We are thinking about going for a week in mid-June. We have 3 kids (ages 15, 13, and 9) and would be staying at the Hard Rock. We already have the 2 park/unlimited admission tickets. We bought them 2 years ago planning to go to US/IOA, then plans changed.
We generally vacation (several times a year) in Branson, where we will go to a theme park until noon, go back to the hotel for several hours, play in the pool, etc., and then either go back to a theme park or go out for the evening. I like relaxed. I like to sit and just enjoy the atmosphere at theme parks. My son (the 15 y.o.) is much like me. The older of my 2 daughters is a huge thrill seeker, like her dad. The youngest will ride some "adult" rides, and is more than tall enough, but is still a kid at heart.
Does a week at US sound like something we could do? I'm picturing lots of time by the pool. Possibly a trip to Sea World and/or Aquatica. If we do those two, we'll rent a vehicle. Is it possible to stay at US resorts for a week without a vehicle if we don't add the Sea World places?
Any suggestions? Comments?
i have been to branson many many times and to six flags over mid america.
used to be a st louis gal........
those places are fun but universal is better for me. i'm sure your family would enjoy it.
glad you are going to try universal in the early summer.
if you stay onsite at universal, there are free shuttles to sea world and wet and wild.
some people don't like the scheduled runs for those places but they really aren't too bad. it would cost about $15 for a cab if you went to SW and decided to return before 4:30 to the hotel.
that is still cheaper than renting a car for that trip.
the loews hotels has a parking charge for those with cars staying at the hotel. if you can avoid a car rental and want to do SW, try the shuttle from the hotel.
i can easily stay a week at the onsite hotels and not get bored.
i go solo now and have the last 5 years to orlando.
the schedule you have followed for the st louis/branson area attractions can be used at universal also.
do the park, come back to the pool and hang out, return to the park late afternoon.
city walk has stores, resturants, some outdoor entertainment on the weekends and the cinema. i save those things for evening time when i am there.
there are pool games and entertainment at the hrh pool for everyone.
no boredom there.
you can check out the other 2 onsite hotels.
you can pool hop and try out the other pools for an afternoon.
towels are provided for all guests. just show your room key.
pool hopping is encouraged at the loews hotels.
universal trips that have a family stay for a week are very relaxing.
you don't have to rush to the parks or have much of a wait in line for rides and attractions. your room key allows the hotel guest FOTL at the parks.