ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT INFO...FAQ and more......

[schumigirl]

All the rooms are the same on all floors

Thought schumi posted pictures of the club lounge
If she hasn't, they can be added

They're in my trip report mac........will add them tomorrow or Tuesday.

I didn't add them originally when we created the thread as I assumed Club Lounge had been refurbed and wanted to see if anyone had any new pics, but when I was told it hadn't been done should have just added what I had.

 

[macraven]

Schumi, you are so on the ball all the time

No wonder your sticky is popular

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi, you are so on the ball all the time

No wonder your sticky is popular

You're too kind........

Few Club Lounge pictures been added to first post........

 

[ellie05]

Thank you @schumigirl and @macraven! The pictures look great.

 

[GatorLady]

Hello all!

I just got of the phone modifying our existing reservation to Club Level. (I dialed the YouFirst reservation number but got transferred, so not sure of the location of the person I was speaking to.)

She insisted that the Lounge had been refurbished, but not every one of the club level rooms were. She did seem well informed as we discussed specific furniture differences between the refurb and non-refurbished rooms. (But I do know from my Disney experiences, that the Boards usually have the best information!)

My question is.. We are staying from May 29th to June 5th. If she is wrong, will we get some sort of notification if they decide to do the refurbishment while we are there?

*One side note to thank all the very helpful people here on the Universal side! (With a special shout out to Schumi and Mac!) I am a Disney expert and a Universal newbie. Our first time was last year for two nights. We loved it so much we bought AP's before we left and are back for a week this year! Thanks again for all you do!!*

 

[pcstang]

When I was at RPR, the second week of April, I was told the club lounge hadn't been touched. It was supposed to be done by the end of April.

 

[macraven]

Rooms that are on the list of refurbishment would not be in the pool of availability for certain dates

Last year work was being done on floors below me
I was informed if that when I checked in.

Also saw signs about that in the hotel
All stated work on the floors would begin after 9:00 am and would stop by 5:00

You won't hear any noise on the 7th floor
Work has already been completed on the floors below you

 

[schumigirl]

Hello all!

I just got of the phone modifying our existing reservation to Club Level. (I dialed the YouFirst reservation number but got transferred, so not sure of the location of the person I was speaking to.)

She insisted that the Lounge had been refurbished, but not every one of the club level rooms were. She did seem well informed as we discussed specific furniture differences between the refurb and non-refurbished rooms. (But I do know from my Disney experiences, that the Boards usually have the best information!)

My question is.. We are staying from May 29th to June 5th. If she is wrong, will we get some sort of notification if they decide to do the refurbishment while we are there?

*One side note to thank all the very helpful people here on the Universal side! (With a special shout out to Schumi and Mac!) I am a Disney expert and a Universal newbie. Our first time was last year for two nights. We loved it so much we bought AP's before we left and are back for a week this year! Thanks again for all you do!!*

Thank you for the lovely comments....... glad the stickies are of use to you in planning......it can be daunting going somewhere you don't know very well.

I posted beginning of April I had been told by a TM friend that the Club lounge hadn't been refurbed yet and he wasn't sure exactly when it was being done. I also got a lovely pm from a poster on here who was there in April and again said it hadn't been done as she had seen my trip report pictures and it was exactly the same.

I don't know about every room being refurbed on Club Level as I didn't ask them about that. I did think it was only some rooms on level 3 that had still to be done, but not 100% sure about that.

I'm sorry you were given wrong information by whoever you spoke to......that's never good.

You should get notification if any work is being carried out while you are there, but you'll definitely be told at check in and folks I know who stayed during the refurb mostly said they never noticed anything. Someone in T1 had an issue one day they were in the room midday and water had been turned off for works to be done. But it was sorted very quickly.

I do hope you have a wonderful trip to RPR and Universal.......

 

[GatorLady]

Thanks to all for the reassuring information! We are very excited to be going back!!

 

[amy1115]

First, thanks so much for all your hard work! I have found so much valuable information here. Now to my question:

We already have an off-site condo booked for May 19-28. Doing 2 Universal days (possibly 3) and 2 Disney days. Here's something I'm thinking about doing, but I'd like you experts opinions on if it's worth it.....Checking into our Condo (closer to Disney area) on May 19th. We're driving from Oklahoma and won't arrive at the condo until at least 6 pm or so, assuming all goes well on the drive. Unpack a little, and then pack only what would be needed to stay one night at Royal Pacific. May 20th (daughter's 11th B-day!) get up super early, be at Royal Pacific by 6:00 AM to check in, get EP's, and leave bags with bell service. Head to Studios for early admission. Stay the night, get Early entry and EP's the next day until park close. Head back to condo by Disney area. Whew. Sounds long and drawn out when you type it up. Anyway, I guess what I want to know is, based on the days we are going it looks like a moderately busy time. So Would it be worth paying $364.50 for the one night stay and getting EP and early entry for 2 days? I know purely based on cost it is a great deal, but will it be busy enough for EP to be useful? Another consideration is that my MIL will be with us, and I worry about her having a hard time with the heat and all the walking, so anything we could do to cut down on standing in line would be a benefit to her anyway.

I hope this makes sense, if not let me know and I'll try to re-word. I just want to make sure I wouldn't be spending the money needlessly. Thanks in advance!!

 

[amy1115]

Ooops. One more.... Will we have plenty of time to get all checked in, print EP's and get to the Studios for early entry?

 

[BellaPetunia]

I have a question about the club lounge. I read it opens for breakfast at 7am, same time I have been told one of the parks will open for early entry in July. Do they have coffee out a little earlier so we can at least grab some before heading to the park? Would love to be able to fuel up before going out and grab water, but I'm guessing I might have to snag some items the day before now.

 

[macraven]

First, thanks so much for all your hard work! I have found so much valuable information here. Now to my question:

We already have an off-site condo booked for May 19-28. Doing 2 Universal days (possibly 3) and 2 Disney days. Here's something I'm thinking about doing, but I'd like you experts opinions on if it's worth it.....Checking into our Condo (closer to Disney area) on May 19th. We're driving from Oklahoma and won't arrive at the condo until at least 6 pm or so, assuming all goes well on the drive. Unpack a little, and then pack only what would be needed to stay one night at Royal Pacific. May 20th (daughter's 11th B-day!) get up super early, be at Royal Pacific by 6:00 AM to check in, get EP's, and leave bags with bell service. Head to Studios for early admission. Stay the night, get Early entry and EP's the next day until park close. Head back to condo by Disney area. Whew. Sounds long and drawn out when you type it up. Anyway, I guess what I want to know is, based on the days we are going it looks like a moderately busy time. So Would it be worth paying $364.50 for the one night stay and getting EP and early entry for 2 days? I know purely based on cost it is a great deal, but will it be busy enough for EP to be useful? Another consideration is that my MIL will be with us, and I worry about her having a hard time with the heat and all the walking, so anything we could do to cut down on standing in line would be a benefit to her anyway.

I hope this makes sense, if not let me know and I'll try to re-word. I just want to make sure I wouldn't be spending the money needlessly. Thanks in advance!!

if you break it down, you would be spending $182.25 for the total for 3 of you for ep's.
i say go for it as it is a birthday celebration.

the room cost includes the unlimited ep's
you could not buy 3 of the unlimited eps for 3 of you at the price it is on the website.
it covers both parks.
unlimited line usage for 2 days.

money well spent to make the birthday girl and trip a delight!

so you are paying for two different places for a one night stay, even with that throw away room, you still might be coming out ahead.

check in at 6 am get hotel card room keys, do the ep photo picture all within 10 minutes.

buy the tickets online with a 3rd party vendor if you think they can mail the tickets to you in advance.
or use the print at home or kiosk pick up with whoever you use
you can make it happen.

outside guest service opens prior to the park opening but it is a long line some days.
i suggest you secure the tickets prior to going to the park.

you can leave your stuff with valet on check out day.
pick it up when you decide to leave the park and return to the condo at the end of the second park day at the darkside.

 

[amy1115]

if you break it down, you would be spending $182.25 for the total for 3 of you for ep's.
i say go for it as it is a birthday celebration.

the room cost includes the unlimited ep's
you could not buy 3 of the unlimited eps for 3 of you at the price it is on the website.
it covers both parks.
unlimited line usage for 2 days.

money well spent to make the birthday girl and trip a delight!

so you are paying for two different places for a one night stay, even with that throw away room, you still might be coming out ahead.

check in at 6 am get hotel card room keys, do the ep photo picture all within 10 minutes.

buy the tickets online with a 3rd party vendor if you think they can mail the tickets to you in advance.
or use the print at home or kiosk pick up with whoever you use
you can make it happen.

outside guest service opens prior to the park opening but it is a long line some days.
i suggest you secure the tickets prior to going to the park.

you can leave your stuff with valet on check out day.
pick it up when you decide to leave the park and return to the condo at the end of the second park day at the darkside.

Thanks! We already bought our tickets through Undercover Tourist so that's taken care of. One last question...does it matter if I book through hotels.com or go direct through Universal? As far as getting the EP's ?

 

[macraven]

it doesn't matter who you book your rooms with.

once you are booked and registered as a guest, you recieve the hotel key card for all in your group.

at the check in desk, you will be asked to name all that will be in your room.
the TM will create the room keys with names of everyone on a card.

take that card to the kiosk to make the photo id express card.
you stick your room key in the slot, it reads the info on it.
it shows you are a registered guest at the hotel.

you look at the camera, smile or frown, and push the button on the kiosk.

you press a button to view the picture.
if you don't like it, hit redo button.

(I have been known to do that process 4 times before i hit print......lol)

picture comes out of the machine and that is your photo id card to use for the express lines in the parks.


hotel card is separate from photo express card.

when you are a guest at the hotel, it entitles you to the hotel perks.
hotel perks include, unlimited usage of all rides and shows in the parks.
priority seating at some restaurants in the parks and city walk.
early entry to the parks on designated days.

you can buy your park tickets from anyone.
they all get you into the parks.

you can book your hotel with any 3rd party vendor.


I choose to book through Universal website.
if i go and there is inclement weather which prevents me from flying out on the day i am to check in, Universal has a policy of being able to cancel my trip due to weather with no penalities involved.
Normal cancellation policies are no refunds 5 days out from check in date.

 

[amy1115]

it doesn't matter who you book your rooms with.

once you are booked and registered as a guest, you recieve the hotel key card for all in your group.

at the check in desk, you will be asked to name all that will be in your room.
the TM will create the room keys with names of everyone on a card.

take that card to the kiosk to make the photo id express card.
you stick your room key in the slot, it reads the info on it.
it shows you are a registered guest at the hotel.

you look at the camera, smile or frown, and push the button on the kiosk.

you press a button to view the picture.
if you don't like it, hit redo button.

(I have been known to do that process 4 times before i hit print......lol)

picture comes out of the machine and that is your photo id card to use for the express lines in the parks.


hotel card is separate from photo express card.

when you are a guest at the hotel, it entitles you to the hotel perks.
hotel perks include, unlimited usage of all rides and shows in the parks.
priority seating at some restaurants in the parks and city walk.
early entry to the parks on designated days.

you can buy your park tickets from anyone.
they all get you into the parks.

you can book your hotel with any 3rd party vendor.


I choose to book through Universal website.
if i go and there is inclement weather which prevents me from flying out on the day i am to check in, Universal has a policy of being able to cancel my trip due to weather with no penalities involved.
Normal cancellation policies are no refunds 5 days out from check in date.

Thank you!!

 

[schumigirl]

I have a question about the club lounge. I read it opens for breakfast at 7am, same time I have been told one of the parks will open for early entry in July. Do they have coffee out a little earlier so we can at least grab some before heading to the park? Would love to be able to fuel up before going out and grab water, but I'm guessing I might have to snag some items the day before now.

Club Lounge won't open any earlier than 7am.

You can buy coffee in Orchids Lounge as it opens at 6am. And you do have the coffee machine in the room.

 

[Donna3271]

First, thanks so much for all your hard work! I have found so much valuable information here. Now to my question:

We already have an off-site condo booked for May 19-28. Doing 2 Universal days (possibly 3) and 2 Disney days. Here's something I'm thinking about doing, but I'd like you experts opinions on if it's worth it.....Checking into our Condo (closer to Disney area) on May 19th. We're driving from Oklahoma and won't arrive at the condo until at least 6 pm or so, assuming all goes well on the drive. Unpack a little, and then pack only what would be needed to stay one night at Royal Pacific. May 20th (daughter's 11th B-day!) get up super early, be at Royal Pacific by 6:00 AM to check in, get EP's, and leave bags with bell service. Head to Studios for early admission. Stay the night, get Early entry and EP's the next day until park close. Head back to condo by Disney area. Whew. Sounds long and drawn out when you type it up. Anyway, I guess what I want to know is, based on the days we are going it looks like a moderately busy time. So Would it be worth paying $364.50 for the one night stay and getting EP and early entry for 2 days? I know purely based on cost it is a great deal, but will it be busy enough for EP to be useful? Another consideration is that my MIL will be with us, and I worry about her having a hard time with the heat and all the walking, so anything we could do to cut down on standing in line would be a benefit to her anyway.

I hope this makes sense, if not let me know and I'll try to re-word. I just want to make sure I wouldn't be spending the money needlessly. Thanks in advance!!

Hi,
I have nothing to offer, since I am a newbie.... But the room may be invaluable if you are worried about your MIL with the heat and walking.... If she gets exhausted, you can escort her back to the room on that first day to rest.

 

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[jump00]

Hello all!

I just got of the phone modifying our existing reservation to Club Level. (I dialed the YouFirst reservation number but got transferred, so not sure of the location of the person I was speaking to.)

She insisted that the Lounge had been refurbished, but not every one of the club level rooms were. She did seem well informed as we discussed specific furniture differences between the refurb and non-refurbished rooms. (But I do know from my Disney experiences, that the Boards usually have the best information!)

My question is.. We are staying from May 29th to June 5th. If she is wrong, will we get some sort of notification if they decide to do the refurbishment while we are there?

*One side note to thank all the very helpful people here on the Universal side! (With a special shout out to Schumi and Mac!) I am a Disney expert and a Universal newbie. Our first time was last year for two nights. We loved it so much we bought AP's before we left and are back for a week this year! Thanks again for all you do!!*

Hello!!! My dh and I will be at the RPR the same week. This is the first time we Aren't staying in club level. Love the resort - have a wonderful time and perhaps we will run into each other by the

Hello all!

I just got of the phone modifying our existing reservation to Club Level. (I dialed the YouFirst reservation number but got transferred, so not sure of the location of the person I was speaking to.)

She insisted that the Lounge had been refurbished, but not every one of the club level rooms were. She did seem well informed as we discussed specific furniture differences between the refurb and non-refurbished rooms. (But I do know from my Disney experiences, that the Boards usually have the best information!)

My question is.. We are staying from May 29th to June 5th. If she is wrong, will we get some sort of notification if they decide to do the refurbishment while we are there?

*One side note to thank all the very helpful people here on the Universal side! (With a special shout out to Schumi and Mac!) I am a Disney expert and a Universal newbie. Our first time was last year for two nights. We loved it so much we bought AP's before we left and are back for a week this year! Thanks again for all you do!!*

Hello!!!!

My dh and I will be at the RPR at the same time- May 29 to June 5!!! No club level this trip- but perhaps we will run into each other by the pool. I will be the one with the Coronado Springs mug!!!!

Have an amazing trip And Yes - Schumi girl and Mac are the best!!!! (damo and Gina Gina Bo Bina too!!) They have been such a wealth of information and have made vacation planning at Universal, RPR and the Orlando area so much easier.

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