Just Came Back....My Notes

[ETexas9498]

Hello everyone.

We've just returned from Universal, staying 4 days at Portofino Bay.

Had a WONDERFUL time.....

My first time there so I didn't know what to expect (other than what I've read). Staying on property was a life-saver because of the Express pass. Many times we walked right on to the attraction/show. At most we had a 10 minute wait. I know it cost a bit more to stay at an 'on-site' hotel, but in my opinion well worth it.

As for Eating (my favorite topic).....
Dinner at NBA the first night was good but not 'outstanding'.
Lunch at Mythos & Lombard's were both Very Good.
J.B.'s Margaritaville was also very good (dinner).
Friday night we went to the Islands Buffett at the Royal Pacific, limited selection but very good. Wife and I both had 'island drinks' which were outstanding.
Saturday night (our last night) we stayed at the Portofino and went to Trattoria for the Italian Buffett. VERY GOOD. Portofino has classically trained singers that sing both in the restaurant and out on the 'patio' area. Very impressive.

While on the subject of eating..... On our first night at the NBA our waiter told us about the specials, one of which sounded good "the 5 on 5" (basically a sampler of apps.). We ordered it without asking how much it was. Our bill comes and surprise, we ordered a $25 appitizer plate!! That one plate came close to doubling our bill. Lesson learned.

The CROWDS.
Wed and Thurs the craowds were not bad. Friday and Saturday a noticable increase in number of people.

my favorite rides..... D.Dragons, Mummy, Hulk, shriek 4D,
my least favorite...... Back to the Future, E.T., Jaws

I can't think of anything more. We had a great time. The Portofino is a very nice hotel (and BIG). The Royal Pacific looked very nice also. Both parks are wonderful and we will be back!!!!!!

If anyone has any questions write me back.

 

[ETexas9498]

How could I forget.... LOVED MIB

 

[robvia]

Nice report.

Also just returned home after staying at the PBH for 2 nights with our lab.

The PBH is my new favorite, because the rooms are larger, the bathroom is huge (can fit an air matress in there and sleep if you wanted too), resort is beautiful, and the staff is very friendly. It's amazing how the 3 resorts can be so different.

We ate one night at Margaritaville, and it was fun. Live videos of Buffett play on the overhead screens, and everyone gets into it when the volcano goes off. Food was great, we had no problem with our order. I had the Cheeseburger in Paradise with onion rings, wife had a pasta dish. We did have to wait 30 minutes for a table, even with our room key, but that was at peak time.

The 5 on 5 app sounds interesting, like an entire meal. The HRC has something called a Jumbo Combo, which costs about $13. I've ordered that for myself and had only that. Thanks for sharing the lesson with us.

 

[damo]

How could I forget.... LOVED MIB

YAY!!! My personal favourite. That ride sure grows on you doesn't it? I never tire of it.

 

[DonnaLeah]

Glad to hear you had a good time!! Looking forward to our visit in Aug.

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Agree with your fav. ride choices, apart from ET , mainly because our son loves it - glad you had a good time.

 

[ely3857]

A $25 sampler plate



Jodie

 

[ChrisFL]

yeah, apparently "5 on 5" means "$5 x $5"