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

[CAPSLOCK]

This is good news, the Wok Experience is one of our favourites, I`m sure many will be glad to see it has returned......

I'm excited to try it. It was closed on my last visit (Covid).

 

[macraven]

I just noticed that the Wok Experience is back at Islands Dining Room:

Available Friday and Saturday, from 6pm - 9pm only. Adult $26.99 | Child (ages 3 - 9) $13.99.

The Wok Experience
All-you-care-to-eat. Create your own Pan-Asian stir-fry bowl with choice of the below. Your Wok Experience also includes our soup and salad bar.

PROTEIN
Beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu.

STARCH
Rice noodles, jasmine rice or lo mein noodles.

VEGETABLES
Variety of assorted vegetables.

AND MORE
Thai red curry, teriyaki, sweet and sour sauce.

I booked it a week back
It’s a sweet deal

 

[Amunet]

I booked it a week back
It’s a sweet deal

Is the Wok Experience something that needs reservations to dine?

 

[bookbunny]

I need some honest advise. We plan to stay at the Royal Pacific but the am wondering if I should get the Annual Pass or just stick with the package vacation. We plan to stay for 7nights/8 days and visit again in Sept.

 

[patster734]

I need some honest advise. We plan to stay at the Royal Pacific but the am wondering if I should get the Annual Pass or just stick with the package vacation. We plan to stay for 7nights/8 days and visit again in Sept.

Are you thinking on the 2 park or 3 park AP? With 2 trips either scheduled or planned within a year of each other, I’d go with the Preferred AP. Not only might you grab an AP rate for your hotel, but you get discounts on food and merchandise at most places throughout the parks, Citywalk, and the hotels. DW and I have the 2 Park Preferred AP which we’ve had since 2015. We’ll continue to renew as long as prices remain reasonable.

 

[bookbunny]

Are you thinking on the 2 park or 3 park AP? With 2 trips either scheduled or planned within a year of each other, I’d go with the Preferred AP. Not only might you grab an AP rate for your hotel, but you get discounts on food and merchandise at most places throughout the parks, Citywalk, and the hotels. DW and I have the 2 Park Preferred AP which we’ve had since 2015. We’ll continue to renew as long as prices remain reasonable.

3 parks actually. I did the calculations and the discount (package) they were giving for the hotel we will be staying at in Feb would be close to the same for just the one stay. Since I plan to make a trip over to Universal in Sept when we are at Disney, I figured we could hop over to Universal a few times.

 

[Magical2017]

3 parks actually. I did the calculations and the discount (package) they were giving for the hotel we will be staying at in Feb would be close to the same for just the one stay. Since I plan to make a trip over to Universal in Sept when we are at Disney, I figured we could hop over to Universal a few times.

We purchased one annual pass because we expected to only go once. It was well worth it for the discount on the premiere resort with the included unlimited express passes. We liked it so much we are planning a second trip now and upgraded the entire family. We just got the seasonal passes because the blackout dates were not when we would travel anyway.

 

[bookbunny]

We purchased one annual pass because we expected to only go once. It was well worth it for the discount on the premiere resort with the included unlimited express passes. We liked it so much we are planning a second trip now and upgraded the entire family. We just got the seasonal passes because the blackout dates were not when we would travel anyway.

I have tickets for Universal that I have not used and plan to upgrade them to Annual Passes. Do I just go to the gate ticket booth and do that?

 

[AaronRif]

I have tickets for Universal that I have not used and plan to upgrade them to Annual Passes. Do I just go to the gate ticket booth and do that?

You can do it at the ticket booths, any guest service locations in either park or even the vacation centers at the hotels can upgrade you too.

 

[hellonwheelz84]

I am sooo excited because I changed from Aventura to Royal Pacific after doing a BUNCH of research on Youtube!! This resort is like Universal's version of the Polynesian and it's soooo much more affordable! We were going to do a split stay and do CR but the rates were outrageous in my opinion and we couldn't justify the price. plus, it will be nice I think doing 4 nights in the same hotel.

We stayed at Hard rock Hotel previously and our room smelled STRONGLY of pet urine. I really don't want this to happen again and I know the Royal Pacific is a pet friendly hotel. I spoke with a representative and she said those rooms are on the first floor of one particular tower, does anyone know which tower this? Most of the disabled rooms are on the first floor.

I have heard that the pretzel's at Jake's Bar are incredible! Can we pick up food at the bar and bring it back to the room? I think I want to do that the night we have Boo Bash because its going to be a long night and I just want to chill in my room and not spend too much time in my wheelchair.

We have a standard room booked because I wanted water view but the rooms with the roll in showers are all in the standard category. The representative I spoke with said she was going to request a room with a view for me since that's initially what I wanted. are there some standard rooms with nice views? What are the views typically of?

Can you see the fireworks from this resort?

Thanks!

 

[patster734]

I am sooo excited because I changed from Aventura to Royal Pacific after doing a BUNCH of research on Youtube!! This resort is like Universal's version of the Polynesian and it's soooo much more affordable! We were going to do a split stay and do CR but the rates were outrageous in my opinion and we couldn't justify the price. plus, it will be nice I think doing 4 nights in the same hotel.

We stayed at Hard rock Hotel previously and our room smelled STRONGLY of pet urine. I really don't want this to happen again and I know the Royal Pacific is a pet friendly hotel. I spoke with a representative and she said those rooms are on the first floor of one particular tower, does anyone know which tower this? Most of the disabled rooms are on the first floor.

I have heard that the pretzel's at Jake's Bar are incredible! Can we pick up food at the bar and bring it back to the room? I think I want to do that the night we have Boo Bash because its going to be a long night and I just want to chill in my room and not spend too much time in my wheelchair.

We have a standard room booked because I wanted water view but the rooms with the roll in showers are all in the standard category. The representative I spoke with said she was going to request a room with a view for me since that's initially what I wanted. are there some standard rooms with nice views? What are the views typically of?

Can you see the fireworks from this resort?

Thanks!

The pet rooms are in tower two. Request either tower 1 or 3 to avoid the chance of getting a pet room.

I’ve stayed at the Polynesian twice and the Royal Pacific multiple times. The only similarities between the two are that they are South Pacific themed and host a luau (currently suspended due to Covid). But big difference in layout as the Polynesian is truly a village of multiple long houses spread out on the property while Royal Pacific is three separate towers connected together by the lobby (check-in desk, Orchard Lounge, Tuk Tuk Market, and small gift shop on the third floor; Islands Dining and Jake’s American Bar on the first floor).

As for Jake’s, I’ve never tried the pretzel, but really like their chicken wings (Jake’s Wings) which are must on every RP stay. I wouldn’t see a problem with ordering food to take back to your room.

As for fireworks viewing, I’ve never watched fireworks from RP. The closest theme park is IOA which doesn’t have any fireworks show, and I believe the occasional Hogwarts Castle show faces away from RP. I’ve heard that Universal Orlando is considered to be in a residential area which limits their ability to use fireworks. I’m curious on if this limitation will apply to Epic Universe when it opens in a few years.

 

[bookbunny]

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The pet rooms are in tower two. Request either tower 1 or 3 to avoid the chance of getting a pet room.

I’ve stayed at the Polynesian twice and the Royal Pacific multiple times. The only similarities between the two are that they are South Pacific themed and host a luau (currently suspended due to Covid). But big difference in layout as the Polynesian is truly a village of multiple long houses spread out on the property while Royal Pacific is three separate towers connected together by the lobby (check-in desk, Orchard Lounge, Tuk Tuk Market, and small gift shop on the third floor; Islands Dining and Jake’s American Bar on the first floor).

As for Jake’s, I’ve never tried the pretzel, but really like their chicken wings (Jake’s Wings) which are must on every RP stay. I wouldn’t see a problem with ordering food to take back to your room.

As for fireworks viewing, I’ve never watched fireworks from RP. The closest theme park is IOA which doesn’t have any fireworks show, and I believe the occasional Hogwarts Castle show faces away from RP. I’ve heard that Universal Orlando is considered to be in a residential area which limits their ability to use fireworks. I’m curious on if this limitation will apply to Epic Universe when it opens in a few years.

We did our research as well I think Royal is our fit. Our first trip here too. We requested Tower 3 and told them it is out anniversary. So hopeful we get a good room. With the videos and pics of the hotel, I hope it is as good as I've seen.

 

[patster734]

We did our research as well I think Royal is our fit. Our first trip here too. We requested Tower 3 and told them it is out anniversary. So hopeful we get a good room. With the videos and pics of the hotel, I hope it is as good as I've seen.

Without a doubt, it is our favorite Universal hotel. Hopefully, you’ll love it.

I like Islands Dining the best of the three premier hotels for breakfast, especially now that the buffet is now available again.

I also feel that Jake’s is the best restaurant in the premier hotels to grab bar food and acoholic drinks/craft beers. Jake’s is where we usually grab our first meal on arrival day.

Tuk Tuk opened up a few years back, and is a good place for “grab and go” meals, including gelato ice cream.

A few times we’ve gotten sushi and drinks from Orchard Court, and then grabbed a seat near the big screen tv to watch a sports game.

RP is also the easiest hotel to traverse. It consists of three “Y-shaped” towers whose bases meet at the lobby (level 3), and once you’re on your floor, you have a max of two hallways to take to get to your room. We stayed at PB recently, and had several hallways and turns to take to get to our room from the lobby.

I look forward to hearing how your stay went.

 

[hellonwheelz84]

The pet rooms are in tower two. Request either tower 1 or 3 to avoid the chance of getting a pet room.

I’ve stayed at the Polynesian twice and the Royal Pacific multiple times. The only similarities between the two are that they are South Pacific themed and host a luau (currently suspended due to Covid). But big difference in layout as the Polynesian is truly a village of multiple long houses spread out on the property while Royal Pacific is three separate towers connected together by the lobby (check-in desk, Orchard Lounge, Tuk Tuk Market, and small gift shop on the third floor; Islands Dining and Jake’s American Bar on the first floor).

As for Jake’s, I’ve never tried the pretzel, but really like their chicken wings (Jake’s Wings) which are must on every RP stay. I wouldn’t see a problem with ordering food to take back to your room.

As for fireworks viewing, I’ve never watched fireworks from RP. The closest theme park is IOA which doesn’t have any fireworks show, and I believe the occasional Hogwarts Castle show faces away from RP. I’ve heard that Universal Orlando is considered to be in a residential area which limits their ability to use fireworks. I’m curious on if this limitation will apply to Epic Universe when it opens in a few years.

Thank you so very much as I appreciate all of the information!

 

[patster734]

Thank you so very much as I appreciate all of the information!

You’re very welcome!

 

[schumigirl]

I am sooo excited because I changed from Aventura to Royal Pacific after doing a BUNCH of research on Youtube!! This resort is like Universal's version of the Polynesian and it's soooo much more affordable! We were going to do a split stay and do CR but the rates were outrageous in my opinion and we couldn't justify the price. plus, it will be nice I think doing 4 nights in the same hotel.

We stayed at Hard rock Hotel previously and our room smelled STRONGLY of pet urine. I really don't want this to happen again and I know the Royal Pacific is a pet friendly hotel. I spoke with a representative and she said those rooms are on the first floor of one particular tower, does anyone know which tower this? Most of the disabled rooms are on the first floor.

I have heard that the pretzel's at Jake's Bar are incredible! Can we pick up food at the bar and bring it back to the room? I think I want to do that the night we have Boo Bash because its going to be a long night and I just want to chill in my room and not spend too much time in my wheelchair.

We have a standard room booked because I wanted water view but the rooms with the roll in showers are all in the standard category. The representative I spoke with said she was going to request a room with a view for me since that's initially what I wanted. are there some standard rooms with nice views? What are the views typically of?

Can you see the fireworks from this resort?

Thanks!

I think Patster covered most of what you asked.....

The only fireworks you can see from a pool view room is the Hogwarts Fireworks if you are high enough. We usually have the 6th floor (personal preference) and can watch those fireworks from our pool view rooms as the castle is in front of us.

 

[hellonwheelz84]

I think Patster covered most of what you asked.....

The only fireworks you can see from a pool view room is the Hogwarts Fireworks if you are high enough. We usually have the 6th floor (personal preference) and can watch those fireworks from our pool view rooms as the castle is in front of us.

ooo! Thank you so very much for sharing this! Might steal this tip!

 

[mamapenguin]

If I have 2 queen standard club room what’s my view of? Tower 3 floor 7. The only request I put in was floor 7.

 

[patster734]

If I have 2 queen standard club room what’s my view of? Tower 3 floor 7. The only request I put in was floor 7.

We had a view of I-4 with both Endless Summer hotels and Fun Spot in the distance.

 

[schumigirl]

If I have 2 queen standard club room what’s my view of? Tower 3 floor 7. The only request I put in was floor 7.

As patster described above, you could get the I-4, newest Universal hotels and Sapphire Falls in a view.

This is from the Club Lounge on the 7th floor. It does look quite nice at night all lit up, you can see right down to the Orlando Eye.

If you request a pool view you can see some of the park including the castle.

Our room is on the 6th floor.