ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[anorman]

Macraven -- thank you so much for your advice and tips! That sounds like a great idea. I told my husband that I have even planned just one day of sitting by the pool and relaxing and he couldn't believe it -- I NEVER let anyone relax while we are on vacation! He wants to stay at RP all 6 nights but I am not sure I can -- I don't think I could ever go to Orlando and NOT go to Disney -- I told him the same thing about Universal -- If I get to Florida, I have to be sure to visit both parks!

You sound a lot like me.......my BIL looks at my vacation schedule and jokes, "and on this day you have scheduled 5 minutes of spontaneous fun between 3 and 3:05"

Last year we spent 10 nights at Disney and 4 nights at the darkside, the year before was 14 nights at Disney, the year before that it was 11 nights at Disney, and on our first trip it was 8 nights at Disney. We have always visited other parks but stayed primarily at Disney.

This year we are planning on taking a break from Disney!!!!!! We have 3 nights booked at RPR and 8 nights at a Vacation Villa before we head to the beach for a couple of days of much deserved relaxation. I'm looking forward to a nice change of pace but it's kind of stressing me out......with no Disney dining reservations to plan, what am I supposed to do??????

I think you should go ahead and focus on Universal. It is more than worth it to spend your entire trip onsite....there is so much to see and do; it sometimes doesn't get enough credit. I love it!

 

[SgtClaymore]

I love this resort and how they offer special to there guest such as:

SKIP THE REGULAR LINES with Universal ExpressSM Unlimited ride access* in both theme parks -

and

Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, one hour before the theme park opens

 

[LuvindisCruiser]

I've read that you can get in restaurants faster, also staying onsite.
Is this true for margarita ville and bubba Gump?
Just wondering if we get on the front of the waiting list or just how much faster it would be ?
Can I call before we head to that restaurant to be put on the list?
Thanks

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

I've read that you can get in restaurants faster, also staying onsite.
Is this true for margarita ville and bubba Gump?
Just wondering if we get on the front of the waiting list or just how much faster it would be ?
Can I call before we head to that restaurant to be put on the list?
Thanks

I have the same exact questions. We are driving in one day and don't want to make a reservation because we aren't exactly sure when we will get there. However, if we can be put close to the front of a list, that would be great. Yes, we are staying at Royal Pacific.

I hope we both get an answer.

 

[danacath]

I've read that you can get in restaurants faster, also staying onsite.
Is this true for margarita ville and bubba Gump?
Just wondering if we get on the front of the waiting list or just how much faster it would be ?
Can I call before we head to that restaurant to be put on the list?
Thanks

I have a similar question, too, except that we were thinking of eating at City Walk on Easter Sunday. I have visions of massive gridlock at all of the restaurants that day.

I'm also wondering if and how this hotel perk works at Three Broomsticks, since it's not really a table service restaurant. When placing our order, is there a separate queue for onsite hotel guests?

 

[Bluer101]

Just show the Citywalk restaurant your hotel key and you will be put on another list. It just makes the wait shorter than the rest of the public. I can't remember though if Bubba Gump's participates in it.

 

[Echo queen]

I've read that you can get in restaurants faster, also staying onsite.
Is this true for margarita ville and bubba Gump?
Just wondering if we get on the front of the waiting list or just how much faster it would be ?
Can I call before we head to that restaurant to be put on the list?
Thanks

We visit bubba gumps every visit and there was no wait list, we got right in. 4 visits staying on site. The restaurant is huge. Just had drinks at MV. Good luck

 

[macraven]

Bubba Gump does not do reservations.
in the past, they have not honored hotel guest with priority seating.


if that has changed since earlier in the year, it's new to me.


some of the restaurants in City Walk honor the guests with priority seatings if staying onsite.

at HRC, if you have the AA/all access card, you get first availabilty.

 

[beachgirl2000]

You sound a lot like me.......my BIL looks at my vacation schedule and jokes, "and on this day you have scheduled 5 minutes of spontaneous fun between 3 and 3:05"

Last year we spent 10 nights at Disney and 4 nights at the darkside, the year before was 14 nights at Disney, the year before that it was 11 nights at Disney, and on our first trip it was 8 nights at Disney. We have always visited other parks but stayed primarily at Disney.

This year we are planning on taking a break from Disney!!!!!! We have 3 nights booked at RPR and 8 nights at a Vacation Villa before we head to the beach for a couple of days of much deserved relaxation. I'm looking forward to a nice change of pace but it's kind of stressing me out......with no Disney dining reservations to plan, what am I supposed to do??????

I think you should go ahead and focus on Universal. It is more than worth it to spend your entire trip onsite....there is so much to see and do; it sometimes doesn't get enough credit. I love it!

Haha -- I get tortured endlessly because of my typewritten itineraries. But as my husband tells people "She may be nuts but she makes sure you see and do everything" -- Thanks hon!

One year we went to Madeira Beach (Gulf Coast) and I was in a panic that I was 90 minutes away from Disney/Universal so we actually did a day trip to Universal and Margaritaville just to calm my nerves But I would love to go back to the Gulf Coast someday -- Maybe when I am older and Disney is finally out of my system (I can never imagine that happen -- I am worse than my son)!

Thanks for all the help - Hopefully in the next month or so, I can go ahead and start planning. My husband is starting a new job and we have to find out all of the details with vacation, etc. before I can actually book it! He wants to do Universal only but then I reminded him that we are going during Food & Wine Festiral and that I LOVE Epcot so he agreed that we have to stay in Disney at least 2-3 nights! I just hope it all works out!

 

[anorman]

Haha -- I get tortured endlessly because of my typewritten itineraries. But as my husband tells people "She may be nuts but she makes sure you see and do everything" -- Thanks hon!

One year we went to Madeira Beach (Gulf Coast) and I was in a panic that I was 90 minutes away from Disney/Universal so we actually did a day trip to Universal and Margaritaville just to calm my nerves But I would love to go back to the Gulf Coast someday -- Maybe when I am older and Disney is finally out of my system (I can never imagine that happen -- I am worse than my son)!

Thanks for all the help - Hopefully in the next month or so, I can go ahead and start planning. My husband is starting a new job and we have to find out all of the details with vacation, etc. before I can actually book it! He wants to do Universal only but then I reminded him that we are going during Food & Wine Festiral and that I LOVE Epcot so he agreed that we have to stay in Disney at least 2-3 nights! I just hope it all works out!

Good news! Hopefully you will be planning like mad in no time at all once your hubby gets his vacay sorted out. Have fun!

 

[pooki1]

I have a question about hotel parking. We are staying at royal pacific on may 20th,arriving Sunday morning,staying one night and checking out Monday morning. We will spend Sunday at US and monday at WWOHP leaving in the afternoon. I was told by hotel rep they charge parking nightly,is there a time frame ? Will we be charged for 2nights? Thankyou!

 

[bumbershoot]

I have a question about hotel parking. We are staying at royal pacific on may 20th,arriving Sunday morning,staying one night and checking out Monday morning. We will spend Sunday at US and monday at WWOHP leaving in the afternoon. I was told by hotel rep they charge parking nightly,is there a time frame ? Will we be charged for 2nights? Thankyou!

As long as you are out of the parking lot by midnight, you'll just have the one night charged. When the hotel person said nightly, they meant nightly; they charge at midnight, according to the front desk people. So if you're not there at midnight (you swipe your keycard to get in and out of the parking garage), you won't be charged a second fee.

It's just all so civilized.



danacath, you asked:

I'm also wondering if and how this hotel perk works at Three Broomsticks, since it's not really a table service restaurant. When placing our order, is there a separate queue for onsite hotel guests?

For package holders there's a breakfast thing available. I don't know much about that as the offerings don't interest me enough to find out.

But at 10:30 the 3 Broomsticks opens for *lunch*, and that's open to all. And no, there's no separate line. It's counter service, and it's for everyone.

For whatever reason, we always seem to be hungry for lunch by that time anyway, when we're in WWoHP, so we beat the lunch rush by going *early*.

 

[Corly]

Hi! I am planning our arrival day and wanted to double-check that we can in fact arrive at the hotel around 2 and swim until 4/when our room is ready

We have a 6:00 resist at Islands for dinner and are hoping for a swim-in movie for a restful night before WWoHP!

 

[macraven]

Hi! I am planning our arrival day and wanted to double-check that we can in fact arrive at the hotel around 2 and swim until 4/when our room is ready

We have a 6:00 resist at Islands for dinner and are hoping for a swim-in movie for a restful night before WWoHP!

yes, you can.

 

[schumigirl]

I've read that you can get in restaurants faster, also staying onsite.
Is this true for margarita ville and bubba Gump?
Just wondering if we get on the front of the waiting list or just how much faster it would be ?
Can I call before we head to that restaurant to be put on the list?
Thanks

It`s certainly true for Margaritaville, we have done this a few times when it was really busy. One time we saved around a 20 minutes wait and got a table in 10. Other times there was not much of a wait anyway.

Don`t know about BG as we have never wanted to eat here for some reason.

 

[twinsmom]

I just booked RPH for April 10-14 at rate of $322 per night. Am traveling with 4 kids.....am planning on bringing a cooler to keep drinks etc in room. I have been at Portofino for business multiple times but never with the kids. We are typical Disney vacationers. What is best location for quick access to boat to parks? Also if I bring one of my kids friends can we squeeze him in the room you think and how would that work with the room key card to get fast access to rides? I don't think I can handle another child but my oldest just mentioned he may want to bring a friend. Any other good tips? I appreciate your help!

 

[damo]

I just booked RPH for April 10-14 at rate of $322 per night. Am traveling with 4 kids.....am planning on bringing a cooler to keep drinks etc in room. I have been at Portofino for business multiple times but never with the kids. We are typical Disney vacationers. What is best location for quick access to boat to parks? Also if I bring one of my kids friends can we squeeze him in the room you think and how would that work with the room key card to get fast access to rides? I don't think I can handle another child but my oldest just mentioned he may want to bring a friend. Any other good tips? I appreciate your help!

You'll have a problem if you bring another child. Each person has a photo ID for using the express lanes and getting into the park for early entry. You are only allowed a max of 4 kids with 1 adult in the room.

Closest to the boat would be tower 3. Closest to walk would be tower 1.

 

[macraven]

the onsite hotels have a limit of 5 to a room but there are some suites/villas at pbh that can accommodate 6.

but it will be pricey.

 

[jagafen]

Great thread, with lots of info...thanks Damo and Macraven for all your input.

I was wondering about on-site laundry services. I know there are washers and dryers available, but what about ironing/pressing? I know there's probably an iron in the room, but i really don't feel like ironing on vacation....how much dough am I looking at to have someone else iron a bunch of men's (and a 9 y/os) dress shirts???

 

[macraven]

from the UO website...



Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Special Services
Our hotels provide a timely and efficient service based on the guest’s needs. Services include laundry, dry cleaning, quick pressing, and shoe shine service. If necessary, Express or Same Day Service can be requested. Hours of Operation: Available 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; 7 days a week


you know it won't be cheap to use the service.
there are irons in each room with a board.





btw, who irons while on vacation.........