Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney

piper · 02-25-2005

Has anyone ever stayed at the Royal Plaza in Downtown Disney? If so, what did you think, is it comparable to a deluxe or moderate or value resort? I know they don't reopen until July, we aren't going back until November. We have always stayed at Shades Of Green (military hotel at Disney World) except for one stay at the Contemporary (which we did not like). The plaza says they have Bath and Body works soaps and shampoos, (this has not convinced my husband, but I'm pretty excited). Any opinions? I wonder if the bus routes are as convenient as they are from other resorts? Thank you!

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-25-2005

First of all, welcome to DisneyCentral!

I haven't stayed at a Downtown Disney resort so I am not much help here but I think I have read that many of the resorts share a bus and they run on a regular schedule (maybe every 30 minutes?).

Is SoG booked for your dates or are you looking for a change? Have you thought of trying Disney's Wilderness Lodge?? We stayed at Shades of Green last summer and liked it, WL is similar to SoG in many ways.

PrincessJ9 · 03-02-2005

I have stayed there. It was in 2000 and to be honest I would not recommend it. I am a travel agent and I had a 7 night stay booked there, well I stayed one night and then moved over to a Disney resort. They have done renovations since I have been there but I still wouldn't book any clients at the hotel. Have you tried some of the other hotels in Downtown Disney area or the All Stars?

**Cincy** · 03-02-2005

All of the resorts in DD share a bus and it stinks. We decided after that trip we would always stay on property and we would always have our car. Worst part is when you are leaving the parks at night. The busses for the Disney Resorts on property are right there at the gates.

The busses that serve DD are a long walk away and in most cases in the middle of the parking lot. Your bus driver will tell you what number to meet him at when he drops you off. When you are going home you walk out to the parking lot and look for that number on the ground.

This may have changed since we went, that was June '02.

phayes93 · 03-02-2005

We have stayed at the Grosvner and the Best Western at DTD. Each time, it was when we arrived late night from home and we didn't want to "waste" a Disney resort night because all we were going to do was flop into bed. Each time we got up the next morning and moved directly to the Disney Resort where we had ressies. I doubt we'll do that again, though. We realize now that with value resorts, we can afford to "waste" a late night and get started on our Disney experience even earlier. (One positive is that we did get to experience yet another way to see WDW.)

**llama** · 03-02-2005

Welcome to DC! We stayed there one night, between our WDW vacation and the cruise. It was ok. Nothing special. The room was pretty large, and it was clean. Kind of like staying at a Holiday Inn. (they did have a rubber ducky in the tub). There's no Disney magic about the place. It's just a hotel.

JOANN · 03-13-2005

We stayed at the Royal Plaza when it first opened. Of course, back then it was really a nice Resort. Then tried once to stay again at Best Western. Would never stay at any of those Resorts, because of their bus system. Of course, we did have a free breakfast every morning at the Best Western, and the rooms were large. But again, because of the buses sharing with all those other Resorts, it's a no for me. Again this is only my opinion. Good luck to you whatever you may choose.

JOANN

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piper Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney Has anyone ever stayed at the Royal Plaza in Downtown Disney? If so, what did you think, is it comparable to a deluxe or moderate or value resort? I know they don't reopen until July, we aren't going back until November. We have always stayed at Shades Of Green (military hotel at Disney World) except for one stay at the Contemporary (which we did not like). The plaza says they have Bath and Body works soaps and shampoos, (this has not convinced my husband, but I'm pretty excited). Any opinions? I wonder if the bus routes are as convenient as they are from other resorts? Thank you!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney First of all, welcome to DisneyCentral! I haven't stayed at a Downtown Disney resort so I am not much help here but I think I have read that many of the resorts share a bus and they run on a regular schedule (maybe every 30 minutes?). Is SoG booked for your dates or are you looking for a change? Have you thought of trying Disney's Wilderness Lodge?? We stayed at Shades of Green last summer and liked it, WL is similar to SoG in many ways. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 12 hours 31 minutes

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PrincessJ9 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 91	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney I have stayed there. It was in 2000 and to be honest I would not recommend it. I am a travel agent and I had a 7 night stay booked there, well I stayed one night and then moved over to a Disney resort. They have done renovations since I have been there but I still wouldn't book any clients at the hotel. Have you tried some of the other hotels in Downtown Disney area or the All Stars? __________________ Jeannine Mommy to Sydney Alyssa born 9/30/02 ***Remember the Magic*** May 1997 (Engaged!) October 1999 (ASMusic & CBR) September 2000 (WL) December 2001 (AKL) May 2005 (Coronado)...First trip for our Little Princess

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney All of the resorts in DD share a bus and it stinks. We decided after that trip we would always stay on property and we would always have our car. Worst part is when you are leaving the parks at night. The busses for the Disney Resorts on property are right there at the gates. The busses that serve DD are a long walk away and in most cases in the middle of the parking lot. Your bus driver will tell you what number to meet him at when he drops you off. When you are going home you walk out to the parking lot and look for that number on the ground. This may have changed since we went, that was June '02. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney We have stayed at the Grosvner and the Best Western at DTD. Each time, it was when we arrived late night from home and we didn't want to "waste" a Disney resort night because all we were going to do was flop into bed. Each time we got up the next morning and moved directly to the Disney Resort where we had ressies. I doubt we'll do that again, though. We realize now that with value resorts, we can afford to "waste" a late night and get started on our Disney experience even earlier. (One positive is that we did get to experience yet another way to see WDW.) __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney Welcome to DC! We stayed there one night, between our WDW vacation and the cruise. It was ok. Nothing special. The room was pretty large, and it was clean. Kind of like staying at a Holiday Inn. (they did have a rubber ducky in the tub). There's no Disney magic about the place. It's just a hotel. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 18 hours 31 minutes Last edited by llama; 03-02-2005 at 09:28 AM. Reason: correction

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Re: Hotel Royal Plaza at Downtown Disney We stayed at the Royal Plaza when it first opened. Of course, back then it was really a nice Resort. Then tried once to stay again at Best Western. Would never stay at any of those Resorts, because of their bus system. Of course, we did have a free breakfast every morning at the Best Western, and the rooms were large. But again, because of the buses sharing with all those other Resorts, it's a no for me. Again this is only my opinion. Good luck to you whatever you may choose. JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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