Internet Access

[aldanbanshee]

We are staying at the VWL for the first time as DVC members in August and was wondering about internet access for a laptop. Do they have anything in the rooms?

 

[RobDoc]

All rooms at DVC resorts (and all WDW resorts) have a dataport on the room phone for dialup internet service. As long as you have a service provider (AOL, Netzero, Mindspring, etc.) you can find a local access number and will be charged only .35 for the call for DVC members at DVC resorts (.75 for non-members and at other WDW resorts).

Many of the resorts now have broadband service in each room. Make sure you have an ethernet card in your laptop (and a network cable) and you can connect via the room modem for $9.95 for a 24 hour period.

Enjoy!

 

[madcoco]

Make sure you have an ethernet card in your laptop (and a network cable)

If you don't have a cable, the front desk will supply you with one. You will be charged if you don't return it when checking out.

 

[raparker13]

WL Villas have high-speed. I was just there.

 

[kweaver]

We used the broadband service at SSR in June. It worked beautifully!

 

[finster]

We just got back from BWV and used the broadband in the rooms. Worked extremely well, and was pleased with the pricing ($9.95/24hrs)

I dropped a suggestion off that they offer weekly rates (i.e., $49.95 for 7 days). I need the access daily for work to synch email/etc., and found it annoying to have to "resubscribe" every 24 hours, although in all fairness, the sign-up process is simple.

--dave

 

[rinkwide]

And don't forget the WiFi service in the common areas of the convention resorts.

I can't wait to post to these boards while relaxing on one of the lounge chairs at SAB!

 

[madcoco]

I dropped a suggestion off that they offer weekly rates (i.e., $49.95 for 7 days). I need the access daily for work to synch email/etc., and found it annoying to have to "resubscribe" every 24 hours, although in all fairness, the sign-up process is simple.

We did the same. LOS would be great. Our internet bill was around $200. We encountered a few problems where we were denied access. Was told it was a problem due to our res' being linked, changing rooms etc. Tech Support answered right away and got it cleared up within a minute or two. There is actually a secret "link" on the Internet Access page where you then enter a code to gain manual access. I hope people don't find a way to hack the system.