Help a newbie out please

[mort1331]

1st time this March coming. We have done many Disney, DVC. But trying out Universal this time. Staying at Portofino, 2 nights 3 days 3 park to park.
Size wise of each park? Looking at maps they dont seem large. Looks easy to do laps around each day. Are they say the size of epoct,,but just world showcase?
Just thinking if not as large,,just wing it and catch things as we do.
Thanks for the help

 

[wdwrule]

1st time this March coming. We have done many Disney, DVC. But trying out Universal this time. Staying at Portofino, 2 nights 3 days 3 park to park.
Size wise of each park? Looking at maps they dont seem large. Looks easy to do laps around each day. Are they say the size of epoct,,but just world showcase?
Just thinking if not as large,,just wing it and catch things as we do.
Thanks for the help

I would say yes, each park is roughly similar in size as World Showcase. It’s so nice to have everything in a general small footprint. Both parks and Citywalk (Citywalk is similar to a very, very small Disney Springs) are all walkable.

Our first Universal trip was also at Portofino in August 2021. We had always been a big Disney family prior to our first UO trip. Still love Disney but glad we encountered UO as we are now addicted We found Portofino to be a fantastic transition from Disney since it reminded us a little of the Italy section of World Showcase. Here’s that Trip Report if interested.

 

[mort1331]

I would say yes, each park is roughly similar in size as World Showcase. It’s so nice to have everything in a general small footprint. Both parks and Citywalk (Citywalk is similar to a very, very small Disney Springs) are all walkable.

Our first Universal trip was also at Portofino in August 2021. We had always been a big Disney family prior to our first UO trip. Still love Disney but glad we encountered UO as we are now addicted We found Portofino to be a fantastic transition from Disney since it reminded us a little of the Italy section of World Showcase. Here’s that Trip Report if interested.

Thanks,,,just the TR,,great stuff on there. Might see if upgrading to club would be worth it,,,not sure. Does anyone know do you get access to the club all day of your check out?
We are thinking 1st day checking in early, heading right to parks,,,,2nd day do VB and after dinner back to parks,,,,last day just repeat the rides and shows we liked.