Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Use our free guide to plan the perfect universal orlando vacation. You dont need to be a harry potter super fan like me. Universal orlando diagon alley survival guide tips and. Vacation planning guide for universal orlando resort. This guide will streamline the process by answering a firsttime visitors most common questions about accommodations, ticket options, timing and more. I might have read some bad advice before i purchased my usf multiday tickets. Universal studios florida orlando 2020 all you need to.
Thats because doing it the other way will likely feel like youre taking a step down. Life and circumstances always get in the way, and it ended up being over three years before we would be able. Welcome to the worlds leading universal orlando vacation planning resource. Jan 05, 2015 picking up where universal orlando trip report part 1 left off, im back with more thoughts and photos most of the diagon alley night shots are at the bottom of the post, so scroll down if you dont care about my random notes. The price is good and its exactly all you need from it pickup and dropoff service to visit universal for a day during your wdw vacation. He didnt read the books and hes not a big fan of the movies, but he enjoyed himself immensely during our quest to experience all things harry potter during our trip to universal orlando. To get the best deal on an orlando vacation you will want to purchase a vacation package complete with lodging and orlando area theme park tickets together. Universal orlando resort trip report, december 2015 two. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. But the lightweight, factpacked frommers 2020 easyguide cuts through the noise and compresses the information you truly need to know.
Planning a trip to universal studios florida duration. The universal orlando smart phone app will be your best friend. Cancel hotel and vacation package reservations up to 24 hours prior to arrival for a full refund. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Ease and convenience plan your hotel stay and park admission, plus discover addons all in one place. Honest talk, solid essentials, and affectionate insiders secrets to walt disney world, universal orlando, seaworld, and the inimitable culture and history of orlando and. We want to help you enjoy your orlando vacation like a theme park insider. The ultimate guide to the ultimate theme park adventure paperback january 7, 2015. Universal studios florida is located at 6000 universal blvd in orlando, fl. We are really excited to have developed our orlando vacation custom.
Mar 09, 2017 small world big fun is your no fee travel planning expert for universal orlando and the wizarding world of harry potter. Visit universal orlando resort on your trip to orlando. Youll find touring plans for all of the resorts parks, numerous guides, details about each park and their attractions, complete information about the hotels and annual. Things to do in universal orlando youd be remiss if you left town without seeing at least two of disneys parks, but the design chutzpah is happening at universalmany observers agree that the spectacular wizarding world of harry potter trumps anything else in. Things to do in universal orlando youd be remiss if you left town without seeing at least two of disneys parks, but the design chutzpah is happening at universalmany observers agree that the spectacular wizarding world of harry potter trumps anything else in americas theme park industry. Universal orlando trip report, featuring the wizarding.
When you are starting to plan your universal and disney vacations, you can use it to pick the least busy times of year to visit. You can also see historical weather, holidays and special events. A universal orlando primer for disney world visitors. Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. Resort universals loews sapphire falls, orlando, fl. Universal studios florida can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Early park admission to the wizarding world of harry potter and universals volcano bay water. The addition of the spectacular islands of adventure and volcano bay theme parks, the citywalk entertainment complex, and luxury hotels offers guests a multiday vacation destination. Planning for your first trip to universal studios orlando by cheryl pendry, featured columnist with four theme parks, theres plenty to keep you busy at the walt disney world resort, especially if you only have a few days in orlando. While universal initially announced it would utilize a virtual line for hagrids magical creatures motorbike adventure, such a system has never been implemented for those. Jan 28, 2019 the universal orlando resorts are a hidden gem. Best option for 12 people to get to universal from wdw resorts this is the second time i have used this service to visit universal orlando while staying at a wdw resort hotel, and i will use it again.
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Planning a trip to universal orlando resort is exciting, but daunting, even for the savviest of travelers. Universal could take a page out of disneys book and institute a virtual queue system, as disney world has used for the first days of star wars. After the wheels touch down at orlando international airport mco, youll be about 9 miles from the central areas. A wizarding world of harry potter vacation package in early 2015. Universal orlando has four onsite hotels, and staying at any of these properties provides one hour early admission to the theme parks this benefit is huge. Take advantage of the extra hour perk from staying at a universal hotel to get into the park, over to diagon alley, and knock off the centerpiece attraction, harry potter and the. Universal orlando trip random thoughts universal orlando resort. World class florida vacation destination universal orlando. Experience the epic adventure of universal orlando resort for your next family getaway. Guests who stay at universal orlandos deluxelevel hotels the portofino bay, hard. Small world big fun is your no fee travel planning expert for universal orlando and the wizarding world of harry potter.
Wake up where the action is with your next vacation at universal orlando. Universals theme parks are a mustsee on your trip to orlando, especially if youre a harry potter fan. Also, if you plan on riding minion mayhem, get there as early as possible. Use the book your trip tool on the left to enter your travel information. Universals loews sapphire falls resort has been welcoming guests since aug 5, 2015. Universal orlando travel guide expert picks for your. Here are some of my top tips for planning your visit to universal studios and islands of adventure at universal orlando resort. Universal orlando resort 6000 universal blvd, orlando, florida 32819 rated 4. Fantastic book, highly recommend if you are planning a trip to orlando.
Staying on site in a universal orlando resort will get you free shuttle transportation to all the parks, early entrance to the wizarding world of harry potter and universals volcano bay, and, depending on where you stay, other perks like unlimited express passes premier resorts. On our previous trips to universal, we thought they had done an excellent job recreating hogsmeade. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Visit the wizarding world of harry potter and universals volcano bay one hour before the theme park opens with paid theme park admission. Frommers easyguide to disney world, universal and orlando. Seven dos and donts for universal orlando trip planning. We are really excited to have developed our orlando vacation custom package.
We have been helping guest in book their orlando vacation package deal since 1993. Wizarding world of harry potter tips for super fans and. Theme park insider visits walt disney world and universal orlando. Universal orlando resort inspires more than 7 million annual visitors to ride the movies, offering a behindthescenes look at moviemaking and tv shows. As you get closer to your universal and disney vacations, you can use the crowd calendar to plan which park or parks to visit on any given day. If you want to stay onsite at both universal and disney world during your trip to orlando, i suggest beginning at universal and then moving to disney world. The last time we visited universal orlando uo was in september 2012, and so we really badly wanted to go back. Centrally located at universal orlando, universals hard rock hotel offers exclusive unlimited ride access which lets ticketholding guests skip regular lines at universal theme parks. This section is also a great example of where a traditional book falls short you cant publish specific. A guide to onsite hotels at universal orlando resort. Please call us toll free at 18006414008 if we can answer any questions or assist you in booking your orlando vacation package.
Universal orlandotm area vacations vacation packages. Florida resident create your own vacation package take advantage of living so close to all this excitement. Top experiences in universal orlando fodors travel. Make your reservations today and enjoy benefits like early park admission. Universal studios theme park was once only a oneday excursion for visitors to orlando. Im delighted to hear you were able to be treated like a rockstar during your stay, and thoroughly enjoyed the hotels close proximity to islands of adventure and universal studios. The information was accurate and helpful, especially in deciding what to see first in each day. Mar 03, 2015 incorporating universal into a disney world trip. Get the most perks and the best price when booking your hotel for a visit to universal orlando. With universal orlando continuing to expand its harry potter attractions, more and more fans are planning visits to the theme park, either as a standalone trip or tacked on to a visit to disneyworld. Get information on universal orlando hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Aftts guide to wizarding around universal orlando resort.
Picking up where universal orlando trip report part 1 left off, im back with more thoughts and photos most of the diagon alley night shots are at the bottom of the post, so scroll down if you dont care about my random notes. While planning your next trip to universal, plan half a day or more just to hop between the resorts to marvel at their design and atmosphere. Universal orlando vacation packages present you with a way to bundle the components of a universal vacation into one, well, package. These printables have some really cool insight to the resort and will make planning your trip so much easier. My nonfan husband would be the first to admit this. Universal orlando is tucked into a corner created by the intersection of interstate 4 and kirkman road highway 435, midway between downtown highlights top reasons to go to universal orlando.
Citywalk nightlife is 5 minutes walk away and accessible by water taxi. Youd be surprised how a line can drop in wait time through the day, so make sure to always check your app after every ride you ride. In its most basic form, a vacation package must include accommodations either at one of universal s onsite hotels or one of its partner hotels. Planning for your first trip to universal studios orlando. Wake up where the action is with amazing attractions like the wizarding world of harry potter and three theme parks including universal studios florida. We were very excited to see the new wizarding world of harry potter diagon alley area at universal orlando during our visit in august 2014. Benefits of buying a vacation package best price guarantee.
Combine your hotel and theme park tickets to create a complete universal orlando resort vacation. We have stayed both offsite the beautiful hyatt regency grand cypress orlando, and at the resort, and staying onproperty is the handsdown winner. Now, as part of universal orlando resort, its a destination resort in its own right. Universal orlando summer trip report part 2 travel.
Dont forget to print them out and take them with you on your trip. While planning your next trip to universal, plan half a day or more just to hop between the resorts to marvel at. It features two theme parks, seven themed areas, numerous 3d rides, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops. Hello everyone, last week jon and i visited universal orlando resort for the first time in over three years, and so i wanted to of course share with you our adventures there. When you upgrade your adventure by using our free online guide, youll have the power to navigate the parks like an expert, avoid the long lines, and protect your investment. Universal studios florida universal orlando touring. Free universal orlando planning guide world of universal. This book was a great resource in planning our trip to universal studios and islands of adventure. The ultimate guide to the ultimate theme park adventure at.
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