Internet Access

[beatnik]

Not sure where to post this:

Does any one know of an inexpensive place for us to access the internet for a brief period of time (10-15 minutes) during our trip to the World? We don't want to bring our laptop and pay $10/day through our hotel just to quickly check our bill payments and e-mail once or twice during the trip. Internet access is not essential (we will set everything us to happen without out us, but its nice to check that the machines are behaving), but it would give us some peace of mind if there were somewhere inexpensive (or free) that we allow us to take a quick gander at a few sites...


Beatnik

 

[suzimar57]

Whenever we're in WDW both my husband & son check their emails in the Business Center at the Contemporary (located in the Convention Center wing) - Not expensive, something like $10 for a 1/2 hour

 

[beatnik]

Appreciate the reply-- we will check this option out if we need to get online.

Beatnik

 

[AB'sDad]

Some of the phones within the parks have web kiosks with them.

Depends on what you want to do on the web, but basic email and websites are available.
Just slide a credit card it and its like $.25/min. (i'm not sure)

The only one I have used is in Epcot, near the restrooms in Germany. But I've seen them all over.
Some of the websites were free, ABC/Disney/ESPN related websites are free.

good luck!

 

[kgal16]

would using internet via modem at carribbean beach resort
be free... i would be dialing a local number for internet connection... so if local calls are free, internet via modem is free too right?

what is this $10 connection fee per day?
is this for high speed connection?

 

[safetymom]

I am here at CBR right now. It is .75 for each local call. Unlimited time. I am using the dataport on the phone.

 

[Crazy Hakim]

Originally posted by kgal16
would using internet via modem at carribbean beach resort
be free... i would be dialing a local number for internet connection... so if local calls are free, internet via modem is free too right?
what is this $10 connection fee per day?
is this for high speed connection?

I snipped this from Deb Wills Site:
http://wdwig.com/hnews.htm#929

High Speed Internet Arrives at WDW Resorts

It has been a long time in coming, but High Speed Internet Access is being rolled out at the WDW Resorts, starting with Coronado Springs.

Price is $9.95 for 24-contiguous hours charged to the room account. You will need to supply your own laptop and cable! Technical support will be available via your in room phone.

Here is the estimated timetable for access:

Coronado Springs - Oct. 1, 2003
Yacht & Beach Club Resorts - Nov. 4, 2003
Contemporary Resort - Dec. 2, 2003
Grand Floridian - Dec. 2, 2003
BoardWalk (including DVC units) - Dec. 30, 2003
Saratoga Springs - Jan. 30, 2004
Villas at the Wilderness Lodge - Feb. 27, 2004
Old Key West - April 2, 2004

Wi-Fi is Also Available

Wi-Fi: High Speed Wireless Internet Access is available to Guests staying at select Disney Resorts. Guests with Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers or PDA's will be able to access the Internet from the common areas of each resort. Smart City is the vendor providing this service and 24-hour technical support for those Guests who need it. Smart City will bill the Guest using a secure credit card transaction via the on-screen Internet connection.

Requirements: Requires a wireless interface card (WIC), available for purchase in the resort's business center.

Price: $4.99 for the first 60 minutes or $9.95 for 24 contiguous hours

Grand Floridian - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Beach Pool
Contemporary - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Feature Pool
Yacht Club - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Stormalong Bay Pool
Beach Club - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Stormalong Bay Pool
Coronado Springs - Main Lobby, Convention Center Hallway, Feature Pool, Francisco's

 

[littlegreydonkey]

any one know if the phone kiosks allow hotmail access- or if there's an internet cafe anywhere off site on 192, Florida Mall or Lake Buena Vista? Sadly, work doesn't stop on holiday!

 

[WhispyPixie]

If you have Sprint cell phone service, I would contemlate getting unlimited web access on your cell phone. Purchase the snap dialer software and you have unlimited web access on your laptop. It is well worth the money.....we use it consistently

 

[NotUrsula]

Swan & Dolphin have free inroom hi-speed for guests. Used it a bunch last trip, when a project went south on me in the middle of my vacation

 

[Armadillo4]

For those without laptops, the business centers at the resorts with such facilities can do in a pinch. I don't have a laptop, and the CSR biz center was quite handy. Another poster above mentioned the Contemporary as well. In addition, there's a Kinko's somewhere near the Crossroads that should have slightly cheaper internet rates than the resort biz centers. Go to Kinkos.com and enter zip code 32836 or "Lake Buena Vista" in the locator to find the exact branch address.

 

[wuv tigger]

If you are willing to go off site you can probably stop by the library. We access our email/accounts at public libraries wherever we go. You just have to make sure that you don't let the machine store your user names or password.

You can probably check out sites in Orlando by looking up the Orange County Florida web page.

David