rpr at christmas

[aupton]

we are thinking of going to rpr at christmas time . Would anyone recommend it ? What is the x,mas atmosphere like at the royal pacific . my husband and i just want to lounge about the hotel whilsht the teenagers can do the parks .
Does anyone know if this hotel / universal do anything special over christmas ?

 

[JessicaR]

We go just before the holidays each year and I have some info saved in my notes. I love this time of year at Universal and really enjoy spending time at each resort to take in the decorations and festivities.

* The following is from holidays *PAST* each year offers new additions as well as keeping some of the prior happenings. Enjoy!

Royal Pacific Resort
• A beautiful 25-foot Christmas tree in the hotel lobby, accented with delicate dragonflies and other handcrafted Balinese decorations, welcomes guests to the enchantment of the newly opened South Pacific themed 1,000-room hotel.

• A fire twirler will heat up the lighting ceremony of the 50-foot outdoor Christmas tree, which will be decorated with multi-colored lights and colorful ornaments.

• In the Wantilan area, guests can roast marshmallows over an open fire while listening to a storyteller narrate classic holiday tales.

• A Christmas feast of traditional holiday cuisine and tropical fare will be served in Islands Dining Room. The festivities will also include live holiday music with a South Pacific twist, photos with Island Santa, cookie decorating sessions and more.


Hard Rock Hotel
• As travelers approach the award-winning California mission style hotel, a magnificent live 50-foot Christmas tree, decorated in vibrant shades of purple and gold and musical note ornaments, signals to them that the holiday season has arrived.

• Guests will be doing the “Jingle Bell Rock” as carolers serenade them with hip tunes around the 25-foot Christmas tree located in the lobby. Holiday treats will also be served.

• For a unique holiday experience, guests can lounge on the white sandy beaches of the hotel’s Beach Pool while watching special holiday flicks during the “Dive-In” movie.

Portofino Bay Hotel
• An Italian holiday is in store for guests staying at the Mediterranean themed Portofino Bay Hotel.

• The romantic harbor will be imbued with European elegance, as a glorious 50-foot live Christmas tree, decorated with delicate white lights and poinsettias, will illuminate the Harbor Piazza.

• Guests can meander along the picturesque harbor and stop to enjoy a holiday aperitif at outdoor tables or listen to readings of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” around the Christmas tree.

Pictures of RPR during Christmas.
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/photorprxmas.html

 

[aupton]

Thank you for the useful info re xmas at hotels . It sounds great . Would you recommend club level for that time ?

 

[Muppet]

Just a quick note to say we were there last christmas and it was fab.

 

[Kaitysmom]

When do they usually put up the decorations at the resorts and parks?

 

[djmpj]

We were there 2 years ago between Christmas and New Years and LOVED it. In addition to the Christmas tree at RPR they have a minature village set up with a train (unless that is there all the time). The weather was gorgeous.

One thing we loved is that the parks and pools are open late that week.

DJ

 

[themepark]

We were at RPR last Christmas and it was beautiful. They had a chef out helping kids decorate Christmas cookies next to the huge tree in the lobby. There were also 2 lit up trees out by the pool. It was very festive. I will add that IOA is great with Grinchmas! Seuss Landing looks fabulous and fun with the Grinchmas decorations and the Whobilation show is fantastic.

 

[aupton]

Thank you everyone for replying to my query on Christmas at the Royal Pacific . I really hope we can make it in December . I had already booked for us to go in Aug 2005. But , due to my illness , my doctor has recommended I postpone the trip . Thank you again . It all sounds SO lovely.

 

[JessicaR]

When do they usually put up the decorations at the resorts and parks?

They start right after or around thanksgiving.