Internet connections

[cherrynegra]

Does anyone know which resort, if any, have internet connections in the rooms? I stayed at Boardwalk and didn't find any and was told that I could use the business center to get on the net. Wondering it they're thinking of adding these to the rooms in the future. Would definitely make the posting of trip reports a lot quicker.:animwink:

 

[PhotoDave219]

Most, if not all rooms have a data port on the phone. You can use dialup.

I dont know about high speed connections, aside from casa mkt.

 

[wdwmagic]

Swan and Dolphin have highspeed connections in the room, along with regular dialup modem ports.

Coronado Springs was/is also being upgraded I believe.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Originally posted by wdwmagic
Swan and Dolphin have highspeed connections in the room, along with regular dialup modem ports.

Coronado Springs was/is also being upgraded I believe.

Coronado Springs had it in October when I was there. Of course for a price. It was something like $10.00 per day.

 

[TURKEY]

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.

Some locations include:

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - Available Now
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts - Available Now
Disney's Contemporary Resort - Available Now
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Available Now
Disney's Beach Club Villas - Available Now
Disney's BoardWalk Resort (including DVC units) - Available Now
The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge - March 1, 2004
Disney's Old Key West Resort - April 2, 2004
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - April 29, 2004

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.

 

[bhg469]

Originally posted by PhilharMagician
Coronado Springs had it in October when I was there. Of course for a price. It was something like $10.00 per day.

i just came back from there its was actually more than that if you can believe it, like $20 a day. i was checking it out and im sure theres ways to get around it, if you go with a bunch of people bring a wireless router and share with the hotel.

 

[Moustronaut]

Originally posted by bhg469
i just came back from there its was actually more than that if you can believe it, like $20 a day. i was checking it out and im sure theres ways to get around it, if you go with a bunch of people bring a wireless router and share with the hotel.

Wow! It was $9.99 for 24 continuous hours at Coronado Springs when I was there in November.

Of course that was just in my room, wifi near the confrence center would have been extra.

However Swan and Dolphin's highspeed access is included in the $10 florida resort fee. So you pay for it if ya use it or not. Found that out as I was reading the in-room card about the resort fee... 15 minutes before i was checking out. LOL Oh well, something for next time

 

[cherrynegra]

Thanks for the feedback. Nice to know they're adding high speed connection to more resorts. Even Boardwalk which is where I'll be staying. But if it's $20 a day, I'll just send my trip reports by carrier pigeon.:lol:

 

[TURKEY]

Originally posted by bhg469
i just came back from there its was actually more than that if you can believe it, like $20 a day. i was checking it out and im sure theres ways to get around it, if you go with a bunch of people bring a wireless router and share with the hotel.

People I know did it last week and it was still the $9.95.

 

[bhg469]

i could have sworn it was 20 but hey i have been wrong before. i still thing 10 is a little high, 20 a week would be much better. Take your money while you still can eisner!!

 

[mom_rules]

Pardon my ignorance but what do they mean by "24 contiguous hours"?

 

[bhg469]

Originally posted by mom_rules
Pardon my ignorance but what do they mean by "24 contiguous hours"?

con·tig·u·ous ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kn-tgy-s)
adj.
1) Sharing an edge or boundary; touching.
2) Neighboring; adjacent.
3) Connecting without a break: the 48 contiguous states.
Connected in time; uninterrupted: served two contiguous terms in office.
4) Disney feels you arent paying enough for your vacation.

 

[mom_rules]

LOL-good one-
So what they mean is 24 hours in a row from the time you first connect? So say from 2pm to 2pm the next day?

In DLR you can connect to the internet at no charge-not even for the call out of your room-it was great! Was great for us since this was supposed to have been a business trip. (10 nights at the GC-concierge-love those kinds of business trips).

 

[cloudboy]

At most hotels (Non-disney) if you have a dial-up account with someone, all you really have to do is unplug the phone from the wall and plug in your modem there. Just be sure to dial the 9 before it. However digital systems don't work that way, and to be honest I can't remember now what kind of system Disney has - I can't remember what the phones look like! Anyone know if you can do this with Disney phones?

 

[mom_rules]

The resort in DLR, CA had a special plug in on the phone and they did not charge you for internet access.
I think I remember reading somewhere that in WDW you are charged $.75 everytime the phone tries to dial out. (Same thing happens when you dial out and try to use a long distance phone card-you aren't charged for the long distance call but you are charged .75 to connect to an outside line-even locally).

 

[PhilharMagician]

Originally posted by mom_rules
The resort in DLR, CA had a special plug in on the phone and they did not charge you for internet access.
I think I remember reading somewhere that in WDW you are charged $.75 everytime the phone tries to dial out. (Same thing happens when you dial out and try to use a long distance phone card-you aren't charged for the long distance call but you are charged .75 to connect to an outside line-even locally).

Not the last time I was there. I used dial-up to a local phone and had no charges.

 

[mom_rules]

This is great news! I only remember the $52.00 phone bill (all $.75 charges) when DD was trying to use a calling card.

How did you connect to the dial up-is there a special plug on the phone for data?

 

[PhilharMagician]

Plugged right into the back of the phone. Just make sure you have a local access number.

 

[mom_rules]

Awesome-we do. This helps me greatly-thanks.

 

[pepsistar]

What about Pop Century? We just came back from there and noticed an outlet on the wall by the small table? I thought it was for a computer hookup?? Any idea??