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TigrLvsPooh · 07-21-2009, 01:34 AM

We stayed at the Royal Pacific for 4 nights, July 7-11, and had a great time!

This was our first time staying at the resort, previously the only Universal resort we had tried was Portofino. We arrived on Tuesday July 7th in the mid-afternoon, probably around 3:00 PM and check-in was a breeze. I did not make any requests and was pleasantly surprised to see we were given a great room. Tower 1, 7th floor, room #1729, overlooking IOA. The kids loved being able to watch Hulk, Dr. Doom, Dueling Dragons, etc, right from their bed. We could also see parts of Universal, including the new coaster. It was a great view!!

Over the 4 days we were there we enjoyed the parks very much, I think we rode everything at least once, and many rides multiple times. With the express pass we never waited longer than 5 minutes and usually everything was a walk-on. I wish WDW offered something similar, but I'm sure it would have to cost a fortune if they did.

I think my most favorite ride would definitely have to be The Mummy.

The kids loved MIB, Simpsons, Spiderman, Popeye's, Jimmy Neutron, and the kid areas in Suessland and Universal's with Woody and Curious George.

We ate at many of the restaurants......

Mythos, which was good but maybe not quite as amazing as I was expecting it to be after reading so many reports. We started with a pizza special to share, it had sausage and spinach, some other toppings I can't remember, then I had the pork and DH had the risotto. It was good, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The price was very low, which was nice. I think it was our cheapest dinner.

Trattoria del Porto, which I didn't care for even though the create-your-own pasta thing is a neat idea. All you can eat for $18. But the restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about. The kids did get to meet and greet with Woody Woodpecker and Scooby Doo though.

One morning we had The Island dining room for the breakfast buffet which was good, I especially enjoyed the pancakes, DH liked the omlette station. They had lots of options and a friendly staff. No characters were there.

We did Finnegan's irish pub for lunch one day, which was good. I had fish and chips, DH had some potato thing. The atmosphere was cool, they had live music and it was crowded and fun.

Dinner at Bubba Gumps, it was good, we'd eaten at one in Chicago and I'd say it was the same. DH had a big bucket of crab, lobster, and stuff, I had the coconut shrimp. I think their prices are too high for what you get, but the atmosphere is cute.

And I saved the best for last... by far our best meal on every level, was The Kitchen at the Hard Rock. WOW! The restaurant is beautiful, our server was the best I've probably ever had in my life, and the food was awesome. DH had a seafood dish, I can't remember what it was called, it had steamers and stuff piled on top... I had the meatloaf which was amazing. The kids enjoyed lots of time with Scooby Doo, he came by like 4 times, which was cool. We ended up staying for drinks and relaxing a long time because the kids left the table and went to the kid zone to watch TV. Why doesn't Disney build some of these kid zone areas???

We went to the pool several times. We found it to be very nice, the kids enjoyed the splash zone area with the water blasters. The service around the pool was nice, we had drinks several times and the service was quick, cool towels were brought around periodically which was nice, and we ordered lunch one day, Bula Bar and Grill, which was very good.

I think that about covers the basics.

Does anyone have any questions?

TigrLvsPooh · 07-21-2009, 01:40 AM

I won't bore you with the 300 + pics I took!

Here are a few:

TigrLvsPooh · 07-21-2009, 01:46 AM

schumigirl · 07-21-2009, 10:21 AM

What fabulous pictures, thanks for sharing. You have 2 lovely kids there.

Glad you had such a wonderful time, and what a super view out of your window.

nerdboyrockstar · 07-21-2009, 04:57 PM

Your view is amazing! I just might request that exact room next time.

Great pictures too.

Tank · 07-21-2009, 07:08 PM

[quote=TigrLvsPooh;32800712]I won't bore you with the 300 + pics I took!

Here are a few:

Please take the time to bore us with a few more pics.

We leave for RPR in 3 weeks

jcc0621 · 07-21-2009, 07:55 PM

Thanks so much for the report. We will be there in about 24 more days

donaldduck352 · 07-21-2009, 10:12 PM

Loved the pics.It sounded like Ya'll had a great time!!
I have to agree with The Kitchen,ate there few months back and it was one of the best meals we ever had at US..We had Homer come visit our table several times and it was funny.Now The Kitchen is on our too eat list every visit!!
If you got more pics please post,we love pictures...

bubba's mom · 07-22-2009, 03:29 PM

We stayed in 1729 before...know what you mean about hearing/seeing Hulk from bed

Hey...was your husband the 'hunky man' in Disaster?

schoonersky · 07-22-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the report, I'd love to see more pics! We get to RPR in 2 weeks, 6 days (not that I'm counting) for 5 nights! Yippee! Universal 360 looks like it was neat - and thanks for The Kitchen tip, we will have to plan for that one. I also heard Jake's at RPR was good.

Ciavobella · 07-23-2009, 06:39 PM

More pictures please

I love The Kitchen too. Thanks for sharing your trip.

JPFamilyMom · 07-27-2009, 09:38 AM

Yes, more pictures please

Where did you find the penguins from madagascar? Do you know if they are regular characters in the parks?

TigrLvsPooh · 08-04-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba's mom

We stayed in 1729 before...know what you mean about hearing/seeing Hulk from bed

Hey...was your husband the 'hunky man' in Disaster?

LOL

He was actually not the hunky man but one of the three guys in lab coats. I think they were supposed to be villains or something, I never really figured out the plot.

TigrLvsPooh · 08-04-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPFamilyMom

Yes, more pictures please

Where did you find the penguins from madagascar? Do you know if they are regular characters in the parks?

They were on a float coming down the street from the kids zone area towards Mel's. I think they originated from the kid area somewhere, we just happened to see them as they left. I'm pretty sure it was on the park map... like when and where, etc.

TigrLvsPooh · 08-04-2009, 01:11 AM

07-21-2009, 01:40 AM	#2
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07-21-2009, 01:46 AM	#3
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,721	__________________ Erika Murphy Fan's Guide: Walt Disney World Grand Floridian 2003, 2001, 1994 * Polynesian 2008 again, 2008, 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008 * Boardwalk Inn 2006, 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Port Orleans Riverside 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2002 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2002 * Beach Club 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008, 2006, 2005 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2001 *Upcoming trip to WDW: March 2010*

07-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
schumigirl Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Originally Scotland, Now in Cleveland, NE England, UK Posts: 323	What fabulous pictures, thanks for sharing. You have 2 lovely kids there. Glad you had such a wonderful time, and what a super view out of your window. __________________ *Carole xx* Sept 2007 First trip, Buena Vista Palace Sept 2008 POFQ Aug 2009 2 weeks at Royal Pacific Resort Oct 2010 2 Weeks at Royal Pacific Resort and HHN

07-21-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
nerdboyrockstar Mouseketeer I want a t-shirt that says "Everything is better at Disneyland" Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 903	Your view is amazing! I just might request that exact room next time. Great pictures too. __________________ - Anthony

07-21-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
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07-21-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,721	Royal Pacific - US/IOA - Trip Report We stayed at the Royal Pacific for 4 nights, July 7-11, and had a great time! This was our first time staying at the resort, previously the only Universal resort we had tried was Portofino. We arrived on Tuesday July 7th in the mid-afternoon, probably around 3:00 PM and check-in was a breeze. I did not make any requests and was pleasantly surprised to see we were given a great room. Tower 1, 7th floor, room #1729, overlooking IOA. The kids loved being able to watch Hulk, Dr. Doom, Dueling Dragons, etc, right from their bed. We could also see parts of Universal, including the new coaster. It was a great view!! Over the 4 days we were there we enjoyed the parks very much, I think we rode everything at least once, and many rides multiple times. With the express pass we never waited longer than 5 minutes and usually everything was a walk-on. I wish WDW offered something similar, but I'm sure it would have to cost a fortune if they did. I think my most favorite ride would definitely have to be The Mummy. The kids loved MIB, Simpsons, Spiderman, Popeye's, Jimmy Neutron, and the kid areas in Suessland and Universal's with Woody and Curious George. We ate at many of the restaurants...... Mythos, which was good but maybe not quite as amazing as I was expecting it to be after reading so many reports. We started with a pizza special to share, it had sausage and spinach, some other toppings I can't remember, then I had the pork and DH had the risotto. It was good, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The price was very low, which was nice. I think it was our cheapest dinner. Trattoria del Porto, which I didn't care for even though the create-your-own pasta thing is a neat idea. All you can eat for $18. But the restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about. The kids did get to meet and greet with Woody Woodpecker and Scooby Doo though. One morning we had The Island dining room for the breakfast buffet which was good, I especially enjoyed the pancakes, DH liked the omlette station. They had lots of options and a friendly staff. No characters were there. We did Finnegan's irish pub for lunch one day, which was good. I had fish and chips, DH had some potato thing. The atmosphere was cool, they had live music and it was crowded and fun. Dinner at Bubba Gumps, it was good, we'd eaten at one in Chicago and I'd say it was the same. DH had a big bucket of crab, lobster, and stuff, I had the coconut shrimp. I think their prices are too high for what you get, but the atmosphere is cute. And I saved the best for last... by far our best meal on every level, was The Kitchen at the Hard Rock. WOW! The restaurant is beautiful, our server was the best I've probably ever had in my life, and the food was awesome. DH had a seafood dish, I can't remember what it was called, it had steamers and stuff piled on top... I had the meatloaf which was amazing. The kids enjoyed lots of time with Scooby Doo, he came by like 4 times, which was cool. We ended up staying for drinks and relaxing a long time because the kids left the table and went to the kid zone to watch TV. Why doesn't Disney build some of these kid zone areas??? We went to the pool several times. We found it to be very nice, the kids enjoyed the splash zone area with the water blasters. The service around the pool was nice, we had drinks several times and the service was quick, cool towels were brought around periodically which was nice, and we ordered lunch one day, Bula Bar and Grill, which was very good. I think that about covers the basics. Does anyone have any questions? __________________ Erika Murphy Fan's Guide: Walt Disney World Grand Floridian 2003, 2001, 1994 * Polynesian 2008 again, 2008, 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008 * Boardwalk Inn 2006, 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Port Orleans Riverside 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2002 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2002 * Beach Club 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008, 2006, 2005 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2001 *Upcoming trip to WDW: March 2010*

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07-21-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
Tank Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 260	[quote=TigrLvsPooh;32800712]I won't bore you with the 300 + pics I took! Here are a few: Please take the time to bore us with a few more pics. We leave for RPR in 3 weeks

07-21-2009, 10:12 PM	#8
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 6,142	Loved the pics.It sounded like Ya'll had a great time!! I have to agree with The Kitchen,ate there few months back and it was one of the best meals we ever had at US..We had Homer come visit our table several times and it was funny.Now The Kitchen is on our too eat list every visit!! If you got more pics please post,we love pictures... __________________ If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments for all my friends on the darkside of the boards My next trip to Universal is when I get in my car-I don't need A countdown

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bubba's mom Proud Redhead DIS Cast Member The Tag Fairy knows you as more than just "Wife of Eric Roberts--XM Spy" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Exeter (Reading), PA Posts: 12,464	We stayed in 1729 before...know what you mean about hearing/seeing Hulk from bed Hey...was your husband the 'hunky man' in Disaster? __________________ 2008 Trip Report HERE ....Double Double Dip Trip Report UO June 2007 Mickey Mouse's Vacation to Universal!

07-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
schoonersky Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 170	Oh boy! Thanks for the report, I'd love to see more pics! We get to RPR in 2 weeks, 6 days (not that I'm counting) for 5 nights! Yippee! Universal 360 looks like it was neat - and thanks for The Kitchen tip, we will have to plan for that one. I also heard Jake's at RPR was good. __________________ August 2009 - POP Free Dining August 2008 - POR Free DIning March 1983 - Offsite

07-23-2009, 06:39 PM	#11
Ciavobella Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 46	More pictures please I love The Kitchen too. Thanks for sharing your trip.

07-27-2009, 09:38 AM	#12
JPFamilyMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 669	Yes, more pictures please Where did you find the penguins from madagascar? Do you know if they are regular characters in the parks? __________________ A Disney nut, raising two Disney boys, with a husband that tags along for the ride June 2004: AS Sports (magical honeymoon) Disneyland:too many times to list

08-04-2009, 01:11 AM	#15
TigrLvsPooh Disney's Ultimate Fan, and our very own Travel Channel television star!!! Anthony's Girl Got my way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,721	__________________ Erika Murphy Fan's Guide: Walt Disney World Grand Floridian 2003, 2001, 1994 * Polynesian 2008 again, 2008, 2005, 2003 * Contemporary 2008 * Boardwalk Inn 2006, 1998 * Boardwalk Villas 2006, 2004 * Wilderness Cabin 1998 * Port Orleans Riverside 1999 * All Star Music 2001 * Caribbean Beach Resort 2002 * Old Key West 2009, 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002 * Yacht Club 2002 * Beach Club 2008 * Beach Club Villas 2003 * Swan 2006, 2005, 2003 * Pop Century 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004 * Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Port Orleans French Quarter 2004 * Villas at Wilderness Lodge 2004 * Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008, 2006, 2005 * Saratoga Springs 2007 * Royal Pacific 2009 * Portofino Bay 2001 *Upcoming trip to WDW: March 2010*

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