Disney Springs hotels get Extra Extra Magic Hrs for SWGE

[FigmentFreak]

Just an FYI. I just got an email from the Hilton Disney Springs promoting that they now offer Extra Extra magic hours to SWGE.

I'm in no way trying to dredge up the is SWGE a Hit or a Flop, just think it's interesting they're now inviting "Non-Disney" hotels.

Figmentfreak

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

Not sure why its interesting.
DS hotels are already eligible for EMH so why wouldn't they also be eligible for Extra EMH?

 

[nickys]

Just an FYI. I just got an email from the Hilton Disney Springs promoting that they now offer Extra Extra magic hours to SWGE.

I'm in no way trying to dredge up the is SWGE a Hit or a Flop, just think it's interesting they're now inviting "Non-Disney" hotels.

Figmentfreak

They always had access to the EEMH, there is nothing out of the ordinary about the EEMH other than the length of time they last - at DHS.

 

[prberk]

I still think it is odd that Disney is opening up their main perk to the non-Disney hotels, on site or not. That has been a recent thing (with the exception of WDW Dolphin and WDW Swan, which always had a different type of contract).

Almost might as well just open the gates to everyone.

 

[Horizons '83]

I still think it is odd that Disney is opening up their main perk to the non-Disney hotels, on site or not. That has been a recent thing (with the exception of WDW Dolphin and WDW Swan, which always had a different type of contract).

Almost might as well just open the gates to everyone.

They have been eligible for the last 2 years, so its nothing new. I think the idea was that once Disney created more room capacity that this perk might go away, but I haven't heard any rumblings if this perk will be renew through 2020 yet.

 

[Master Yoda]

I still think it is odd that Disney is opening up their main perk to the non-Disney hotels, on site or not. That has been a recent thing (with the exception of WDW Dolphin and WDW Swan, which always had a different type of contract).

Almost might as well just open the gates to everyone.

Not really. It has been available for quite some time, the resorts just had to pay for it. Up until quite recently, S&D and Hilton were the only ones that did.

 

[wdwfan22]

I still think it is odd that Disney is opening up their main perk to the non-Disney hotels, on site or not. That has been a recent thing (with the exception of WDW Dolphin and WDW Swan, which always had a different type of contract).

Almost might as well just open the gates to everyone.

It’s not really a new perk. Disney has always been willing to let them have it if they were willing to pay for the privilege. Swan/dolphin have had magic hours for years. Now the other hotels are willing to purchase the privilege.

 

[DCLcruiser]

I'm taking advantage of it next week. Hilton for $117; I got 60 Day FP selection, EEMH and we can walk over to DS for dinner/nightlife.

 

[RobWDW1971]

I'm taking advantage of it next week. Hilton for $117; I got 60 Day FP selection, EEMH and we can walk over to DS for dinner/nightlife.

The DS hotels are becoming a great bargain with the proximity of DS and all of the perks. With the on property hotels becoming less themed/unique, why pay the exorbitant premium?

 

[KikoKea]

We've never stayed at a DS area hotel- is there a list of hotels that are eligible for EMH?

 

[DCLcruiser]

We've never stayed at a DS area hotel- is there a list of hotels that are eligible for EMH?

Check it out:

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels - Steps from the Magic

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are Official Walt Disney World® Hotels offering many benefits to make your Disney Vacation magical.

www.disneyspringshotels.com

 

[Master Yoda]

The DS hotels are becoming a great bargain with the proximity of DS and all of the perks. With the on property hotels becoming less themed/unique, why pay the exorbitant premium?

Not always...you have to read the fine print.

Many have a resort fee, parking fee, no DME, etc. When you couple that with paying for parking at the parks, the savings can start to evaporate pretty quickly. It also does not help that their bus service often makes Disney busses look like a teleporter.

 

[KikoKea]

Check it out:

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels - Steps from the Magic

Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are Official Walt Disney World® Hotels offering many benefits to make your Disney Vacation magical.

www.disneyspringshotels.com

Thank you! You like the Hilton? Nice pool?? We are Hilton Honors, so we'd get points there.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Not always...you have to read the fine print.

Many have a resort fee, parking fee, no DME, etc. When you couple that with paying for parking at the parks, the savings can start to evaporate pretty quickly. It also does not help that their bus service often makes Disney busses look like a teleporter.

I got MDE and parking at WDW is free when staying at DS Area. But, yes, I do pay to park at the hotel ($22/day) and a resort fee ($35/day). I'm only staying one night for GE, but I'd assume the DS bus system is just as good as any other resort hotel. Either way, I am driving to DHS for EEMH and then out of Orlando.

EDIT: No complimentary parking. Still staying at a Hilton for cheaper than most Value Resorts.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Thank you! You like the Hilton? Nice pool?? We are Hilton Honors, so we'd get points there.

I'll let you know how it goes next week. I'm not HH, but you if you book via their website I am sure you get points (maybe even via WDW.com)

 

[scottieRoss]

Disney Springs hotel guests do not get free parking at the Theme parks.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Disney Springs hotel guests do not get free parking at the Theme parks.

This is correct. I just reconfirmed with Disney. We get free transportation, not complimentary parking.

That sucks.