For an evening with the tastes and sounds of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad, try the Caribbean Carnaval dinner show at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Together with a friend, I did so during my last trip to Orlando, and I highly recommend it. The Tastes A selection of organic greens topped with a Grilled Pineapple…
Category: Universal Orlando Resort Hotels
Aventura Hotel is Perfect for Families Visiting Universal Orlando
The stylish, brand-new Aventura Hotel is simply perfect for families visiting Universal Orlando. Here’s why! Kids Suites The 575-square-foot suites features three separate sleeping areas, each with floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows. Suites in the top floors have sweeping views of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park. The largest room comes with a king…
Universal Orlando Resort Fun Facts
Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids, went on a discovery mission and shares with us Universal Orlando Resort fun facts. Film locations, fictional and real, are recognized in the facades in the New York section of the park. Some fictional film locations include Hudson Street Home for Girls (Annie), Embryo…
The Towers at Cabana Bay Beach Resort Offer Rooms with a View
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal Orlando’s first on-site hotel aimed at the value and moderate markets. I was happy to discover that the late 1950s/early 1960s theme (lots of bright colors, period-appropriate lighting and furniture) is carried over at the Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s Beachside and Bayside Towers. The towers have a total of 360…
Why We Love Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is currently the cheapest option for staying onsite at Universal Orlando; however, in our family’s experience it is the best and far above Disney World’s comparable value resorts. Here are some reasons we love it. Reason #1: The Retro Vibe If you like Disney’s Pop Century, you need to…
Food Allergies at Universal Orlando Resort: Citywalk and the Hotels
If you’re traveling to Universal Orlando with food allergies, you may be looking for options beyond the park. As discussed in my prior posts on Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando requires a little more pre-planning for food allergies than Walt Disney World, but it is still more accommodating than the “regular…
Top Five Reasons to Stay at Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort
At at Universal Orlando‘s Royal Pacific Resort, stay close to the action but in your own tropical retreat. As one of Universal’s five (soon to be six) onsite hotels, Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers many benefits and perks to its guests. I have my own top five reasons to stay at the Royal Pacific —…
Add Universal to a Disney World vacation
After visiting Walt Disney World a few times, our children figured out that — gasp — Orlando has other theme parks! Chief among them is Universal, which has sparked interest in the past few years with notable additions themed to Harry Potter, Minions, and other popular franchises. So how do you add Universal to a Disney…
Grinchmas, Macy’s Christmas Parade, and Other Holiday Must Dos at Universal Orlando
A Grinchmas Christmas at Universal Orlando Every year Universal’s Islands of Adventure transforms its Seuss Landing area into the whimsical world of Grinchmas. Dr. Seus fans will be happy to know that throughout day the Whos from Who-ville stroll through Seuss Landing, and The Grinch holds court inside the All The Books You Can Read…
Universal Orlando’s Sapphire Falls Lures with Island Vibes
Sapphire Falls — From Skull Island to Island Time Sapphire Falls is a different kind of island time. My home for two nights recently was at Sapphire Falls Resort, Loews fifth on-site hotel and the second resort aimed at the moderate market. My room offered a great view of the eight Universal Orlando rides, and…
Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Universal’s First On-site Value Resort
Cabana Bay Beach Resort where Nostalgia meets Modern Times Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Universal’s first on-site value resort. The theme is mid-century modern, with lots of windows, bright colors, and period-appropriate lighting and furniture; and vintage cars parked in front of the hotel. The lobby is huge offering multiple lounges, a business center and…
Using the Official Universal Orlando App
On our most recent Universal Orlando trip we tried the Official Universal Orlando App. The app is really easy to use and there are so many great features. From the home screen you can go directly to rides, shows, and dining. Some of the top rides and attractions scroll across the top with their current…