Recent content by jkraup

I'm not sure if your are flying or driving or what your budget is, but don't stress out. You have plenty of time. You can make reservation and keep checking other options and cancel existing reservations if something else comes along. Disney just released discounted room rates 1/1 - 3/30. I...

I am just like you. I can only wear sneakers so I plan ahead and have several pair already at various stages of being broken-in. One year I wore a different brand shoe and 2 days after I returned, my foot swelled so much it had to be casted for 4 weeks to take the pressure off. I will never do...

yes, I know you pay an enormous price to stay on-site and feel that you should get some "perks" for the price. But it is vacation. I recommend spending a little more and take a cab. I take my 75+ year old mother who is vision impaired and in a wheelchair. It is a hassle to take disney buses even...

I recently stayed at the DoubleTree and I did not pay a resort fee. There is a parking fee. I do not see that they charge one on their website. Also, I have had packages sent to the DT from the parks--when filling out the form, the "boulevard" hotels are all listed as being able send packages to...

If budget is your first concern, then I would check out the Best Western. Nothing fancy--fairly basic 2 bed room, clean and offers discounts. I space is a concern, then I would recommend DoubleTree Suites--right across the street--all rooms are suites w/refrig, microwave, coffee maker, separate...

I prefer the DoubleTree Guest Suites. All rooms are suites and the price is reasonable. They do NOT charge a resort fee (as of this posting) but DO charge for parking (self and valet). Stayed here x2 in the past 8 months and plan on staying again for 9 nights in November. Rates vary between $89...

I stay in the Downtown Disney area and enjoy Black Angus (if you like steak/seafood). There are other Black Angus restaurants near Universal Studios. If you like seafood, I recommend Boston Lobster Fest. Is about $40 pp but is all the lobster/filet mignon/seafood you can eat. I also like Bubba...

I have stayed in the Downtown Disney area multiple times over the past 20 years--most recently at the DoubleTree Guest Suites this past May and plan on staying there again this coming November. There are 2 bus runs from this area that run every 20-30 minutes 1 hr prior to park opening and 2 hrs...