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

[SarahWeasley]

I know this is a weird request, but if anyone goes to the RPR pool in the near future and finds themselves perusing the drinks menu, I would very much appreciate a photo showing the full list of cocktails. We had one on our last trip that was really extra-delicious that I'd like to try and replicate; from the partial picture at http://d2eu5panhhlmd4.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC01746-700x392.jpg, I THINK it was the Maui Sunset, but I can't tell for sure without seeing the whole menu.

The podcast review sure did make me want to go back for another stay, even with the "misses" the guys pointed out. I listened to it in the morning and spent the next several hours daydreaming about bringing my sister and parents for a family trip next year.

 

[schumigirl]

https://d3opdn976v5yna.cloudfront.net/1221620750/cms/pressroom/bula_2_panel_banana2015_final.pdf

This is the bula bar menu with drinks listed too.

 

[macraven]

Bluer posted Bula bar menu a few days ago

Check the menu sticky
I saw damo place it there

 

[macraven]

Never mind just saw schumi posted the link to Bluers post

 

[SarahWeasley]

Wow, thanks so much!

 

[Newliskeardfamily]

This hotel has my favorite pool

 

[Ziemba]

Quick question. I cant seem to find the answer anywhere. I know there is WiFi available, but is there a cat-5 hookup in the room for wired internet? I would like to bring a router and hook it up in the room.

 

[macraven]

Bluer 101 would know the answer to that.

 

[catfan98]

Hi all! I booked our rooms (2 rooms) for our April trip at Sapphire Falls a couple of weeks ago and I have felt...dissatisfied...ever since. I'm not sure why, as SF looks like a lovely resort. However, I keep going back and pricing RPR, and reading threads about it. SF is definitely cheaper, but it just somehow doesn't feel right...I can't really explain it, it just doesn't. Silly, I know, but it's that gut feeling, you know what I mean? So...yesterday I read through this entire thread (and again this morning, lol) and it just makes me more compelled to change our reservation to RPR. I broached the subject with my husband and of course he likes the idea of saving money at SF - it's an increase of about $700 for a Std view and $850 for a water view at RPR (we have water view booked at SF). I showed him some pictures of both resorts and also the restaurant choices at both. I also explained the Express pass and how the kids might really need it, and would definitely enjoy it, at Spring Break time. And after going over all of it with him...do you know what he said, what made him say, yes honey, let's change to RPR...Emeril's restaurant. Yep, apparently he is a mega fan of Emeril Lagasse and he is excited about Tchoup Chop. Tchoup Chop is my saving grace. Bam! Thank you, Emeril!!

So...now I have a couple of questions before I call and change our reservation:

Can I call and and just switch resorts and have my down payment from SF applied to RPR since they are both Loews resorts? Or will it be a new DP and a refund of the old one? I know the DP at RPR will be more and would assume if I can do that, I will just have to pay the difference.

Is it worth the extra for a water view?

Do I need to make a reservation for Tchoup Chop (closer to time)? Or is it pretty easy to get in to?

Thanks!

 

[macraven]

Don't know when your trip is as some dates fill up at rpr so book now!

Call and make the rpr reservation first

Once that is done, cancel the SF reservation

The TM you talk to on the phone will ask you for a cc for the deposit for the rpr booking

At that time tell them you want to cancel the SF ressie

Even though both hotels are Loews owned, I do not know if you can transfer the deposit

The only time I did a change from hotels was with the deluxe and that was over ten years ago
Have no idea if policy has changed
I was not allowed to have my first deposit transferred but this was before the last two hotels were built

I love rpr and even with pbh having a lower room rate for my dates, I stay with rpr

The money is important but secondary to me
I stay where I enjoy the most
It's my vacation and i put my needs and wants first even if it costs more

Water view at rpr could be a view of the canal (T2) or pool

If you are not going to be in the room much except for basics, book standard view
Some water views also give you partial views of ioa

Depending on when your trip is, would give me an idea if you need a ressie for the restaurant
September has special 3 course menus for participating restaurants on site
Menus for them are online

I adore all 4 eateries onsite at rpr

Wish you the best vacation ever!

 

[catfan98]

@macraven Our trip is the first week of April 2017. We are splitting between Disney and USO and our dates at USO are Wed 4-5 through Sat 4-8. We plan to leave Disney and be at USO early that Wed morning so we will have at least 2 1/2, almost 3, days there.

Thank you for all of the info!

 

[gigi from canada]

You made the right decision. In March, we did 4 nights at HRR with express pass. We then went to Anna Maria Island. On our way back, we stayed 2 nights at Cabana Bay. We stayed there because the difference in price with HRR was outrageous. If I remember correctly it was about 250$ per night more expensive. Cabana Bay was lovely. We weren't spending the days in the parks, just the evenings after 5. It was ok but we weren't able to do the rides we wanted to repeat because we didn't have EP. Lines were way to long.

You will appreciate EP. I don't think I would go without it again.

 

[macraven]

@macraven Our trip is the first week of April 2017. We are splitting between Disney and USO and our dates at USO are Wed 4-5 through Sat 4-8. We plan to leave Disney and be at USO early that Wed morning so we will have at least 2 1/2, almost 3, days there.

Thank you for all of the info!

You are welcome
I'm at the gym and taking a short break so I'll be brief and write more once home

You will encounter the spring break crowd at sometime if I read your dates correctly for UO
That alone would have me stay at the hotel that has free unlimited ep

Your plans are to enjoy the parks, hit the rides/shows, see the entertainment, not stand in ride lines for 30 minutes or more all day

Mardi Gras concerts will be going on the weekends I think up to the second week in April
I need to check the event calendar on those possible dates as MG ends sometime in April

You have two full days for the parks, city walk and exploring the hotel grounds
A lot to do and with 2.5 days to cover it all

I truly suggest stay at the deluxe hotels in order to get the free perks they offer

Book soon and watch your room rate regularly once it hits mid December
You can call and modify your rate if a better deal comes out
Smsm doesn't kick in unless you have a 3 night booking and it would be at a 10% discount

There have been some years where room rates drop a few months out from your arrival if rooms aren't filled to the level Loews wants them at

Back later to say more

 

[catfan98]

You are welcome
I'm at the gym and taking a short break so I'll be brief and write more once home

You will encounter the spring break crowd at sometime if I read your dates correctly for UO
That alone would have me stay at the hotel that has free unlimited ep

Your plans are to enjoy the parks, hit the rides/shows, see the entertainment, not stand in ride lines for 30 minutes or more all day

Mardi Gras concerts will be going on the weekends I think up to the second week in April
I need to check the event calendar on those possible dates as MG ends sometime in April

You have two full days for the parks, city walk and exploring the hotel grounds
A lot to do and with 2.5 days to cover it all

I truly suggest stay at the deluxe hotels in order to get the free perks they offer

Book soon and watch your room rate regularly once it hits mid December
You can call and modify your rate if a better deal comes out
Smsm doesn't kick in unless you have a 3 night booking and it would be at a 10% discount

There have been some years where room rates drop a few months out from your arrival if rooms aren't filled to the level Loews wants them at

Back later to say more

You are at the gym and I had a cupcake for breakfast. You're definitely doing better than I am, lol.

We visited UO in June of 2015 for 2 days, but we stayed offsite. We arrived at opening and we left by 2ish both days because it was HOT and so humid, we were just miserable...and we live in the south, so that's saying something! We rode most of the rides but we didn't get to spend much time in HP and we didn't get to explore much, as the kids were on a mission to get through the rides. I've stressed to the family that we will be getting up and getting to USO early on check-in day so that we will have almost 3 days to spend there. This time I'm hoping with 3 days, EP, and EE for HP, we will be able to be more leisure. Our group consists of me, my husband, our daughter and her boyfriend (both very early 20s), our son, and our niece (both early teens). I figure with EP, they can go do the rides while me and my husband just leisurely take things in and explore a bit. Then we can hit up Citywalk in the evenings if we want. I do wish we had more time, but we will just make the best of the time we have. I had suggested either doing just Disney or just UO for this trip, but that was met with an adamant no by the kids as they want to do both again, so that is what we will do. I have thought about extending our trip a day and leaving Sunday in lieu of Saturday, but I'm not sure that will work. We like to have a day at home after vacation to regroup before going back to work.

When will the Mardi Gras events be posted?

I will keep an eye on rates for sure!

Again, thank you for your info, it is really helpful!

 

[macraven]

i checked this years dates for Mardi Gras and it started Feb 6 and ended on April 16th.
the concerts were on saturdays and 3 sundays this year.

the schedule and dates have not been released yet but i gather that info would be out in the fall.

if you will be in the parks on the weekends, i will tell you crowds will begin very early depending on the group that is performing.
last year, some started to line up before noon for specific artists.
the area you will see the most congestions will be in the area of the concerts.
(across from Monsters Cafe)

if you will be at UO on a weekend in April, do that side of the park first and move to the other side later.
if you have p2p tickets, hop over to ioa if the studios is too crowded for you at any time late afternoon.


you had to go say you ate a cupcake........after i left the gym stopped by the store and bought 4 cupcakes as that was all i could think about......



with April 5 to the 8th could be fine if spring break does not bring in a lot of peeps.

when i lived in the North, our breaks in Illinois were the last friday of March and the first week of April off.


i am now in Georgia and have no idea how breaks are here.

 

[catfan98]

you had to go say you ate a cupcake........after i left the gym stopped by the store and bought 4 cupcakes as that was all i could think about......

 

[catfan98]

when i lived in the North, our breaks in Illinois were the last friday of March and the first week of April off.

We are in KY and this is the way most of our state is. We plan to fly out early Friday morning, chill at Disney Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. We'll check out early Wednesday morning, then head to UO for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Then fly home on Saturday.

 

[catfan98]

I changed our reservation from Sapphire Falls to Royal Pacific, today. Just an FYI, even though they are both Loews owned properties, they could not transfer the deposit over from one to the other. I had to put down a new deposit and the previous one will be refunded. I'm really excited that we changed! The kids will love the EP!

 

[3MFamily]

Just wanted to pop in and say THANK YOU to everyone that provides information and answers questions here! Stayed at RPR in mid July and my family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Already plotting on how to get back and stay longer than 2 nights! For anyone debating, the perks at the park are worth it!!

@macraven A very special mahalo to you! (Yes, we are from Hawaii, so the cost of a spam musubi at the RPR made us chuckle!)

 

[macraven]

Hahaha
Never knew spam was the " national" food in Hawaii when I went there......