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So you've got a 2013 trip already in the works??? I should have known. I'm loving all the photos of the village, but this hotel you just introduced us too I'm not. I just don't know what it is, but it just looks...unfriendly. Is that the right word Im looking for?
That sounds like the right word.
Well of course I have 2013 trips in the works... The Disney one I'm looking at, I'm just waiting on airfare to come out, but I'm thinking of flying out to WDW on Halloween and having a week in WDW and then hopefully a week in Aulani, if we can get in at the seven month mark and the airfare's Ok, but when I checked for the same time this year a few weeks ago, the airfare was fine and I was able to get availability even about six weeks ago for early November at Aulani, so fingers crossed...
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Sunday 7 October – part six: wow, this place is huge!
We soon found the entrance into the Sequoia Lodge, and I have to be honest, I had no idea what a huge sprawling resort this is. This is the problem with Disneyland Paris. Sure, you can get a bus over to your chosen resort, but there is a long walk from the entrance of the parks to get a bus – I’d say longer than at Walt Disney World, then when you get to your resort, you could easily have another five or ten minutes walk to get back to your room. If I stayed here, I’d really want to be by the reception, as otherwise, you could end up almost back at the Santa Fe resort.
This was a “beaver habitat” complete with fake beavers – very neat
We made our way through the complex to the reception.... the theming here was excellent. It was so similar to the Wilderness Lodge, it was almost frightening...
When we entered the reception area, the first thing that struck me was the noise in here. Good grief, this place was just packed. I guess Sunday morning is a popular time for people to be checking in.
I was so glad when we entered theRedwood Bar and Lounge, which was so peaceful, compared to reception next door. Once again, it was a massive place, and I couldn’t imagine it ever being packed, but I guess sometimes it must be. We settled down for a few minutes to take the weight off our feet, and we were on our own, apart from a sleeping kid on a nearby sofa.
Once we felt a bit more refreshed, we headed over to the resort shop. This was a heck of a lot bigger than the shop over at the Hotel New York, although we didn’t find anything in here we wanted.
We made our way towards the front of the building, and just caught Minnie leaving a meet and greet. No magical moment with her, but you know what? It really didn’t matter, as the experience earlier with Mickey had been more than enough for me.
We headed out on to the balcony, which overlooked the resort entrance below. It’s an unusual set-up here, with reception, the shop and the lounge on the first floor, but you actually enter the resort from the lower level, from the Lake Disneyside of the resort, which is where the resort’s two restaurants are.
After we’d got some photos, we headed downstairs to the restaurants area.
Then it was outside...
We saw the train coming, so we started to run to get it, as we figured we’d take it back to the Disney Village, but obviously not, as the thing didn’t even slow down. It made no stop at the Sequoia Lodge, and as we watched, we also found out that it didn’t stop at the Hotel New York either.
The style at Sequoia definitely does look like Wilderness Lodge. Looks grand and cozy at the same time. I knew all these resorts existed at DLP, but had no idea of the size of the property. I thought they were one-building hotels, but both Sequoia and Cheyenne appear to be lots of spread-out buildings, more like the Poly or POR. That does add to the walking!
Great picture of Sequoia Lodge! I just absolutely love this resort It is spread-out, yes, but since I've only ever stayed in a Montana room (= in the main building), it's never bothered me much. I only wish the rooms here were a bit more upscale - then I'd stay at Sequoia Lodge every single time we're at DLP!
The reason why the reception is on the first floor is because when you enter from the front of the resort (where the parking lot and bus stops are), that's actually the ground floor. It's really only when you enter the main building from the back that the restaurants are your ground floor. Does that make sense?
The style at Sequoia definitely does look like Wilderness Lodge. Looks grand and cozy at the same time. I knew all these resorts existed at DLP, but had no idea of the size of the property. I thought they were one-building hotels, but both Sequoia and Cheyenne appear to be lots of spread-out buildings, more like the Poly or POR. That does add to the walking!
I must admit I was shocked at how big the Sequoia Lodge is, as we've only ever gone into the main building to eat and we'd never explored Cheyenne, so I had no idea how much space that took up either.
Great picture of Sequoia Lodge! I just absolutely love this resort It is spread-out, yes, but since I've only ever stayed in a Montana room (= in the main building), it's never bothered me much. I only wish the rooms here were a bit more upscale - then I'd stay at Sequoia Lodge every single time we're at DLP!
I couldn't agree more. We were very disappointed by our stay at the Newport Bay and that was back in 2003. We were expecting a deluxe resort and it really wasn't. It was more like a moderate and it's a shame for the prices you're paying.
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The reason why the reception is on the first floor is because when you enter from the front of the resort (where the parking lot and bus stops are), that's actually the ground floor. It's really only when you enter the main building from the back that the restaurants are your ground floor. Does that make sense?
That hotel is much much better than the other one. I hope you get the airfare squared away for you possible WDW...and Aulani Trip!!! I so want to go there.
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The Sequoia Lodge looks beautiful, very well themed....reminds me of the
Grand Californian as well as the Wilderness Lodge. It is amazing that we spent three nights at DLP and never ventured into the resort areas aside from the Disneyland Hotel.
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I couldn't agree more. We were very disappointed by our stay at the Newport Bay and that was back in 2003. We were expecting a deluxe resort and it really wasn't. It was more like a moderate and it's a shame for the prices you're paying.
I know the prices don't always reflect it but both Sequoia Lodge and Newport Bay Club are moderate resorts. I think the problem is that their "theming-counterparts" at WDW (the WL and the YC) are deluxe resorts - so naturally, visitors who have been to WDW before expect deluxe-like accommodations.
That lounge looks amazing. I could spend some time in there for sure.
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Not crazy about the look of the Cheyenne, but did like the Sequoia. The lounge is so inviting!
Jealous about the Aulani plans! I want to go there so much, but we are heading in to the stretch for kid #1 to choose a college, and the #2 comes next. We'd definitely have much better vacations if we hadn't become parents ( most days I wouldn't trade, but there are some days.....)!
That hotel is much much better than the other one. I hope you get the airfare squared away for you possible WDW...and Aulani Trip!!! I so want to go there.
Well it's just a case of waiting for the airfare to come out from Virgin (probably mid December time while we're away ) and then we can book that. We can't book anything for Hawaii until seven months out when booking for Aulani opens, but having seen availability for this year, I'm optimistic that come April, there will be availability by then and that the flight prices will still be Ok, so hopefully it will work out.
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I'm loving all the photos of the village, but this hotel you just introduced us too I'm not. I just don't know what it is, but it just looks...unfriendly. Is that the right word Im looking for?
The Disney one I'm looking at, I'm just waiting on airfare to come out, but I'm thinking of flying out to WDW on Halloween and having a week in WDW and then hopefully a week in Aulani, if we can get in at the seven month mark and the airfare's Ok, but when I checked for the same time this year a few weeks ago, the airfare was fine and I was able to get availability even about six weeks ago for early November at Aulani, so fingers crossed... 
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but both Sequoia Lodge and Newport Bay Club are moderate resorts. I think the problem is that their "theming-counterparts" at WDW (the WL and the YC) are deluxe resorts - so naturally, visitors who have been to WDW before expect deluxe-like accommodations.
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