Internet service in the rooms

[Ergens2]

I did a search but couldn't find anything. Can anyone fill me in on internet service in the rooms.
Thanks!
Shelley :wave:

 

[cherrynegra]

I found this on another thread. This question comes up often. Courtesy of Turkey. :wave:

Not all rooms have it yet.



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.

 

[s25843]

I did a search but couldn't find anything. Can anyone fill me in on internet service in the rooms.
Thanks!
Shelley :wave:

Right off of the main page

http://www.wdwmagic.com/internetaccess.htm

 

[tigsmom]

We've used the dial up at the WL before. It cost .75 per connection. We had an Orlando number for our local phone company (Frontier Communications) so we were able use our regular net service at no extra charge. We had to dial "9"
first for an outside line. The CMs at the front desk were very helpful in explaining the system. :wave:

 

[Ergens2]

Thanks everyone! We are staying a the Poly so I quess we are out of luck.

 

[ogryn]

How about Internet through the TV, if you don't have your own laptop?

 

[s25843]

How about Internet through the TV, if you don't have your own laptop?

Nope

Disney's system isnt that advanced

 

[ogryn]

That's a shame. I was very impressed by the system the Wyndham had on I-Drive. (Internet, Video-on-Demand etc etc.)

Maybe something Disney should look into.

 

[Moustronaut]

That's a shame. I was very impressed by the system the Wyndham had on I-Drive. (Internet, Video-on-Demand etc etc.)

Maybe something Disney should look into.

I always hear people say that but I don't think it will happen any time soon. DisneyWorld put high speed access into all its conference center hotels for the business travelers that are there. They put it into all the DVC resorts because I can see where people would be "at home" in the room with some downtime for the kids or other family members while making dinner or something.

But everytime I've been at a disney resort, I've been asleep or out doing something. I suspect that a majority of other resort guest are the same way. So I just don't see how disneyworld would get a good return on their investment by putting high speed net access or internet tv in every room

 

[maxime29]

I've seen people use their laptops in their rooms and in the lobby of the Grand Floridian when our family stayed there over the summer. Some people must find this convenient to use.

 

[Testtrack321]

How about Internet through the TV, if you don't have your own laptop?

Why would you? The systems are very primitive and very clumsy. If you want you can go to the Wonderland Cafe in DisneyQuest for internet access.

 

[Renate]

how much is it

Hi,

do you know what you will have to pay at Disney Quest for the internet?

Greets Renate

 

[s25843]

Hi,

do you know what you will have to pay at Disney Quest for the internet?

Greets Renate

I think its free for the internet, but you have to pay for the DQ admission

 

[Indy95]

Yes the internet IS free at DQ. It seems to be a bit of a hassle, though. Even with the primitive room access, it just seems to be much more convenient (and you can use it every day!)