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To book a pool cabana, you have to call the fitness center at the HRH. You have to rent the Cabanas for a full day, as they no longer offer half day rentals. I believe that the cost is approximately $115 per day. The cabanas come with a fridge stocked with non-alcoholic beverages and fresh...
Just a heads up that there are only five pool cabanas left at the Hardrock for the Easter weekend (4/16 and 4/17). If you plan on booking one, you'd better do it quickly.
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If non DVC resorts are included, the Animal Kingdom Lodge pool bar gets my vote. Lots of seating and great theming (thatched roof). For DVC resorts, BWV gets my vote.
You have to rent them from the marina on the other side of the lake (behind the Yacht Club Hotel). In my opinion, I would rent them from the marina at the Wilderness Lodge hotel. Due to the water taxi traffic going to and from Epcot and MGM, the water mice that you can rent at the Yacht Club...
I don't recommend doing it, but hitch hiking is by far the cheapest mode. That being said, I believe that there is a shuttle that runs from the Dolphin/Swan hotel going to Universal. You may want to call the hotel and confirm.
Here's my answers to the questions that were posed:
(1.) $110 was for the entire room service meal (no bevarages included).
(2.) In regards to concierge stays being at the Harborside resort or the Royal Towers, I can't say for sure. I can only repeat what the time share salesperson stated to...
I just came back from a week at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahammas and would be happy to answer any questions that anyone might have. I stayed in the Royal Towers. Here's a few unsolicited tidbits:
(1) I confirmed with one of the time share sales persons that DVC member...
Boardwalk Villas has a big Easter Egg Dash on the lawn behind the surrey bike rentals. there is also an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Easter bunny. This is a very busy time of the year, so I would recommend that you make a decision quickly and book your reservation.