Recent experiences with DVC wifi? - The DIS Discussion Forums

jekjones1558 · 02-19-2013, 09:40 AM

I haven't read any threads lately complaining about poor wifi service at DVC resorts. We will be at Kidani soon and my wifi there last May was pretty awful. Has the wifi in DVC rooms improved recently or have folks just not been reporting poor wifi service?

JaimeA · 02-19-2013, 09:58 AM

I am actually sitting at BWV on my iPad and the service has been fine, much better than the BCV in September. Maybe they have fixed it???

Enjoy your trip!

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drusba · 02-19-2013, 10:01 AM

Still bad. I was at BLT Feb 1 to 11. System was fine if you used it between midnight and 5 a.m. or around noon to two which of course most don't and likely the reason it was fine. During morning and then afternoon through evening after 4 it was at its worst, often stopped working while you were in the middle of something and slowing to snail speed many times. Disney, don't you know? Marriott, Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, and even Holiday and Comfort Inns are all way better than this. (Yes, as before I have already emailed my complaint and they have yet to listen thus far)

bwang123 · 02-19-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by drusba

Still bad. I was at BLT Feb 1 to 11. System was fine if you used it between midnight and 5 a.m. or around noon to two which of course most don't and likely the reason it was fine. During morning and then afternoon through evening after 4 it was at its worst, often stopped working while you were in the middle of something and slowing to snail speed many times. Disney, don't you know? Marriott, Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, and even Holiday and Comfort Inns are all way better than this. (Yes, as before I have already emailed my complaint and they have yet to listen thus far)

I have had similar problems at some of the hotels you mention above. Wifi is based off of number of users connecting to each access point and what type of traffic they are transmitting. did you know that Disney has one of the highest occupancy rates of all hotels? It would make sense that they have more devices connecting at one time. Can they fix it? Yes, charge for access. Hopefully they do so less people will be on it.

also, to answer the original question. we were at Kidani in December and wifi worked great the entire trip. I was actually suprised.

Psychodisney · 02-20-2013, 08:56 AM

We were at BCV last week of December and could not connect at all in our villa even after contacting the IT department. We were at OKW first week of January and had occassional WIFI depending on where in the 2BR you were sitting.
The service inside the parks and in public spaces was much better.

bobbiwoz · 02-20-2013, 10:08 AM

My last night stay was at OKW, end of January, I was even able to send pictures without a delay. I thought things were very good. Now, in Vero, that was AWFUL!

Nicoal13 · 02-20-2013, 10:17 AM

I was at OKW two weeks ago and the wifi worked just fine. I was able to upload pictures and use my tablet with no problems. The wifi in the parks was a little slower, but still pretty good.

Shelly F - Ohio · 02-20-2013, 10:34 AM

Last spring my wifi was spotty and slow but last week we had no issues at all at the Jambo house.

cbnsoul · 02-20-2013, 03:53 PM

I was at BC (hotel, not villas) last week and the service was poor. I could sign in but would lose service after a few minutes then had to turn wifi off then on to rejoin. Really a pain!

MrD1sturbed · 02-20-2013, 04:04 PM

Unrelated Wifi question, but is the Wifi free in the DVC rooms/resorts?

jekjones1558 · 02-20-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MrD1sturbed

Unrelated Wifi question, but is the Wifi free in the DVC rooms/resorts?

Yes.

zavandor · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

And it's free also inside the Theme Parks!

surfer_ed · 02-20-2013, 08:24 PM

Never had an issue at Florida resorts or Aulani but had serious issues at GCV. Called every day for 5 days and was told it would b fixed next day...different problem each time they said.

Pete W. · 02-21-2013, 05:15 AM

Can you still connect via ethernet cable or has that option been removed?

MarieDCL · 02-21-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cbnsoul

I could sign in but would lose service after a few minutes then had to turn wifi off then on to rejoin.

We had to do the same during our stay at AKL Kidani Village last August.

02-19-2013, 09:40 AM	#1
jekjones1558 Always happy at Disney Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: MN Posts: 7,402	Recent experiences with DVC wifi? I haven't read any threads lately complaining about poor wifi service at DVC resorts. We will be at Kidani soon and my wifi there last May was pretty awful. Has the wifi in DVC rooms improved recently or have folks just not been reporting poor wifi service? __________________ Jean I'm an OL Groupie!Dec. 2012

02-19-2013, 09:58 AM	#2
JaimeA Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 179	I am actually sitting at BWV on my iPad and the service has been fine, much better than the BCV in September. Maybe they have fixed it??? Enjoy your trip! Sent from my iPad using DISBoards __________________

02-19-2013, 10:01 AM	#3
drusba DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,906	Still bad. I was at BLT Feb 1 to 11. System was fine if you used it between midnight and 5 a.m. or around noon to two which of course most don't and likely the reason it was fine. During morning and then afternoon through evening after 4 it was at its worst, often stopped working while you were in the middle of something and slowing to snail speed many times. Disney, don't you know? Marriott, Four Seasons, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, and even Holiday and Comfort Inns are all way better than this. (Yes, as before I have already emailed my complaint and they have yet to listen thus far) __________________ Everything has to have a beginning and an end ... but it is not necessary to have a purpose in between.

02-20-2013, 08:56 AM	#5
Psychodisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 1,648	We were at BCV last week of December and could not connect at all in our villa even after contacting the IT department. We were at OKW first week of January and had occassional WIFI depending on where in the 2BR you were sitting. The service inside the parks and in public spaces was much better. __________________ [img]http://www.******************/timers/tickers/3va2caqaayz3ix94.png[/img] [img]http://www.******************/timers/tickers/qs9fu9epvzpcvrz2.png[/img]

02-20-2013, 10:08 AM	#6
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02-20-2013, 10:17 AM	#7
Nicoal13 not so patiently waiting for next vacation Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 639	I was at OKW two weeks ago and the wifi worked just fine. I was able to upload pictures and use my tablet with no problems. The wifi in the parks was a little slower, but still pretty good. __________________ Nicole DH DS Owen

02-20-2013, 10:34 AM	#8
Shelly F - Ohio Disney Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Erie Shore Line in Ohio Posts: 4,685	Last spring my wifi was spotty and slow but last week we had no issues at all at the Jambo house. __________________ Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas-Please stand clear of the doors. CBR - 2004 & Joined DVC 2004, DCL 4 night- 2005, SSR - Feb 2005, 06, & 09, Oct 08, May 2011, Oct 12, Feb 13..... CSR 07,... AKV Sept 2008,2012,2013... VWL Feb 2009, 2010, 2012 ... OKW Sept 2009, Feb2012...BCV 2013

02-20-2013, 03:53 PM	#9
cbnsoul I promise, no more points until the Poly DVC opens! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 487	I was at BC (hotel, not villas) last week and the service was poor. I could sign in but would lose service after a few minutes then had to turn wifi off then on to rejoin. Really a pain! __________________

02-20-2013, 04:04 PM	#10
MrD1sturbed Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 19	Unrelated Wifi question, but is the Wifi free in the DVC rooms/resorts? __________________

02-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#12
zavandor DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: An Italian in London Posts: 653	And it's free also inside the Theme Parks!

02-20-2013, 08:24 PM	#13
surfer_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Like to be Cast Away Cay but Winnipeg...Originally Halifax Posts: 1,253	Never had an issue at Florida resorts or Aulani but had serious issues at GCV. Called every day for 5 days and was told it would b fixed next day...different problem each time they said. __________________ Surfer_Ed 1972-Off-site , 1976-Poly, 1977-Off-site, 1978-FW,1980-Christmas at FW,1993-CBR, 1994-Off-site, 1996-Off-site Disneyland,2003-Christmas & Honeymoon CSR, 2004-AKL, 2005-POP MNSSHP and DD first trip, 2006-March DCL/First Trip Home SSR, March 2007 Vero/Beach Club DS First Trip, Oct 2007 ASMo/DCL/Wilderness Lodge, Jan 09 ASSp/ASMu, Nov 09 Vero/DCL/BCV, Jan 2010 Family Reunion AKV, Jan 11 SSR no kids, Jan 12 DCL/BLT, Jan 13 Aulani/DL 2006,2007,2008,2009 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader,Magical Memories for Special Kids http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

02-21-2013, 05:15 AM	#14
Pete W. DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Bethlehem Twp., NJ Posts: 958	Can you still connect via ethernet cable or has that option been removed?

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