If we don't get a reply I will update. I wanted to stay at Portofino but my friends like not having to walk as far!Would love to know too, have a March reservation.
We stayed there Dec. 13 - 15 and the same situation existed - walkway from pool to City Walk/Parks was completely blocked off. We usually stay at Royal Pacific but decided to splurge this time for the great location and quick access to the parks (we were doing 2 weeks at Disney prior and knew our feet would be killing us by Universal time). It was a huge disappointment to us and a MUCH longer walk. It was frustrating so see we were only steps away from being in City Walk and right next to Universal but instead having to walk to the opposite side of the hotel, exit, then walk all the way around the hotel instead. If you don't care about walking and don't plan on burning your feet from open to close then "hobbling" to your room at the end of the day (like us lol) then aesthetically, no, the renovations didn't bother us. But because it was all about location for us we were very disappointed.We are here now and it’s mostly on the outside facade and roof. Other than some unsightly scaffolding, the only thing that is inaccessible is the pathway from the pool to the walkway to citiwalk and the parks. (A ‘shortcut’) Guests need to use the paths to the boat/shuttle, etc. for the walkway. Other than that we don’t see any other construction.
Bump. I am also interested in the specifics of the construction progress. TYAnyone have an update on construction? THANKS!
I believe the walkway is clear now. Another group posted about it.Is the walkway still blocked?
The Kitchen is the name of Hard Rocks main restaurant. The Palm is their fancy one and then there is a bar and pool bar for food along with a convenience store.which kitchen is down?
They have moved it to the ballroom and they are currently doing pop up BBQ for dinner and then their traditional breakfast buffet but we didn’t try either option. So you can still reserve but it is not the same. Not sure when it will come back.Yes, I wanted to confirm that's the restaurant that is allegedly down. Because I have reservations there in June!