Charging Stations

[hollygolitely93]

My kids will probably conk out in the parks around 1:30-2:00pm. We had our favourite rest spots but now we might need to rest at a charging station. Where are they and are any hot/ unisually crowded?

 

[ArielRae]

A nice cool spot for you to charge your device and have the kids nap in the MK is in the Tomorrowland arcade. They have two tables full of plugs.

 

[FLchick415]

I know there are some in the new Tangled restroom area, but those are outside. I also think there are some in Storybook Circus. Can't remember exactly where though. :-/

 

[got2lovedisney]

If you're at Epcot during F&W and a Chase cardmember, there are 4 stations in the Chase lounge in the American Adventure pavilion. A/C and free coffee and Coke drinks.

 

[Skywise]

For my last trip I took with me and used (and highly recommend) a rechargeable battery like the Patriot Fuel+ and just kept my cellphone plugged into it when it got low. I used a larger one like the 9000mah which got several charges out of it.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Don't forget, if you have an Android phone and not an Apple one (not sure what you have), most of them have replaceable batteries. Much easier to just swap a battery in 20 seconds rather than being tied to a wall charger somewhere.

 

[Michelina]

I have a cheap iPhone charger that I bought from groupon. It's perfect for places like Disney. The battery charges via wall outlet and a cord with micro USB. Then you plug in your iPhone cord with the USB side in the battery. Full charge in about 4 hours but I just keep it plugged into my phone in my purse.

 

[AuroraRora]

I have an external charger too - excellent ratings on Amazon and it was about $35 on there. It fully charges my phone 4-5 times before its dead, and I can recharge it fully by plugging it into the wall overnight. It seems to me it charges quicker than my usual phone charger too - I'll plug it in to charge in my bag while I'm watching a show or a parade, and it'll go from about 30% to 70%-80% in about 20mins.

 

[curemyreed]

I have an external charger too - excellent ratings on Amazon and it was about $35 on there. It fully charges my phone 4-5 times before its dead, and I can recharge it fully by plugging it into the wall overnight. It seems to me it charges quicker than my usual phone charger too - I'll plug it in to charge in my bag while I'm watching a show or a parade, and it'll go from about 30% to 70%-80% in about 20mins.

Would you mind sharing the name of this charger?

 

[curemyreed]

Don't forget, if you have an Android phone and not an Apple one (not sure what you have), most of them have replaceable batteries. Much easier to just swap a battery in 20 seconds rather than being tied to a wall charger somewhere.

Where would I find an extra battery?

 

[taterheads]

Where would I find an extra battery?

You can find them at Walmart, target, walgreens. It's a portable charge "battery" not actually a whole other battery for your phone that you change out. They are small and attach to the same jack you use on the bottom of your phone where you'd usually attach your cord to charge. They run between $20-$30. If you google it a million options will come up.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Where would I find an extra battery?

I have always ordered mine from Amazon. This is the one I have,

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Batte...=1382566777&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s4+battery

If I have used it during the day (generally do not have to), I just recharge it at night with the phone and regular battery, In the morning, I just toss the spare in my bag. If I need it, pop the back off the phone, slip out the battery, slip in the new, pop the back on, turn the phone back on and I am on my way. It's just another whole battery, ready to pop in. I don't think Apple lets you do that though, only Androids.

 

[AuroraRora]

Would you mind sharing the name of this charger?

Mine is the Anker 15,000mAh... I did a lot of research before I bought it and this one was at the top of a lot of lists and so far its been an excellent choice. I'm actually sitting in Harbor House at MK charging my phone right now It also charges my Galaxy Tab and my mp3 player, and it'd charge my laptop although I imagine that'd be a slower charge

 

[cassie58]

On another thread some people recommended the jackery(sp.?) for charging on the go. It is available on Amazon for about $30, and the reviews were very good. I will be ordering it for our trip next month, since it seems we may need to charge more often w/ MDE app in use all day.

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