More FREE Wi-fi spots in selected Disney Resorts
In addition to the temporary, FREE wireless internet test at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, more new tests are going to be held in other resorts. Take a look:
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Complimentary Wireless Internet (WiFi) Pilot is currently taking place in certain areas of select resorts.
Disney's Contemporary Resort: from March 25, 2011 - available only in the lobby; main pool area; The Wave ... of American Flavors restaurant and lounge; and the Convention Center common areas.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: from April 16, 2011 - Casitas Building One
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: from April 16, 2011 - Sugarloaf Building
FAQs
Why is this free Internet access available in these areas, and why isn't it available at other Walt Disney World Resort hotels?
We're currently in the process of performing a pilot program to test a new design of a wireless/cell phone coverage configuration. After the pilot is complete, we'll review potentially expanding this access to other areas of Walt Disney World Resort hotels.
How can guests access the free wireless Internet?
When guests connect to the network using a wireless enabled device (e.g. laptop, cell phone, etc.), they will notice a network option labeled "Guest Access" or "Guest - Wireless". Once they click on that option, they will be taken to a screen that prompts them to accept the terms and conditions. If prompted, type “iaccept” for both the username and password. After accepting the terms and conditions, they will have complimentary wireless Internet access in that location.
Do guests still have to pay to use wireless Internet in areas not designated for free wireless Internet access?
Guests can take advantage of Internet access in areas that aren’t part of the pilot program for a fee – $9.95 for 24 contiguous hours in public areas (wireless) or guest rooms (wired). After the pilot is complete, we’ll review potentially expanding this access to other areas of Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
What if guests are currently in one of the designated areas for free wireless Internet access but are unable to connect?
We apologize for the inconvenience. We’re currently performing a wireless Internet pilot and as part of tweaking and adjustments needed during testing, guests may experience intermittent free wireless Internet outages.
How long is the pilot program, and will wireless Internet access in the pilot areas continue to be free, moving forward?
The success of this pilot will be monitored for a period of approximately 30 days and after we've reviewed the results, we can then determine if the tested setup will remain in place.
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We hope that they will extend the free wireless internet to all the Disney Resort, as it is already free in most of the hotels all around Central Florida (and in general, in Florida), so it would be a good addition to what the resorts already offer. What do you think?
I can't believe it is not free wifi already. There are great Disney apps and was looking forward to using my iPad to walk through the parks.
ReplyDeleteI am at Beach Club right now and am pretty disappointed that I do not have access to free wireless. All the money I've spent on this vacation and Mickey wants to charge me for wireless. Really? You say you'e piloting free wireless at a few resorts? Not sure I understand the need for a pilot. Do you really think people aren't going to like it or it's not going to work? Why not pilot at all resorts? This is not new technology people.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that wifi should be available throughout all of Disney. Sometimes a family vacation is still a working vacation. A fee of any kind charged to Disney guests would be very negative PR. Afterall, if Ronald McDonald can afford to provide his customers this convenience I'm sure Disney and friends can too!
ReplyDeleteAt OKW free wifi in your room. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWe are traveling to the Contemporary Resort in July 2012 and I will be VERY frustrated if free WiFi is not offered. I too have an iPad and was hoping to even take it with me into the parks for wait times, etc. Disney needs to realize that this is the wave of the future. We are already spending enough money that we shouldn't have to pay for internet access!!
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