Won a trip.. Have questions...

one30eight

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First, want to say hey to all as I am a noob here. :D Recently I won a trip for 4 to Universal Studios that includes lodging at one of the 3 resorts. Well, I was set on the PHP, then I found this site tonight and now I am not so sure. Including myself, there will be 3 adults and 1 child all sharing a single room. I have no idea as to what level of room I will be getting. This will be our first time visiting US and we have no idea as to what to expect. We have visited Disney lots and usually stay at the Floridian and love it. My question(s) are: If money was not a factor, which of the 3 would you stay in? Is March a good time to visit? And last, if anyone else here has won a simular trip, what level of room did they put you in? Thanks.....

Okay one more question. I found out today that my 3 day park passes are for 5 days!! I was exited and then thought wait a minute, I will have to pay for the hotel the extra 2 nights. Okay, no way I can afford the PBH. I think the HRH is out too. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could do this on the cheap? Whether it be recommending an offsite hotel (which will probably suck after the PHP hehee) or some discounts I might be able to take advantage of? It looks like the RPR will be 250 dollars a night on the extra nights. Whoa! I might just have to live with the 3 and forget the 5 hehee... Thanks!!
 
Welcome to the Dis you lucky dog! First off I think you should forget about going and send the prize to me!
No, I think you want to stay at PBH since they have the largest rooms and are the closest to GF as a reference. March is a good time but if I had the freebee I'd use it during a peak time. You need to join Loews First just to have a card or the number to give them so you'll be more likely to get an upgrade to a bay view or deluxe.
 
Spring break here is the last week of March. If you're going in March, go at the beginning of the month.
 
Definitely stay at PBH!! The rooms are bigger and the resort is beautiful.
We have gone several times in March. The weather is usually very nice. The crowds start increasing for spring break but it really doesn't matter much when you have FOTL.
Have fun!
 

First off, congrats! We have stayed at HRH and RPH. We have not stayed at, but have visited, PBH. We love RPH. I know the rooms are larger at PBH, however you are furthest from the Studios, IOA and CityWalk. Just my .02.
 
Congrats with there only being 4 of u in the party u will easily fit in any of the rooms u should check the hotels out on the official site ans see what u like many people here have stayed at all 3 and almost everyone has a diff story to tell from excellent to terrible remember if u are intending to stay an extra 2 nights u can move hotels so u could stay at PBH for your prize and then move to RPR at a cheaper rate
 
Looks like it will be offsite the last 2 nights.. bummer but I want to spend any extra on eating.. So.... any offsite hotel recommendations?? Nothing fancy, just clean hehee... Also, it seems a lot of the rooms are booked for the second weekend in March. This is when I am planning on going as of right now.. is this a busy time?
 
We went in march this year and it was busy as spring break was on the go make sure u plan for a weekend stay onsite as u will get mardi gras as well at USO FOTL is great so the crowds won't bother u
 
Okay.. I know I am full of questions and should just reedit my post but oh well... I am now thinking about changing dates to early Febuary to avoid the business of march. The only thing that is keeping me from doing so is the weather. Is it to cold to go swimming? I saw the average temp is 61 but wanted to find out from people who have been there...
 
You really don't have to worry about how busy it is when you stay on site. Your room key gets you hotel express priviledges for your stay (all day check in and check out).
 
congrats!! I also won a trip about a year ago and we're leaving in a few weeks!!! We didn't get a choice of hotels...they booked us at the RPR. That's great that you get to choose. We were to have airfare but since there are 6 of us, I asked if we could have an extra room and we'll drive and visit family along the way. I am so excited!!

Congrats again!!
 
The resort pools are heated as well but as motherfletchere said with fotl u will be skipping all the Q's
 
Okay. I am so glad I found this place, you all are great. I guess the FOTL just won't click. I am used to WDW and its very long lines hehee. I guees I will stick with March, The Mardi Gras Parade should be fun. Congrats to you MelindaKiah as well. I don't think I could have waited a whole year hehee. Let us know how your trip goes!! Thanks all....
 
Tell us, tell us, how did you two lucky people win your trips?? I never seem to win anything! :charac2:
:cheer2: Well in any case, CONGRATS!! :Pinkbounc :flower1: :wizard:
 
The trip is for 4 people. I think it was sponsered by NBC. It includes a room at the Portofino for 3 nights, 4 5 day 2 park passes, coach airfare and transportation to and from airport. I frequant a sweepstakes forum and enter lots of contests. I have won half of my daughters Christmas this year. I am not sure if it is okay to post the link or not so just IM me and I will send it to whoever wants it... :D
 














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