Universal Orlando: Where To Stay – Go Informed Podcast Episode 002
Episode 2: Tips for where to stay when you visit Universal Orlando
In this episode, I share tips for visiting the Universal Orlando parks no matter where you choose to stay. This episode also covers the basics of Universal’s Express Pass system, and theme park early admission for on-site hotel guests.
Hey guys – I’ve created a comprehensive guide to the Universal Orlando hotels that you can find right here. Be sure to check it out!
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When visiting Orlando, there are several options for where to stay
On-site at Universal Orlando
On-site at Disney World
Elsewhere in the Orlando area
In the episode, I discuss the pros and cons of staying on-site vs off-site for your Universal Orlando vacation.
On-Site Hotels at Universal Orlando
The on-site hotels at Universal Orlando Resort are:
My top tip is to stay on-site at a Universal Orlando hotel, especially the Hard Rock Hotel, Portofino Bay Hotel, or the Royal Pacific Hotel . Listen to the episode to find out why.
You can save big on your hotel if you have a Universal Orlando annual pass. Even if you live far from Florida it may make sense to get a pass just for these discounts. Episode 40 explains how to use an annual pass to save money on your Universal Orlando vacation.
Interested in hearing more about early admission at Universal Studios Florida? Episode 23 is your USF Early Admission plan of attack.
Find out more about early admission at Islands of Adventure on episode 26 of the Go Informed podcast.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Get lots more information about Universal Express Pass on episode 33.
33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando
Adding a Visit to Universal to Your Disney World Trip
This One Simple Tip Can Save Money on your Entire Universal Orlando Vacation
Early admission schedule on Universal’s website
A guidebook I really like that has lots of info about the Universal hotels: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando
My Universal Orlando board on Pinterest
Tomorrow’s episode, Day 3 of 7 Days to a Better Universal Orlando Vacation, is a virtual tour of the Universal Studios Florida theme park. Click here to listen now.
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