Same! Last time we stayed at DLH we booked standard and got a 5th floor Adventure tower room facing DtD. It was partially obstructed by trees, but we could still see fireworks!We booked a standard view room and had an amazing view of the fireworks and SWGE!
The view to me isn’t such a big deal with no balcony. It’s not like I’m siting there for hours staring outside.I just book whatever is cheapest.
I called the DLH number yesterday. It was news for the CM, as well. So she asked a manager who thinks that the room refurbishment which has been in the talks for over a year is finally happening.So, I'm making one final check of the official Disney website before making a reservation for Nov. 15-20 and I see this notice for the first time:
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It says the work will start in February and continue through the winter of 2020. Naturally, I'm EXTREMELY wary of staying at a property where major renovations are taking place.
Does anyone know what the scope of the project is, and how it will affect guests. Is it possibly related to the proposed new DVC tower?
I asked Disney reservations about it, and the agent said she knew nothing in the works beyond the current pool and spa projects that are scheduled to conclude by spring at the latest.I called the DLH number yesterday. It was news for the CM, as well. So she asked a manager who thinks that the room refurbishment which has been in the talks for over a year is finally happening.
I cannot believe that they are still working on the monorail pool. They were working on it last April. I would have thought that they would be finished by now.So, I'm making one final check of the official Disney website before making a reservation for Nov. 15-20 and I see this notice for the first time:
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It says the work will start in February and continue through the winter of 2020. Naturally, I'm EXTREMELY wary of staying at a property where major renovations are taking place.
Does anyone know what the scope of the project is, and how it will affect guests. Is it possibly related to the proposed new DVC tower?
They monorail pool was open when we went in November but closed in January. I do think they close it down every winter after the holidays. It was closed when we went last year in January also but open in December.I cannot believe that they are still working on the monorail pool. They were working on it last April. I would have thought that they would be finished by now.
I do not have definitive knowledge, but another fan site says the DVC tower is scheduled to open in 2022. The building plan still has to go through approvals with the city of Anaheim. It is certainly possible that they will do prep work starting in February 2020 to demolish the buildings that are currently on the site and also clear away the landscaping, etc. Maybe that is it.Does anyone know what the scope of the project is, and how it will affect guests. Is it possibly related to the proposed new DVC tower?
Your room key gets you Extra Magic Hour every day of your stay (including check-in/check-out day if you want). You only need to show the key, no scanning/linking required.
Can someone explain how EMH would work on check-in day? I’ve seen that stated in multiple places, but I’m confused on how you can possibly obtain a room key/check-in at an early enough time to get into the parks early?
I believe you can check in early and leave your bags.
This explains how it's done at WDW, but I believe it should be similar.
https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/emh-used-day-check-359270/
So even though the room won't be ready, we can show up very early to the hotel and they will issue us a room key that we can use to enter EMH? I guess I'm puzzled because it's an actual room key, unlike WDW where it's a magic band that they just activate when your room is ready.