Unlike its neighbor to the south (Walt Disney World), the theme parks at the Universal Orlando Resort are better known for their “thrill” rides and attractions as well as its less family-friendly events like Halloween Horror Nights. So if you have children ages 12 and under, should you not consider Universal Orlando for your family vacation…
The Universal Orlando Resort is one of the premier vacation destinations not only in Florida but throughout the entire world. Universal is mostly known for its thrill rides & attractions as well as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (at Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley) so it appeals primarily to teens, tweens and adults. Unlike Walt Disney World which is known worldwide…
The DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is one of the closest off-site hotels to the Universal Orlando Resort. This full service hotel is a Universal Partner Hotel which features 742 rooms and suites within two, nineteen story buildings. Originally constructed in 1973 as the Sheraton Twin Towers Hotel, the DoubleTree underwent a comprehensive renovation…
Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs is one of the classics having been open since the days of Downtown Disney and Disney’s Pleasure Island, as part of an expansion of Downtown Disney West Side. The restaurant is designed after an observatory / planetarium and just can’t be missed to visitors within the Town Center section of Disney Springs. …
Located on-site at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of Disney’s “Value” category resort hotels, providing an array of amenities at a fairly affordable price. The resort originally opened in December 2003 and features 2,880 rooms. The resort is grouped into five individual sections and themed with “Pop Culture” from different decades which…
The Universal Orlando Resort has always been synonymous with groundbreaking entertainment, and their latest nighttime extravaganza, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular, is no exception. This awe-inspiring lagoon show, which debuted on June 14th, 2024, promises to take visitors on a mesmerizing journey through the magic of cinema, combining state-of-the-art technology with the timeless allure of film scores….
Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled its largest and most spectacular daytime parade yet, the Universal Mega Movie Parade. This highly-anticipated event boasts an impressive lineup of floats and performers, including dancers, skaters, and stilt walkers. Guests can expect to be mesmerized by the mix of special effects and captivating performances as fan-favorite films leap off the screen and…
The Garden Grill Restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort and is located in Future World at the Land Pavilion of Disney’s EPCOT theme park. This specialty Character Dining experience features American comfort food served family-style in a casual environment. This restaurant is quite unique as the floor slowly rotates in a circle, providing views from…
The Hard Rock Hotel is one of the most fun and exciting resort hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort. Originally opened in 1999 as part of a major expansion to Universal, the 650-room hard Rock Hotel has a unique Spanish mission design to compliment a staggering amount of rock décor and memorabilia. This full-service resort hotel is our favorite…
The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is one of the best, if not the best, on-site hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort. Originally opened in 1999 as part of a major expansion to Universal, the 750-room Portofino Bay Hotel has a unique Italian design / theming transporting guests to the Portofino harbor on the Italian Riviera. This full service…