When completing the Universal Studios Training, as a travel agent, the top 3 reasons Universal gives for staying at one of their awesome themed resorts are:
- Proximity to all the parks (we are talking walking distance people!)
- Simplicity. – Zero worries towards your schedule and transportation needs to each park
- Exclusivity.- You get special access and benefits during your stay!
Universal also has great deals with their partner hotels that can offer discounts on merchandise and food & drinks. I love all the options they give you! In this blog post we are going to focus on each of Universal’s main resorts and what each offers you and your family.
Universal places each of its resorts into 3 different categories: Prime Value, Preferred, and Premier.
Aventura Hotel: This is one of their newest additions and it is over 17 stories tall! This is in the “prime value” category- making it one of their least expensive options for staying at Universal. When staying here you get early park admission, free shuttle bus to and from the parks, close proximity to Volcano Bay, in-room tablets and room key cards, along with 4 awesome dining options right at this resort. Their pool is outside along with a splash zone for kids. To tie everything together, enjoy the virtual room and a fire pit!
Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Also, in their “Prime Value” category. Cabana Bay has two towers that overlook Volcano Bay Park. Again, your perks are early park admission, free shuttle buses, free room delivery for all purchases in the parks. They have standard rooms and family suites (up to 6-8 people). They offer some awesome themed restaurants along with two pools that have water slides and even a lazy river. There is a bowling lane (for additional fees), a game room, and fire pit.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort: This is in the “Preferred Hotel” category and will include a one-hour early admission each day, water taxi and shuttles, free room delivery for all purchases. They have standard rooms, family suites, and even kid-themed suites! There are lots of fun dining options including a character-themed breakfast, as well as pools with water slides, game rooms, and a fire pit.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort: This is the first in their “Premier Hotel” selection. You get a one-hour early admission per day, FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESS UNLIMITED PASS (for both parks! That is saving your over $120/day per person! And it is UNLIMITED so that means as many times as you want to ride your favorite rides – YOU CAN!) All water taxis and shuttles are included for transportation, in-room delivery for all purchases, and priority seating at certain restaurants. Standard rooms and family suites are available, including Jurassic Park themed kid suites. There’s a lot of great dining available at this resort along with a Wantilau Luau show and buffet. The pool is “beach themed” that includes real sand and saltwater, torch lighting each night, and there is a water play area for kids and a game room.
Hard Rock Hotel: This is in the “Premier Hotel” category as well. You get a one-hour early admission per day, FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESS UNLIMITED PASS (for both parks! That is saving your over $120/day per person! And it is UNLIMITED so that means as many times as you want to ride your favorite rides – YOU CAN!) All water taxis and shuttles are included for transportation, in-room delivery for all purchases, and priority seating at certain restaurants. Standard rooms and family suites are available including Rock Star Suites! There are a lot of great dining options, a sand beach pool with underwater music and a slide, a game room, and even yoga! You can even borrow guitars and turn tables to make your own family band music!
The last, but definitely not the least hotel, is the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.- This is also staying in the “Premier Hotel” category. You get a one-hour early admission per day, FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESS UNLIMITED PASS (for both parks! That is saving your over $120/day per person! And it is UNLIMITED so that means as many times as you want to ride your favorite rides- YOU CAN!) All water taxis and shuttles are included for transportation, in-room delivery for all purchases, and priority seating at certain restaurants. Standard rooms and family suites available including Despicable Me kid suites! They also have some pretty awesome dining options along with 3 unique pools including a slide.
Contact your agent at Touch of Magic Travel today to see what kinds of package deals they can get together for you to make your Universal Studious vacation perfect!
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