I challenge you--help me find cheap rates at Royal Pacific!

[Albertan mom]

I have read that people have stayed onsite at Universal for as low at $129 a night. The lowest I can find is $199.00 a night.

Here is a challenge for you!!.......

We are going Aug 23-26. Family of four, kids are 9 and 12.

Who can find me a cheap rate?? Lets make a contest out of it!

(because I am Canadian, I can't get Lowes rates, but do have CAA)

Ready? GO!!!
Thanks!

[calgarygary]

I have read that people have stayed onsite at Universal for as low at $129 a night. The lowest I can find is $199.00 a night.

Here is a challenge for you!!.......

We are going Aug 23-36. Family of four, kids are 9 and 12.

Who can find me a cheap rate?? Lets make a contest out of it!

(because I am Canadian, I can't get Lowes rates, but do have CAA)

Ready? GO!!!
Thanks!I'm not sure what you mean by being Cdn. that you can't get Loew's rates (Lowes is similar to Home Depot). For your dates, AAA is showing as being unavailable at the hotel site but the ama site is showing availability at 167.20 and the APH rate is still higher than the supersaver which is currently 178. I would book at the ama site now to guarantee your room and then monitor rates.

[damo]

I'm Canadian too and the only rates we can't get are the Florida rates.

Call and ask about the blocked view rooms. Sometimes they are quite cheap.

What I would do is just call Loews (Lowes is the big box store like Home Depot) and ask them for all their rates including annual pass. Then weigh your options and price out the differences with having to purchase one annual pass.

[alamo mom]

Universal's website show the supersavers rate for your dates as 167.00.

[G8r4evr]

I have read that people have stayed onsite at Universal for as low at $129 a night. The lowest I can find is $199.00 a night.

Here is a challenge for you!!.......

We are going Aug 23-36. Family of four, kids are 9 and 12.

Who can find me a cheap rate?? Lets make a contest out of it!

(because I am Canadian, I can't get Lowes rates, but do have CAA)

Ready? GO!!!
Thanks!

I wish I could find a rate of $129 as well. Granted, Florida Resident rate for this coming weekend is $159 for a standard, but we booked a waterview/king for $189.

Still, if I could find a rate of $129 we would be all over it :thumbsup2

[bg4]

just a FYI

http://lowes.com is the home store in the US just like Home Depot.

http://loews.com is the company that owns or perhaps owned the three hotels at Universal and movie theaters. (formerly in City Walk)

They are not connected at all.

you are mixing companies when you say you can't get Loews or Lowes but can get CAA. Our AAA is the same as your CAA. There is no reason as far as I can tell that you can't get Loews rates.

BTW $199 US for Universal is not bad.

I get $178 per night at http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Royal-Pacific-Resort/Overview.aspx
Loews web site for RPR.

[damo]

just a FYI

http://lowes.com is the home store in the US just like Home Depot.

http://loews.com is the company that owns or perhaps owned the three hotels at Universal and movie theaters. (formerly in City Walk)

They are not connected at all.

you are mixing companies when you say you can't get Loews or Lowes but can get CAA. Our AAA is the same as your CAA. There is no reason as far as I can tell that you can't get Loews rates.

BTW $199 US for Universal is not bad.


I get $178 per night at http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Royal-Pacific-Resort/Overview.aspx
Loews web site for RPR.


Haha. I told her that in my post!!! We also have two Loews hotels in Canada but they are not in Alberta, so she may never had heard of them.

[calgarygary]

Yeh, but now everyone is getting repetitive, I told her about Lowes/Loews in the first response to her thread. I think she has the message by now. I'm still seeing 178 for the super savers rate for your dates so I don't know if my computer is messing up or if alamo mom's is. I still think you should book now at the best rate you can find and get the rate adjusted if lower rates become available.

[Albertan mom]

Thanks to you all!

I have never heard of Loews, I thought it was Lowes!!:lmao: :lmao: Thought it was maybe like getting the Costco discounts. OK, I am embarassed!:rolleyes1

I did see $167 on the CAA site. I am too cheap to book it though. I really want too, but I can't decide. Is it worth an extra $100 to stay onsite??

[Fan2CSkr]

Super Savings Rate comes up at $167 a night. I'm not sure where you would stay for $67 a night but staying at Universal on-site is absolutely worth it to my family. That's not to say it is for everyone. You wouldnt have to rent a car and pay parking fees or transportation fees to and from the parks. Not to mention the wonderful hotel express. The property is a deluxe and it reflects that in all aspects.

If you decided not to go this route try and figure your actual costs for staying off-site and go from here. The parks should get quieter around your dates so express would not be extremely necessary. I would guess the $167 rate may go down if occupancy isnt up by a certain date. Keep checking your dates.

[calgarygary]

Thanks to you all!

I have never heard of Loews, I thought it was Lowes!!:lmao: :lmao: Thought it was maybe like getting the Costco discounts. OK, I am embarassed!:rolleyes1

I did see $167 on the CAA site. I am too cheap to book it though. I really want too, but I can't decide. Is it worth an extra $100 to stay onsite??
I checked out your trip report for WDW last year and there are a few things you mention in the report that tell me that the extra cost will be well worth it to you. I will skip the issue with mousekeeping as .... happens. You mentioned that you found the room at ASM a little on the small side for your family. The rooms at RPR are apx. 335 sq. ft compared to ASM's 260 so you should have lots of room. You also mentioned repeating rides that you enjoyed and fotl would prove invaluable in doing just that. Although the mornings will be fairly quiet during your stay, by early afternoon, lines will form and they will be long for the water rides which based on your love of WDW's water rides you'll enjoy. Finally, your kids are a great age for pool hopping (I know unheard of @ WDW!) over to HRH. I'm guessing that the $'s aren't nearly as important as getting the most out of your vacation (based on all those trips you've taken) and am confident that if you stay onsite, you will never regret it.

[macraven]

I have read that people have stayed onsite at Universal for as low at $129 a night. The lowest I can find is $199.00 a night.

Here is a challenge for you!!.......

We are going Aug 23-36. Family of four, kids are 9 and 12.

Who can find me a cheap rate?? Lets make a contest out of it!

(because I am Canadian, I can't get Lowes rates, but do have CAA)

Ready? GO!!!
Thanks!


i love typos........

i first thought you meant loews and did a typo
and then i thought the date of the 36th was going into september.
but it's 26, right...?

i think you have been giving some great advice.
book now with the caa and check or call to see if rates drop.
if the rooms do not fill up, that is a possiblity for a drop.

school starts back on august 22 for the locals and most people are heading back home the fourth week of august.

ok, who won the prize for the best rates for you??

[Albertan mom]

I checked out your trip report for WDW last year and there are a few things you mention in the report that tell me that the extra cost will be well worth it to you. I will skip the issue with mousekeeping as .... happens. You mentioned that you found the room at ASM a little on the small side for your family. The rooms at RPR are apx. 335 sq. ft compared to ASM's 260 so you should have lots of room. You also mentioned repeating rides that you enjoyed and fotl would prove invaluable in doing just that. Although the mornings will be fairly quiet during your stay, by early afternoon, lines will form and they will be long for the water rides which based on your love of WDW's water rides you'll enjoy. Finally, your kids are a great age for pool hopping (I know unheard of @ WDW!) over to HRH. I'm guessing that the $'s aren't nearly as important as getting the most out of your vacation (based on all those trips you've taken) and am confident that if you stay onsite, you will never regret it.

I just went back and read my trip report to remind me of what I said! Ahhhh, the memories it brings back.:goodvibes

I think I am going to go ahead and book Onsite.
We are staying Value at WDW again to save money, so why not splurge a bit at US for our first time!

Thanks for all your help, off to check rates one more time!
:)

[disneyfan67]

I think I am going to go ahead and book Onsite.
We are staying Value at WDW again to save money, so why not splurge a bit at US for our first time!

Thanks for all your help, off to check rates one more time!
:)



Actually if you put in perspective, you're not splurging if you book that rate at the 167.00. You and your family will be staying in a very nice, onsite resort with all the perks that Universal offers for about the same price of a Moderate at WDW. I'm a firm believer in staying on site when I go to WDW and I save my money to stay at the Polynesian. It's outrageous price wise, but my family and I consider it an important part of our vacation. It's getting to the point though if Disney keeps raising their rates, it makes better financial sense to book a Universal resort and spilt your time between WDW and Universal. My point is, I would rather book a room at the Royal Pacific with the 167.00 rate and drive between the parks, then stay in a WDW value resort for a 100 bucks a night. Think about the FOTL and the pool hopping you get when you stay there.


I've been checking out all of the Universal resorts and there have been some great deals to be had and they seem a lot better than what Disney has offered me at times. I'm not a resort snob, but I refuse to pay more than 45 to 50 bucks a night to stay in a Disney value resort. I've been inside them and they just don't work for my family. They feel like a Motel 6 with Disney decorations. WDW once quoted me 110.00 a night for the privilege of staying at POP and I just didn't think it was a good deal, IMHO.

I'm staying at the PBH with a AAA rate and if all goes well and the rates stay affordable, I may become a frequent guest.

[G8r4evr]

Actually if you put in perspective, you're not splurging if you book that rate at the 167.00. You and your family will be staying in a very nice, onsite resort with all the perks that Universal offers for about the same price of a Moderate at WDW. I'm a firm believer in staying on site when I go to WDW and I save my money to stay at the Polynesian. It's outrageous price wise, but my family and I consider it an important part of our vacation. It's getting to the point though if Disney keeps raising their rates, it makes better financial sense to book a Universal resort and spilt your time between WDW and Universal. My point is, I would rather book a room at the Royal Pacific with the 167.00 rate and drive between the parks, then stay in a WDW value resort for a 100 bucks a night. Think about the FOTL and the pool hopping you get when you stay there.


I've been checking out all of the Universal resorts and there have been some great deals to be had and they seem a lot better than what Disney has offered me at times. I'm not a resort snob, but I refuse to pay more than 45 to 50 bucks a night to stay in a Disney value resort. I've been inside them and they just don't work for my family. They feel like a Motel 6 with Disney decorations. WDW once quoted me 110.00 a night for the privilege of staying at POP and I just didn't think it was a good deal, IMHO.

I'm staying at the PBH with a AAA rate and if all goes well and the rates stay affordable, I may become a frequent guest.


ITA. I am as big a Disney fan as there is, but their resort prices are getting way out of hand. I have been searching for months and have yet to find a price at the true deluxes for less than $280 (standard room/ no view). Not to mention, my dream has always been to stay at the Grand Floridian, but I just cannot justify spending $380 on a bed to sleep in.

I have stayed at 1 Disney value (wont do that again, as it is just like a Motel 6 with Disney decorations) and all 3 moderates (love them all, but ready to try something new). Well since we have stayed at all the moderates and refuse to pay the Disney Deluxe prices, we will be staying at Royal Pacific this weekend...our first onsite stay as US. :cool1:

[Albertan mom]

Well, I did it.
I booked today at the Royal Pacific!!:cool1:

I got it for $167 a night ($188 with taxes).

I called Loews direct, and asked for the AAA rate.
I still feel a bit cheap, and am struggling with paying that much, (even though that is a great deal) but I am very excited to be staying onsite!

Hard, because that 3 nights at RP is equal to 6 nights at Pop!

Still, we are very excited! This is our first time to Universal Orlando, so happy to make it special.

Thanks so much for all your help and input:flower3:

[Eeyore's Tailfinder]

Congratulations :) That's great news!!

[Fan2CSkr]

Well, I did it.
I booked today at the Royal Pacific!!:cool1:

I got it for $167 a night ($188 with taxes).

I called Loews direct, and asked for the AAA rate.
I still feel a bit cheap, and am struggling with paying that much, (even though that is a great deal) but I am very excited to be staying onsite!

Hard, because that 3 nights at RP is equal to 6 nights at Pop!

Still, we are very excited! This is our first time to Universal Orlando, so happy to make it special.

Thanks so much for all your help and input:flower3:

Are you doing Universal or Disney first? Try not to compare the two hotels you may be paying more for RPR but it is a deluxe all the way! Hope you enjoy it!

[Albertan mom]

Are you doing Universal or Disney first? Try not to compare the two hotels you may be paying more for RPR but it is a deluxe all the way! Hope you enjoy it!

We are doing Royal Pacific for 3 nights, then Pop for 7 nights.

So if we do compare, I am sure RPR will win out!:laughing:

We stayed at ASMovies last year, and decided to do a Value again this year. Because we go to the parks right at opening and come home right at closing, we didn't want to spend the extra money for a mod or deluxe just for showering and sleeping!

Some family of ours is staying at Caribbean Beach though, so looking forward to going over there to visit them and see how the "mods" live!:)

[calgarygary]

Now you just have to train yourself to get out of the park commando mode. You are really going to notice a difference in park touring with how close the hotels are and fotl. Take your time, there's no rush to be there at opening and return to the hotel for breaks if you start to tire.

[Albertan mom]

Now you just have to train yourself to get out of the park commando mode. You are really going to notice a difference in park touring with how close the hotels are and fotl. Take your time, there's no rush to be there at opening and return to the hotel for breaks if you start to tire.

I am actually a little nervous that we don't have enough time there. On the US thread it says you need 3 days. We only have 2, and one is a weekend day. So I hope we can do it all. I think we should be able to.

[damo]

I am actually a little nervous that we don't have enough time there. On the US thread it says you need 3 days. We only have 2, and one is a weekend day. So I hope we can do it all. I think we should be able to.


It will just give you extra incentive to come back!

[Andrea from PA]

Calgarygary referenced the ama site -- What is this?

I want to go to Universal someday (SOON). I am trying to create a budget & hoping to get a deal (aren't we all). I got the $85 tix already & they are yearning for use

[starseed]

I just wanted to throw my two cents in!

We did two nights at Universal (for the first time) before heading to Disney (for the first time) in January. And we really, really, REALLY enjoyed Universal. In fact, we are planning for a return trip this December but this time we are going finish off with US! The FOTL really does spoil you!

This time, we'd like to stay at HRH for two nights and will hopefully get a decent AP rate.

Albertan Mom: I hope you enjoy US as much as we did! For us, the little bit extra we paid to stay at PBH in January was completely worth it. The service we received was EXCELLENT all around, too!

[Albertan mom]

I just wanted to throw my two cents in!

We did two nights at Universal (for the first time) before heading to Disney (for the first time) in January. And we really, really, REALLY enjoyed Universal. In fact, we are planning for a return trip this December but this time we are going finish off with US! The FOTL really does spoil you!

This time, we'd like to stay at HRH for two nights and will hopefully get a decent AP rate.

Albertan Mom: I hope you enjoy US as much as we did! For us, the little bit extra we paid to stay at PBH in January was completely worth it. The service we received was EXCELLENT all around, too!

Thanks! We are very excited. Last time we went to Florida, we went from MCO to WDW, and WDW to MCO!! We didn't venture beyond the gates of Disneyworld!
Not that there is anything wrong with that!!

But we are excited to go to US.
We did Universal Studios in Hollywood a few years back, but my son was too little to go on any rides, so I was the one sitting off with him while my dd and dh did everything! Now, my DS wants to do all the big coasters, and I will be the chicken!!
But excited to see the shows and everything, and IOA.

I am feeling very good about booking RPR, and not cheaping out and staying off site. My DH says I over-analyze things to the point of driving myself crazy and taking away the fun of it! (its true!)

[starseed]

I also forgot to add in my last post, that because of a very unfortunate airline change in schedule (don't fly SUNWING!!), we only had one full day to spend at the Parks.

Amazingly, we were able to do everything we wanted to do in BOTH parks in that one day. It wouldn't have been possible without FOTL and we were also completely wiped by the end of the day, but it was a really great day.

I'm sure two days will still be exhausting, but you will cover what you can and you'll also have a chance to do a few of your favourites over again! You will especially love the proximity of the resort to the parks. I'm too excited for your family!

:cool1:

[tyandbash]

I think $178 sounds fantastic!! I can't find anything for less than $239. We want to stay there from 8/17 - 8/20. Please someone tell me what I am doing wrong?? Thanks!!

[swilphil]

That's a great rate at RPR. It's such a nice resort. We spent most of our time there hanging out at the pool. We loved being able to walk or boat over to City Walk and the parks. Try to eat at Tchoup Tchoup if you can.

[calgarygary]

Calgarygary referenced the ama site -- What is this?

I want to go to Universal someday (SOON). I am trying to create a budget & hoping to get a deal (aren't we all). I got the $85 tix already & they are yearning for use

I'm sorry, I haven't checked this thread for awhile. AMA is the Alberta Motor Association, our provincial branch of AAA. You should be able to see AAA rates through your local AAA site but if you can't go to ama.ab.ca

[fajaragirl]

Hello,
My self and my 8 year old daughter are staying at the RPR from the 24th August to 28th August.
We have booked one standard room with 2 free park tickets valid for 7 days , this includes fast pass. the totsl cost is $940.
I then got myself a Loews club card from loewsfirst.com and have been upgraded to a room with a view, bottle of wine on arrival and a few other extras
Overall i think this is a very good rate.
I am an overseas visitor so no AAA or anything esle.
Bargain or not????

[damo]

Hello,
My self and my 8 year old daughter are staying at the RPR from the 24th August to 28th August.
We have booked one standard room with 2 free park tickets valid for 7 days , this includes fast pass. the totsl cost is $940.
I then got myself a Loews club card from loewsfirst.com and have been upgraded to a room with a view, bottle of wine on arrival and a few other extras
Overall i think this is a very good rate.
I am an overseas visitor so no AAA or anything esle.
Bargain or not????

sounds great!

[Cookie Princess]

Well, I did it.
I booked today at the Royal Pacific!!:cool1:

I got it for $167 a night ($188 with taxes).

I called Loews direct, and asked for the AAA rate.


Do you have the phone number to share with others? THANKS!

[Albertan mom]

Do you have the phone number to share with others? THANKS!

1-800-BeAStar was the number I called. I told them I had AAA, and that was it!

[fajaragirl]

1-800-BeAStar was the number I called. I told them I had AAA, and that was it!
Albertan mom
Does that price include the free tickets to universal with the fast pass???

[goofy!]

Albertan mom
Does that price include the free tickets to universal with the fast pass???

Just an FYI - the front of the line pass is your hotel room key. It is not tied to the kind of ticket you buy or hotel rate you select. Any rate at any onsite hotel will include the express line access. As long as you have a room key to the Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort or Portofino Bay Hotel, you have FOTL.

You actually show your room key at the express line, not your ticket. The room key will have your name and dates of stay imprinted on it. So this is what the TM's will check.

[fajaragirl]

Just an FYI - the front of the line pass is your hotel room key. It is not tied to the kind of ticket you buy or hotel rate you select. Any rate at any onsite hotel will include the express line access. As long as you have a room key to the Hard Rock Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort or Portofino Bay Hotel, you have FOTL.

You actually show your room key at the express line, not your ticket. The room key will have your name and dates of stay imprinted on it. So this is what the TM's will check.

Thanks Goofy for the info.
I have just rung the 1 800 BeASTar and the AAA rate is only that no free entrance to Universal
So i think i have the best rate so far hehehe:yay:

[Albertan mom]

Thanks Goofy for the info.
I have just rung the 1 800 BeASTar and the AAA rate is only that no free entrance to Universal
So i think i have the best rate so far hehehe:yay:

Ya, you can only get the free passes with a 4 night or more stay.
Passes will be another $85 each.

[LoveThatDarnMouse]

What is a Super Saver discount and how do I get it:surfweb: Am I just paying more because I'm going in mid July? I have a AAA rate of $191.

[AprilFool]

Wow, I can't believe all you people were dumb enough to fall for someone's "contest" to find the best rate. She/He was just to lazy to do the research.:sad2:

[Aisling]

Wow, I can't believe all you people were dumb enough to fall for someone's "contest" to find the best rate. She/He was just to lazy to do the research.:sad2:


It wasn't a "contest". It was a challenge, and my opinion is that the OP wanted to make sure she got the best rate possible. Someone here on the Dis might have some info that could help her. I know for myself, I research like mad, but I always ask questions here anyway, especially about numbers/prices. Everyone here likes to help, and I think the OP just added a bit of fun to it.

[damo]

Wow, I can't believe all you people were dumb enough to fall for someone's "contest" to find the best rate. She/He was just to lazy to do the research.:sad2:

You kidding? I won a 7 day, all expenses paid vacation for helping the poster out!!!:rotfl2:

Actually, we all enjoy helping others around here. No matter how the OP would have worded it, we still would have come to her rescue.

[rlduvall]

Wow, I can't believe all you people were dumb enough to fall for someone's "contest" to find the best rate. She/He was just to lazy to do the research.:sad2:


I really don't understand your need to respond and be so snarky.:confused3

[Disneycrazymom]

Everyone here tries to be helpful - that is what makes the Dis so cool!:surfweb:

Is there a code I can fill into the code box? The best I am getting $239 + tax = $269 for July 22. I don't have aaa but would be willing to enroll if I could save enough. We have decided to try to stay on site for 1 night since we would be able to use the FOTL for 2 days. I would love to get a better rate though.

[Albertan mom]

Wow, I can't believe all you people were dumb enough to fall for someone's "contest" to find the best rate. She/He was just to lazy to do the research.:sad2:

Wow. I am 'She' the original poster. I am not lazy, as my Dis Friends said, I was just looking for some help. We all enjoy helping each other around here. We all have advice and suggestions for each other. I was just trying to make it fun, as the others knew that.

They are not the 'dumb' ones.... They are nice ones!:goodvibes

As you will see on this thead, other people looking for good rates got help here too.

Looking at your join date, and amount of posts, I think you just don't 'get' the Dis Boards yet!!

p.s. thanks to the other Disers for defending me before I saw the rude comment :hug: :flower3:

[damo]

Everyone here tries to be helpful - that is what makes the Dis so cool!:surfweb:

Is there a code I can fill into the code box? The best I am getting $239 + tax = $269 for July 22. I don't have aaa but would be willing to enroll if I could save enough. We have decided to try to stay on site for 1 night since we would be able to use the FOTL for 2 days. I would love to get a better rate though.

You actually can't book AAA rates on the Loews internet site. What I recommend is that you call them and ask them to give you a list of all the discounted rates whether they apply to you or not. Then you can decide how to invest your money to benefit you in the best way.

[Albertan mom]

I was just thinking about my upcoming trip today, and just got so excited again!!:banana:

I am so happy that we are staying at the RPR. Thanks again for all your help!

Whooooohoooooo!:woohoo:

[damo]

I was just thinking about my upcoming trip today, and just got so excited again!!:banana:

I am so happy that we are staying at the RPR. Thanks again for all your help!

Whooooohoooooo!:woohoo:

I think you need to add it to your ticker!

[Albertan mom]

I think you need to add it to your ticker!

Just did it!!!
:cool1:

[stephaniebatesjones]

I have a question. The first question is .....What is the super saver rate. Someone asked this earlier , but got no answer that I saw. The second question is, How do you get to use your FOTL for 2 days if you get a room for only one night? Does it last longer than check in time to check out time? Also, does the fan club discount still work. The last time I checked it did and I think it was the same discount as the APH rate.


By the way, I appreciate being able to come to this site and get help. Other people know some things that I don't know and vice-versa. I gladly share what I know with the people on this site. That's the exact reason why we come to this board...to share and help one another.

[macraven]

I have a question. The first question is .....What is the super saver rate. Someone asked this earlier , but got no answer that I saw. The second question is, How do you get to use your FOTL for 2 days if you get a room for only one night? Does it last longer than check in time to check out time? Also, does the fan club discount still work. The last time I checked it did and I think it was the same discount as the APH rate.


By the way, I appreciate being able to come to this site and get help. Other people know some things that I don't know and vice-versa. I gladly share what I know with the people on this site. That's the exact reason why we come to this board...to share and help one another.

The super saver rate is only for select time periods when staying at the on site hotels. you can get a 4 night stay discounted. it has to be a four night in a row. it is probably one of the best deals if you can snag it.

you can call UO if it is not listed on the website.
I go in early october and have never seen the super saver deal at that time.

anyone that stays at one of the three onsite hotels, uses their room key as a perk for FOTL.
the key card is valid for the park perks the day you check in and for the day you check out. stay on site one night and get two days of fotl.
you do not return your hotel key cards when you check out.

[mjkaferle5]

............the key card is valid for the park perks the day you check in and for the day you check out. stay on site one night and get two days of fotl.
you do not return your hotel key cards when you check out...........

So if we have 1-day/2-park tickets, and just spend the night on-site...........we can go the the parks all-day on the day that we check-in, and all-day on the day that we check-out?

So your 1-day tickets are virtually 2-day tickets?

[Fan2CSkr]

So if we have 1-day/2-park tickets, and just spend the night on-site...........we can go the the parks all-day on the day that we check-in, and all-day on the day that we check-out?

So your 1-day tickets are virtually 2-day tickets?

No thats not right. Your park ticket is separate from your on-site room key. If you have a one day park ticket you can only gain entrance to the parks one day. If you have a two day park ticket and stay at any on-site hotel ONE day you can use the hotels express system (room key) for the day you check in and the entire day you check out.:)

[Albertan mom]

We are checking into the RPR at 6pm on thursday, and leaving sunday morning.

We had planned on doing US and IOA friday and saturday.

Could we go there on thursday night too, and use our FOTL/Express line key thingy??

[macraven]

So if we have 1-day/2-park tickets, and just spend the night on-site...........we can go the the parks all-day on the day that we check-in, and all-day on the day that we check-out?

So your 1-day tickets are virtually 2-day tickets?



the front of the line perk is for people that have stayed at one of the on site hotels. you get that perk the day you check in and the day you check out. that is all it does for when you are in the park

you need to have a valid park ticket for each day you enter the park.
the hotel key fotl is a perk. it does not cover park admission.

so if you plan to do the parks for 2 days, you need a ticket for each day.

[Fan2CSkr]

We are checking into the RPR at 6pm on thursday, and leaving sunday morning.

We had planned on doing US and IOA friday and saturday.

Could we go there on thursday night too, and use our FOTL/Express line key thingy??

Yes you can!:thumbsup2

[janets]

Albertan mom, I'm not sure you posted your dates of travel, but when I saw what you are doing I realized we're doing the same thing. We're checking in on a Thursday and leaving on Sunday morning. I'm assuming you're coming from WDW, since your ticker says Disneyworld Aug 2007. What are your dates? We'll be at WDW 8/18-8/23 and US 8/23-8/26.

I'm an experienced WDW traveler but new to US. I feel like I'm learning all over again. I can close my eyes and detail exactly what a moderate or deluxe room looks like at WDW, but can't imagine what a room looks like at US. Guess I'm just a bit scared of something new. But I know my kids will love it.

I've found the super saver rate on line at $178 and the AAA rate at $167.20. I check periodically to see if it drops. Does anyone know if I will be able to get the hotel to change my rate if they drop the AAA rate or is that rate set in advance and doesn't usually drop?

[macraven]

janets, if the rate drops you need to call UO reservation and have you rate modified to the lower one.

it is not done automatically.
it is just like disney, if you don't call to modify, you don't get the lower rate

[stephaniebatesjones]

Albertan mom, I'm not sure you posted your dates of travel, but when I saw what you are doing I realized we're doing the same thing. We're checking in on a Thursday and leaving on Sunday morning. I'm assuming you're coming from WDW, since your ticker says Disneyworld Aug 2007. What are your dates? We'll be at WDW 8/18-8/23 and US 8/23-8/26.

I'm an experienced WDW traveler but new to US. I feel like I'm learning all over again. I can close my eyes and detail exactly what a moderate or deluxe room looks like at WDW, but can't imagine what a room looks like at US. Guess I'm just a bit scared of something new. But I know my kids will love it.

I've found the super saver rate on line at $178 and the AAA rate at $167.20. I check periodically to see if it drops. Does anyone know if I will be able to get the hotel to change my rate if they drop the AAA rate or is that rate set in advance and doesn't usually drop?

Although I did not know that you could use your front of the line access (FOTL) on the day of check out, I have stayed at the RPH before. And let me assure you that it was awesome. The room was extremely nice and it has a pull out sofa bed so we invited my niece and nephew along. You won't be disappointed. The great room along with the FOTL access has spoiled my family, and now we don't even want to go to U.S. without staying on site. Just wish I had known about the FOTL on check out day when we where there. I would have gladly gotten a room at motel 6 or somewhere cheep to spend an extra night and paid for one more day at U.S. FOTL is worth it to me.

[Albertan mom]

Albertan mom, I'm not sure you posted your dates of travel, but when I saw what you are doing I realized we're doing the same thing. We're checking in on a Thursday and leaving on Sunday morning. I'm assuming you're coming from WDW, since your ticker says Disneyworld Aug 2007. What are your dates? We'll be at WDW 8/18-8/23 and US 8/23-8/26.


We are doing US August 23-26th, then heading over to WDW Aug 26-Sept 2 for free dining!!:banana: