ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[ValDisney]

I was planning on going to universal dec 22-26. but the RPR will only give ent rated of 119 for the 22 or b4. I have 2 questions. should I go earlier (even if it means taking the kids out of school, one will be in 3rd the other K), so we can enjoy Univeral (our 1st time)?
or should I go and hope to do everything for 2 days and then move to a diff hotel and relax b4 our cruise (the 26th)/
AS it gets closer or maybe when I'm there, do you think they will lower the prices if there is room?
Sorry, this post is so long, but I am so confused. I can't afford the rack rate for the 3 days since we r going on the disney cruise also. Thanks for your help.
Valerie

 

[crazyme5kids]

If it were me, I would take the kids out a couple of days early. Universal is so much fun you'll want to spend more than 2 days there!

 

[KittyCat]

I vote for taking the kids out early too. It sounds like a great vacation and our children grow-up so fast. Make memories now!!

 

[earthless]

I can't wait!!!!!!!

 

[Kerlynne]

I agree with taking the kids out early. Your kids are still young enough that they shouldn't miss a whole lot. We took our 10 year out, week before Christmas to go to Universal. It was so worth it! The lines were not heavy yet, but we enjoyed all the holiday fun. Also, what you can do is tell the child's teacher ahead of time, and they can send some work for them to work on. But remember this is a vacation, so don't work them to death. It just helps so they wouldn't get too behind. The teacher should have to give the your child allotted time after vacation to finish his/her work. My sons teacher let him stay after school for an extra 30 minutes, so she could teach him some stuff, so he would know how to do his homework, while we were gone.
Have fun, and like the above post said, they are only small for a short time, so make some fun memories!!

 

[Eclpz314]

We used to go to WDW the Sat before Thanks. through the following Sunday when the kids were young. Only one time when my daughter was in 2nd grade did the teacher assign any work.....and that was to keep a journal of the weather and our daily activities. Usually, the week before any holiday has the kids so wound up that it seems not a lot of teaching gets accomplished anyway. Plus, going before and actual holiday, you get to enjoy the semi-quiet parks for a few days and then enjoy the holiday festivities (crowds) Go ahead and take them out while they're younger. It was actually me who was the one most disappointed the year my kids said "no, we can't miss school" Enjoy!

 

[ValDisney]

I decided to take them out. You are all right. They are only young once. Its funny. Universal was sopossed to be a side trip before the cruise and now bc I am going sun-sat, its going to be longer then the cruise itself.
I will atay at the RPR until thur (use the FOTL that day) and then move to maybe the holiday inn for 2 days. Maybe we'll even do sea world. Is the holiday inn a decent hotel?
Thanks again everyone.
Valerie

 

[KittyCat]

Valerie, I am SO GLAD you decieded to take the children out of school early. You all will have such a good time. We stayed at the Holiday Inn (the one across from Universal) about 7 years ago, it was fine. Also just to let you know...you can use your Front Of The Line passes from Royal Pacific all day(even after you check out) on the last day .

 

[ValDisney]

That makes it so convenient to go to the holiday inn. Maybe I can check in early and go back to the parks and use FOTL. If not, the hotel said they secure them. I'm sure the holiday inn will be fine.. I don't need much at that point, as long as the pool is heated. Thanks again
Valerie

 

[d4est]

I already asked, but it got burried so I am asking again.

we are going to USO in Feb, 2005 and I am thinking about RPR. What can you tell me about the rooms/beds? Are they comfy? If I get a king room, is there a pull-out sofa? And the pool? Will a 7 year old like it or be happier at the HRH?

Also, I signed up for loewsfirst. What would anyone recommend for the welcome gift? I picked the cookies & milk with my son in mind, but also think my husband would appreciate the beer. Do you get to choose which brand of beer?

For now, it is too early to get ressies. I was told ent rates for 2005 wouldn't be out until the end of May or later. I have AAA and the fan card (Ihope), and may look into hotelkingdom for the cheapest rates possible. Hoping to book standard room and get upgraded to club (wishful thinking???) Anyone ever been successfully upgraded from standard to club?

Thanks so much, Laurie

 

[GeminiMom]

d4est,
You might want to check out this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=545370
concerning beds/room @ RP. I think it'll answer some of your questions. There's even a link posted on the thread to show you pics of the resort.

About the Loews 1st gift, I would probably have chosen the milk/cookies for my kids also.....besides, there are better ways to surprise the hubby

From all the comments I've read on the boards here, the RP pool sounds like it'll be great fun for my 10 yr. old twins. It has the play area (the ship) and most have said that it wasn't very crowded when they were there. The HRH seems to get more of a crowd (probably because of the music & slide). I personally will feel more at ease with them swimming @ RP pool knowing I won't have to keep such a viligant eye on them (trying to follow them through the throngs of people). I think you can't go wrong with either pool & staying onsite allows you the great option of pool hopping! Hope you have a great stay!

 

[d4est]

Thank you very much for the info--very helpful!!

 

[earthless]

Originally posted by ValDisney
I decided to take them out. You are all right. They are only young once. Its funny. Universal was sopossed to be a side trip before the cruise and now bc I am going sun-sat, its going to be longer then the cruise itself.
I will atay at the RPR until thur (use the FOTL that day) and then move to maybe the holiday inn for 2 days. Maybe we'll even do sea world. Is the holiday inn a decent hotel?
Thanks again everyone.
Valerie

Your kids will love you!!!

 

[GOOFY ROCKS]

Please, will someone review or comment about the Luau!? I am considering it for our trip in May, but it seems expensive. Is it worth it? How is the food and entertainment? Will my 10 & 14 yr. old kids enjoy? Thanks!!

 

[ajksmom]

GOOFY ROCKS,

I am sorry that I have no info. on the actual luau, however I read that you might be interested in going and that it was expensive. If you look for the 1/2 price gift certificate thread you will see that on this friday the luau will be the featured "resteraunt" this week. I read that they will be selling $100 GC for $50 for the luau. Perhaps if you find info that makes it a go for your family this deal will make it more affordable.

 

[GOOFY ROCKS]

Thanks for answering! I definately will get the 1/2 off GC's if I can only find out something about the LUAU. There is another thread regarding the luau but noone seems to have any info. Seems really strange that NOONE out there on these DIS boards has ever been. Wierd!

 

[PatMcDuck]

I have a few questions? I booked 2 rooms for 2 nights in August at RPH, one club (paying $319/255), one regular (paying $219/175). I tried all discounts, Fan Club, AAA, Entertainment book, etc. I managed to get AAA for the Sat night, but I am paying the seasonal rate for Friday (rack). I am a gold card Loews member, so the regular room gets upgraded to pool view free. This is for August, and I booked a little late, so I will live with it, I know the rates are high.

Questions: The 2 people in the regular room, can we have them up to the club level as our guests? Also, what exactly do they put out for breakfast at club level?

I will live with the cost, as I know the value of FOTL access on a weeeknd in August. (Did HRH last summer, and saw lines 2 hours long at times)

 

[Eclpz314]

I am in the same boat as you, only in July. We invited my mother to come down for 2 nights out of our 10. We will be on club and she will be reg. (I think) You mentioned using AAA? Were you able to get that rate for both rooms? We've already got the AAA discount for our room and I didn't know if I could use that for the other room also. I haven't made her ressie yet as it was not decided until yesterday. As for breakfast offerings, there's there's dry cereal in those little bowl/boxes, bagels w/several kinds of crm ch., fresh sliced fruits, juices, coffee & tea (all day), hot cinnamon buns (really delicious!) and I wish my boys were here so they could remind me of all the other good stuff!

 

[PatMcDuck]

I got AAA for both rooms, club and regular for Sat only. Friday was unavailable.

I have been reading that the HRP rooms are smaller than HRH (where we were last year). That is ok, but we need to place Aerobeds on the floor, that might be tough. (We only have 3 or 4 per room, but teens won't sleep together). Maybe we only need to do that in one of the rooms, if my daughter shares with me.

The club area looks nicer in HRP than it was in HRH. Bigger I mean.

The breakfast you mentioned is perfect, all we really need. Glad we booked club.

 

[Eclpz314]

Your twin airbed will work just fine over by the window. We were/will be doing the same thing with our 15/18 yr old sons. A queen bed is just not big enough for both of them! lol Our 15 yr old continued using the airbed even after we returned home. He found it really comfy. We had plenty of room at RPR.....as long as they kept their stuff picked up! Also, you might want to take advantage of the late afternoon offerings in the club lounge. Veggies, dips, fruit, and always some type of hot casserole stuff. It helped tide us over and kept us from having to buy big meals a lot. It was also a very convenient way to spend time during those afternoon thunderstorms. They also offer desserts from about 8-10pm.......never got back in time to see that selection.