ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[Mom21]

I've read through quite a bit of the thread, but didn't see this particular question. Forgive me if it has been answered. We went in Sept and being Lowes members we got a theme park view upgrade in a standard. We were directly across and my dd loved it. I'm getting club level next time. Being that it is Thanksgiving weekend I would imagine they are full so I want to request a room now. What is the best room for theme park view at club level? Also do they do anything special for birthdays like Disney does? Thanks.

 

[macraven]

when you book, request the park view if that is your desire.
there are not as many park views on club level.


loews members can book standard room and be upgraded to pool view if one is available.



i have been doing the motherland for years.
all i and the family have received at the wdw hotels and parks for a birthday is zip.
well, you can get their button but a HB to ya is about all there is to it, unless you want to buy a cake from disney.

it varies at city walk, uo hotels and parks what you can get for free on your birthday.

you can get birthday stickers at guest services at uo, which would make it noticeable you are having a bd that day.

 

[Mom21]

Ok. I booked a club level room for 2 nights over Thanksgiving weekend and then another night at standard rate for Dec 13. I called and asked to have noted I am requesting a theme park view both times. I know the chances are slim from standard to theme park (although we got it due to an awesome guy there in Sept). Wondering what my chances are though of an upgrade to theme park view with club level King reserved. That didn't even seem to be an option to pay for when I called.

My dd thinks it isn't Universal unless she can wake up to the Hulk every morning.

 

[FloraFauna]

I am in the process of putting together a trip for this coming June for Universal Orlando.

Does anyone know if there is an entertainment rate this year for Royal Pacific or the other hotels at Universal?

 

[damo]

I am in the process of putting together a trip for this coming June for Universal Orlando.

Does anyone know if there is an entertainment rate this year for Royal Pacific or the other hotels at Universal?

There haven't been good entertainment rates for several years. You are better off just using AAA or one of their other online deals. Give them a call and see what they can offer you.

 

[MAKmom]

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

We checked in between Christmas & New Years 2008 & upgrade for around $60.00 a night. We needed 2 queen beds & they werew sold out. We could not stay on the Club floor but had full access to the Club.

 

[FloraFauna]

There haven't been good entertainment rates for several years. You are better off just using AAA or one of their other online deals. Give them a call and see what they can offer you.

Thanks. I am spoiled. We've stayed on site the past 3 times we've been there. Once at Hard Rock and twice at Portofino. We though we would give Royal Pacific a try this time.

 

[Allesma]

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.

We (DH, DD(9), DD(13) and Me) will be first time RPR visitors in feb, 2 nights CL, where did you find the food pics because I'm also curious about the breakfast food and the snack/wine part.

Thnks
Allesma

 

[macraven]

the most current thread on CL food offerings, is by Laurabearz.

when i have more time today, i'll post the link to that thread for you.

 

[macraven]

We (DH, DD(9), DD(13) and Me) will be first time RPR visitors in feb, 2 nights CL, where did you find the food pics because I'm also curious about the breakfast food and the snack/wine part.

Thnks
Allesma

this is the thread that might help you.
Laurabearz went in august of this year and stayed CL at the RPH



http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2254724

 

[CRSTEPHE]

I'm a GOLD YOUFIRST member but I've never stayed at either the Royal Pacific or the Portifino Bay Hotel and I'm trying to determine which hotel my family would most enjoy--I have two sons ages 13 and 8 at time of travel (July-Aug 2010) and they LOVE to swim, play pool games, etc.... Do you think they would enjoy one resort more than the other? ALso, as a GOLD member what would I be upgraded to at the Roya Pacific?

Thanks for all of your help!

 

[rpbert1]

We love the RPR, and go every year, we also stayed at PBH this year, and there was not a lot happening, we visited RPR and as usual the place was buzzing with activity, and there is always plenty going on around the pool i.e volley ball and pool games.
Gold i think gets you a suite at checkin for $50 a night, but with 4 of you it would not apply at RPR as king suites are for 3 people, thinks the other is upgrade from standard to poolview at booking.
Damo will probably correct this as he is more up to date on the Youfirst

 

[macraven]

i have stayed at rph and love it there.
also have stayed over 20 times at hrh.


if you are gold, it is like Rpbert stated.
you can request an upgrade at check in and pay the $50 per night for a king suite.


king suites are for up to 3 people.


if you are gold and book a standard room at rph, you can receive a free upgrade of view.
your upgrade can be a pool view then.

at hrh for gold members, the upgrade from standard lawn views is to pool views.

 

[CRSTEPHE]

thanks for your comments. I went ahead and booked the Portofino Bay before I read your responses--now I'm trying to decide if I should change to RPR. We are going at the beginning of August so I'm hoping that maybe there will be a good amount of children at Portofino Bay.

I'd love to see photos of both resorts taken by regular tourists like myself. Is there somewhere on this site that has such pictures?

 

[CRSTEPHE]

Found the threads with pictures. Both hotels look gorgeous--now I've got to decide if PBH is really worth the extra $$$. The boys like to come back to the room during the middle of the day and play in the pool, relax while hubby takes a nap. Is this convenient at the PBH? Can I walk to the parks from PBH--how long does it take? How about RPR--how long does it take? We stayed at HRH a few years ago and enjoyed being able to walk to the parks or take the boats depending upon our mood.

 

[macraven]

it is a shorter walk from rph to the parks than it is at the pbh.


both have the water taxis so you don't have to walk.
they run about every 20 minutes.


i have been at all 3 hotels and prefer rph.
even though the room sizes are less sq ft than the other 2 hotels, rph has an atmosphere that is different from them all.

if you walk or take the water taxi to city walk, you empty out at city walk from the rph.
so many places to chose from to dine at city walk.

also, i really like all the restaurants that are at the rph, very convenient and close for the guests.

if the pool is the issue for your decision making, be aware that pool hopping is encouraged at the hotels.

all you need is your hotel room key.
stay at one hotel but go to one of the other hotel pools.

you can get the towels, beach/water toys, changing room areas at all three hotels.

 

[CRSTEPHE]

Thanks!

 

[Allesma]

this is the thread that might help you.
Laurabearz went in august of this year and stayed CL at the RPH



http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2254724

Thnx Macraven,
just what we were looking for
Allesma

 

[macraven]

glad to be of help!

 

[portocall]

Well, I can say I have been sold on the Royal Pacific Resort for sure now! Thanks for all this great info.