ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT INFO...FAQ and more......

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Steamer Trunk pop up bar coming soon!

 

[macraven]

Source?

We like to give credit when we learn these new seasonal perks

 

[macraven]

I did see it released through the Dis announcements blurbs but not sure of the original source

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Source?

We like to give credit when we learn these new seasonal perks

Orlando Sentinel

 

[chiisai]

I’m going to be at RPR soon with my son for a quick getaway. I was there for one night a while ago and really enjoyed sitting outside in the courtyard having breakfast. I’m looking forward to it again; it was a highlight.

I’m also excited to try dinner at Jake’s and sushi at the sushi bar. And now I’m going to have to try the cocktail from the steamer trunk! My son will enjoy the pool, I’m sure.

 

[Sue M]

The smsm rate is available depending on the dates, for either 3 or 4 night bookings
Rates are cheaper at the 7 night bookings

That is what I use and for the season I go, it is at the 35% discount

You can see the chart for each smsm season on the uo website

June is a popular month so don’t know if seasonal rate or smsm is best
My long yearly visit is end of September thru Columbus Day in October and use smsm

Play with the numbers until you know which discount code suits you better

If you do a 4 night stay, it will be relaxing and no rushing

You could do split days at the parks, a day at Vbay and time at City Walk for early dinners
It would not be a rushed vacation having 4 full days for UO

Can you post the link for the chart for those (me lol) who can’t find that chart?

 

[macraven]

I can’t using the phone but will later from my iMac

 

[Sue M]

I can’t using the phone but will later from my iMac

Thanks!

 

[chiisai]

I expect we’ll arrive a bit before noon Saturday. We’re going to head over to IOA (it’s a pretty short walk!) and spend some time there before an early dinner at citywalk, then head to Stay and Scream at Finnegans.

We’ll hit Stranger Things, possibly Poltergeist, a few zones and then rides and Diagon Alley.

Any good late night munchies at RPR?

 

[schumigirl]

They do have the regular room service menu, but for HHN they have added these special treats.....

 

[chiisai]

They do have the regular room service menu, but for HHN they have added these special treats.....

Oh yum!!! Thank you!

 

[mastermind307]

I’m hoping that somebody can help me with some questions. My family of 3 and my in-laws are planning a trip June 2-6. Originally we were going to fly in on June 3, but then decided to fly in June 2 instead. Since we won’t arrive until the evening on the 2nd we’re trying to save some money be either:

Booking 1 room at Royal Pacific for June 2, and then book 2 separate reservations for June 3-6. I don’t want to book one room for 5 people for 4 nights because of the charge of having extra adults. We can share a room for one night but wouldn’t want to share the whole time. My question in this scenario is, how likely is it that one party would be able to stay in the same room the entire time as long as the room type booked is the same?
Or would it be possible to book 1 room for 4 nights and just add the extra 2 adults at check in for the first night?

We also could stay at Canaba Bay in a family suite on June 2 and then move to Royal pacific on June 3. We would have to go there and check in before going to the parks so we could get our express passes. How difficult is it to switch resorts? Will they move our luggage or do we have to do it? What’s the easiest way to do this?

We are trying to save some money, but don’t want it it to be a huge hassle either. We’re open to other suggestions. I’m new to planning a universal vacation so any help I can get is greatly appreciated!

 

[Sue M]

When we arrived late, I booked a room across from Universal. We’ve stayed at The Doubletree (large rooms) and Fairfield Inn (small rooms but cheaper,). Both were very close to Universal. The hotel called us a Towncar service to move us. It was an SUV. You could also call Mears and request a taxi van (no additional cost) or Uber. It was very easy.
Or book Cabana Bay family suite that night and call Uber or preferred transportation to move you and luggage early the next morning. Either is pretty easy.
Sorry I don’t know about 5 fitting in an RPR room as the 2 queens only sleep 4. The room size is a tad smaller than WL or AKL and a touch larger than POFQ. Maybe someone with more experience at RPR will know if a cot can be ordered.

 

[schumigirl]

You would need to talk to RPR about the room bookings........

I do know folks who have done similar haven’t been successful in keeping the same room.......but can’t help to ask.......

You can just add the two adults at check in........

5 can stay in the room, but yes there is a charge for the extra adults per night. Someone posted a picture of the cot bed down the side of one of the beds, it does fit but won’t leave a whole lot of room. And there is a charge for the cot too.

You could avoid that charge by requesting blankets and pillows from Star Services.......and make a pallet on the floor if the child is small enough.......lots of folks do that.

I think I’ve answered what you are asking......sorry if I’ve been a bit jumbled.......

 

[mastermind307]

When we arrived late, I booked a room across from Universal. We’ve stayed at The Doubletree (large rooms) and Fairfield Inn (small rooms but cheaper,). Both were very close to Universal. The hotel called us a Towncar service to move us. It was an SUV. You could also call Mears and request a taxi van (no additional cost) or Uber. It was very easy.
Or book Cabana Bay family suite that night and call Uber or preferred transportation to move you and luggage early the next morning. Either is pretty easy.
Sorry I don’t know about 5 fitting in an RPR room as the 2 queens only sleep 4. The room size is a tad smaller than WL or AKL and a touch larger than POFQ. Maybe someone with more experience at RPR will know if a cot can be ordered.

You would need to talk to RPR about the room bookings........

I do know folks who have done similar haven’t been successful in keeping the same room.......but can’t help to ask.......

You can just add the two adults at check in........

5 can stay in the room, but yes there is a charge for the extra adults per night. Someone posted a picture of the cot bed down the side of one of the beds, it does fit but won’t leave a whole lot of room. And there is a charge for the cot too.

You could avoid that charge by requesting blankets and pillows from Star Services.......and make a pallet on the floor if the child is small enough.......lots of folks do that.

I think I’ve answered what you are asking......sorry if I’ve been a bit jumbled.......

I called today and found out that they won't transfer luggage between Cabana Bay and Royal Pacific. So if we do that, we'll have to move our own luggage. I'm not sure how much of a hassle that would be. It doesn't look to be far between the hotels, does anybody know if there's a sidewalk or path that perhaps we could just walk over from Cabana Bay to Royal Pacific?

Or I think I found the solution to keeping our room at Royal Pacific. I called and the person said I could book 1 room for my family for 4 nights and book my in-laws for 3 nights. Then at check in, we can add the in-laws to our room for the one night and only have to pay the extra adult fees for the one night.
That seems like the simplest solution and would save us $187 each. This way we'd be able to keep the same room and we'd at least have a room if we wanted to take a break. One thing that concerns me about switching resort is being "homeless" for a day because you never know when the room at the second resort will be ready.
But staying at Cabana Bay could save us up to $302, so we could save an extra $115 by switching resorts. I'm not sure hassling with moving our luggage and stuff is worth it or not. I really wish they provided luggage transfer like another place does. It would make my decision so much easier.

 

[AngiTN]

Personally, I'd need more savings than $115 to deal with the hassles of not only moving bags but having to get over there, check in and get the EP the next morning.

 

[schumigirl]

I called today and found out that they won't transfer luggage between Cabana Bay and Royal Pacific. So if we do that, we'll have to move our own luggage. I'm not sure how much of a hassle that would be. It doesn't look to be far between the hotels, does anybody know if there's a sidewalk or path that perhaps we could just walk over from Cabana Bay to Royal Pacific?

Or I think I found the solution to keeping our room at Royal Pacific. I called and the person said I could book 1 room for my family for 4 nights and book my in-laws for 3 nights. Then at check in, we can add the in-laws to our room for the one night and only have to pay the extra adult fees for the one night.
That seems like the simplest solution and would save us $187 each. This way we'd be able to keep the same room and we'd at least have a room if we wanted to take a break. One thing that concerns me about switching resort is being "homeless" for a day because you never know when the room at the second resort will be ready.
But staying at Cabana Bay could save us up to $302, so we could save an extra $115 by switching resorts. I'm not sure hassling with moving our luggage and stuff is worth it or not. I really wish they provided luggage transfer like another place does. It would make my decision so much easier.

A cab wouldn't cost much.

They will move luggage between deluxe resorts, Cabana Bay isn't a deluxe resort.

You could walk over to Sapphire Falls from Cabana Bay.....there is an outdoor path that leads to RPR or there is an interior walk through the convention and ballroom areas.

But, a cab would be so much simpler. If you do decide to go that route...….

 

[mastermind307]

I booked our rooms for Royal Pacific. I have to admit that I'm disappointed on how difficult it will be to make payments. I thought I'd make a couple of smaller payments so that when we check in we wouldn't have such a big amount to owe. I'm not supposed to compare Disney and Universal (I'll get in trouble by my daughter and husband), but Disney sure makes it easier to book things and make payments online. The Universal site leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[macraven]

It is very easy to set up a payment plan and fax info and payments to the hotel

Why don’t you buy gift cards prior to your stay and use gc to put on your account when you check in?

I bought gc from uo earlier this year and applied them to my account when I checked in

Easy Peasy

 

[AngiTN]

I booked our rooms for Royal Pacific. I have to admit that I'm disappointed on how difficult it will be to make payments. I thought I'd make a couple of smaller payments so that when we check in we wouldn't have such a big amount to owe. I'm not supposed to compare Disney and Universal (I'll get in trouble by my daughter and husband), but Disney sure makes it easier to book things and make payments online. The Universal site leaves a lot to be desired.

Actually, they don't if you book room only. Only packages get the online payment feature.