APH Rates Are Currently Available... [UPDATED 07/27/18]

[n2mm]

Just booked 2 standard rooms at rph for $264 each room, 2Q beds. Only needed one night.

 

[wmoon]

Thank you so much for posting about the July rates.

We've just booked the Hard Rock for 2 nights

 

[mastermind307]

I currently have Royal Pacific water view room booked June 2-6. I booked the seasonal rate of $404/night. With the AP rate I could switch to Portfino club level for $419/night. With taxes it would be $67.50 more to switch. I'd also have to upgrade my ticket to a seasonal pass. I'm unsure if it would be worth it. It will be me, my husband and 12 year old daughter.

This will be our first trip to universal as a family (husband and I went back in 2002 and stayed off site).

Is club level worth the extra cost? We don't drink wine or beer, but would like to know what other offerings they have. Thanks!

 

[wmoon]

Can I just ask if for any reason you have to cancel your aph room you get your deposit of the one nights cost back right, as long as you do it more than 6 days before? Do they just refund your card?

 

[DisBuckMan]

Can I just ask if for any reason you have to cancel your aph room you get your deposit of the one nights cost back right, as long as you do it more than 6 days before? Do they just refund your card?

Yes and yes.

 

[Minnie1222]

Thank you so much for posting about the July rates.

We've just booked the Hard Rock for 2 nights

Pardon me! Where did you find the AP July rates?

 

[Minnie1222]

I currently have Royal Pacific water view room booked June 2-6. I booked the seasonal rate of $404/night. With the AP rate I could switch to Portfino club level for $419/night. With taxes it would be $67.50 more to switch. I'd also have to upgrade my ticket to a seasonal pass. I'm unsure if it would be worth it. It will be me, my husband and 12 year old daughter.

This will be our first trip to universal as a family (husband and I went back in 2002 and stayed off site).

Is club level worth the extra cost? We don't drink wine or beer, but would like to know what other offerings they have. Thanks!

Yes! Definitely if it's only $67.50 more. If you're not a picky eater, you'll get a full breakfast (carbs, proteins, fruits, coffee, juice) and dinner (composed of several appetizers), snacks (fruits, chips, granola bars), desserts and water bottles.

Portofino Bay, in my opinion, is prettier than Royal Pacific as well. Most club rooms there face the pool, but I've read here that some people have gotten the bay view rooms.

 

[wmoon]

Pardon me! Where did you find the AP July rates?

On the winfinders link posted on the first page.

There were rates for Hard Rock and Portofino for my dates but not RPR

 

[wmoon]

Yes and yes.

Thank you.

 

[Minnie1222]

On the winfinders link posted on the first page.

There were rates for Hard Rock and Portofino for my dates but not RPR

Thank you.

 

[keishashadow]

Was hoping to see a standard room @ HRH but only pool for my dates, back to PBH we go . A solid 100+ less per night for last 2 nights in june.

 

[n2mm]

Was hoping to see a standard room @ HRH but only pool for my dates, back to PBH we go . A solid 100+ less per night for last 2 nights in june.

We were hoping for hrh too. We’ll be watching, but need 2 rooms.

 

[mastermind307]

Yes! Definitely if it's only $67.50 more. If you're not a picky eater, you'll get a full breakfast (carbs, proteins, fruits, coffee, juice) and dinner (composed of several appetizers), snacks (fruits, chips, granola bars), desserts and water bottles.

Portofino Bay, in my opinion, is prettier than Royal Pacific as well. Most club rooms there face the pool, but I've read here that some people have gotten the bay view rooms.

I called today and switched to the club level room at Portofino Bay. I’m excited to stay there. I’m a little nervous about upgrading my ticket to an annual pass, I’ve never done that. Since I bought my ticket through a 3rd party I’m not sure how much it will cost to upgrade to a seasonal pass.

 

[keishashadow]

Just booked 2 standard rooms at rph for $264 each room, 2Q beds. Only needed one night.

Believe the parlor suites at PBH can sleep up to 6 (2 Q & bath in one room, connected to sofa bed in parlor with it’s own bath)

They are lovely, sadly with youfirst over, don’t think i’ll Be booking those anytime soon lol as they are rather pricey.

 

[magickingdomprincess]

I called today and switched to the club level room at Portofino Bay. I’m excited to stay there. I’m a little nervous about upgrading my ticket to an annual pass, I’ve never done that. Since I bought my ticket through a 3rd party I’m not sure how much it will cost to upgrade to a seasonal pass.

We did this last year and the adults were free, kids were $10 each. We purchased our ti from UCT. Not sure if it's still the same or not. We're making use of our AP's from last year

 

[Roxyfire]

I called today and switched to the club level room at Portofino Bay. I’m excited to stay there. I’m a little nervous about upgrading my ticket to an annual pass, I’ve never done that. Since I bought my ticket through a 3rd party I’m not sure how much it will cost to upgrade to a seasonal pass.

Not only is it easy, it may be very inexpensive depending on the ticket you purchased. Just be aware there is a 3 park version which includes volcano bay. If you won't be going there or arent sure you can always choose the 2 park version first and upgrade later to include it. However I don't believe it's possible to downgrade. Hope this helps.

 

[mastermind307]

Not only is it easy, it may be very inexpensive depending on the ticket you purchased. Just be aware there is a 3 park version which includes volcano bay. If you won't be going there or arent sure you can always choose the 2 park version first and upgrade later to include it. However I don't believe it's possible to downgrade. Hope this helps.

I have a 3 day 2 park to park ticket I purchased through Ares travel. They had a deal buy 2 days get 1 day free. Think I paid around $264 for it. So I’m not sure if that amount will be applied to an AP or if I’ll get the value of the current 3 day 2 park to park ticket, which I believe is $301.

 

[Roxyfire]

I have a 3 day 2 park to park ticket I purchased through Ares travel. They had a deal buy 2 days get 1 day free. Think I paid around $264 for it. So I’m not sure if that amount will be applied to an AP or if I’ll get the value of the current 3 day 2 park to park ticket, which I believe is $301.

You get the purchased amount, the $264, not all three days, if that makes sense. It sounds similar to the Undercover Tourist deal that many (including myself) used initially. It sounds bizarre but it really is that inexpensive, mainly because of all the blackout dates. It doesn't work for everyone and you may want to be sure the seasonal works for you as well if you travel during the winter holidays or some parts of the summer. In 2016 it was like $10 for each pass to upgrade, and ever since then I've just kept renewing because it's cheaper than buying new tickets. Weird I know, but it works out in our case.

 

[Letsbgoofy]

We are traveling in mid November and plan to stay at RPR. We're thinking about purchasing APs and trying to get 2 trips out of them. Any idea when AP rates will be released for that time period?

 

[crazywig]

We are traveling in mid November and plan to stay at RPR. We're thinking about purchasing APs and trying to get 2 trips out of them. Any idea when AP rates will be released for that time period?

I booked my room for early Dec. of 2018 on July 26th so sometime in July I'd assume.