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  1. gigi from canada

    Rental community closest to Universal?

    Yes thank you Park Hopper Fan: This is the type of info I was looking for. Communities closest to a quick exit to get on the I-4. I realize that I'm not going to find a ear Universal.
  2. gigi from canada

    Rental community closest to Universal?

    We've rented detached homes with a pool in the Kissimmee area when visiting Disney. We'd like to rent a home with it's own pool near Universal Studios. I am aware that it's harder to find detached homes near Universal because of zoning issues but can someone recommend what community that...
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    "Official" 2017 Hotel Date & Rate Thread

    gigi from Canada 08/27/17 - 09/02/17 RPR | Standard Queen Room $201.00/night 08/27/17-08/31/17 $216 09/001/2017 (checking regularly for an APH Rate)
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    Which onsite resort? Let's ask the kids!!!

    My kids 10 and 12 have stayed at Hard Rock, Cabana Bay and Royal Pacific. They enjoyed the family suite at Cabana Bay but their favorite hotel is Hard Rock. They liked the cool atmosphere and the closeness to the parks. Easier to walk than take boat. We liked RP and would go there again if HR...
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    Can you look at my plan for Universal Please

    I love shopping but I think you need to shift your shopping during the evening and compromise on your dinning. I like going to the outlets as well and I found we had our fix from 5 to 11. I would do the American Girl store in the same afternoon. I would skip the Luau and spend it in the parks...
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    Does anyone know if Volcano Bay is going to be available on any annual pass?

    I'm thinking of bringing my kids to universal like I did last year at the end of August for 5 or 6 nights. Our app expire at the end of March. What should I be doing? We want to go to the new water park.
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    Hurricane Matthew...Ugh.

    We went through this feeling of uncertainty last week of August with hurricane hermine. We just acted as if there was nothing. If our flights were to be cancelled, we had no control. according to the news, we were in the middle of a hurricane. We faired ok. We had one morning with steady rain...
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    Impact of Halloween night on 3 day touring plan questions...

    I’m writing for a friend. She’s going to Universal with her husband and 2 boys 7 and 9. She’s been to Universal a few years ago. Her situation is a little different than my past trips to Universal as I stay on site and have EP. -They are going 3 full days, dates 6, 7, 8 of October. -They...
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    RPR Room Request - Location?

    Everyone has a personal preference. For me view is not important unless I'm at a beach resort and have a balcony. A few weeks ago we stayed 6 nights at the RPR. We made a request for near the pool and the walking path. We got room 1100 in Tower 1. It was very close to the doors going out to the...
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    Best Rate at on-site Universal resorts?

    Hi. If your are going in the parks for more than 4 days get an annual pass. I would keep an eye for annual pass discount rates for your dates. You do not need to have a AP at the time of booking. The rates come available sometimes 3 months ahead of the dates. There is a thread on this. I did...
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    Size restrictions on Universal rides - annoying!

    After riding the Mummy multiple times, I realized that in the front row (which we usually request) my feet touch the floor but in the back row, I can't put my feet completely flat on the floor. I'm only 5' 3 so I feel more comfortable in the first row.
  12. gigi from canada

    Updated Incredible Hulk ride

    Yes those are on th seats still you pull down the shoulder restraints and then buckle the belt between your legs. I was there recently.
  13. gigi from canada

    Revenge of the Mummy ride

    "Not even the Medjai can save you!" This is my 10 year old's favorite ride. She doesn't do the big coasters. We've done this at least 30 or 40 times, once 8 times in a row. It is more intense than Gringotts. It's over quickly. There's no loops. I like how there's no use of green screens. Love...
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    Compact Point and Shoot Camera?

    Photography is a hobby of mine. I rarely go anywhere without my camera gear and a tripod. Going to Universal is challenging because I don't want to carry my large camera. I have a little canon pocket camera and it does a decent job. I've had it for a few years. If I wanted to upgrade my point...
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    Universal Preferred Credit Card?

    Here's the link: https://www.universalorlando.com/Corporate-Partners/American-Express.aspx
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    Universal Preferred Credit Card?

    American Express is the prefered card. There are minimal discounts. I find the most beneficial is if you purchase your tickets with Amex, you have access to the Amex Lounge. Free water bottles, chips and granola bars and a place to sit a few minutes before heading back in the park.
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    Pool rafts/floats at Royal Pacific?

    No they had no handles and cheaper than what they have at Cabana Bay. Donut style.
  18. gigi from canada

    APH buy 1 meal deal get 1 50% off

    Not sure if I understand your question but you don't need to use the plan for the whole family. When you purchase the "Buy one get one half price", they give you 2 cards, each card has 1 quick service meal with drink, 1 snack, 1 additional drink. You use what you want when you want. It obviously...
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    What rides do not allow bags?

    If I remember correctly it was for 90 minutes which for us gave us plenty of time to do the 3 rides as we had EP and there was no wait at all.




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