizzie <BlueCastle1971(a)aol.com>: >On Apr 24, 11:03�am, Patricia Barber <patriciabarbe...(a)gmail.com> >wrote: >> I'm with Gloria and Paul on this too. You have a whole day. �Don't >> waste it! �When planning, leave things to do on that day >> specifically. �DH usually wants to go commando that particular day and >> we hit every park on the last day! > >Evidently "go commando" has a whole different meaning in my house... >lol > >--Fizzie TMI. OTOH, it's laundry day. :-) -- - dillon I am not invalid The RMS Titanic sank on April 15th. Taxes are due on April 15th. Coincidence? I think not.
From: Dillon Pyron on 6 May 2010 10:46 [Default] Thus spake --Fizzie <BlueCastle1971(a)aol.com>: >On Apr 24, 9:16�am, "theyankeesnap...(a)aol.com" ><theyankeesnap...(a)aol.com> wrote: >> We're planning a trip to WDW in May and I'm dissapointed with Disney's >> lack of flexibility regarding late check out. The max they will >> officially give you is till 1:00pm, but we're not flying out until >> 9:00pm. >> Some hotels will give you until 4:pm for a nominal fee, Disney wants >> another day's rate. I just may move over to The Hilton or Westin. What >> stories does anyone have regarding Late Check Out. >> >> Bob > >OK, being the devil's advocate for a minute.... >Why should you expect Disney to provide you with the better part of >another day for free when they could be booking another family into >the room? >On the other hand, Disney is really bending over to allow guests to >leave their luggage. enjoy the parks, and leave much later than check- >out. Not really "bending over". Lots of hotels have bell services that hold your bags. A hotel in Atlanta held my bags from 7 am until about 6:30 pm when I was at a conference. WDW has no problems with holding your bags. We usually have a 6:30 or so flight so we check them with bell services in the morning and pick them up around 4:00. Even though we have a car. Rather leave them some place safe than in a car, even at DTD. >I say leave the luggage, enjoy your last day, and say "Thank you" to >the CMs for allowing you to do it. >--Fizzie -- - dillon I am not invalid The RMS Titanic sank on April 15th. Taxes are due on April 15th. Coincidence? I think not.
From: Dillon Pyron on 6 May 2010 10:54
[Default] Thus spake PattiNH <floatinggum(a)gmail.com>: >On Apr 24, 9:16�am, "theyankeesnap...(a)aol.com" ><theyankeesnap...(a)aol.com> wrote: >> We're planning a trip to WDW in May and I'm dissapointed with Disney's >> lack of flexibility regarding late check out. The max they will >> officially give you is till 1:00pm, but we're not flying out until >> 9:00pm. >> Some hotels will give you until 4:pm for a nominal fee, Disney wants >> another day's rate. I just may move over to The Hilton or Westin. What >> stories does anyone have regarding Late Check Out. >> >> Bob > >As someone who works in the industry, I wouldn't count on a late >checkout anywhere. The chain I work for guarantees a check-in at 4PM >which means that's the time all of our available rooms have to be >cleaned and ready for a guest. Even when we aren't busy we generally >don't go later than 2 as it's too difficult when guests say "but you >let me check out at (insert time) the last time I stayed here". When >we are full we rarely go past noon. How many maids and what's the turnover rate? I'll bet their hammered certain days, especially if you have a business and vacation trade. During my Disney College of Knowledge I learned that between 40 and 60 per cent of guests have a Saturday to Saturday stay. That's a lot of rooms. > >Disney goes a long way accommodating people in this regard, holding >your luggage for you and all. I wouldn't count on getting a late >checkout from either of those other hotels you've talked to either, >especially if you've called their central reservations office and not >the specific hotel to ask about a late checkout. We've run into that >problem as well where they tell a guest they can have something while >makeing a reservation, but it's not the case when they arrive. And just try late check out from a cruise ship. We had a suite on the Rhapsody otS in 2006 and got until 9:15. Most people had to be our NLT 8, but suites get a little longer. A little longer. They have to turnover 1200 to 3000 rooms between check out (call it 8:30) and 1:00 (or so). And vacuum the halls, maybe wash some of the carpets, wash some walls, bleach things like handrails, etc. -- - dillon I am not invalid The RMS Titanic sank on April 15th. Taxes are due on April 15th. Coincidence? I think not. |