Universal orlandoresortaugust 2023 To do everything in our itinerary at Universal Studios park (especially during August) three things were essential.....We Stayed at a Universal ResortThis was our first family trip to Universal Orlando Resorts since May of 2021. To maximize our short time, we spent three nights total on Universal property, two at Universal's Aventura… Continue reading How We Did All the Things In 8 Hours at Universal Studios Orlando
Islands of adventureSummer 2023 August 2023 HogsmeadeIslands for FamiliesAdvanced AdventureFaraway Lands This was our first family trip to Universal Orlando since May of 2021. To maximize our short time, we spent three nights total on Universal property, two at Universal's Aventura Hotel and one at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. By changing to a Premier resort… Continue reading Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure
Lowes Royal Pacific A premier resort UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA During our stays in 2019 and 2023, Loews Royal Pacific was in the Premier category of Universal Orlando Resorts. There were three resorts in this tier, and the biggest benefit (aside from being walking distance to CityWalk and all three Universal Orlando Parks) is that each… Continue reading Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios Florida
UNIVERASAL STUDIOS FLORIDA Aventura hotel august 2023 Universal's Aventura Hotel, Orlando, Florida, 2023 As one of the newest hotels on the property, the resort and rooms integrate technology into the stay. The proximity to Sapphire Falls and Cabana Bay Resort is also a plus, especially because Universal Orlando allows you to pool hop as long… Continue reading Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Wizarding World of Harry Potter2023 August 2023 Hogsmeadediagon alleydiningattractions This was our first family trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando since May of 2021. To maximize our short time, we spent three nights total on Universal property, two at Universal's Aventura Hotel and one at Lowes Royal Pacific. By changing… Continue reading Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter
My last trip to Universal Orlando Resort was in May of 2021. My return this year was part girls' weekend and part theme-park research trip. Cloudy with a Chance of a Tropical Storm Because people weren’t sure of the impact of Tropical Storm Alex, many resort and park reservations had been cancelled or postponed. Islands… Continue reading Universal Orlando Resort, June 2022
We were a bit disoriented on our first visit to Volcano Bay, so two long afternoons in the park ended up being perfect for feeling like we had really experienced all the park has to offer. Getting acquainted with the TapuTapu system was our first step, and we quickly caught on to choosing a ride,… Continue reading Volcano Bay- Universal Orlando, May 2021
It's been two years since our first visit to Universal Orlando. Little has changed in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with the exception of one GIANT addition, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure The queue for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure starts just behind Hogsmeade village. During our visit we… Continue reading Universal Orlando- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, May 2021
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a prime-value level resort located directly next to Volcano Bay Waterpark (you even get a dedicated entrance)! The retro mid-century modern themed lobby and central spaces make it fun for both kids and grown-ups alike. Details like VO5 brand “cream rinse” in your room and pay phones transport you to… Continue reading Universal Orlando- Cabana Bay Beach Resort, May 2021
Resort Grounds Lowe’s Portofino Bay Universal Resort is a world away from the busy Universal Theme Parks. (I mean this figuratively; the location is actually conveniently close to City Walk & Park Entrances.) It is modeled after a real Italian waterfront town, with scooters for photo ops and colorful sailboats moored in the harbor. The… Continue reading Universal Orlando- Lowe’s Portofino Bay Resort, May 2021
In May of 2019, we met a fellow Muggle Family from Ohio at Universal Orlando Resort for a three-day trip. Alice played hooky, and we visited on weekdays in May when the park was less crowded. We also stayed a a Premier Resort, the Lowe's Royal Pacific, located within easy walking distance to the parks.… Continue reading THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER, Universal Orlando Resort, 2019
