WiFi Resort and Parks

[mnmhouston]

I know that free wifi is now available everywhere but on the Disney Transportation.

Can someone tell me how it works? Is there a password you need to enter that works all over? Is it a "no password required" type of situation? If there is one, are the passwords different in the parks vs. the resorts.

I'm hoping we can just plug in a password once and it will work wherever there is wifi.

Thanks for any info...

 

[Luv4Dis]

If you go to settings on your phone and wifi it should pop up as guest ( wdw guest ) I think... I checked a box that I agree to terms and ever since it automatically connects at te parks. At our hotel, the dolphin, you had to sign in with your name ( last) and room number. I did notice today on the monorail that wifi didn't work...

 

[mnmhouston]

Great, thanks! I wonder if all of the Disney resorts make you put in the information that you had to at the Dolphin. Can never follow when the Dolphin an Swan follow Disney protocols and when they do not

Did you have th input that each time you got to your resort, or is it a one time thing that kicks in anytime you get in that wifi area?

 

[mnmhouston]

Just found this info for anyone else who may be interested in knowing:

At Resort Hotels: Complimentary Wi-Fi service is now available in all Walt Disney World Resort hotel guest rooms. Free Wi-Fi can also be accessed at the following public areas of Walt Disney World resort hotels: main lobbies; porte cocheres; full-service restaurants (except for operating participant restaurants); quick service restaurants and food courts; merchandise locations; arcades; concierge lounges; DVC member lounges and Community Halls (except for Disney's BoardWalk Resort); main feature pool areas; Convention Center lobbies and hallways.

NOTE: At Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, complimentary Wi-Fi is available at Reception Outpost, Meadows, Crockett's Tavern and the cabins. Campsites must pick up a modem kit at reception post. Internet Access is free. There will be a $125 deposit hold on credit card. Once kit is returned the hold will be released.

At the Four Major Theme Parks: Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available at Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available at Downtown Disney.

Guests with wireless-enabled devices (using AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and MetroPCS) can connect to the complimentary network as follows:

1. Locating the network (Disney - Guest) and select connect.

2. You will see a page with terms and conditions. Click accept, which will connect you to the network.

If you've already connected the device to the Disney Wi-Fi network at a Walt Disney World public space, you will not be prompted to accept the terms and conditions again.

If you have trouble connecting to the complimentary Wi-Fi, contact Walt Disney World Telecom at 407-827-2732.

If your device does not have a wireless interface card installed, one is available for purchase in each resort's business center.

 

[DebbieB]

I was there 3 weeks ago, it worked great at the parks and BLT. Pleasantly surprised.

 

[mnmhouston]

I was there 3 weeks ago, it worked great at the parks and BLT. Pleasantly surprised.

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

 

[AquaDame]

Has anyone tried using facetime on the network? Assuming it won't be fast enough, but secretly hoping it is!

 

[mrunn0080]

I was wondering if the WDW Guest wifi in the parks allows full internet access or if it's strickly web only. I would like to get emails, Skype calls, ect. Some of the free wireless hotspots I've been to filter out some internet services, like google voice and email.

 

[dansdad]

I was wondering if the WDW Guest wifi in the parks allows full internet access or if it's strickly web only. I would like to get emails, Skype calls, ect. Some of the free wireless hotspots I've been to filter out some internet services, like google voice and email.

You'll have full access.

 

[mnmhouston]

Also wondering about streaming video? I know sometimes it's choppy, buffering, etc. Would like the kiddies to be able to watch shows/videos etc. Any experience with this?

 

[dansdad]

Also wondering about streaming video? I know sometimes it's choppy, buffering, etc. Would like the kiddies to be able to watch shows/videos etc. Any experience with this?

If your kids are very patient they might be able to. It could take an hour to watch a 30 minute show. Streaming is painful.

 

[cayennews]

I am guessing that the wi-fi is not just for smartphones, but devices like Kindles too? We will be bringing a Kindle to keep the kids occupied while we wait in all of the lines.

 

[dansdad]

I am guessing that the wi-fi is not just for smartphones, but devices like Kindles too?

You guessed correctly.

 

[Belleoftheballl]

Has anyone tried using facetime on the network? Assuming it won't be fast enough, but secretly hoping it is!

I used FaceTime and FaceTimed the magic kingdom fireworks so my best friend could see and a parade so my bf could see! It worked perfect
I also FaceTimed all the time @ the hotel

 

[nhfd155]

we tried using skype in AKV Kidani last year. the connection was not fast enough. very frustrating to carry on a conversation. i also remember it dropping the call several times.