I noticed about 5 or 6 years ago that none of the hotels (not even Disneyland Hotel) in the vicinity of Disneyland have the neon vacancy/no vacancy signs that you typically find at hotels and motels. Why is this? Does Anaheim have an ordinance against it?
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Maybe they're just moot.
Interesting observation. I want to say that the further you drive down Harbor Blvd towards Garden Grove that a few of the hotels in that area might still have those signs.
Maybe it's just because the internet gives so much advertising and most people who visit the Anaheim area already have pre-booked a hotel.
Most nice hotels don't. It's sort of associated with motels, inns and more budget conscious locations. Plus the neon can strike people as cheap/tacky. Also, it's a form of advertising to people who are looking for a place to stay. Obviously, they don't need that.
Their ugly and kinda tacky?
I'm also guessing most people book their rooms in advance, so the signs aren't necessary.
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-Al LutzTo that end I'd like the Internet community to join me in reminding the Disney company that "it all started with Walt." As you can see below we've created some T-shirts, plus a few simple graphics that you can copy and paste into your websites to let folks know how you feel.
I agree with many of the posts above.
Wouldn't it be foolish to drive into Anaheim hoping you could walk up and get a room across from the parks?
People actually do this. But it isn't a problem. It's not as if there's just one hotel in Anaheim. And there are also hotels in nearby cities too.Originally Posted by swampymarsh
Most "hotels" don't have these anymore. Many "Motels" do.
If you drive down Beach Blvd you will see many hotels with these signs. Also, if you do any driving trips typically towns that are in the "middle of nowhere" will have these signs.
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This.
Don't worry though Motel 6 will leave a light on for us
I also think that so many of the hotels/motels have "sister" properties or another corporate property a few blocks away. So even if they don't have a room, they will get you one, even if it's a few blocks away.
Kinda like the ones you see in tv shows (Criminal Minds, Super Natural, CSI, Psycho etc)
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-Al LutzTo that end I'd like the Internet community to join me in reminding the Disney company that "it all started with Walt." As you can see below we've created some T-shirts, plus a few simple graphics that you can copy and paste into your websites to let folks know how you feel.
In addition to the perceptive comments above, I'd add that as part of the Anaheim Resort district creation, new rules were put in place to regulate signage. You'll notice that all signs are now restricted in height and are planted in the ground, have no neon or other mechanisms that could be used to indicate vacancy. These same restrictions also applied to Disneyland, which removed the large, landmark marquee sign.
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The Cozy Cone Motel has one!
But yes, I agree with everyone here. The nice hotels across the park don't need them and they're mostly found in motels.
They're California Hotels. Maybe it's because you can check out anytime you want but you can never leave...
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