ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[englishrose47]

the earliest i have ever checked in has been at 6:45 am.

i knew the room would not be ready.
check in took maybe 10 minutes.
had the luggage held with valet and went to get coffee in the lobby.
i have stayed on site about 32 times so far.
all i do is review my ressie, have the requests for coffee and newspaper made, get my room keys and ask if any changes at the hotel since my last stay.
if this is your first time, you will have more questions than i do.

with the package i believe guests receive an hour early entrance for parry hotter.

if y9ou check in early, walk to the park, you should be one of the first in line when the TM's let the crowd in.

the water taxi's usually begin around 7:45.
you might be better off walking to IOA if the resort guests are allowed in earlier than 8.
i have not been to UO since october so i do not know if the time has changed for the water taxi's start in the morning.
the front desk will be able to let you know about the start time for water taxi's when you check in.

i have only used the UO packages 2 times since 1993.

that is because the package was a better deal for me.

you need to break the package down to see how much you really are paying for everything.

98% of the time you will come out ahead by paying separate for hotel/ tickets/ etc....

i have used the meal deal only when i have a longer stay at the hotel.
i prefer using it at the studio side due to the restaurants that participate in the program.

also, the days i do the meal deal are basically a slow day in the park for me.
one which i take pictures, walk around for catching new things, people watch, shop in the stores and grazing at Louie's.

i bring back my mug i bought in 1996 and use it for cheap refills as the meal deal does not include beverages.
it is a day that i do a few rides and use a back pack so i don't have to use a locker all the time for that day.

looking again at your questions, the mugs.

any mug that universal sells is considered a refillable one.
they are good to bring back to the parks for any future trips.

they will always be allowed for the refillable cost.

but, if you buy the beverage deal and that mug states, for this visit only, you might not be able to pull off using them in the future.
it all depends on the TM ......

when you are considering a mug to buy, make it a simple one.

make sure it has a handle so you can loop it around a belt or strap.
that way your hands are free during the day.
try to buy one that is easy to carry.
find one that has a lid.

i love spongebob and that mug.
i won't buy it because it is bulky, odd shape and not easy to hang onto during the day.

look for a mug that will be convenient to carry with you..

if you loop it with a strap, you'll need a handle.
if you are going to tote it around in a back pack, be careful about the boxy shaped ones.
you don't want to be gouged in the back as you walk.

Thank you for all your input !!! If I book seperately do I still get early admission to the parks??

 

[macraven]

Thank you for all your input !!! If I book seperately do I still get early admission to the parks??

you don't have to have booked a package in order to use the extra first hour for the park.

all hotel guests on site are eligible to enter the park for parry hotter also in that special early hour.

i used it last october when i stayed on site.
i book room only, no package.

 

[macraven]

You get early entry to WWOHP just by staying onsite. No need for a package if you're onsite, to get that perk.

but, for the off site hotels that are included in the package, those guests are also allowed in for the extra hour for potter.
it was in october when i went.

 

[ang]

Bumbershoot I have this info b/c I'm a non-smoker, from WA where there are strict laws (can't smoke inside of 25 feet of a building entrance, among other rules), and I was really bothered by a guy smoking RIGHT outside the gorgeous main entrance, which diminished my enjoyment of walking into that building. I asked about it, and they said that "anywhere outside is a smoking area". NOt good for me, but good for you.[/QUOTE]

It's great you are a non smoker and so am I. My hubby not. We also in ohio have very strict laws.
What is your info about smoking area?

 

[Pikester]

I have a question too...

We check in next weekend, and I read that Tower 2 is specifically for people with pets. Is it possible to request the other towers? My daughter has dog allegry issues and I'd much prefer to stay in a pet-free room.

Should I call before or just ask for it at check in?

Thanks!

Definitely call before you go. The hotel may be booked up and you want to have that arranged beforehand.

I want to thank you both; one for asking the question and the other for answering. I called them with my concerns about my DS9's allergy to pet dander. They were happy to note it on my ressie. I also made sure they noted that I wanted a non-smoking room.

 

[HLAuburn]

I want to thank you both; one for asking the question and the other for answering. I called them with my concerns about my DS9's allergy to pet dander. They were happy to note it on my ressie. I also made sure they noted that I wanted a non-smoking room.

Yeah, damo's advice about calling was good. I'm glad I did, except I forgot to ask for non-smoking! They put an "allergy" note on the reservation, so hopefully that cover smoking too.

I like that fact that they have a certain building for pets. We were looking for a hotel to stay at the night before we check in at RPR and a couple places that allowed pets didn't designate specific pet rooms, so you were taking a chance. We've had a bad experience with a hotel like that in the past (DD was up all night itching and coughing), so it's not worth the risk.

 

[Pikester]

Yeah, damo's advice about calling was good. I'm glad I did, except I forgot to ask for non-smoking! They put an "allergy" note on the reservation, so hopefully that cover smoking too.

I like that fact that they have a certain building for pets. We were looking for a hotel to stay at the night before we check in at RPR and a couple places that allowed pets didn't designate specific pet rooms, so you were taking a chance. We've had a bad experience with a hotel like that in the past (DD was up all night itching and coughing), so it's not worth the risk.

I went round and round trying to decide if I was going to call back since they had noted the other on my ressie but in the end I figured it was just a phone call. Rather be safe then sorry and didn't want be standing there at check in and have them tell me no non-smoking rooms were available. Highly doubtful as I'm sure there are way more non-smoking rooms then there are smoking.

I can't wait! Won't be long now.

 

[bumbershoot]

It's great you are a non smoker and so am I. My hubby not. We also in ohio have very strict laws.
What is your info about smoking area?

As I stated in my post, they said that "anywhere outside is a smoking area".

 

[blondirishi]

HI. Going first week in March and have some questions. Haven't ever gone before and we are staying onsite at RPH. We have def. to stay on the Club Level, figuring it was easier with young ones for breakfast, etc.. Has anyone stayed on the club level? Was it worth it? Any suggestions?

 

[macraven]

As I stated in my post, they said that "anywhere outside is a smoking area".

that is very true.

when yhou ask 'where can i smoke', you will be told anywhere outside.
some TM's will add, 'and so many feet from the door.'



for smoking buildings, only tower 2 it is allowed and with that, it is held to the lower floors.
in the past years always floor 1 & 2.

 

[kaffinito]

for smoking buildings, only tower 2 it is allowed and with that, it is held to the lower floors.
in the past years always floor 1 & 2.

That is correct. I smoke so I did book a smoking room so that I could be guaranteed a lower floor. I do not smoke indoors though - (it's rather nasty smelling) and I always smoke outside. So I am hoping that the room doesn't smell too badly.

 

[anorman]

I am considering a stay at the RPR for our next vacation in August 2011. This will be our first time staying on-site at Universal. Do the hotels have balconies? Does RPR have a pool slide? Do either of the other two have a pool slide? My kids love pool time and a slide certainly helps to keep them entertained. Any advice or recommendations?

 

[bubba's mom]

No pool slide @ RPR...but one at each of the other 2. You can pool hop to the other 2 if you stay at RPR.

No balconies except a few at PBH.

 

[ShelsGoingToDisney]

We've got a standard 2 Q room booked (not water view). We plan to probably walk to UIA the most. I'd love to get a park view of some type. What type of room request should I ask for? Which tower, floor, odd/even # etc.

Thanks!

 

[ShelsGoingToDisney]

I saw on another thread the the RPR rooms have a refrigerator that is actually an "honor bar". Is this basically a minibar where they will charge you for food/drink that you eat out of it? In a google search I saw someone mention something about it being weighed and even picking something up and putting it back down without eating it will garner you a charge. That scares me with 3 kids in the room!

 

[Echo queen]

I saw on another thread the the RPR rooms have a refrigerator that is actually an "honor bar". Is this basically a minibar where they will charge you for food/drink that you eat out of it? In a google search I saw someone mention something about it being weighed and even picking something up and putting it back down without eating it will garner you a charge. That scares me with 3 kids in the room!

Yes this is true, they also have items sitting out on the desk, when we where there last August my son opened and started eating the $18 bag of nuts I wanted to him seeing as we had just left WDW with a shopping bag of snack from our snack credits. So yes, let your kids know not to touch anything (don't know about fridge weight). This was not our first stay ds just was not thinking. I made sure all of those nuts were eaten.

 

[HLAuburn]

Yes this is true, they also have items sitting out on the desk, when we where there last August my son opened and started eating the $18 bag of nuts I wanted to him seeing as we had just left WDW with a shopping bag of snack from our snack credits. So yes, let your kids know not to touch anything (don't know about fridge weight). This was not our first stay ds just was not thinking. I made sure all of those nuts were eaten.

$18?! I hope those were some darn good nuts!

 

[Echo queen]

$18?! I hope those were some darn good nuts!

This should give you some idea of how over priced the items are.

 

[kaffinito]

Yes this is true, they also have items sitting out on the desk, when we where there last August my son opened and started eating the $18 bag of nuts I wanted to him seeing as we had just left WDW with a shopping bag of snack from our snack credits. So yes, let your kids know not to touch anything (don't know about fridge weight). This was not our first stay ds just was not thinking. I made sure all of those nuts were eaten.

Can you request that the snacks are removed and that the fridge is locked or something? My oldest DS eats everything in sight and this has me

 

[rpbert1]

there is cupboard with a lock on it, just tell them when you chechin that you do not want the fridge key.