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

[Toy Story Fan]

I usually give $5 for a tip if I take a couple of bottles of water with me in the afternoon

If I get a brand name drink in the evening,I pay for the drink and tip $4

At breakfast I only pick up a cheese Danish and put $2 in the tip jar .

Evening spread I just get a couple of apps and leave $5 in the tip jar

On my last day when I leave in the afternoon, I give a ten to all working at that time

I go solo and I know everyone tips their own way

My understanding is money in the tip jar is shared by those working that time period
When I get individual attention for any service I also tip that person $5

Thanks again! You're so helpful, greatly appreciated!!

 

[macraven]

Since you have 5 in your group, maybe just tip in the jar.
When i was last there, i had to ask a TM where the "jar" was.....

i go solo and do club at times.
i'm not big for breakfast time so if i hit the lounge, it is just coffee and the danish.

i figure the water and coke bottles are around $3 or less in the parks so if i take 3 bottles i put $5 in the tip jar.

Don't feel that everyone does tips the way I do.
I have seen families with 5 in the group drop $10 in the jar when they all do breakfast and take bottled drinks out with them.
For some families staying onsite and in club level is a stretch for them financially.


Then there are some guests that only tip when a TM does something for them instead of using the tip jar.

i'm guessing there are families that have never stayed club level and not aware that tipping is a proper gesture.

Staff members never ask for a tip and you will not see signs placed in the lounge to encourage it.
But, any tip the group or individual TM receives is always very much appreciated.

 

[Toy Story Fan]

Since you have 5 in your group, maybe just tip in the jar.
When i was last there, i had to ask a TM where the "jar" was.....

i go solo and do club at times.
i'm not big for breakfast time so if i hit the lounge, it is just coffee and the danish.

i figure the water and coke bottles are around $3 or less in the parks so if i take 3 bottles i put $5 in the tip jar.

Don't feel that everyone does tips the way I do.
I have seen families with 5 in the group drop $10 in the jar when they all do breakfast and take bottled drinks out with them.
For some families staying onsite and in club level is a stretch for them financially.


Then there are some guests that only tip when a TM does something for them instead of using the tip jar.

i'm guessing there are families that have never stayed club level and not aware that tipping is a proper gesture.

Staff members never ask for a tip and you will not see signs placed in the lounge to encourage it.
But, any tip the group or individual TM receives is always very much appreciated.

I would prefer leaving tips in a tip jar. Can you just leave a tip at the end of each day? Or will the TM's that were there earlier in the day not receive anything. I am assuming that there will be different TM's throughout the day. I like to be quiet and anonymous about these things. Like I said before, I've always been uncomfortable tipping when there is more than one person involved. Maybe I'm overthinking this...

 

[macraven]

I wasn't clear when I mentioned it earlier.
Yes, the tips for the day is divided up for all staff that worked that day.

All get an equal share no matter which shift they worked.

That is the most discreet way to leave tips.
On occassion they do empty the tip jar during the day and it is held in the back.
So, if you see only a couple of singles in the jar, that doesn't mean it has been there all day long since the lounge opened.

During happy hour, there are a selection of drinks that are free.
I prefer whiskey and i do pay for it in the lounge.
Not expensive as they use the same rate that Bula Bar does for liquor and i tip that person $5.
They are going out of their way to bring me something i requested, therefore I tip individually then.

 

[Toy Story Fan]

That's what I will do then, leave it at the end of each day. I'm glad all working that day receives a share. Easier to just do this than each time we go into the lounge. As for alcohol, We only drink wine or the occasional beer.

 

[wonderstruck88]

This is such a helpful thread! My husband and I will be staying at RPR in exactly a month, and I was wondering where you guys think renovations will be at by then - should I call and request a room in a specific tower?

Usually I'm kind of crazy about having a really specific plan, but we'll be there for four days and it's our first vacation together in five years (since our son was born!) so we're looking forward to just relaxing and kind of going with the flow. One thing he really wants to do this time is go to the Sushi Bar - is that the kind of place where I should go ahead and make a reservation, or just not really worry about it? We don't mind waiting a bit , but are there certain times of the day that you wouldn't recommend trying it without a reservation? I'm more accustomed to Disney where dining reservations are basically mandatory, haha.

 

[macraven]

when i was there last october, towers 1 and 2 were completed.
i stayed at tower 3 and all but 2 floors were completed by then.

don't think club lounge (T3 floor 7) has been done yet.

 

[Meldev]

Can anyone tell me if we can put 6 in Jurassic park kids suite? I read it's a king bed, 2 singles and sofa bed - is this correct?

 

[Bluer101]

Can anyone tell me if we can put 6 in Jurassic park kids suite? I read it's a king bed, 2 singles and sofa bed - is this correct?

No, 5 in Jurassic suite

Our Jurassic Park Kids Suites offers 670 sq. ft. which has a king bedroom plus a sleeper sofa that can accommodate up to three guests, and a separate room for the kids, that can accommodate two, leaving plenty of space for the whole family. The two separate rooms are connected and feature a single entrance to the adult room. The children's room opens only into the adult’s room, and not into the hallway. The kids' rooms are themed in Jurassic Park décor and include two twin beds, a desk, chair, separate closet and a 32' flat screen television.

Maximum occupancy of 5 guests

 

[Meldev]

No, 5 in Jurassic suite

Our Jurassic Park Kids Suites offers 670 sq. ft. which has a king bedroom plus a sleeper sofa that can accommodate up to three guests, and a separate room for the kids, that can accommodate two, leaving plenty of space for the whole family. The two separate rooms are connected and feature a single entrance to the adult room. The children's room opens only into the adult’s room, and not into the hallway. The kids' rooms are themed in Jurassic Park décor and include two twin beds, a desk, chair, separate closet and a 32' flat screen television.

Maximum occupancy of 5 guests

Thanks. Few options for families of 6, cabana bay is economical but not Express Pass. Shame it couldn't be flexible, when we book two rooms in hotel it's my DH, my DS (4) and I in King Bed... My 3 girls could fill the other beds... But oh well, looks like two rooms again- at least we'll get 2 bathrooms

 

[macraven]

Bluer is correct
5 is the max for room occupancy due to city fire ordinances

 

[Mommy2TwoMickeys]

Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find a list of what is in the kitchen in a hospitality suite? I am trying to see if it has a blender in the room. Thanks!

 

[macraven]

Suggest you call and they will list everything

Bluer was in a main suite which I saw but don't remember everything
Maybe he had the presidential suite?


Believe the one I visited him at had the full size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, etc

 

[diskids2]

Do you think the club level rehab will be done by the middle of December...going 12/27 - 1/2 and staying club level.

 

[Bluer101]

No blender in any suites.

The presidential suite had a sink, bigger keurig machine, full fridge and freezer, and microwave.

 

[macraven]

Just a heads up that our schumi will be back from her vacation in a couple of days

I'm looking forward to her return here

She has done an excellent job with the stickies and all she has done for helping others with their questions for the darkside hotels and express pass system

She is truly an asset to all of us

 

[diskids2]

I agree! Everything here is helping me so much in my December trip.

Just a heads up that our schumi will be back from her vacation in a couple of days

I'm looking forward to her return here

She has done an excellent job with the stickies and all she has done for helping others with their questions for the darkside hotels and express pass system

She is truly an asset to all of us

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Is there a way to pay for our room using gift cards?

 

[Bluer101]

Is there a way to pay for our room using gift cards?

Yes, Mac does it all the time, she is the expert with that.

 

[macraven]

I buy UO gift cards with a cc that gives me points for that purchase

When I check into rpr, I give the TM gift cards to be credited on my bill.

It's like paying in advance for my stay

Once I am in the park I either do a charge back to my hotel room, or use a cc for that purchase

And sometimes I buy gift cards in the park and just carry them instead of cash for food, etc

the day before I check out, I look at my current room account and check what I will owe since I did charge back
During my stay
I pay the night before check out with any remaining gc

I have the room paid off at check in and any charges I have from charge back in the park or city walk, I clear the night before I leave

And I get a decent number of points on my cc to use anytime later

A few times I used points for credit on my cc bill