ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[circelli]

Thanks Mac & Barb!!

 

[damo]

Target sells k cup stuff too.

What we actually did was brought along normal hot chocolate packages and then just used the hot water from the Keurig.

 

[schumigirl]

I have just noticed on the Universal site when reading about Tchoup Chop that gentlemen are asked not to wear short sleeved shirts.

Does anyone know if they are strict with this. We would expect to be dressed a bit smarter for here, but DH will not have any long sleeved shirts with him when we are on our trip.

Can anyone give me an idea if we have to buy a long sleeved shirt for him or if a smart short sleeved one will do.

 

[damo]

I have just noticed on the Universal site when reading about Tchoup Chop that gentlemen are asked not to wear short sleeved shirts.

Does anyone know if they are strict with this. We would expect to be dressed a bit smarter for here, but DH will not have any long sleeved shirts with him when we are on our trip.

Can anyone give me an idea if we have to buy a long sleeved shirt for him or if a smart short sleeved one will do.

I think by short sleeved shirts, they mean sleeveless and tacky t shirts. A polo shirt or neat t shirt would be fine.

The actual Tchoup Chop website says:

Attire: We recommend business casual attire. However, smart-casual attire is completely acceptable. We ask that the gentleman not wear sleeveless shirts.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh thanks for that, I wasn`t at all sure if that was how it read or not.

www.universalorlando.com

I clicked on the hotels, then RPR, then Dining and it was in the Tchoup Chop info bit. I assume the site we get in the UK is the same as the American one.

Yes it does say "not sleeveless", I read this as short sleeves.

That`s ok then, just didn`t want to buy a shirt specially for one night. Thanks again damo

 

[schumigirl]

Another little query We never, ever spend a day by the pool, but it does look really lovely here. Does anyone know how much it is to hire a cabana for the day?

I wouldn`t think it`s going to be cheap, but have no idea of the cost of this at Royal Pacific.

 

[rpbert1]

I am sure it was $100 when we where there in July

 

[bubba's mom]

I am sure it was $100 when we where there in July

sux to be home, huh?

 

[rpbert1]

Even worse barb, it hasn't stopped raining, and its a warm 16 degrees , and we call this summer
but have next years booked, but thinking of cancelling it and changing back to US.

 

[bubba's mom]

Even worse barb, it hasn't stopped raining, and its a warm 16 degrees , and we call this summer

that's adding insult to injury....that's a real shame.

but have next years booked, but thinking of cancelling it and changing back to US.

oh really? Still going to see the family tho, right. Somethin' about that fotl that has ya hooked.....

 

[rpbert1]

Hoping to get to california, either easter or Mid July, as this is the only other time i will be able to take of work, talking to them tonight.
Hoping to go for 4 weeks next August, so need to balance things out for time of work.
Was on the net yesterday, and apparently , one of cousins horses was running in New Jersey, he has high hopes for it , aparently it has beat the Belmont stakes winner and the Derby winner. wish we had phoned before it ran and i could have had a few $$$ on it

 

[rolly128]

Royal Pacific is actually a very, very nice hotel. We've stayed there a number of times. Actually, it's the only hotel that we've stayed at in Orlando other than the Disney resorts.

when you walk into the building (actually, even when you're walking in the parking lot), you're immediately transported to some exotic tropical loaction in the south pacific. the water plane at the entrance is a nice touch, and all of the decor and the all around atmosphere is just great. You'd never know that you were in the heart of Florida when you're staying at the hotel. Especially when you stay there in the middle of summer, and actually feel that you're in fiji or tahiti.

 

[dogodisney]

Rolly, thank you for posting that info. 9 more nights and we will checking in for the first time.

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

We are staying in a water view room next year and i was thinking of upgrading to club level as a surprise for DH DD and DS, but i cant find any photos of the rooms. Is it worth the extra $$ (or ££ in my case)? Would it be better to upgrade now or wait until we get there and then ask ? This is our first time staying out of Disney and i dont know what is the best thing to do> Please help

 

[dogodisney]

The CL rooms are the same as the standard rooms. Your just on a higher floor. The club is really nice with a very friendly staff.

I went ahead and booked the CL when I made my ressies because I wanted to make sure I got it. I guess it depends on th time of year you are going whether you need to book it ahead of time or not. The worth will depend on the size of your party, how much you will use it, and what you will be charged for it. For us we are a family of 5 and we paid approx. $70 a night. Although we didn't utilize it much except to eat breakfast, I am glad we got it.

Have a great vacation. RPR is a beautiful resort.

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

What is usually avaliable to eat at breakfast? And what else is there to eat in the evening, oh and whats the beer and wine like?

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

Ive just seen lots of CL food pictures and it has just sold it to us. We HAVE upgraded(Sooo excited) It only cost me an extra $46 per night. We will probably save more than that in food costs.

 

[dogodisney]

Wow that is a good price for CL! You'll be happy you got it.

 

[krissyh]

OK - my experience with Universal Orlando consists of one day at US five years ago, so please bear with me!
BACKGROUND:
I have to be in FL for a couple of days MLK weekend and have decided to bring my niece as her 16-birthday present. We are flying into MCO and will spend Fri-Sun morning in Sarasota and then head back to Orlando.
My plan is to arrive at RPR about 5PM on Sunday and will leave about 4:00PM Monday for a 6:45 flight home.
QUESTIONS:
Parking -
1. What is the current rate?
2. Is it based on hotel nights, or a 24-hour period.
3. Can we pack up the car / leave bags with bell services on Monday morning and then leave the car in the RPR lot until we leave Monday afternoon?
Rooms -
1. What is the charge for a refrigerator in the room?
2. How are the toiletries? Is it shampoo + condition in one, or separate items? Trying to not have to check a bag on the flight!
3. I have allergies and mild asthma (not to mention an irrational fear of large dogs) and want to be far away from the smoking rooms and pet rooms. I will let them know this, but how are they with such requests?
FOTL / Priority Seating-
1. How long have the lines been in your experience? I expect this to be a busier weekend.
2. I want to take her to Margaritiville, as she LOVED "Cheeseburger in Paradise" as a little girl. About how long of a wait should I expect?
Price -
1. The best rate I have found is $175 through AAA, with their discount. Who has done better for the weekend of Jan. 15-18, 2010? I'd rather book directly through US if at all possible, as I like to have the control over my reservations, for no reason other than being a control freak.

Thanks for all the help! I really want to make this a special weekend.

 

[macraven]

OK - my experience with Universal Orlando consists of one day at US five years ago, so please bear with me!
BACKGROUND:
I have to be in FL for a couple of days MLK weekend and have decided to bring my niece as her 16-birthday present. We are flying into MCO and will spend Fri-Sun morning in Sarasota and then head back to Orlando.
My plan is to arrive at RPR about 5PM on Sunday and will leave about 4:00PM Monday for a 6:45 flight home.
QUESTIONS:
Parking -
1. What is the current rate? $15 per night

2. Is it based on hotel nights, or a 24-hour period. per hotel night.


3. Can we pack up the car / leave bags with bell services on Monday morning and then leave the car in the RPR lot until we leave Monday afternoon? yes. you can leave your car at rph until you leave, even though you have officially checked out of the hotel.
no parking charge for that day.

leave your belongings with bell services when you check out.
you will receive a claim check stub.
give the claim check stub to bell services to retrieve your luggage when you leave that evening.
Rooms -
1. What is the charge for a refrigerator in the room? $15 night

2. How are the toiletries? Is it shampoo + condition in one, or separate items? Trying to not have to check a bag on the flight! separate bottles.
shampoo, conditioner, bath bar soap, facial bar soap, cotton balls, q-tips.
call star services if you forget items. they will give it to you for free.
razors, toothpaste, toothbrush, shower cap.

3. I have allergies and mild asthma (not to mention an irrational fear of large dogs) and want to be far away from the smoking rooms and pet rooms. I will let them know this, but how are they with such requests?

animals are only on the lower floors. #1 and 2
lobby is on floor #3.
request to be on the no animal floor.
did you read the section on the website regarding the rules for pets and their owners?
it is concise and enforced.

smoking at tower #2 lower 2 floors only.

if you request not to be in the smoking tower, or near animals, it will be honored. call them now to have that request put on your file.
if you fail to do that, you will need to make those requests when you check in.
it will still be honored. they will do everything they can to quarantee you have a wonderful stay with them.

FOTL / Priority Seating- show your hotel key card for priority seating

1. How long have the lines been in your experience? I expect this to be a busier weekend. lines, what are lines......... it is not an issue with the hotel key card. i was there for 6 days and came home on tuesday.
longest line i had was a 3 minute wait.
but, then, it was very hot and very few peeps in the express lines. regular lines did have waits last weekend.


2. I want to take her to Margaritiville, as she LOVED "Cheeseburger in Paradise" as a little girl. About how long of a wait should I expect?
Price - i was seated within 4 minutes on monday afternoon.
i think the cheeseburger is highly overrated there. jmo.

1. The best rate I have found is $175 through AAA, with their discount. Who has done better for the weekend of Jan. 15-18, 2010? I'd rather book directly through US if at all possible, as I like to have the control over my reservations, for no reason other than being a control freak.

Thanks for all the help! I really want to make this a special weekend.

i always book direct.
sometimes i use the AAA rate, sometimes the APH rate, and sometimes the supersaver rate.

i always hold my reservation.

when discounted rates come out, check them frequently.
they can drop in price.
when that happens, call and modify your rate to the lowest one at the time.
meaning, if you use AAA and it drops in price, have your rate adjusted to reflect it.

you will enjoy rph.
i had a very enjoyable stay there this past week.