Thanks for the tips on the tickets, I still haven't decided if I want park hoppers, park hoppers plus's, or just get the length of stay passes (whatever they are called now), but I did bookmark the site until I decide what we are going to do.
As for the Hard Rock Hotel. You can reach them at (407) 503-rock, I am going in September so I'm not sure if that matters. Tell them you are an entertainment card member. (You won't need to buy the entertainment book before making reservations, but you will need the card at check-in) try this link for that information, you won't have to buy the Orlando book, you can buy for your own hometown.
http://www.entertainment.com/start.cfm?start=true&/index.cfm&uid=290301232109637752201310950 It is full of valuable coupons for your area from what I understand. I didn't get mine yet either. The 117.50 is the price before tax and is a standard garden view. It does have two queen beds in it. This is a Loews hotel too so you could possibly receive an upgrade by joining the Loews first program. You can join free at
http://loewshotels.com/ follow the loews first link. Some have said that you can and some have not been able to get the upgrade using the Entertainment rate, but it's worth a try and won't cost you anything. Might I also suggest that you try the Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure message board. Anyone there will be more than happy to answer any and all questions you might have about the hotels or either of the theme parks.
Hope this helps!
