Resort alarm clocks being replaced by USB/Power hubs?

[DisneyJeff]

This is awesome. We normally have to bring a power strip to charge our devices and extra batteries. Now if they added Bluetooth speakers...

 

[FigmentForver96]

Old fashioned alarm clocks should be made available like we used to have to request a mini-fridge. Before they replace coffee maker, they need to replace the coffee mix first.

What would be amazing was if they picked up Keurig as a sponsor. New coffee and new makers.

 

[halltd]

It appears resort alarm clocks are in the process of being replaced by USB/Power hubs. Not sure if this is around all the resorts or just DVC resort however - can anyone confirm

Is it really just a freestanding chunk sitting on the bedside table? Ouch. I hope this is just a test and they plan to integrate these into the furniture in the future.

Long overdue, so glad to see them putting these in. But, please make them less obvious!

 

[freediverdude]

In the Polynesian DVC studios, the alarm clock has the lightning dock on the top, and there are USB plugs built into both the night stand and the power plug above the table, so I wouldn't think they would need this there. The Grand Floridian villas also have the USB plugs built into the nightstand.

 

[Doodlyday]

Aww. I love having the alarm clocks...usually I end up setting the alarm on the phone on the wrong day.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Do you not have a cell phone from the last 15 or so years. Alarms are standard on all cell phones.

The alarm on the cell phone is no good at night to me. I turn my cell phones off before I go to bed and them them charge. When I am at WDW, I leave my cell phone for 13 to 14 straight hours and I don't charge mine inside the theme parks.

 

[JoeCamel]

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Location...na_Bay_Beach_Resort-Orlando_Florida.html#last

CBBR at uni, value resort has USB, AC AND alarm clocks on the nightstand. What's the big deal?

RPR, Portofino and HRH all the same. So what took dis so long? And what's the big deal?

 

[dstrawn9889]

The alarm on the cell phone is no good at night to me. I turn my cell phones off before I go to bed and them them charge. When I am at WDW, I leave my cell phone for 13 to 14 straight hours and I don't charge mine inside the theme parks.

you turn off your phone to charge it? WHY?

 

[matt9112]

Is it really just a freestanding chunk sitting on the bedside table? Ouch. I hope this is just a test and they plan to integrate these into the furniture in the future.

Long overdue, so glad to see them putting these in. But, please make them less obvious!

should just swap out all outlets with the dual purpose 115 volt and usb outlets.

 

[alissafalco]

It appears resort alarm clocks are in the process of being replaced by USB/Power hubs. Not sure if this is around all the resorts or just DVC resort however - can anyone confirm

LOVE!!

 

[Texas84]

First thing I do is unplug the clock radio so I can use the power outlet. I'm at OKW right now looking at a clock radio with an iPod connection. They still make those?

 

[Brewmaster]

Is it really just a freestanding chunk sitting on the bedside table? Ouch. I hope this is just a test and they plan to integrate these into the furniture in the future.

Long overdue, so glad to see them putting these in. But, please make them less obvious!

Stayed at CBR in October, they had power and USB integrated into night stands and the chest of drawers/mini fridge cabinet. Was a welcomed plus

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

First thing I do is unplug the clock radio so I can use the power outlet. I'm at OKW right now looking at a clock radio with an iPod connection. They still make those?

And often only good to connect the iPhone 4's or earlier!

 

[Liberty's Belle]

The alarm element of the clock is irrelevant to me, as I too, use my phone. However, we do use the actual clock while in the room. While wrangling small children, it's much faster to glance at a clock rather than pull my phone out. I'm just saying...

And in response to the coffee, yes! New coffee makers! However, it's not the coffee's fault-it's combo of unfiltered water and the filter pouch that encapsulates the coffee. It's a Joffrey's product and knowing that, I brought it home to try. Using the little pod in my keurig, I mean, come on, it's the same thing, still produced a funky taste. But, upon cutting the filter and using a reusable pod, ta da, yummy Joffrey's! And before the nasty comments about "why would you go to such effort?!" I just wanted to know why the in room Joffrey's didn't taste like the kiosks.

 

[Horizons '83]

Stayed at CBR in October, they had power and USB integrated into night stands and the chest of drawers/mini fridge cabinet. Was a welcomed plus

I would expect that from a brand new hotel.

 

[Brewmaster]

I would expect that from a brand new hotel.

While not new (opened in '88), it did just go through a massive refurb. Turned out great

 

[Horizons '83]

While not new (opened in '88), it did just go through a massive refurb. Turned out great

Sorry ! Misread your post. I thought you said CBR (Cabana Bay Reaort at Uni)

 

[Brewmaster]

Sorry ! Misread your post. I thought you said CBR (Cabana Bay Reaort at Uni)

No problemo

 

[DisneyCane]

The alarm on the cell phone is no good at night to me. I turn my cell phones off before I go to bed and them them charge. When I am at WDW, I leave my cell phone for 13 to 14 straight hours and I don't charge mine inside the theme parks.

I don't know what it is like on an iPhone but every Android phone I've ever used as well as non-smart phones I've had since at least 2000 will wake themselves up for an alarm.

 

[Jon81uk]

The alarm on the cell phone is no good at night to me. I turn my cell phones off before I go to bed and them them charge. When I am at WDW, I leave my cell phone for 13 to 14 straight hours and I don't charge mine inside the theme parks.

Your phone will still charge just fine if it is on. I almost never turn my iPhone off, it is on charge for 8-9hrs each night and lasts me all day of normal use.