Free Wireless Internet

[SewIn2Disney]

I'm afraid I already know the anwser to this one...but:
Is there anywhere on property to get free wireless internet? I'm going to have my laptop with me, and was just wondering if I should bring the wireless card.

I don't see paying ten bucks for internet, so I'm strictly looking for free internet on property.

Thank you!
:wave:

 

[Moustronaut]

Re: Any idea why there is no free internet

I've been reading over the responses so far then thought of something...It might sound silly, but maybe Disney doesn't want you to think of the outside while you are there. I mean you are at WDW, why should you check in on work? I dunno...just an idea....

Well the only resorts that do have them are the ones with conference centers and, one would assume, a lot of business travelers. Since business travelers are there for work, they need access to stuff like that.

The other resorts are vacationers. Most vacationers probably don't need or want access to the internet. So it may not be cost effected to wire the resorts for this service. The other reason may be is that high speed internet might make guests stay in their room more. If you're in your room, you aren't in the parks. If you aren't in the parks, you aren't spending money. Even at $10/day Disney might have found that they would make more money if they encouraged you to be out of your room as much as possible

 

[SewIn2Disney]

I was only looking for internet access so I could upload my pictures to the web. The free internet in DisneyQuest would be nice, but you would need to pay for a ticket to get in (or have that option on your MYW ticket) and even then, I'm sure email websites would be blocked. (Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc)

And like Laura 22 said, every other hotel has free internet. But I guess they are trying to cater to the traveling buisnessman.

Thanks for everyone's help and imput!

 

[Thrawn]

I was only looking for internet access so I could upload my pictures to the web. The free internet in DisneyQuest would be nice, but you would need to pay for a ticket to get in (or have that option on your MYW ticket) and even then, I'm sure email websites would be blocked. (Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, etc)

And like Laura 22 said, every other hotel has free internet. But I guess they are trying to cater to the traveling buisnessman.

Thanks for everyone's help and imput!

I don't think that email is blocked, but you won't be able to get your pictures onto the computer.

 

[HauntedPirate]

To address the DVC question: I know the rooms at Saratoga Springs have high-speed available in-room. I didn't ask about pricing, but I'm guessing it's their standard rate.

 

[Thrawn]

All on property high speed is $10/day for wired, $10/hour for wireless.

 

[bhg469]

$ 10 and hour ?!?! someone needs to bring a wireles router and share with their neighbors.

 

[righttrack]

I would like it just to use from the resort, so I can upload my pictures somewhere just in case my laptop is stolen or broken.

 

[Thrawn]

I would like it just to use from the resort, so I can upload my pictures somewhere just in case my laptop is stolen or broken.

You can, depending on your resort:

In-Room Internet Access: High Speed Internet Access (HSIA)

Requirements: Requires a Local Area Network (LAN) cable or in-room connection.

Price: $9.95 for 24-contiguous hours charged to the room account.

Resorts with HSIA:

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Beach Club Villas
Disney's BoardWalk Resort (including DVC units)
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Old Key West Resort
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Technical Support: Is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by
touching 56 from the Guest room or any House Phone.

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Wi-Fi: High Speed Wireless Internet Access

Wi-Fi is available to Guests staying at select Walt Disney World
Resort Hotels. Guests with Wi-Fi enabled laptop computers or PDA's
will be able to access the Internet from the common areas of each
resort.

Smart City is the vendor providing this service and 24-hour technical
support for those Guests who need it.

Requirements: Requires a wireless interface card (WIC), available for
purchase in the resort's business center.

Price: $4.99 for the first 60 minutes or $9.95 for 24 contiguous hours

Billing: Smart City will bill the Guests using a secure credit card
transaction via the on-screen Internet connection.

Some locations include:

Disney's BoardWalk Resort: Convention Center Hallways/Common Areas,
Resort Lobby, Main Swimming Pool Area, Concierge Lounges, Bellevue
Lounge

Disney's Contemporary Resort: Front desk sitting area, 14th Floor
Concierge - sitting area, Outer Rim Bar (near Concourse Steakhouse),
1st Floor Convention Center Lobby, 2nd Floor Convention Center Lobby,
Feature Pool.

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort: Main Hotel Lobby, Convention Center
Lobby area, Feature Pool, Francisco's Lounge.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 1st Floor Lobby area including
Tea Room, Convention Center Lobby area, 4th Floor Concierge area -
sitting area.

Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: Main Lobby area (both resorts),
Concierge sitting area (both resorts), Convention Center Lobby area,
Stormalong Bay Pool.

Technical Support:Is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by
calling the Smart City help desk directly at 407-938-HELP.

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Dial-Up Internet Service is available at Resort Business Centers and
in Resort rooms.

In-Room Dial-Up Access: The Disney Resort hotels support mobile
computing through a dataport connection on the Guest room telephone,
with applicable telephone charges. Please consult with your particular
Internet Service Provider (ISP) directly for the best connection
closest to Orlando.
Local Internet Service Providers:

For local Internet Service Provider numbers, Guests should be referred
to the Orlando area telephone directory or directory assistance.

Computer Rentals: Computers are also available at the Disney Resort
hotels for rental if a Guest needs to work on a project. Please call
the appropriate Business Center for pricing and availability. If it is
after hours, the Guest will need to call the Center in the morning.

Dial-up Internet Service may also be available at other Walt Disney
World® Resort hotels.