Originally Posted By jstylzz We are heading to Orlando at the beginning of February, staying at the Polynesian, and I want to take my new iPod touch to play with. Are there any spots in the resort or parks that have WiFi access? Thanks in advance!
Originally Posted By -em Free? Nope- not unless you get some super good signal that comes from outside the world.. I know the convention resorts do and I think the others do (its not run by Disney- its ran by an outside company) and costs 9.95 for 24 hours
Originally Posted By jstylzz Is that price for a hard line ethernet connection in the room as well? I will want to have internet access in the room, but the WiFi would have just been a bonus.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad We were able pick up wi-fi from the Best Western parking lot in downtown disney.
Originally Posted By dshyates I can't believe that Disney doesn' offer free WiFi in the common areas of the hotels. Even Super 8 has free WiFi. But once again Disney can't resist the urge to suck every penny out of their "Guests".
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I can't believe that Disney doesn' offer free WiFi in the common areas of the hotels. Even Super 8 has free WiFi. But once again Disney can't resist the urge to suck every penny out of their "Guests".*** Wondering how long it'll take before some apologist pops in to claim that Disney probably made this decision based on guest preference about "annoying" WiFi in hotel lobbies or something.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I've never understood how internet service is free at "cheap" hotels and always an added charge at more upscale hotels. It seems to be the industry standard that the more upscale the hotel, the more expensive the internet service.
Originally Posted By Mr X Well, that makes sense in a weird sort of way. After all, you can generally find free (crappy) coffee in a Motel 6 lobby, but you pay for it elsewhere.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt We had internet service at the WL. I didn't use it so i don't know if there is a fee. Did u call the Poly 407-824-2000.
Originally Posted By partyhare It is annoying at WDW since the Disneyland hotels offer free WiFi. I use my ipod touch there all the time.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< It is annoying at WDW since the Disneyland hotels offer free WiFi. I use my ipod touch there all the time. >>> Like just about everything else, DLR and WDW are managed independently, so they often have very different policies and pricing with respect to things like this.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I can't believe that Disney doesn' offer free WiFi in the common areas of the hotels. Even Super 8 has free WiFi. But once again Disney can't resist the urge to suck every penny out of their "Guests". << Just be thankful they haven't thought about pay for view TV yet!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 None of that bothers me. When I'm on vacation, it's also a vacation from TV, computer, phone, in other words, the real world.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> None of that bothers me. When I'm on vacation, it's also a vacation from TV, computer, phone, in other words, the real world. << I have to watch the TV to get the next day weather forcast on the weather channel, and I call my lovely Mother in Law every day. I think a person should call their mother at least once a day.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I've never understood how internet service is free at "cheap" hotels and always an added charge at more upscale hotels. It seems to be the industry standard that the more upscale the hotel, the more expensive the internet service.>> I think the belief is you can nickel and dime your guests if they're staying at the LAX Hilton, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, Ritz Carlton Atlanta or Marriott Orlando World Center (all places I have stayed and been charged for said services) as they have money and/or bigtime expense accounts. You can't do that at the LBV Hampton Inn because the guests have ample other choices in that price range.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<I have to watch the TV to get the next day weather forcast on the weather channel>> That's about all I turn the TV on for while at WDW.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl I'm with ya Bobbee...I leave my computer home and turn off my cellphone/blackberry!
Originally Posted By hightp This is kind of annoying. I never had a laptop before this year, and had every intention of taking it with me to WDW so I could download my pictures and send a few shots to friends and other family while we were down there. But, I'm not going to pay for a 24 hour service when all I need is 15-20 minutes a few times during the week. Maybe I can seek up to the Best Western when the wife's in Downtown Disney.
