ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[gschmerl]

What are breakfast options and prices at RPR? I think I saw a post where somebody said RPR puts out cereals and milk in the lobby in the morning. Is that true?

The only place they "put out cereal" etc., is if you are staying at the Club Level. In the lobby is the Orchid Court where they SELL breakfast food.

 

[gschmerl]

is there a certain section or area or wing or view or something i should request when reserving?

Go to this link for loads of info on room selection at the RPR
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=616763

 

[v1rok]

One more question. Actually two. What options (besides taxi cabs) are available for resort guests to get to/from Orlando airport? Any shuttles? Any shuttles to other attractions in the area?

 

[gschmerl]

There is no free shuttle from the airports. There are shuttle vans and town cars you can hire. Mears Transportation runs shuttles from the airport. There are several town car companies. You might want to check out the "transportation" thread on the disboard. The Universal hotels offer a free shuttle to Sea World and Wet N Wild.

 

[gigi1313]

thank you for the room selection thread! it is very helpful!

yet another of my endless questions any idea where i could find a map of the resort property, maybe w/towers and such labeled? please and thank you

 

[gschmerl]

thank you for the room selection thread! it is very helpful!

yet another of my endless questions any idea where i could find a map of the resort property, maybe w/towers and such labeled? please and thank you

You might want to try www.loewshotels.com I'm not sure they have a map of the properties, but it's worth a try.

 

[JessicaR]

Royal Pacific Resort Map

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/rprmap.html

 

[gigi1313]

thank you! thank you! thank you!

 

[mic4ever]

Are there refrigerators in the room to keep water, milk, etc.. or can you rent one? Also where are good, inexpensive breakfast places to go before the parks?

Cherie

 

[AllieKat]

Cherie,

Yes, there are fridges in the room. However, they're stocked w/mini-bar stuff (soda, little bottles of liquor, etc.). There is a little room in it though to fit a few of your own things. I put my Frappacinos in it. If you need a lot of fridge space, then you can rent one from them. I think it's $15 a day (I could be wrong on that). My sis needed more room but instead of renting a fridge, she just used a mini ice chest. Worked just fine.

There's a Starbuck's & Cinnabon at City Walk. They're both very convenient to grab a bite at before heading to the parks. We've also grabbed breakfast at the Orchid Court Lounge inside RPR. They have bagels, cinnamon buns, danishes, etc. It's pretty good, but not really that cheap.

Hope this info helps!

 

[dinnysuw]

; Hello, I am new to the UO and IOA boards. I have beeen lurking and have found some great helpful hints! We are going 8/13-8/19/05 doing a day at seaworld and a day at DC. We did the stay and play and got a standard room + tickets for the length of our stay for 1791.00 for 4 people. I calculated the total for the room and it was 130.45/night. Is that an OK price or can I do better?
Does anyone have the fax number for RPR? I have seen it mentioned to fax your request for room and tower prior to arriving. We would like this to go off without too much chaos-seeing as our last vacation was last year 9/25/04 for a cruise on the DCL Magic-which got all switched around due to Hurricane Jeanne and we spent three days outrunning the Hurricane and trying to find anywhere to stay! it was definitely a learning experience. Thanks in advance for the help!
Darcy

 

[hannahouse]

That's a good rate! If something cheaper does come out, you can call them and change it, but it sounds like a keeper.

 

[amyke]

One more question. Actually two. What options (besides taxi cabs) are available for resort guests to get to/from Orlando airport? Any shuttles? Any shuttles to other attractions in the area?

Check out this website for transportation options other than Mears Shuttle Service.

http://taxi-mco.com/Pages/comparison.htm

My family took a Mears Shuttle when we went to Disney 2 years ago. It was ok but after reading over this website I thought it sounded much better to hire a taxi driver ahead of time to meet us in the airport as we get our luggage, pay him the same fare or less than for a shuttle (which BTW includes a stop at the grocery store so we can get cheap snacks, drinks, etc. for our week stay), and not have to wait for anyone else to get there or be dropped off in various locations. So for our trip to Universal I looked through the drivers and selected one, then emailed him. He responded right away and actually called me to confirm all the details. I know what he looks like from his website and have his cell phone number. He said anytime during our stay if we need to go anywhere offsite just to call him and he'd be happy to help us. He sounds very nice. I'm really looking forward to not having to deal with the shuttles. We go to Universal next week so I'll let you know how it all works out.

 

[Jenny]

My search function is taking forever so i'm sorry if this has been addressed already. What do recommend in the a.m. - water taxi or walkway - from Tower 3? I know that Tower 3 is closest to the taxi but i'm wondering about the lines. What time should we be there to avoid long lines this wed & thurs.? How long is the walk & how long is the ride? Is leaving the room at 8 a.m. early enough? - thanks.

 

[tinkerdorabelle]

I don't remember which Tower we stayed in, but it seemed close to the Taxi. I really enjoyed the water Taxi ride and it didn't take long at all, very nice ride, can't remember the exact amount of minutes. Also, the wait didn't seem longer either or the lines for that matter, at least we all got on. Try the Taxi is very enjoyable! Have fun, I'm jealous, we haven't been since last year, I'm getting the itch again.

 

[FeeFeeWhite]

We always walk when we are going to IOA and boat for Universal.

 

[Motherfletcher]

What time should we be there to avoid long lines this wed & thurs.? How long is the walk & how long is the ride? Is leaving the room at 8 a.m. early enough? - thanks.

If you are staying at RPR you don't have much to worry about as far as lines go. Your room key will get you into the express lines. I like to get there early even when I stay on site though. The walk is about 10 minutes. Walking will get you there the earliest. The water taxi might not start as early as 8. There usually isn't too much of a line for the first water taxi.

 

[VacationGuy]

If I am a LoewsFirst Blue member (the bottom!), can I expect an upgraded room in mid-June. I have booked a waterview room. If so, what kind of upgrade?

 

[Turtlegirl]

I am same- Loew's First and booked water view- did not get an upgrade-the only upgrade from water is to suite. The front desk told me that if i had booked a standard, I would have been upgraded to water...

 

[ahartchic]

I am a Loews First memeber as well and just got off the phone with RPR and was told since I booked under the annual pass holder rate that I would not be allowed any of the amenities of a Loews First member. that sounds like a lot of crap to me but that is what i was told....no free upgrade, no gift basket, no points towards the stay, NOTHING!!!!